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Welcome to the 2026 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest!
PWT does not have a professional contest this year. Professional entries should be submitted to the At-large Contest via the link above.
Press Women of Texas is offering a high school contest this year.
Students participating in the high school contest do not need to join Press Women of Texas or NFPW. The first place entries in the Texas contest are then entered into the national contest. First place winning entries in the national contest win $100.
As you begin submitting your entries, please carefully review the category requirements to make sure the entry is complete before submitting.
If you have any questions or issues with the process, please contest director Lil Harris, LMH512@gmail.com
For Texas high school contest submissions, the following fee structure applies:
| Membership Status | 1st Entry Fee | Each Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Member | See At-large Contest Page | See At-large Contest Page |
| Non-Member | See At-large Contest Page | See At-large Contest Page |
| Student | $5.00 | $5.00 |
* A one-time, $25 late entry fee is assessed to all professional contest entrants after the NOON January 21, 2026 deadline.
Professional Contest Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline | January 21, 2026 (NOON) |
| Final Book Deadline | February 4, 2026 (NOON) |
| Final Deadline | February 18, 2026 (NOON) |
| Affiliate Judging Complete | March 16, 2026 |
| Winners must be members by | March 25, 2026 |
| National Judging Complete | April 22, 2026 |