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Join Us on October 14 for An Evening of Awards

The 63rd Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards Gala will take place on October 14, 2021, starting at 7 p.m. CST. This year, the gala is once again virtual but still promises to bring the excitement and intrigue of years past. This year’s program, produced by Renaissance Publishing, is available for download so that you can…
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2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards Moving to Virtual Format

New Date Will Be Announced Soon Dear Members,  As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community, with cases of the Delta variant steadily on the rise, the Board of Directors of the Press Club of New Orleans has decided to forego this year’s in-person awards gala. As members of the Fourth Estate, we are…
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63rd Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards Gala

Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards Gala, which takes place on August 21 from 6-10 p.m. at the Higgins Hotel. This year, in addition to celebrating the hard work of our friends in media, we will also be celebrating the lives and achievements of the late Nancy Parker…
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2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards Finalists

Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry for this year’s Excellence in Journalism Awards competition. This year’s nominees are now available. Click to view or download the list of this year’s finalists (nominees).

Life Through the Lens: P.5 Photo Exhibit Open Call

“Life Through the Lens” is a photo exhibit presented by the Press Club of New Orleans that will showcase the history and culture of Southeast Louisiana, its people and its environment through the lens of journalism.  The final exhibit will pull together images from an assortment of photographers and will explore the connections between the…
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Press Club of New Orleans 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards Competition

The Press Club of New Orleans is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards. All entries must have been published, broadcast or posted on the Internet between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2020. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE BNC WEBSITE BY 5 P.M. FRIDAY, April 30, 2021. The competition is…
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Winners of the 62nd Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards Virtual Edition

On Oct. 15, The Press Club of New Orleans hosted its 62nd Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards online via YouTube. The two-hour program was live-streamed from the J. Michael Early Studio at the Loyola University New Orleans School of Communication and Design and produced by Loyola student journalists. PCNO Board Members Doug Mouton and Fletcher…
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2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards Finalists

Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry for this year’s Excellence in Journalism Awards competition. Despite the many hardships and setbacks of COVID-19, we had another record year of entries. We received 571 total submissions across all categories, which is third highest number of entries in PCNO history. Again, thank you! Click below to view or…
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Press Club of New Orleans 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards Competition

The Press Club of New Orleans is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards. All entries must have been published, broadcast or posted on the Internet between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2019. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE BNC WEBSITE BY 5 P.M. FRIDAY, June 26, 2020. The competition is…
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Press Club of New Orleans Celebrates 61st Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards

By Nicholas Hamburger The Press Club of New Orleans celebrated its 61st Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards Gala on Saturday, July 27 at the NOPSI Hotel, placing media and public relations professionals from throughout the region in the spotlight. The sold-out event, some of the proceeds of which will fund three college scholarships in journalism,…
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