Praiseworthy
Find out why Adam Zyglis of the Buffalo News was this year's winner
Who Are We?
Founded in 1934 by the Press Club of Atlantic City, the National Headliner Awards program is one of the oldest and largest annual contests recognizing journalistic excellence.
The first National Headliner Awards were presented in 1935. Since then, more than 3,000 Headliner medallions have been presented to outstanding photographers, writers, daily newspapers, news syndicates, websites, radio and television stations, TV and radio networks and magazines.
Membership in the exclusive National Headliner Club is limited to individuals and organizations who have won Headliner medallions and to those men and women who serve as consultants and judges for the annual program. Many journalists have capped long and distinguished careers with a National Headliner Award, and each year the judges have recognized exceptional talent that might otherwise have gone unnoticed.
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National Headliner Awards Recognizes Surge in Community Websites
Community digital-only news sites have shown growing vitality in National Headliner Awards entries as local print...
And the Award Goes to … Excellent Podcasts
What an honor. I was invited to help judge this year’s National Headliner Awards. Now in its 90th year, these awards...
Flashbulbs and Flashbacks: Awards Emphasize Innovative Reporting
National Headliners was hatched in 1934 from the bluff and bluster of publicity-hungry Atlantic City. Its midwife was the Press Club of Atlantic City.
Headliner Awards History & Timeline
Learn about the storied history of the Headliner Awards, from its start in 1933 through present day.
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