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Call for Entries Now Open – 2024 NSNC Annual Columnist Contest

Submissions Now Open NSNC Annual Columnist Contest Enter Today! National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Column Contest Opens: January 15, 2024 8:00 a.m. (EST) Closes: April 15, 2024 11:59 p.m. (EST) For Registration & General Guidelines visit: nsnc.submittable.com/submit Email Adam Earnheardt, contest chair, with any questions at acearnheardt@ysu.edu. “The NSNC Annual Columnist Contest gives columnists a chance…

Student Press Freedom Day on February 22

Celebrated on Thursday, February 22, this year’s Student Press Freedom Day celebrates academic achievements TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT AND RESTORE the First Amendment freedom of student journalists. The theme for Student Press Freedom Day 2024 is “Powerfully Persistent.” NSNC looks forward to celebrating with students across the globe on this important day. Student Press…

Registration Open – Erma Home Schooling

The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop is sold out, but it’s not too late for writers to experience the conference’s special blend of joy and laughter, support, and inspiration. Registration is open for Erma Home Schooling, a package that includes five keynotes live-streamed from the in-person workshop as well as four exclusive workshops. Early bird rate: $199 by March 1. The fee is $225 after March 1.

Call for Monthly NSNC Newsletter Submissions

Reminder: Call for NSNC newsletter submissions! If you have items you would like to have included in an upcoming issue of the NSNC newsletter, please send them to Debbie West, newsletter editor, at westdeb7@gmail.com or Ginny McCabe, executive director, at nsncdirector@gmail.com. The deadline for the January issue is Fri., Jan. 5. Thank you!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to Everyone! Hope your New Year is off to an amazing start. We are excited for What’s in-store for NSNC members this year. We will also be launching our annual contest in January, so you’ll want to be sure your membership is up-to-date. Also, if you have ideas, suggestions, etc., please share…

Join Us! NSNC Virtual Holiday Mixer – Fri., Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. EST

Celebrate the joy of the season! Join National Society of Newspaper Columnists for a virtual Holiday Mixer on Fri., Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. EST. The event will be hosted by Bonnie Jean Feldkamp. The Holiday Mixer is free for NSNC members and $10 for non-members. Note: NSNC Members, please email NSNC Executive Director Ginny…

National Society of Newspaper Columnists Announces 2023 Contest Winners and Finalists

2023 NSNC Columnist Contest Winners General (Print) FIRST PLACE: Renée Schafer Horton, Arizona Daily Star SECOND PLACE: Dave Lieber, The Dallas Morning News THIRD PLACE: John W. Fountain, Chicago Sun-Times HONORABLE MENTION: Zachary Clifton, The Louisville Courier-Journal General (Online) FIRST PLACE: Mary C. Curtis, Roll Call SECOND PLACE: Max McCoy, Kansas Reflector THIRD PLACE (TIE):…

Attention NSNC Members- Vote on the 2023 Board of Directors Election Slate

NSNC Members – Please Vote! NSNC 2023 Board of Directors Election Slate Following an exhaustive search and canvassing by the NSNC Nominating Committee, the NSNC Board of Directors presents the following officers for 2023-2024. A vote of “yes” is to affirm your approval of the officer, “no” for disapproval, and “abstain” to decline voting for…

NSNC Virtual Conference Schedule 2023

Conference Hours: Friday (7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) and Saturday (11 a.m.- 5 p.m. EST) Virtual Conference Friday 7 p.m. – Welcome and announcements – Ginny McCabe, NSNC executive director and Lori Duff, NSNC president 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. – KEYNOTE #1 – Q&A with Matt Bai and Lori Duff  8:30 to 9:30 p.m. –…

Hear From Keynote Speakers Matt Bai and Rick Bragg at NSNC 2023 Virtual Conference

National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) will hold its annual conference and awards ceremony virtually on July 28 and 29, 2023. The conference, an annual tradition since 1977, follows the NSNC mission of promoting education, professionalism, and networking support for journalists and media professionals in a free-press environment. NSNC consists of a membership of nearly…

2023 NSNC Annual Virtual Conference Registration – Now Open

Registration Opens for National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Conference July 28-29, 2023 The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) will hold its annual conference and awards ceremony virtually on July 28 and 29, 2023. The conference, an annual tradition since 1977, follows the NSNC mission of promoting education, professionalism, and networking support for journalists…