The Academy of New England Journalists is now accepting nominations for the Yankee Quill Award, the region’s highest individual honor in journalism. The award recognizes the lifetime achievements of those who have made broad and enduring contributions to the practice of journalism in New England.
Editors, publishers, educators, colleagues, and members of the public are encouraged to nominate individuals whose careers reflect a lasting commitment to the ideals of a free press and service to their communities. Nominees may be working or retired journalists, journalism educators, or others who have made special contributions to the field. Posthumous and historical figure nominations are also welcome.
At the 2024 awards ceremony in Portland, Maine, the Academy honored Mike Bello, Randy Capitani, Gloria Negri (posthumously), Jacqueline Smith, and historical figures Henry and Benjamin Lindsey. Their induction highlighted the diverse achievements that define the Yankee Quill tradition.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Yankee Quill Award through Friday, October 16, 2025.
Nominations may be emailed to: L.Conway@nenpa.com, or hard copies may be mailed to:
Yankee Quill
c/o NENPA
PO Box 2505
Woburn MA 01801
Download Nomination Form
Details on how to submit a nomination, including deadlines and instructions, are available at the Yankee Quill Award page.
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate a journalist whose career has left a lasting mark on New England.