Registration has closed for the Association for Women in Sports Media’s 2021 virtual conference – set for July 29 - Aug. 1.
AWSM members can register at a discounted price of $25 for student members and $50 for professional members. Non-members interested in attending can register for the convention at $100 for students and $125 for professionals. Entry to the virtual career fair is included for professional member registration, while students and non-members can sign-up for an additional $25. Entry to the career fair is on a first come, first served basis and there may be a waiting list. Cancellations are subject to a $25 fee. Registration has been extended until July 28 and no refunds will be processed after July 25. AWSM reserves the right to cancel the registration without refund of anyone who does not meet the professional standards set by this organization. Video replay of sessions will be available upon request for those who registered. All Zoom links for panels will be sent out the night before the sessions and based on questionnaire responses. Any questions - please email awsmboard@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 29
All times are set in EDT - schedule is subject to change.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Virtual job fair
Advanced registration is required and spots are limited — interested employers can email awsmboard@gmail.com to secure a spot
- All day sessions: Associated Press, Dallas Morning News, Los Angeles Times, Minute Media (The Players' Tribune, Fansided, 90min, The Big Lead, and DBLTAP), MLB.com, The Athletic
- Afternoon sessions only (12 - 3 p.m. ET): Bally Sports, Boston Globe, ESPN, Star Tribune, TOGETHXR
3:15 p.m.: Opening remarks
Ashley Colley, ESPN associate producer / AWSM president and Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times deputy sports editor / AWSM board chair
3:30-5 p.m.: Creating your own path panel: Working around barriers to have a big impact
Moderator: Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times deputy sports editor / AWSM board chair
Panelists: Alicia DelGallo, USA Today Sports senior editor / AWSM fundraising coordinator
Joanne Gerstner, Michigan State professor and author / AWSM Michigan State chapter advisor
Chloe Pavlech, TOGETHXR emerging platform strategist and host
Megan Reyes, Blue Wire Pods director of communications
Sarah Spain, espnW Writer, ESPN Radio host & Chicago Red Stars co-owner
FRIDAY, JULY 30
All times are set in EDT - schedule is subject to change.
10 a.m.- 12 p.m.: Google Tools and more for sports reporting. A hands-on, sports-specific workshop during which you will learn about free Google tools you can use to build interactive charts, maps, visualizations and more.
Leader: Mike Reilley, Society of Professional Journalists tools trainer
Prior to the training: Set up a free account at https://flourish.studio/
12-1:45 p.m.: Ask the experts series: Public relations, communications and social media leaders field questions from members
Moderator: Amanda Brooks, ESPN communications manager / AWSM VP of membership
Panelists: Sarah Fetters, Vanderbilt University director of football communications
Astasia Williams, TOGETHXR social media strategist
Olivia Witherite, The Athletic manager of social engagement
2-3:45 p.m.: Ask the experts series: Broadcast journalists field questions from members
Moderator: Ashley Colley, ESPN associate producer / AWSM president
Panelists: Terrika Foster-Brasby, ESPN digital audio producer
Stephanie Ready, Turner Sports on-air talent
Siera Santos, FOX 10 Phoenix sports broadcaster
Ann Schatz, Pac-12 Network sports broadcaster and voice of the Portland Thorns FC and University of Portland men’s basketball
4-5:45 p.m.: Ask the experts series: Print and digital reporters field questions from members
Moderator: Gina Mizell, Suns.com reporter and Arizona State Cronkite School of Journalism associate professor / AWSM VP of professional programs
Panelists: Candace Buckner, The Washington Post sports reporter
Mirin Fader, The Ringer staff writer
Nicole Yang, Boston Globe beat reporter - New England Patriots
SATURDAY, JULY 31
All times are EDT - schedule is subject to change.
9-10:30 a.m.: Battleground experience panel: AWSM veterans share their thoughts on our current battles for equity and against sexual harassment. What has changed? What can we learn from their journeys?
Moderator: Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times deputy sports editor / AWSM board chair
Panelists: Kristin Huckshorn, AWSM co-founder
Melissa Ludtke, AWSM 2012 Mary Garber Pioneer Award winner
Sandy Rosenbush, Sports Journalism Institute co-founder
11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: True inclusion: How to better cover LGBTQ+ athletes and provide support for LGBTQ+ journalists
Moderator: Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times deputy sports editor / AWSM board chair
Panelists: Katie Barnes, ESPN feature writer
Lydnsey D’Arcangelo, The Athletic and Just Women's Sports women’s basketball writer
Britni de la Cretaz, Freelance writer and author
Christina Kahrl, San Francisco Chronicle sports editor
1-2:30 p.m.: Keynote speaker: A conversation with Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst
3:30-5:15 p.m.: Cyber safety: What can you do to protect yourself mentally and physically while doing your job online?
Moderator: Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times deputy sports editor / AWSM board chair
Panelists: Julie DiCaro, Deadspin senior writer/editor and author of “Sidelined: Sports, Culture, and Being A Woman in America”
Jane McManus, Marist's Center for Sports Communication director and Deadspin sports columnist
5:30 p.m.: AWSM student chapter advisor meeting (by invitation only)
Leaders: Ashley Colley, ESPN associate producer / AWSM president and Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times deputy sports editor / AWSM board chair
SUNDAY, AUG. 1
All times are EDT - schedule is subject to change.
12-1:45 p.m.: Allies at top: Editors and mentors share what they do to support women in sports media and what we should be seeking from them
Moderator: Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times deputy sports editor / AWSM board chair
Panelists: Michael Huang, Philadelphia Inquirer sports managing editor / AAJA
Greg Lee Jr., Boston Globe senior assistant managing editor / NABJ
Jesse Sanchez, MLB.com reporter / NAHJ
2-3 p.m.: Awards ceremony
Honorees: Doris Burke, Mary Garber Pioneer Award winner / ESPN NBA analyst & reporter
Jenni Carlson, Ann Miller Service Award winner / The Oklahoman sports columnist
AWSM Champions
AWSM Scholars
AWSM Student Chapters
Breakout sessions: Meet and greet sessions for student chapters, AWSM Champions, AWSM Scholars, AWSM veterans
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Student chapter meeting
Leader: Ashley Colley, ESPN associate producer / AWSM president
4:30-5:00 p.m.: AWSM Scholars (by invitation only)
Leader: Ashley Colley, ESPN associate producer / AWSM president
5-6 p.m.: AWSM Champions (by invitation only)
Leaders: Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times deputy sports editor / AWSM board chair and Gina Mizell, Suns.com reporter and Arizona State Cronkite School of Journalism associate professor / AWSM VP of professional programs
6-7 p.m.: Veterans, mid-career and manager happy hour with the AWSM board
For any questions or additional information about #AWSM2021, please contact awsmboard@gmail.com.
