Events
2027 Journalism Excellence Convention
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 2027 Journalism Excellence Convention, Wednesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 7, 2027, at The Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg. Held during National Newspaper Week, the convention brings together news media professionals from across Pennsylvania for three days of advocacy, education, recognition and celebration. A small block of reduced rate overnight rooms will be available.
What to expect (subject to change as planning continues):
Wednesday, October 6, 2027
- Day on the Hill event at the Capitol (morning)
- PNA Board of Directors Meeting (afternoon; invitation only)
- National Newspaper Week Reception (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Evening of Excellence Dinner (6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
- Honoring the 2027 News Organization of the Year winners, PNA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence, PNA’s News Media Industry award(s), and the newest inductee(s) into the PNA Hall of Fame.
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Thursday, October 7, 2027
- Meet the Moment CJE Training session (10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.)
- Keystone Media Awards Luncheon (noon to 2:30 p.m.)
- Honoring the 2027 Professional Keystone Media Award winners
- PNA Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting (afternoon; invitation only)
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Registration details available by late August.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Details coming soon.
If interested in becoming a sponsor, please email Teresa Shaak.