Pennsylvania Newspaper Association
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The Pennsylvania Newspaper Association is a trade group serving newspapers in Pennsylvania. The PNA seeks to "advance the interests of Pennsylvania newspapers" and protect the "free and independent press." It represents the newspaper industry in governmental affairs and provides public educational services.
It was founded in 1925 as the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association (PNBA). John L. Stewart, the publisher of two newspapers in Washington, Pennsylvania
, was the founder.
The name was changed in the late 1990s to deemphasize the association's relationship with publishing
management
. It is affiliated with the National Newspaper Association (NNA) and the Newspaper Association of America
(NAA).
The organizational structure is threefold, with two other entities complementing the association itself. The "PNA Foundation" provides educational opportunities to students focusing on the free press
. The Mid-Atlantic Newspaper Services, Inc. is a for-profit entity selling classifieds and print advertisements on behalf of PNA members.
in Pennsylvania. The PNA helped advocate for recent changes to Pennsylvania's Freedom of information legislation
.
, which was the 2003 Newspaper of the Year winner and recipient of second prize in 2006.
The PNA present the "Keystone Press Awards
" every year during the Keystone Awards Banquet.
It was founded in 1925 as the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association (PNBA). John L. Stewart, the publisher of two newspapers in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, within the Pittsburgh Metro Area in the southwestern part of the state...
, was the founder.
The name was changed in the late 1990s to deemphasize the association's relationship with publishing
Publishing
Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of literature or information—the activity of making information available to the general public...
management
Management
Management in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively...
. It is affiliated with the National Newspaper Association (NNA) and the Newspaper Association of America
Newspaper Association of America
The Newspaper Association of America is a trade association representing approximately 2000 newspapers in the United States and Canada. Member newspapers represented by the NAA include large daily papers, non-daily and small-market publications, as well as digital and multiplatform...
(NAA).
The organizational structure is threefold, with two other entities complementing the association itself. The "PNA Foundation" provides educational opportunities to students focusing on the free press
Freedom of the press
Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the freedom of communication and expression through vehicles including various electronic media and published materials...
. The Mid-Atlantic Newspaper Services, Inc. is a for-profit entity selling classifieds and print advertisements on behalf of PNA members.
Public advocacy
PNA is involved in promoting access to public recordsFreedom of information legislation
Freedom of information legislation comprises laws that guarantee access to data held by the state. They establish a "right-to-know" legal process by which requests may be made for government-held information, to be received freely or at minimal cost, barring standard exceptions...
in Pennsylvania. The PNA helped advocate for recent changes to Pennsylvania's Freedom of information legislation
Freedom of information legislation
Freedom of information legislation comprises laws that guarantee access to data held by the state. They establish a "right-to-know" legal process by which requests may be made for government-held information, to be received freely or at minimal cost, barring standard exceptions...
.
Awards
PNA bestows annual "Newspaper of the Year" awards, among other honors. Winners have included the Erie Times-NewsErie Times-News
The Erie Times-News is a daily morning newspaper in Erie, Pennsylvania. It has a daily circulation of about 56,124 and a Sunday circulation of about 75,680...
, which was the 2003 Newspaper of the Year winner and recipient of second prize in 2006.
The PNA present the "Keystone Press Awards
Keystone Press Awards
The Keystone Press Awards are a prominent series of awards presented by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association to Pennsylvania journalists whose work displays "relevance, integrity and initiative in serving readers, and furthers First Amendment values." Presented annually during the Pennsylvania...
" every year during the Keystone Awards Banquet.