Award Details
Since 1990, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) Foundation’s News Organization of the Year Contest, formerly known as the Newspaper of the Year Contest, has given Pennsylvania news media companies the opportunity to showcase the efforts of their entire staff. The contest has been changed and updated throughout the years, but the mission of recognizing outstanding work across all departments and including all products, with an emphasis on overall excellence has not.
Congratulations to the 2024 News Organization of the Year winners!
Read our 2024 NOY Press Release.
Click on the company names to view their acceptance video.
Multi-day Publications:
First Place – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
View the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s acceptance video.
“It is an incredible honor to receive this award for a third straight year and we are very proud of the commitment to sustained excellence our employees demonstrate every day. We also salute the other news organizations across the state and around the country that are doing the important work of creating journalism that works to uphold democracy.” ~ Tracy DeAngelo, president, and Stan Wischnowski, vice president and executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Second Place – PennLive/The Patriot-News, Harrisburg
View the acceptance video submitted by PennLive/The Patriot-News.
“We’re deeply appreciative of this recognition. It underscores the statewide journalistic work we do to strengthen and empower the communities we serve, while providing cutting-edge business solutions for clients across the commonwealth.” ~ Burke Noel, president of PA Media Group
Weekly Publications:
First Place – TheBurg, Harrisburg
View TheBurg’s acceptance video.
“It’s an enormous honor for TheBurg to be named the 2024 News Organization of the Year. This recognition means a great deal to us, as it covers every aspect of our operations and demonstrates our commitment to the highest quality local journalism. Thank you so much to PNA for making this honor possible.” ~ Lawrance Binda, publisher/editor of TheBurg
Second Place – Chestnut Hill Local
View Chestnut Hill Local’s acceptance video.
“Every week, we strive to produce a newspaper that is engaging and entertaining while also being a reliable and informative service to the community. It is thrilling – and an honor – to get this kind of recognition for our work.” ~ Carla Robinson, editor of the Chestnut Hill Local
Beginning in 2023, in order to accumulate points toward NOY, your company MUST ENTER BOTH the PNA Foundation Advertising Contest AND the Keystone Media Awards. Enter both contests to earn points and to demonstrate your outstanding efforts across all facets of your news company. Don’t be left out when the News Organization of the Year Awards are determined!
Questions? Email the PNA Foundation or phone 717-703-3003.
