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How to enter

All entries for this year’s contest must be submitted online. Mailed entries will not be accepted.

NOTE: EVEN IF YOU CREATED AN ACCOUNT LAST YEAR, YOU MUST RE-REGISTER FOR THIS YEAR’S CONTEST

THE ASSOCIATION CODE WHEN REGISTERING IS NHA (ALL CAPITAL LETTERS).

ALSO NEW: We are no longer requiring PDFs of pages to be submitted with entries. They are optional but not required.

Click for instructions on how to create an account and upload your entries online

If you have questions about accessing the online site, please call 609-732-2330 or 609-350-3099.

Eligibility

Headliner competition is open to all material appearing in a paid-circulation publication, website or broadcast in the United States between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. There is no limit on the number of entries that may be submitted. However, each entry may be entered in only one category.

Cost to enter

There is a fee of $75 for each entry submitted to the National Headliner Awards. The entry fee also includes a one-year membership to The Press Club of Atlantic City.

Judging

All Headliner entries are judged in Atlantic City by a panel of journalists representing newspapers, wire services, and radio and television stations from around the country. The judges are distinguished men and women who are selected on the basis of journalistic contributions they have made during their careers.

Contest Categories

Click for this year’s entry form which details each of the different categories for Newspapers, TV Stations, Radio Stations, Magazines and Online

Deadline and Submission – DEADLINE EXTENDED

All nominations must be submitted to the website no later than 11:59 p.m. EST February 21, 2025. Winners will be announced in April 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

For answers to the most commonly asked questions, please see our FAQ page.