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

Be a Part of NSNC’s “Giving Gratitude” Challenge

We’re inspired about the future of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) and we wanted to take the time to show gratitude to our members, peers, and long-time friends as we reflect on the nearly 50-year legacy of the organization. Get involved #NSNCGivingGratitudeChallenge https://givebutter.com/lhV0c9 One of our favorite things about the NSNC is that…

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Join Us on August 14 at 7 p.m. EST – The Power of Opinion Writing

The Power of Opinion Writing When: Thursday, August 14 at 7 p.m. EST The event is free, but a donation is suggested. (Choose between a free and a donation ticket type.) Presented by the Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism and National Society of Newspaper Columnists this online session will explore The Power of Opinion…

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Congratulations to the 2025 NSNC Annual Columnist Contest Winners!

Congratulations to all of the 2025 NSNC Columnist Contest Winners and to the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award Recipient, Susan Odgers! Great job, everyone. View our contest awards slide presentation here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/144vxJWEtuafL9kDeHNA8ReNSp0Pe72yNg_HBUso2joU/edit?slide=id.gdf1a1552a4_0_0#slide=id.gdf1a1552a4_0_0

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National Society of Newspaper Columnists to Recognize 2025 Annual Columnist Contest Winners

CONTACT: Ginny McCabe Executive Director, NSNC NSNCdirector@gmail.com For Immediate Release National Society of Newspaper Columnists to Recognize 2025 Annual Columnist Contest Winners The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) President and Board of Directors are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Annual Columnist Contest at an online awards celebration on July 17 at…

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