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Welcome to the 2026 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest!
Enter the Professional Contest Enter the High School Contest
CPC Contest Director: Tom Renner CTContestDirector@gmail.com
For Conneticut submissions, the following fee structure applies per entry:
| Membership Status | 1st Entry Fee | Each Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $25.00 | $15.00 |
| Non-Member | $30.00 | $20.00 |
* A one-time, $25 late entry fee is assessed to all professional contest entrants after the NOON January 21, 2026 deadline.
For the high school competition, the following fee structure applies per entry:
| Membership Status | 1st Entry Fee | 2nd Entry+ |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $10.00 | $10.00 |
The deadline for high school entrants is February 18, 2026 (NOON) and the fee is $10 per entry for the entire contest period.
Deadline Dates:
| Deadline | January 21, 2026 (NOON) |
| Final Book Deadline | February 4, 2026 (NOON) |
| Last Chance Deadline | February 18, 2026 (NOON) |
| Affiliate Judging Complete | March 16, 2026 |
| Winners must be members by | March 25, 2025 |
| National Judging Complete | April 22, 2026 |