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

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…

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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. –…

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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…

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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…

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