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

Welcome! Whether you write for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, trade journals or you create a podcast or write digital content, or you manage your own blog … whether you’re on staff, a freelancer, syndicated, self-syndicated or independent, if you write opinion or provide commentary, we invite you to join the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Join us at https://www.columnists.com/join-or-renew-membership/.

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

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!

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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…

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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…

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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):…

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