
The 2026 Keystone Media Awards Contest is now open! Deadline to enter is Feb. 27.
The Keystone Media Awards reinforce excellence by individuals in the news media profession, by recognizing journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences, and faithfully fulfills its First Amendment rights/responsibilities. Further, the Keystone Media Awards stimulate journalists to improve their craft and ultimately improve their community.
Complete rules and entry category descriptions are available on the PNA website. All entries and online payments must be submitted online via the quick and easy online contest system, BetterBNC, by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Questions can be directed to Teresa Shaak at teresas@pa-news.org.


