THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN NEWS WOMEN'S CLUB IS:(A) EXPAND THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN JOURNALISM AND THE MEDIA PROFESSIONS;(B) RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY WOMEN IN JOURNALISM AND RELATED PROFESSIONS;(C) AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING JOURNALISM STUDENTS THROUGH ANNUAL FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES;(D) HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MEDIA PROFESSIONALS;(E) PROVIDE A CONGENIAL PLACE FOR NETWORKING AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES; AND (F) SUPPORT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS WITH COMPLEMENTARY MISSIONS AND GOALS.