NAGC 2012 Communications School
June 5-8, 2012
Sheraton National Hotel
Arlington, Virginia
About the NAGC Communications School | Who Should Attend
Conference Hotel | Registration Fees
Sponsors | Exhibitors | Media Partners
Meet the 2012 NAGC Communicator of the Year: Judy Gish
Astronaut Mike Foreman to Speak at 2012 NAGC Communication School
Registration Form | Draft Program | Accepted Speakers
About the NAGC Communications School
The Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills. The coveted NAGC Government Communicator of the Year Award is presented during the Communications School and honors an individual who has brought forth government's message with a high standard of professionalism and ethics.
Federal, state, and local government communicators, including contractors who direct and facilitate government communications - editors, writers, graphic artists, webmasters, video professionals, broadcasters, photographers, information specialists and agency spokespersons.
Download Registration Form Here
June 5-6, 2012: Pre Conference Training Workshop Costs
- One half-day workshop: Member, $125; Non-Member, $150
- Two half-day workshops: Member, $230; Non-Member, $280
June 6-8, 2012: Communications School Registration Costs
- Basic Registration Fee: Member, $695; Non-Member, $825
- Full Registration Fee: Full registration fee includes membership through Sept. 30, 2013: Non-Member, $815
Registration includes: All educational sessions and registration materials; Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Dinner; President’s Reception; lunch on June 7 and June 8; and morning and afternoon breaks.
Sheraton National Hotel
900 South Orme Street
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 521-1900
- The Sheraton National Hotel has set up a website for NAGC to book, modify, or cancel a reservation from Mar. 13, 2012, through June 9, 2012. Click here for the 2012 NAGC Communications School hotel reservations page at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
- Group Rate deadline extended until May 18, 2012, subject to availability. The rate is $211 plus taxes, which is the government rate.
Astronaut Mike Foreman to Speak at NAGC Communication School
Astronaut Mike Foreman will be at the 2012 NAGC Communication School to tell one of America’s greatest adventure stories — living and working in space. During two missions, he traveled more than 20 million miles in orbit and performed 5 space walks tethered to the shuttle by a cable. Mike will also be available to sign autographs during the President’s Reception.

