Events

Plan to join us on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Hershey Country Club as we cap off a remarkable year of celebration with a special centennial gala marking the conclusion of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association’s 100th anniversary.

This unforgettable evening will bring together members, partners and friends from across the industry to celebrate our shared legacy, recognize those who have helped shape it and look ahead to the future of local journalism. Join us for an elegant and inspiring night of connection, reflection and celebration.  Attire: Black tie optional. Formal dresses and dark suits welcome.

View the event brochure. It will be a night to remember as we honor these award recipients:

• 25 in 2025 Hall of Fame
• Lifetime Achievement
• Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence
• News Media Industry Executive of the Year
• News Media Industry Emerging Leader of the Year
• News Media Industry Innovator of the Year

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Register early as seating is limited. Early bird registration deadline is Oct. 17. If seats remain after the early bird registration period, final registration will close on Oct. 31. 

Tables seat 8-10 people. You will be seated with others from your news organization or group. If you’d like to be seated with someone from a different organization, please email teresas@pa-news.org with your request by Nov. 6.  

Registration for Hall of Fame honorees and inductees is at a special discounted rate of $100. Guests of Hall of Famers are at the early bird rate of $150. Please use this form to register:  HALL OF FAME REGISTRATION

All other registrants may register at the early bird rate of $150 through Oct. 17, by using this form:  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Registration from Oct. 18 through Oct. 31 will be at the rate of $200. Registration form will be automatically updated on Oct. 18.

A small block of overnight rooms has been reserved at The Hotel Hershey for Nov. 13.  You must use this link to reserve within our block at the special group rate. Overnight reservations must be made by Oct. 13.  If the block is filled, contact Teresa Shaak for additional hotel options in the area.

Here are some other hotel options in the area:

• Hershey Lodge
• Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey
• Courtyard Hershey Chocolate Avenue
• Best Western Plus Hershey
• Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey Near the Park

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There’s more! Come ready to support the PNA Foundation by bidding on items during the PNA Foundation Silent Auction!  All contributions and support will help us benefit the sustainability of local news through philanthropy and fundraising, training and recognition of professional and student journalists.

Donations now being accepted! Donate a stay at a vacation home, tickets to a pro sports game, an autographed book, a framed print or a case of local wine, all for a good cause. Interested in donating? Contact Tanya Henderson, at tanyah@pa-news.org.

Learn more about PNA’s 100th Anniversary and how we’re celebrating throughout 2025.