Celebrating Exemplary Individuals Throughout Pennsylvania News Media for Their Service, Support and Success
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have performed outstanding and distinguished service on behalf of the news media industry in the commonwealth. Hall of Famers have supported PNA, the PNA Foundation and/or MANSI Media, making a positive impact on the mission of these organizations through personal, professional and financial contributions.
In 2024, PNA will induct 100 people into our Hall of Fame in recognition of our 100th Anniversary. Award recipients will be honored at our 100th Anniversary Gala on Nov. 14 which kicks off a year of celebratory programs and events. Starting in 2025, two people will be inducted annually along with that year’s Ben Franklin, Lifetime Achievement Award and Advocate of the Year recipients.
2024 Nominations are now being accepted.
To make a nomination, complete the PNA Hall of Fame Nomination Form and email it to the PNA Foundation by the extended deadline of July 15. If mailing, please submit to: PNA Hall of Fame, 4000 Crums Mill Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17112.
Please complete all required fields. Incomplete nominations will not be considered for induction.
CRITERIA: Beyond the Ben Franklin, Lifetime Achievement Award and Advocate of the Year winners, nominees for the PNA Hall of Fame may include news media leaders, PNA staff past and present, vendors, legislators, community and business leaders, legal and lobbying providers, university/college administrators or professors, philanthropists, Foundation Fellows and other financial supporters of local news. A nominee does not need to be a member of PNA or currently reside in Pennsylvania, but their impact should have been felt across the state and the news industry. Posthumous nominations are accepted.
NOMINATIONS: Nominations must be made in writing and must include a concise statement explaining why the nominee should be considered. Membership in PNA is not required to submit a nomination or to be nominated. All submissions will be reviewed by the PNA Hall of Fame Selection Committee, comprised of both PNA directors and PNA Foundation trustees.
PRESENTATION: Those selected for induction into the PNA Hall of Fame will be honored at the PNA Annual Dinner.
Timothy M. Williams (pictured left), PNA President 1989-2010, 2023 Hall of Fame inductee and prior Ben Franklin Award recipient.
View the list of current PNA Hall of Famers.
View the list of guaranteed 2024 Hall of Fame recipients. Nominations are still being accepted to complete this year’s 100 inductees.
Hall of Famers: Please RSVP below by July 26.
Questions? Email the PNA Foundation.