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.
Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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
A letter of nomination explaining the reasons the nominee should receive the award, along with optional supporting documentation, must be submitted by the extended deadline of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, via email to teresas@pa-news.org or mailed to:
Lifetime Achievement Award Committee
c/o Teresa Shaak
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
4000 Crums Mill Rd., Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17112
PRESENTATION: The recipients of the PNA Hall of Fame will be honored at PNA’s Annual Dinner in Harrisburg on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, and inducted into the PNA Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Details about the event available in the summer.