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

10 Things You Can Do for Student Press Freedom

Think Local. Learn about the State of Student Press Freedom Where You Live, and what student journalism looks like in your community.  Get Involved with New Voices. Join the student-powered nonpartisan grassroots movement to protect student press freedom with state laws.  Talk with your school. Whether your state has a New Voices law or not, your district policies can help protect you. Learn…

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Two of Allia Zobel Nolan’s Books are Finalists in the Zibby Book Awards

Allia Zobel Nolan has a new book out “Why Can’t My Brother Be More Like My Cat?,” which has been nominated as a finalist for a Zibby Book Award in the “Best Book For An Animal Lover” category. The book also has fun art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lee Wildish. Additionally, Allia’s book, “Harriet Hurry-Up…

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National Society of Newspaper Columnists Announces Launch of 2025 Annual Columnist Contest

CONTACT: Ginny McCabe Executive Director, NSNC NSNCdirector@gmail.com For Immediate Release National Society of Newspaper Columnists Announces Launch of 2025 Annual Columnist Contest The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Annual Columnist Contest. The contest will officially kick off on January 15 and run…

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Column Writing Then and Now with Bob Hill and Bonnie Jean Feldkamp

Join NSNC for a Webinar “Column Writing Then and Now with Bob Hill and Bonnie Jean Feldkamp“ When: Thursday, January 23, at 7 p.m. The event is free, but a donation is suggested. (Choose between a free and a donation ticket type.) Bob Hill and Bonnie Jean Feldkamp have a few things in common. Both…

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