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.
As part of our 100th anniversary celebration, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association will honor 25 outstanding individuals with an induction into our Hall of Fame. These special “25 in 2025” recipients will be recognized during PNA’s 100th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Hershey Country Club.
We invite you to help us celebrate a century of excellence in journalism by nominating individuals who have made a lasting impact on Pennsylvania’s news industry.
In recognition of the beginning of PNA’s 100th anniversary celebration in 2024, we recognized 100 Hall of Fame inductees. We thank and honor these exemplary individuals for their meaningful service, support and success throughout Pennsylvania.
2025 nominations are currently being reviewed by the committee.
Congratulations to the 2024 PNA Hall of Fame Inductees!
View our PNA Hall of Fame Press Release.
Award 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.
Nomination Guidelines
Nominations must be made in writing and 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. Nominations must have been submitted by Friday, Aug. 15 and emailed to teresas@pa-news.org or mailed to:
Hall of Fame Nominations Committee
c/o Teresa Shaak
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
4000 Crums Mill Rd., Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17112
PRESENTATION: Those selected for induction into the 2025 Class of the PNA Hall of Fame will be honored at PNA’s 100th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Hershey Country Club. Details about the event available in early September.