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Welcome to the 2025 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest!
Enter the Professional Contest
VPC does not offer a high school contest. High school students are welcome to enter the at-large high school contest by clicking here.
VPC Professional Contest Director: Sunni Brown, sbrown5@richmond.edu
For Virginia submissions, the following fee structure applies per entry:
| Membership Status | 1st Entry Fee | Each Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $28.00 | $18.00 |
| Non-Member | $30.00 | $28.00 |
* A one-time, $25 late entry fee is assessed to all professional contest entrants after the NOON January 29, 2025 deadline.
Deadline Dates:
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline | January 29, 2025 (NOON) |
| Final Book Deadline | February 5, 2025 (NOON) |
| Final Deadline | February 19, 2025 (NOON) |
| Affiliate Judging Complete | March 19, 2025 |
| Winners must be members by | March 25, 2025 |
| National Judging Complete | April 23, 2025 |