Chantilly, VA- Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) today announced that CNN's award-winning senior political correspondent, Candy Crowley, will host WICT's 30-Year Anniversary Event, taking place Wednesday, April 1 at the Washington DC Convention Center.
 
The respected broadcast journalist has been recognized for covering a broad range of stories, including presidential, congressional and gubernatorial races and major legislative developments. Her many honors include the Edward R. Murrow award, the Joan Shorenstein Barone Award for excellence in journalism and an Emmy for her work on CNN Presents Enemy Within. Her assignments have taken Crowley to all 50 states and around the world. 
 
"We are honored to have Candy Crowley address our attendees at this important celebration," said Alex Dombronovich, Vice President, Marketing & Business Development of WICT. "Her perseverance and remarkable achievements epitomize the professional journeys WICT celebrates and WICT members strive toward each day."
 
WICT's 30-Year Anniversary will include a brief retrospective of WICT's history, celebrated pioneers and highlights of our industry successes. This tribute not only commemorates the accomplishments of women past and present, but also recognizes the important contributions of the philanthropic organizations Paper to Pearls and Women for Women.
 
WICT Leadership Conference attendees automatically receive admittance to the 30-Year Anniversary event with their registration. To attend the event separately, please register at www.wict.org/programs/conference/Pages/WICT30YearAnniversaryEvent.aspx

About the WICT Leadership Conference
The 2009 WICT Leadership Conference will be held during Cable Connection-Spring, April 1-2, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The NCTA Cable Show will take place concurrently.
 
The 2009 WICT Leadership Conference brings together a spectrum of distinguished figures to help develop your leadership style and chart your professional course.  Explore the latest issues with sessions on:  "Beyond Survival: Striving in Tough Times", "How to Leverage Your Leadership Skills" and "Leadership and Its Relationship to Health, Wellness & Energy Management". For more information, visit www.wict.org

The WICT leadership Conference is part of the new Cable Connections Spring that unites multiple industry events at one time and place.
 

About WICT
For thirty years, Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) has partnered with cable and telecommunications leaders to provide leadership programs and services, and create professional advancement opportunities for women. With over 7,800 members, WICT is the oldest and largest professional association serving women in the cable and telecommunications industry.
 
WICT develops women leaders who transform our industry through highly regarded professional events, educational programming and networking opportunities. Comcast, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Time Warner Cable, MTV Networks/BET Networks, Charter Communications and Rainbow are members of the 2008 WICT Leadership Circle and provide the highest level of financial support for WICT programs, services and advocacy.

 
 
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