Nevada Press Association

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.[1]

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.[2]

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."[3]

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