Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 PNA Hall of Fame
Help us honor 25 in 2025!
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.
Submit your nominations by August 15 to ensure your candidates are considered for this prestigious honor.
Celebrating Exemplary Individuals Throughout Pennsylvania News Media for Their Service, Support and Success
In 2024, PNA inducted 100 people into our Hall of Fame in recognition of our 100th Anniversary. Award recipients were honored at our 100th Anniversary Gala on Nov. 14 which kicked off a year of celebratory programs and events.
Congratulations to the 2024 PNA Hall of Fame Inductees!
View our PNA Hall of Fame Press Release.
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.
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association 100th Anniversary Gala. Nov. 14, 2024. Photos by Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
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.
NOMINATIONS: Nominations must be made in writing and must 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. All submissions will be reviewed by the PNA Hall of Fame Selection Committee, comprised of both PNA directors and PNA Foundation trustees.
PRESENTATION: Those selected for induction into the PNA Hall of Fame will be honored at the PNA Annual Dinner.
Questions? Email the PNA Foundation.