CONVENTION POSTPONED

ATTENTION: Due to the COVID-19 threat and in light of Gov. Abbott’s orders today, the Panhandle Press Convention scheduled for this weekend in Perryton has been postponed. We will keep you up to date, once this crisis subsides, of the selection of an alternate date for the convention.

Register to win grand prizes!

REGISTER & ATTEND TO WIN! PPA is pleased to offer TWO big prizes for those newspapers that attend our welcome lunch on Friday, March 20, in Perryton.

The GRAND PRIZE, worth more than $1,110 includes a MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 4 and the following online graphic services from Metro Creative Services: the 2020 Holiday Advertising Service free; three free months of the main Metro Newspaper Service (for new customers) to give you the tools you need to make and sell amazing ads; and 3 months free of Metro’s spec ad customization tool wizard!

The RESERVE GRAND PRIZE, worth $220, includes all you need to shoot great video and interviews with your smart phone, including a Sunpak – Lighted Portable Vlogging Kit for Smartphones; a JOBY – Smart Stabilizer for Mobile Phones; and an IK Multimedia iRig Mic Lav microphone!

The details: Rule #1 – Each person you register for Friday’s luncheon will count as a separate entry for your newspaper. (i.e., The Daily Planet brings five people to the lunch, it gets five tickets in the drawing.) Rule #2 – You must be present to win.

2020 PPA Convention Registration

Register today for the 2020 PPA Convention in Perryton! Hotel reservation deadline is March 13. Hall of Fame Ballot Deadline is March 6. Convention registration Deadline is March 12.

Click here for convention information, registration form, and Hall of Fame Ballot. 

CURRENT CONTEST RULES

Contest entries for the 2019 PPA Better Newspaper Contest can be by clicking here. Early bird entries are due January 18, 2019. Final deadline for entries is January 25, 2019.

2019 PPA REGISTRATION

Register today for the 2019 PPA Convention in Amarillo. Hotel reservation deadline is February 22. Hall of Fame Ballot Deadline is March 1. Convention registration Deadline is March 8.

Click here for convention information, registration form, and Hall of Fame Ballot. 

2021 Hall of Fame Nominations

The Deadline to nominate someone for the 2021 class of the Panhandle Press Hall of Fame is February 4, 2022. Details and nomination form can be found by clicking here.

2019 PPA Better Newspaper Contest Rules

Contest entries for the 2018 PPA Better Newspaper Contest can be by clicking here. Early bird entries are due January 18, 2019. Final deadline for entries is January 25, 2019.

2018 Convention Registration / Hall of Fame Ballot

The registration information for the 2018 PPA Convention and the Hall of Fame Ballot is available at the following link. We look forward to seeing everyone in Childress!

 

2018 PPA Convention Registration & Hall of Fame Ballot

PPA Contest & Hall of Fame Nominations Deadline: January 26, 2018

Contest entries for the 2017 PPA Better Newspaper Contest can be by clicking here. Early bird entries are due January 19, 2018. Final deadline for entries is January 26, 2018

2017 Convention Registration & Hall of Fame Ballot

Mark your calendars and make your reservations to attend the 2017 PPA Convention in Amarillo April 20-22. The Panhandle Press goes back to its roots in downtown Amarillo with a fun and informative convention line up.  Check out the 2017 Convention Registration Form & Hall of Fame Ballot here.

Deadlines:

Hall of Fame Ballot: March 17.  Hotel Registration: March 27. Convention Registration: April 7.