| Type | trade association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1925 |
| Location | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
The Pennsylvania Newspaper Association is a trade group serving newspapers in Pennsylvania.[1] The PNA seeks to "advance the interests of Pennsylvania newspapers" and protect the "free and independent press."[2] It represents the newspaper industry in governmental affairs and provides public educational services.[1]
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.[3]
The name was changed in the late 1990s to deemphasize the association's relationship with publishing management.[4] 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.[5] The "PNA Foundation" provides educational opportunities to students focusing on the free press.[2] The Mid-Atlantic Newspaper Services, Inc. is a for-profit entity selling classifieds and print advertisements on behalf of PNA members.[6]
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PNA is involved in promoting access to public records in Pennsylvania.[7] The PNA helped advocate for recent changes to Pennsylvania's Freedom of information legislation.[8][9]
PNA bestows annual "Newspaper of the Year" awards, among other honors. Winners have included the Erie Times-News, which was the 2003 Newspaper of the Year winner and recipient of second prize in 2006. [10]
The PNA present the "Keystone Press Awards" every year during the Keystone Awards Banquet.[11]