The Annual American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards were held on Saturday, February 20th and thanks to the creative vision of Exit Marketing, WFA received a Gold ADDY & Special Judges Award for our Women of Worth Appeal Letter and a Silver ADDY for our new logo!

Women's History Month at WFA is focused on celebrating the wisdom and vision of its Founders.  They recognized the needs of women and girls in Arkansas and took action.  Eleven years later, many needs still exist.  Let's use this month designated to women's history to learn:

This information challenges us as women and supporters of the Women's Foundation to continue the effort begun by WFA's Founders.  Historically, women uniting for a common cause has brought great results.  In this case, we can ensure that the women and girls of Arkansas have every opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and guidance to build self-sufficiency and achieve success.   Help make history!  Make a donation to the WFA that will continue and expand our work across the state.

Dear Women's Foundation of Arkansas Founders:

I wish to express my appreciation for the time I spent with you at the First Annual Founders' Day Tea.  As a member of the Emerging Leaders Pilot Program, I felt that I was among the foremothers, if you will, of the Women's' Foundation, and by extension, our program.
 
Ms. Cindy Conger gave a champagne toast thanking you for making women and girls in our state your deep interest by giving of your time and resources.  I join her by saying that the seeds you planted in the idea of the Women's Foundation have blossomed into a garden that will nourish this state for many generations.  You have created a legacy of achievement, excellence, leadership, philanthropy, service, and striving for one's personal best that is seen in all of the programs of the Women's Foundation.  From the 8th grade girl who spends her day at a Girls of Promise Conference to the 25 women who were selected as Emerging Leaders in the Pilot Program, your  collective hand has stretched from the past and now reaches into the future of this state. 
 
I congratulate you on this past ten years and how your vision of an organization solely dedicated to the betterment of Arkansas' women and girls came to be.  I stand in hope along with each of you as we continue to witness all of the wonderful things that the Women's Foundation has accomplished and will continue to accomplish in the future.  
 
Sincerely,
Joy E. Matlock, J.D.
Emerging Leader
Pilot Class 2008

On Saturday, February 6, 2010 56 eighth-grade girls "graduated" from the Girls of Promise conference at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville.  On Saturday, February 20, 44 eighth-grade girls attended the Jonesboro conference hosted by Arkansas State University.