
AWHE 2026 Annual Conference
Join us at the AWHE 2026 Annual Conference, where we’ll hold meaningful workshops and presentations around this year’s theme: A Challenge for Change: Heart-led Leadership in Uncertain Times
The 2026 Arizona Women in Higher Education (AWHE) Annual Conference will be held at the Prescott Resort in Prescott, Arizona, on April 22-24, 2026.
Attention Chapter Members!
If you are a chapter member, you are eligible for a conference registration discount.
- To receive your discount enter your Chapter Discount Code when prompted during the registration process.
- Do not complete your registration without entering the code—otherwise, the chapter discount will not apply.
- If you have not received your discount code, please contact your chapter representative listed below.
- Arizona Western College – Angie Creel, angie.creel@azwestern.edu
- Eastern Arizona Community College – Sherli Skinner, sherli.skinner@eac.edu
- Pima Community College – Kate Schmidt, kschmidt@pima.edu
- University of Arizona – Paige Prather, paigeprather@arizona.edu
- Yavapai College – Katherine Anderson, katherine.anderson@yc.edu
Registration Policies
All registrations must be paid in full prior to Monday, March 30th, 2026. Please email awhe@awhe.org if you need to pay offline via check. If you selected the option when registering to pay offline previously (ex – mailing a check) you will not be included in conference planning numbers until checks are received. Checks must be received by Monday, March 30th, 2026 for your registration to be valid to attend the event.
Substitutions within the same institution are accepted at no additional fee until Monday, March 30th, 2026. Please email awhe@awhe.org for substitution support.
Cancellation Policies
Should you register to attend and your plans change, please email awhe@awhe.org for cancellations. Cancellations received:
- Through February 20, 2026, will be processed as a 100% refund
From February 21st, 2026 through March 31st, 2026, a 50% refund will be provided- After April 1st, 2026, AWHE will be unable to refund any registration payments for the conference. Substitutions within the same institution are accepted at no additional fee until Monday, April 13, 2026. Please email awhe@awhe.org for substitution support.
No-Shows occur when individuals register but do not attend the conference. No-Shows are not eligible for a refund.
2026 Conference Registration Pricing:
Early Bird Price $378 (available until January 31, 2026)
Regular Conference Registration Price $420
Lodging: Prescott Resort and Conference Center
Hotel Accommodations
The 2026 Arizona Women in Higher Education Annual Conference will be held at the beautiful Prescott Resort & Conference Center, April 22–24, 2026. Nestled atop a hill overlooking Prescott and the surrounding mountains, the resort offers spacious guest rooms, many with private balconies and stunning views.
Conference attendees can enjoy onsite amenities including a spa, indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, and lounge—just minutes from historic downtown Prescott’s shops and restaurants.
Room Block Rates:
- $144 per night for Deluxe King or Two Queen Deluxe rooms
- $164 per night for King Suites
Reserve your stay early to secure the conference rate!




