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SUMMARY:2026 Journalism Excellence Convention
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 2026 Journalism Excellence Convention\, Wednesday\, Oct. 7\, through Friday\, Oct. 9\, 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. \nOne of the convention’s many highlights will be the Professional Keystone Media Awards Luncheon\, where we’ll recognize the winners of the 2026 Professional Keystone Media Awards. Be sure to plan for a full day on Thursday. Educational sessions before and after the luncheon will explore what news consumers value most about how newsrooms use artificial intelligence\, as well as the evolving legal issues surrounding AI and journalism. \nDownload the Program – PNAF Keystone Awards & sessions only. \nCap off the day at PNA’s Evening of Excellence Reception and Dinner\, a signature celebration of excellence across Pennsylvania’s news media industry. We’ll recognize this year’s  News Organization of the Year winners\, welcome the newest inductees into the PNA Hall of Fame and present the PNA’s Lifetime Achievement Award\, the Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence\, and the News Media Industry Executive of the Year award.  View the Sponsorship Opportunities flyer.  For more details about these sponsorship opportunities\, contact Bill Cotter at 412-925-0908. \nDownload the complete convention flyer. \nRegistration is closed. If we received your registration\, you will receive a final confirmation email on or before October 6.  \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nReserve your overnight room today – hotel reservation deadline is September 8.  A small block of discounted overnight rooms are available at The Central Hotel & Conference Center.  Reserve in the block by using this special link or secure your reservation by contacting the hotel directly at 717-561-2800 and ask for the “Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association” block.  (Note: Guests cannot secure this block through Best Western International or through 3rd parties.) \nThe Central Hotel & Conference Center (where the event is being held) may have some rooms available\, but\, unfortunately\, it wouldn’t be at our group rate as that deadline has passed. \nHere are some other nice hotels in the area within a 15-minute drive from the event venue: \n\nThe Hilton Harrisburg is always a great venue located downtown.\nHome2 Suites by Hilton \nStaybridge Suites Harrisburg Hershey by IHG\nSheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel\n\n  \n 
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/2026-pna-convention/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Contests and Awards,PNA Events,Training
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SUMMARY:Keystone Media Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 2026 Journalism Excellence Convention\, Wednesday\, Oct. 7\, through Friday\, Oct. 9\, 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. \nOne of the convention’s many highlights will be the Professional Keystone Media Awards Luncheon\, where we’ll recognize the winners of the 2026 Professional Keystone Media Awards. Be sure to plan for a full day on Thursday. Educational sessions before and after the luncheon will explore what news consumers value most about how newsrooms use artificial intelligence\, as well as the evolving legal issues surrounding AI and journalism. \nDownload the Program – PNAF Keystone Awards & sessions only. \nCap off the day at PNA’s Evening of Excellence Reception and Dinner\, a signature celebration of excellence across Pennsylvania’s news media industry. We’ll recognize this year’s  News Organization of the Year winners\, welcome the newest inductees into the PNA Hall of Fame and present the PNA’s Lifetime Achievement Award\, the Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence\, and the News Media Industry Executive of the Year award. View the Sponsorship Opportunities flyer.  For more details about these sponsorship opportunities\, contact Bill Cotter at 412-925-0908. \nDownload the complete convention flyer. \nRegistration is closed. If we received your registration\, you will receive a final confirmation email on or before October 6.  \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nReserve your overnight room today – hotel reservation deadline is September 8.  A small block of discounted overnight rooms are available at The Central Hotel & Conference Center.  Reserve in the block by using this special link\, or secure your reservation by contacting the hotel directly at 717-561-2800 and ask for the “Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association” block.  (Note: Guests cannot secure this block through Best Western International or through 3rd parties.) \nThe Central Hotel & Conference Center (where the event is being held) may have some rooms available\, but\, unfortunately\, it wouldn’t be at our group rate as that deadline has passed. \nHere are some other nice hotels in the area within a 15-minute drive from the event venue: \n\nThe Hilton Harrisburg is always a great venue located downtown.\nHome2 Suites by Hilton \nStaybridge Suites Harrisburg Hershey by IHG\nSheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/keystonemediaawardsluncheon2026/
LOCATION:The Central Hotel & Conference Center\, 800 E. Park Drive\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111
CATEGORIES:Contests and Awards,Foundation Events,PNA Events,Training
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SUMMARY:PNA's Evening of Excellence Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 2026 Journalism Excellence Convention\, Wednesday\, Oct. 7\, through Friday\, Oct. 9\, 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. \nOne of the convention’s many highlights will be the Professional Keystone Media Awards Luncheon\, where we’ll recognize the winners of the 2026 Professional Keystone Media Awards. Be sure to plan for a full day on Thursday. Educational sessions before and after the luncheon will explore what news consumers value most about how newsrooms use artificial intelligence\, as well as the evolving legal issues surrounding AI and journalism. \nDownload the Program – PNAF Keystone Awards & sessions only. \nCap off the day at PNA’s Evening of Excellence Reception and Dinner\, a signature celebration of excellence across Pennsylvania’s news media industry. We’ll recognize this year’s  News Organization of the Year winners\, welcome the newest inductees into the PNA Hall of Fame and present the PNA’s Lifetime Achievement Award\, the Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence\, and the News Media Industry Executive of the Year award. \nBECOME A SPONSOR! View the Sponsorship Opportunities flyer.  For more details about these sponsorship opportunities\, contact Bill Cotter at 412-925-0908. \nDownload the complete convention flyer. \nRegistration is closed. If we received your registration\, you will receive a final confirmation email on or before October 6.  \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nReserve your overnight room today – hotel reservation deadline is September 8.  A small block of discounted overnight rooms are available at The Central Hotel & Conference Center.  Reserve in the block by using this special link\, or secure your reservation by contacting the hotel directly at 717-561-2800 and ask for the “Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association” block.  (Note: Guests cannot secure this block through Best Western International or through 3rd parties.) \nThe Central Hotel & Conference Center (where the event is being held) may have some rooms available\, but\, unfortunately\, it wouldn’t be at our group rate as that deadline has passed. \nHere are some other nice hotels in the area within a 15-minute drive from the event venue: \n\nThe Hilton Harrisburg is always a great venue located downtown.\nHome2 Suites by Hilton \nStaybridge Suites Harrisburg Hershey by IHG\nSheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/pnas-evening-of-excellence-dinner/
LOCATION:The Central Hotel & Conference Center\, 800 E. Park Drive\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111
CATEGORIES:Contests and Awards,Foundation Events,PNA Events,Training
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SUMMARY:PNA Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:By invitation only\, this PNA Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting will be held in Harrisburg on Friday\, Oct. 9.
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/pna-foundation-board-of-trustees-meeting-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,PNA Events
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SUMMARY:PNA Annual General Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and plan to attend or participate in the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association’s Annual General Membership Meeting\, scheduled to begin at noon on Friday\, October 9\, in person at The Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg\, or virtually via Zoom. Confirmations will be sent a few days prior to the meeting.  \nThis year’s meeting will be held in conjunction with PNA’s Journalism Excellence Convention. Lunch will be provided for those attending in person. Please register by 5 p.m. on Friday\, October 2. \nAll PNA members are encouraged to attend.  Meeting documents will be added to this webpage by early October\, including the agenda\, minutes from our last General Membership Meeting\, PNA Membership Report\, Resolutions\, Slate of Officers and Directors\, PNA Bylaws and Memorial Tribute. \nConfirmations with directions and Zoom details will be sent a few days prior to the meeting. \nREGISTER NOW!  \nPlease register by Friday\, October 2.  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/2026-general-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:PNA Events
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