YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Press Club is seeking nominations for its Hall of Fame and its excellence in media and First Amendment awards and medal of merit.
Hall of Fame nominees must have at least 20 years of professional media experience and must have made notable contributions in Mahoning Valley media.
The excellence in media award honors a person or organization currently doing exemplary work in mass communication in the Mahoning Valley.
The First Amendment Award honors a person or organization for exceptional efforts in defense of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The medal of merit is an internal award recognizing a Youngstown Press Club member for outstanding contributions to the club.
Only Youngstown Press Club members can make nominations for the Hall of Fame and the awards. The nomination deadline is May 1.
Hall of Fame inductees and award winners will be selected by a committee of Youngstown Press Club members and announced in early July.
Honorees will be recognized at the club’s Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner at 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at Stambaugh Auditorium.
For more information about the awards criteria, the nomination process and Youngstown Press Club membership, click HERE.