NSNC would like to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Robert Lawrence "Larry" Maddry. He passed away on March 29, and he had been in a long-term care facility for the last few years in gradual decline. Maddry was 90 years old, just one week shy of his next birthday. His son, Larry, remembers the excitement he had in organizing the first NSNC Conference in Virginia Beach. Read Larry's obituary in The Virginian-Pilot: https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/robert-lawrence-larry-maddry-virginia-beach/
Submissions Now Open - NSNC Annual Columnist Contest - Enter Today! National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Column Contest Open: January 15, 2024 8:00 a.m. (EST) Contest Extended to May 3, 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. Submit your best work! You could be one of this year's winners!
Registration Now Open - The NSNC Virtual Conference 2024 will be held on Fri., July 19 and Sat., July 20. If you have any program ideas, email nsncdirector@gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Registration now open at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-society-of-newspaper-columnists-2024-annual-conference-tickets-890231003897
Join Us in Celebrating National Columnists Day & Ernie Pyle Remembrance Day - This April 18th, we're paying tribute to the legendary Ernie Pyle, a symbol of the courage, integrity, and human touch that define the best in journalism. But this isn't just about looking back—it's about sparking conversation on the enduring relevance of columnists in our lives today. For more details, go to https://www.columnists.com/2024/04/celebrate-with-us-on-april-18/
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 with our president, Lori Duff, at lori@loriduffwrites.com or myself at nsncdirector@gmail.com Blessings to all!
Government Can Seize Your Land to Build Nuke Plant An AP investigative series shows that up to 3/4 of all Nukes pose potential health problems. The problem is even more acute with Nukes that are near the end of their 40-year projected life cycle. There was a recent meltdown of a plant in Japan, the…
Be sure to open an email with July e-Columnist in the subject line. It’s the annual conference issue of the newsletter, and it’s full of articles and photos from the “Rebound in Motown” conference in Detroit. — Suzette Martinez Standring writes a general wrapup, which contains a list of ideas that will help you be…
When columnists go to a conference, it’s only natural that they want to write about it. Below are links to articles written about the NSNC Detroit Conference. More links being added all the time. Conferees are invited to submit links or URL’s to columns and blogs they’ve written about the Detroit weekend at the contact…
EDITORIAL Detroit, Survivor of Hard Knocks By Sheila Moss, NSNC WebEditor “People who visit Detroit see only the bad things — tell them about the good things too,” said our conference host. This editorial is not about the NSNC Conference, which was wonderful and inspiring, but it is about the city that many do not…
Below are links to articles in the top media about the National Society of Newspaper Columnists’ 2011 conference or the 2011 column contest. The list will be updated. In a few days, another list will be begun with links to columns and blogs written by conferees themselves. Conference National Society of Newspaper Columnists Coming Here…
Roger Ebert, recipient of the 2011 Ernie Pyle Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists DETROIT, Saturday, June 25, 2011 — Following is the acceptance speech of Roger Ebert for the Ernie Pyle Lifetime Achievement Award. Ebert’s physical condition prevented him from accepting in person, but he “spoke” live via Skype from…
NSNC would like to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Robert Lawrence “Larry” Maddry. He passed away on March 29, and he had been in a long-term care facility for the last few years in gradual decline. Maddry was 90 years old, just one week shy of his next birthday. His son, Larry,…
Registration Opens for National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Conference July 19 and 20, 2024 The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) will hold its annual conference and awards ceremony virtually on July 19 and 20, 2024. The conference, an annual tradition since 1977, follows the NSNC mission of promoting education, professionalism, and networking support…
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Happy National Columnists Day & Ernie Pyle Remembrance Day! On April 18th, we’re paying tribute to the legendary Ernie Pyle, a symbol of the courage, integrity, and human touch that define the best in journalism. But this isn’t just about looking back—it’s about sparking conversation on the enduring relevance of columnists in our lives today.…
