NSNC to Recognize 2026 Annual Columnist Contest Winners

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Consider a Gift to the NSNC Education Foundation

NSNC to Recognize 2026 Annual Columnist Contest Winners

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) President and Board of Directors are pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Annual Columnist Contest at an online awards celebration on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. EST. If you would like to join us for the awards ceremony, email nsncdirector@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Join or Renew Your NSNC Membership

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Consider a Gift to the NSNC Education Foundation

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists Education Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization [501(c)3] devoted to the education and training of new and experienced columnists everywhere. Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NSNCEdFnd

Congratulations to NSNC Member Dave Astor on His Third Book

Dave Astor’s third book — “Misty the Cat…Unleashed” — has just been published. It includes several mentions of the NSNC, for which Dave was a board member from 2009 to 2023 and he remains copy editor of the NSNC newsletter. In Dave’s part-factual/part-fictional book, the asthmatic Misty slips his harness during one of his daily leashed walks…

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What Columnists Need to Know About AI and ChatGPT

NSNC Presents an Upcoming Webinar: What Columnists Need to Know About AI and ChatGPT Thursday, June 27, noon to 1 p.m. EST Cost $15 for NSNC members; $25 for non-members In this webinar, a panel of industry experts will discuss AI and ChatGPT and how they are impacting columnists today. The panel will provide insights…

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2024 NSNC Annual Conference Line-Up and Schedule

NSNC Virtual Conference Schedule 2024 Commentary in a Chaotic World July 19 & 20, 2024  Held Virtually 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. –…

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NSNC Columnist Contest Update

The winners of the NSNC Annual Columnist Contest will be announced at the NSNC 2024 Annual Conference – Held Virtually at an awards ceremony on Saturday, July 20. After the winners announcement is made that day, you may obtain a list of the winners by going to the NSNC website: www.columnists.com.

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Keynote Speakers Announced – NSNC Annual Conference 2024

The NSNC annual conference will be held virtually in 2024 on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. The conference will provide countless opportunities for columnists and journalism professionals to network with their peers, engage in meaningful breakout sessions, and hear powerful keynotes. Registration is now open and those that register prior to Sunday, June…

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