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Welcome to the 2027 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest!
Enter the Professional Contest Enter the High School Contest
Pennsylvania Press Club Contest Director: Kay Stephens, papressclub@aol.com
For Pennsylvania submissions, the following fee structure applies per entry:
| Membership Status | 1st Entry Fee | Each Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Non-Member | $25.00 | $15.00 |
| College Student | $10.00 | $10.00 |
* A one-time, $30 late entry fee is assessed to all professional contest entrants after the NOON January 13, 2027 deadline.
For the high school competition, the following fee structure applies per entry:
| Membership Status | 1st Entry Fee | Each Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Deadline Dates:
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline - Professional Contest Only | January 13, 2027 (NOON) |
| Final Book Deadline - Professional Contest Only | January 27, 2027 (NOON) |
| Final Deadline - BOTH HIGH SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL CONTEST | February 10, 2027 (NOON) |
| Affiliate Judging Complete | March 10, 2027 |
| Winners must be members by | March 19, 2027 |
| National Judging Complete | April 19, 2027 |