California Newspaper Publishers Association
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The California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1888 that represents the daily and weekly newspapers of California. Its diverse membership consists of over 500 newspapers that elect 35 individuals to its governing board of directors.
- CNPA mission statement:
- "To champion the ideals of a free press in our democratic society, and to promote the quality and economic health of California newspapers."
The association influences legislation on behalf of free speech in Sacramento, sponsors an annual newspaper contest and convention, and offers seminars on media law, production, writing and editing, advertising, and circulation.
[edit] Better Newspapers Contest
CNPA sponsors an annual Better Newspapers Contest (BNC) to recognize the most outstanding journalistic achievements published by California newspapers. Daily and weekly publications compete in separate divisions based on circulation.
The Student Newspaper General Excellence category offers separate divisions of competition for high schools, 2-year colleges, and 4-year universities. One 1st-place and one 2nd-place plaque is awarded in each division of competition.
[edit] Sister organizations
- CNPA Services, Inc. was established in July 1992 to accommodate entrepreneurial ventures.
- CNPA Foundation is a nonprofit corporation organized in October 1993 to raise funds through tax deductible contributions for internships and other educational activities for journalism.
