WASHINGTON: Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) has named Denise Graveline, communications director for the American Chemical Society (ACS), its PR Woman of the Year for 2002.

Graveline was recognized for her long, distinguished career in science communications and charity work. Before landing at ACS, a professional membership organization for scientists which boasts more than 160,000 members, she served as the deputy associate administrator for communications, education, and public affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to that, she was director ...