NSNC 2026 Columnist Contest - Deadline Extended to May 1

Consider a Gift to the NSNC Education Foundation

NSNC 2026 Columnist Contest - Deadline Extended to May 1

Contest submissions will be accepted through May 1! We are accepting entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists  for our 2026 Annual Columnist Contest (for work published in 2025). We will accept entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists published in 2025.  Everyone is welcome to submit. You don’t have to be an NSNC member.

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

Members Only Section

NSNC Members! We have gone to a new membership system that will allow MEMBERS ONLY to access exclusive content on this website.

The new system is member password-driven, so have yours in hand and unlock exclusive benefits to you.

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Welcome, Steve Aust

Hi, I’m Steve Aust, your new NSNC Executive Director. Two months ago, I couldn’t have imagined I’d be introducing myself to you. But, I’ve known Bonnie since high school, and, as fellow writers, we’ve periodically kept in touch.

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NSNC and Suzette Martinez Standring – 20 years

Suzette has been an absolute force in this organization since she stepped onto the scene in 2000. She’s served as president from 2004-2006 and was the 2017 Will Rogers Humanitarian Award recipient. She brings so much fun, life, and expertise to our organization and annual conferences. The NSNC is honored she will remain on the…

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