New Hampshire Press Association

21/06/2024

At our annual awards banquet on June 20, the NHPA presented 150 awards to recognize outstanding journalism in the state in 2023. The full list of winners and judges' comments are now posted on our website, pressnh.org
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MANCHESTER, N.H. — The New Hampshire Press Association recognized outstanding achievements by its members in 2023 at the annual NHPA Excellence in Journalism Awards Banquet, held June 20, at …

16/05/2024

14/04/2024

Some amazing work being done by college and high school journalists in New Hampshire. Check out the NHPA award winners for work done in 2023.

KEENE – The New Hampshire Press association hosted its annual workshop and awards luncheon for high school and college journalists on April 12 at Keene State College. Our thanks to Keene State Jour…

08/02/2024

Latest edition of the NHPA newsletter should be in your inbox, if you're a member! Lot's of legislative initiatives and training opportunities.

NH House Media Policy released The Speaker of the House has responded to NHPA inquiries about rules governing the conduct of journalists at the Statehouse, providing us with a copy of the House Med…

07/01/2024

NHPA responds to “invitation only” press conference held by House Speaker Sherman Packard

NH press responds to “invitation only” press conference held by House Speaker Sherman Packard The move by the House Speaker on Dec. 27 to schedule a “press availability” while urging those in…

21/06/2023

See the full list of award winners from the NHPA Annual Awards Banquet held June 15 at St. Anselm College Institute for Politics, along with complete package of photos from this year and previous years.

6/15/23 Photos by Allegra Boverman/New Hampshire Press Association. The New Hampshire Press Association honored the state’s best journalism and journalists at its Distinguished Journalism Contest A…

21/05/2023

Here are the finalists in the NHPA 2022 Distinguished Journalism Contest. Get tickets now for the June 15 awards banquet.

Don’t be left out in the cold.Get your NHPA awards banquet ticketsbefore it’s too late Don’t miss this opportunity to hang with fellow New Hampshire journalists, swap stories, lau…

21/05/2023

One of the pioneers in non-profit journalism in NH gets well-deserved recognition from NE 1st Amendment Coalition. Congrats Nancy West.

Nancy West, the founder and Executive Editor of InDepthNH.org, will be the recipient of the Michael Donoghue Freedom of Information Award given by the New England First Amendment Coalition (NE…

12/05/2023

Some great NO-COST training opportunities on right to know, courts, video production, su***de reporting, and much more. All on zoom, all free for anyone who's interested.

Friday, May 19, noon to 2 p.m. via Zoom Register now at:  This program is presented by the New Hampshire Committee on the Judiciary and the Media and the Nackey Loeb School of Communicati…

27/04/2023

Retired Concord Monitor editor Mike Pride will be fondly remembered by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him during the years he helped elevate the standards of journalism in New Hampshire and beyond.

By MARK TRAVIS For the Concord Monitor April 24, 2023 Mike Pride, whose love of language, gift for leadership and devotion to journalism lifted the Concord Monitor to national prominence during his…

21/04/2023

A great day at UNH on April 14 as the NHPA hosted its first ever awards luncheon and workshop for college and high school journalists. We also elected a new slate of officers at the annual meeting that followed. Mark your calendar for the June 15 Professional Contest awards banquet at The Institute for Politics at St. Anselm College.

The NHPA held its first ever Student Awards Luncheon and Workshop on April 14 at the UNH Memorial Union Building, with more than 50 students from six high schools and two colleges attending for the…

27/03/2023

Brian Stelter to talk about media and misinformation at Keene State College, with Q&A to follow. Also available on livestream.

Author and media critic Brian Stelter, formerly with the New York Times and CNN, will speak on “Dismantling Misinformation: Building Trust in Media and Democracy’” at Keene State College on April 4…

19/03/2023

Have you faced the challenges of covering a su***de on your beat? , and will offer a one-hour Lunch and Learn on how to cover su***de, ONLINE, April 13, 12-1 pm, free and open to all newsroom staffers. Register at

The Granite State News Collaborative, The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communication and NAMI NH offer this a one-hour Lunch and Learn presentation to discuss tips on how to cover su***de.

03/02/2023

Latest updates on the Distinguished Journalism Contest; legislative initiatives; training opportunities; job openings and more in the latest edition of the NHPA Newsletter.

Contest Update The deadline for our High School and College contest is upon us, with the deadline for professional entries only a month away. The contest deadlines are: Monday, February 6, 2023, fo…

02/01/2023

Resolving to improve your communications or First Amendment knowledge for 2023? Registration is now open for online winter classes at Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, with offerings ranging from opinion writing to fundamentals of the First Amendment and your Right to Know. Classes are free and open to all. Winter classes are taught online and require pre-registration. learn more about all the class offerings, and register at loebschool.org.
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MANCHESTER, NH — Resolving to improve your communications or First Amendment knowledge for 2023? Registration is now open for online winter classes at Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications.…

09/12/2022

The 2022 NHPA Distinguished Journalism Contest, recognizing journalistic excellence on all platforms, is now accepting entries. Read about some of the changes in this year's contest that will enhance the status of these awards and make for an exciting recognition event in June. Don't miss out!

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17/11/2022

Here's a chance for an update, training on some of the most enterprising models of non-profit journalism. http://shorturl.at/csSUY

The Lenfest Institute is offering a free virtual gathering focused on the transformative work of fundraising in sustaining essential journalism. The Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit will be held ov…

05/11/2022

Thanks to Laura Simoes, Executive Director for posting this election-night information to help NHPA members.

Thanks to Laura Simoes, Executive Director of the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, for posting this election-night information to help NHPA members. November 8, 2022 (Incumbents listed firs…

31/10/2022

Reporters working the polls on Election Night might want to take advantage of this opportunity for some extra cash.

Edison Research, is looking for a responsible and punctual individual who might be interested in working for us as a county vote reporter! The job would require an individual to report to a local C…

25/10/2022

Attn NH Journos! If the newspaper was the pinnacle of the last great information age, where is journalism headed today? Attend this free event and find out.

Concord, NH (October 2022) – New Hampshire Humanities invites the public to a free event, “Stop Scrolling! Journalism, Objectivity, and the Future of News,” on Wednesday, November 2, at the Rex The…

28/09/2022

Gilles Bissonnette, ACLU-NH’s Legal Director, is this year’s Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications First Amendment Award winner. Order your tickets now for the Oct. 20 event with keynote speaker Jonathan Martin, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times, a political analyst for CNN, and the co-author of the recent New York Times best-seller “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden and the Battle for America’s Future.”

  Manchester, NH — Gilles Bissonnette, ACLU-NH’s Legal Director, is this year’s Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications’ First Amendment Award honoree, and will be salut…

28/09/2022

Check out this great series of workshops offered for newsroom leaders and anyone else interested in diversity, equity, inclusion in Granite State journalism, starts Sept. 29, hosted by the Granite State News Collaborative, collaborativenh.org
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The Granite State News Collaborative (GSNC) is continuing to sharpen its focus on diversity in the Granite State by partnering with Organizational Ignition, LLC to engage in conversations that will…

23/09/2022

IMPORTANT REMINDER ON COVERING THE COURTS SEMINAR, Sept. 28: The initial registration deadline of Sept. 21 has been extended, so don't miss out on this chance to connect with the courts in a way that will benefit your ability to reach sources and understand processes.

The Committee on the Judiciary and the Media is pleased to invite you to attend the first remote session of Covering the Courts. The committee, which was established by the New Hampshire Supreme Co…

14/09/2022

An important message from NHPA President Brendan McQuaid regarding laws on political advertising, after the arrest of a NH publisher.

Hello All, As some of you have seen, one of our members was recently arrested for violations of RSA 664:16, “Identification of Political Advertising.”  (AG news release here:  …

12/09/2022

The best training opportunity of the year for NH journalists -- a chance for face time with judges, clerks and other court staff to help you understand how to get the information you need from the court system in the most timely fashion. Mark your calendar, Wednesday, September 28, at 12:00 p.m, via Webex.

The Committee on the Judiciary and the Media is pleased to invite you to attend the first remote session of Covering the Courts. The committee, which was established by the New Hampshire Supreme Co…

18/08/2022

Great series of workshops coming up this fall at the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, with courses for journalists, public relations experts and many more. Check it out on the NHPA website. https://pressnh.org/

Free Classes at the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications for Fall Free Classes at the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications for Fall August 18, 2022 MANCHESTER, NH — Registration is now available for in-person classes at Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications. Classes are free and open to al...

06/07/2022

https://pressnh.org/2022/07/06/nackey-s-loeb-school-seeks-first-amendment-award-nominees/

CONTACT: Laura Simoes603-620-7111 or [email protected] MANCHESTER — The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications seeks to honor New Hampshire residents or organizations who have worked to prote…

18/06/2022

Some more of Allegra Boverman's great shots from the awards banquet. Phil has reached out to all award winners to provide photos with NHPA President Brendan McQuaid. If you don't have yours, please notify us at [email protected]

16/06/2022

Great pictures from a great event. More to follow.

09/06/2022

NHPA Distinguished Journalism Awards