Industry Awards
Three honors recognizing the writing, the leadership and the long service that keep local newspapers strong.
Local newspapers do work that no one else does — and the people behind that work rarely stop to take credit for it. These awards do it for them. Together they recognize commentary that moves a community to act, executives whose vision has shaped the business, and long service that has strengthened the industry and the communities it covers. Each carries the name of someone who built something that outlasted them, and each is presented to people doing the same.
The Awards
Carmage Walls Commentary Prize
Named for Benjamin Carmage Walls, whose newspaper career spanned seven decades and who advocated strong, courageous editorial page leadership. The prize recognizes outstanding editorials and columns across four categories, with cash awards presented at the Senior Leadership Conference.
About the prizeInland Foundation Distinguished Service Award
Presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves in service to the Foundation and the industry, and who have provided exemplary service to their communities and their companies. A tradition of the Inland Press Association, carried forward through America's Newspapers.
View recipientsFrank W. Mayborn Leadership Award
Created in 2004 by the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, the Mayborn Award recognizes an industry executive for vision, community leadership and contributions to the newspaper industry. Members are encouraged to submit nominations each year.
Nominate an executiveEvery award here came from an association that chose to keep going. Inland, SNPA and America's Newspapers each built programs worth continuing, and these honors are part of what carried forward. Entry and nomination details are on each award page.