Celebrating exemplary individuals throughout Pennsylvania news media for their service, support and success.
Realizing that audience development is key to gaining and retaining readers, and in recognition of the vital role this plays in the news media business, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation has created two new awards to honor the best in Pennsylvania – Audience Development Person of the Year and Newspaper Hero of the Year (details below).
These contests are open to Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association member news organizations. There are no limits on the number of submissions from any news organization.
Any news organization employee or newspaper carrier (including contractors) is eligible to be nominated. This award is to recognize a newspaper person who went above and beyond the call of duty. Did the nominee help in a special situation? Did they make a life-saving phone call or help the police in solving a crime? Maybe the nominee reported an early morning house fire, saving the occupants. These are the kinds of heroic acts we are seeking.
Work to be considered should have been done during the 12-month period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Nominations must be made in writing and include a concise statement explaining why the nominee should be considered. Please describe in 200 words or less why you feel the nominee should be considered for this award. Send along any supporting documents that may benefit this entry.
Nominations must be emailed to foundation@pa-news.org by Friday, March 31, 2025.
One winner will be selected for this award. However, judges reserve the right to not select a winner or give no award at all based on the number of entries received.
Winner will be announced in early April and honored at PNA’s Advertising Summit Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Hilton Harrisburg.
Questions? Email the PNA Foundation.
