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American news publication member trade organization
Nevada Press Association
Rinckel Mansion
Formation1888; 136 years ago (1888)
Headquarters102 N. Curry Street, Carson City, Nevada
Official language English
Websitewww.nevadapress.com

The Nevada Press Association is the official member trade organization for news publications in the state of Nevada. It is a non-profit organization that represents seven daily and thirty-five weekly news publications in Nevada and the Lake Tahoe region of Northern California, as well as two online news services.

History

The history of the NPA dates back to 1888, when an association of Nevada newspapers was first organized, with Mark Twain a founding member. In 1924, the organization officially became the Nevada State Press Association after a journalism professor at the University of Nevada, Reno spearheaded a reorganization campaign. The organization dropped the word "State" from its name in 1995, becoming the Nevada Press Association. The board of directors that governs the association is composed of 11 officers elected by member newspapers from around the state.

Each year, the NPA hosts a Better Newspapers Contest in which member publications compete for first, second and third place in categories ranging from Best Feature to Journalist of Merit (given to journalists with less than five years' experience), judged by an out-of-town press association.

The offices of the Nevada Press Association were located in the historic Rinckel Mansion, built in 1876, from 2000 until 2021 when the foundation sold the building. It was sold so the organization could focus on fostering and promoting good journalism in Nevada.

Mission statement

The mission statement of the association is as follows: "The Nevada Press Association is dedicated to representing the common interests of Nevada newspapers, furthering the public's right to know through an understanding that strong newspapers (protected by the First Amendment) are the cornerstone of a democratic society, promoting a closer fellowship within the newspaper fraternity, encouraging the elevation of journalistic standards and promoting the value of newspaper advertising."

NPA Member publications

Daily newspapers

Non-daily newspapers

Specialized publication

References

  1. "2021 Nevada Press Association Award Winners - The Nevada Press Association on Saturday is awarding newspaper workers for their 2021 work". U.S. News & World Report. 2021-09-19.
  2. Staff Reports (September 30, 2021). "Press Association sells Rinckel Mansion headquarters". Record Courier.
  3. "Nevada Press Association". www.nevadapress.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-30.

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