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 2,850 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...
91st National Headliner Awards Winners Announced
Atlantic City, N.J. — The 91st National Headliner Award winners honoring the best journalism in the United States in...
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...
Headliner Awards History & Timeline
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