The Academy of New England Journalists is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Yankee Quill Award, recognizing lifetime achievement and outstanding contributions to journalism throughout New England.
For more than 60 years, the Academy has honored the region’s most extraordinary journalists for their commitment to a free press and their efforts to improve the communities they serve.
Unlike awards that recognize individual stories or specific accomplishments, the Yankee Quill Award celebrates lifetime achievement and those whose careers have had a broad and lasting influence, both inside and outside the newsroom. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to journalism across New England through their leadership, mentorship, advocacy, and dedication to the profession.
The Academy, comprised of past Yankee Quill recipients and representatives of New England journalism organizations, gathers annually under the auspices of the New England Society of News Editors Foundation to select the honorees. Nominees may represent newspapers, broadcasting, academia, and other forms of journalism.
The 2026 Yankee Quill Awards were presented on March 14 during NENPA’s annual convention in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Honorees included Wayne Braverman, Katherine McCabe, Judy Meyer, and Rex Rhoades, along with a posthumous historical tribute to Nathan Hale, the 19th-century publisher of The Boston Daily Advertiser.
Do you know someone whose career has made a lasting difference in New England journalism? The Academy encourages nominations of deserving journalists and journalism leaders whose contributions have strengthened the profession and the communities they serve.
How to Submit a Nomination
Nomination deadline: Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Download the Yankee Quill Nomination Form
Completed nominations may be emailed to quill@nenpa.com or mailed to:
Yankee Quill
c/o NENPA
PO Box 2505
Woburn, MA 01801
For further information, contact:
Richard Lodge, Academy Chair — Richardklodge@gmail.com
Linda Conway, Academy Clerk — l.conway@nenpa.com
Help recognize the individuals who have shaped New England journalism. Nominate a deserving colleague for the 2027 Yankee Quill Award!