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 has Lost a Great Friend Robert L. Haught

By Suzette Standring The NSNC lost a great friend, Robert L. Haught, when he passed on October 11, 2025.  He was at the helm of significant events and milestones for the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. I first met Bob when he chaired the 2000 Washington D.C. conference, and all were wowed by the speakers…

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Join Us for The Craft of Humor Writing with Jerry Zezima

Join us at 7 p.m. EST on Oct. 21 for The Craft of Humor Writing with Jerry Zezima https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1IXq0D88/sJEsXi7DbNeTQiK2BRaTYA/view?utm_content=DAG1IXq0D88&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1586e77787

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Join us for ‘The Craft of Humor Writing’ with Jerry Zezima

NSNC Presents an Upcoming Webinar: The Craft of Humor Writing with Columnist Jerry Zezima Whatever you write, from column writing to fiction and beyond, it’s always good to know how to bring humor into your writing, because there are many things in life that are universally funny. Award-winning columnist Jerry Zezima has been a humor…

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Share Your Favorite NSNC Memories

“For all that we’ve accomplished on our personal writing projects through the twice weekly NSNC Writing Zoom sessions, thank you.” – Suzette Martinez Standring, NSNC treasurer and former executive director “Traveling to New Orleans to accept the NSNC Will Rogers Humanitarian Award was a truly memorable experience. To make the most of this opportunity, we…

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Give a Gift to NSNC and Honor a Friend

We hope that everyone will consider a gift to NSNC in honor of a friend, peer or colleague! Your support will help to shape the future of our organization. Please consider a gift, no matter how big or small. We genuinely appreciate each and every one of you! https://givebutter.com/lhV0c9. #nsncgivinggratitudechallenge

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Bob Hill’s Column on the Passing of Richard Des Ruisseaux

“Richard Des Ruisseaux, long time Louisville Times humor columnist, fine left- handed golfing partner, tennis player, sandlot baseball dude, proud grandpa, journalism professor, copy editor, gentle consumer of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, overall funny good guy and co-founder and a guiding force behind the National Society of Newspaper Columnists died on Sunday, Sept. 14. He…

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