The New England Newspaper & Press Association is now accepting entries and nominations for its 2026 Fall Awards Program, recognizing excellence in journalism, editorial leadership, investigative reporting, community service, First Amendment advocacy, journalism education, and overall newsroom impact across New England.
The annual program celebrates the individuals, news organizations, and educators whose work strengthens local journalism and serves communities throughout the region. Awards recognize achievement in reporting, opinion writing, public service, press freedom, community engagement, and newsroom leadership.
The 2026 Fall Awards Program includes:
- New England Newspaper of the Year
- Publick Occurrences
- Allan B. Rogers Editorial Award
- New England First Amendment Award
- AP Sevellon Brown New England Journalist of the Year
- Bob Wallack Community Journalism Award
- The Cornerstone Award
- New England Journalism Educator of the Year
- A-Mark Prizes
Together, these awards highlight the exceptional work being done by journalists, publishers, educators, and news organizations across New England while recognizing the vital role local journalism plays in informing and strengthening communities.
The entry deadline for all awards is Friday, July 10, 2026.
Additional information, eligibility requirements, nomination guidelines, and entry forms are available at the link below:
DOWNLOAD 2026 NEWSPAPER AWARDS GUIDELINES
We encourage member news organizations, journalism educators, and industry leaders to take this opportunity to recognize outstanding work from the past year and celebrate the people helping shape the future of journalism in New England.