The Association for Women in Sports Media will host its 40th anniversary convention in Chicago in June 2027. AWSM is grateful Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications is co-sponsoring our convention and will host the core of our programming at the university's Chicago campus.

AWSM will gather in Chicago for convention festivities June 16-18, meeting for workshops at 303 E. Wacker along the Chicago River overlooking Lake Michigan on June 17-18. A complete convention schedule, including an opening night reception, will be announced at a later date.

Registration will open in January, with discounted early rates for AWSM professional and student members. This anniversary convention is expected to sell out, so please watch our social media channels and website for the latest information. The convention is being held during a popular time in Chicago and members are encouraged to arrange housing as soon as they confirm registration.

AWSM was founded in 1986 to support women at all levels of sports media. We advocate for equity in opportunities and diversity of voices both covering sports teams and athletes and working for teams and athletes. The organization is open to members of all genders.

Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications is a premier constituent school of Northwestern University, founded in February 1921 and named after former Chicago Tribune publisher Joseph Medill. Currently led by Dean Charles Whitaker, the university has an active AWSM student chapter and robust sports media alumni base.