NSNC to Recognize 2026 Annual Columnist Contest Winners

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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

NSNC 2026 Annual Columnist Contest – Now Open for Entries

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists 2026 Annual Columnist Contest is open and accepting entries through April 17. “We are accepting entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists for work published in 2025. Everyone is welcome to submit. You don’t have to be an NSNC member to enter. However, you can save on entry fees by…

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Upcoming Webinar: Presented by Google and NSNC – AI Tools for News

Join NSNC and Google at 7 p.m. EST on Jan. 21 for “AI Tools for News” webinar. Topic: AI Tools for News  Description: Whether it’s helping reporters sort through thousands of documents, or enabling people to access information in their own language, AI opens up new opportunities that could significantly improve billions of lives. Google’s…

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Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings”

Attendees will hear information and tips on how columnists can use AI in column writing. When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 NSNC Presents an Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings” When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 Cost: $25-$35 or by donation. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smart-tools-fresh-stories-ai-tools-for-columnists-with-meredith-cummings-tickets-1892669769229?aff=oddtdtcreator Description: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists…

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