Award Details
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation Advertising Contest honors advertising departments across Pennsylvania that continue to produce outstanding printed and digital classified and display ads, campaigns, and special publications and efforts worthy of recognition.
Check back soon for the 2027 PNA Foundation Advertising Contest rules and categories!
Deadline to enter is January 31, 2027.
Winners will be announced by early May and honored at the Advertising Contest Awards Luncheon on Thursday, September 16, 2027. This Awards Luncheon will be held in conjunction with the PNA Advertising Conference at The Graduate by Hilton, State College. Registration and overnight room group link will become available in 2027.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Participation in the PNA Foundation Advertising Contest is essential to winning the coveted News Organization of the Year Awards. Your company MUST ENTER BOTH the Keystone Media Awards AND the PNA Foundation Advertising Contest in order to earn and accumulate points toward NOY designation which demonstrates your outstanding efforts across all facets of your news company. Companies not entering both contests will not be considered for NOY honors.
Plaques will be provided to all first-place winners and certificates in folders to all second place and honorable mention winners in attendance at the awards luncheon. Certificates for non-attendees will be available for pick up at the conclusion of the presentation. Any certificates not distributed at the event will be mailed after the event.
Direct order plaques for your certificates through Present A Plaque. To get the same plaques we issue to our first-place winners in this contest, order the pocket plaques in black marble with frosted, non-glare acrylic item #FBPOCM81 (for a case of 10), or item #FBPOCM81S (for individual plaques). You’ll see a significant savings if ordering by the case. Plaque orders will be sent directly to you from Present A Plaque via FedEx (ground or 2-day delivery options available).
Questions? Email the PNA Foundation or phone 717-703-3003.
