Program: I’ll Not Be Silent: The Sexual Harassment Crisis

The Press Club of Toledo and the Northwest Ohio Chapter of PRSA are proud to present I’ll Not Be Silent: Discussing the Complexities of the Sexual Harassment Crisis, a timely panel discussion of an issue which is resounding throughout the media and PR industries.  The event will be held on Friday, January 19, from 7:30 AM – 9 AM at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.  The public is invited to attend.  For more information, check out the event page on Facebook.

Holiday Mixer: Tuesday, December 19

2017 is coming to a close. Celebrate your accomplishments and toast to a new year with new friends and new connections during the Press Club of Toledo’s annual Holiday Mixer.

Mingle with media, PR, and marketing professionals and learn more about what the Press Club of Toledo does for the community.

Enjoy great conversations, cocktails (cash bar) and light hors d’oeuvres at the Sports Grill & Tavern, inside The Toledo Club.

College students, recent graduates, young professionals, industry veterans— and everyone in between— are encouraged to attend.

5:30-8pm. Tuesday, December 19.
Sports Grill & Tavern at The Toledo Club
235 14th St. RSVP on Facebook. 

2017 Touchstone Awards

The best in journalism and contributions to our community will be honored at the 19th annual Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Awards.

Please join us on Thursday, October 19 at The Toledo Club (235 14th St.). Cocktails and grazing will begin at 5:30pm, before the 7:15pm program.

Our featured speaker for the 2017 Touchstones will be Rob Powers, WEWS-TV News Anchor in Cleveland.

Categories for 2017 mark the best in print, broadcast and electronic communication.

Plus, it’s a great chance to recognize some of the shining stars in this community.

The Excellence in Journalism categories:
Print (Daily)
Print (Non-Daily)
Print (Student)
Broadcast (Television)
Broadcast (Radio)
Broadcast (Student TV/Radio)
Digital Media (Blogs, websites, podcasts, etc.)
Golden Touchstone (Lifetime Achievement in Journalism)

The Excellence in Service Categories:
Touchstone Contributor Award
Touchstone Lifetime Award


Ticket Prices:
$75 Non-member
$65 Press Club member
$45 Student
$450 Table of 6

To charge tickets online, visit squareup.com/store/press-club-of-toledo

For more details, please email info@toledopressclub.com or call Shaun Hegarty at 419-265-9138.

September Mixer

Join the Press Club of Toledo at Zia’s for another fantastic mixer.

Learn more about what the Press Club of Toledo does for the community and can do for you, over great conversation, cocktails (cash bar), and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

This mixer is a great networking opportunity for those interested in expanding or strengthening their media, PR, and marketing connections.

Guests, current college students, and recent grads are encouraged to attend.

5:30-8:30 PM. Tuesday, September 19. 
Zia’s (20 Main St., at the Docks at International Park). 
RSVP on Facebook 

2017 Touchstone Awards: Call for Nominations

The Press Club of Toledo is putting out the call to find the best in Journalism and Community service in the area.  Below you’ll find the nomination categories for the 2017 Touchstone Awards. 

To submit a nomination, please download our PDF form:

2017 Touchstone Awards Call for Nominations

Nominations are due Monday, September 18. 


The Excellence in Service Categories:  

Touchstone Contributor Award

Touchstone Lifetime Award

Excellence in Journalism Categories

For Excellence in Journalism entries please provide a brief description of the entry and what went into its production.  Feel free to add any pertinent information you’d like the judges to know about your work.   

****All entries may be submitted in a digital format (youtube, soundcloud, etc.)


The Excellence in Journalism Categories:  

Print (Daily)

Print (Non-Daily)

Print (Student)

Broadcast (Television)

Broadcast (Radio)

Broadcast (Student TV/Radio)

Digital Media (Blogs, websites, podcasts, etc.)

Golden Touchstone (Lifetime achievement in Journalism)


Excellence in Service Categories

The Contributor Award is presented to a person or organization that’s a significant impact on the community over the past year.  The award can be presented to leaders in the corporate, labor, education, human services or the general public at large.  

****Please provide a written entry of the work the nominee performs, examples of how the nominee has many of the quality of life better in our region, honors or recognition the nominees has received and why you believe this nominee’s work is of the highest quality.  

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a person demonstrating a long term commitment to people, areas of study or industry in our region.  People who have brought positive impact, recognition and/or spotlight to the region.

****Please provide a written entry of qualities that deem this nominee worthy of a lifetime award. List achievements, awards, breadth of work and contributions to the community and/or field of journalism.   

 

 

Pressing Issues Forum: Toledo Mayoral Candidates Community Forum on September 7

The Press Club of Toledo has invited the candidates in Toledo’s 2017 Mayoral Race to participate in a community forum.

The Press Club’s Chrys Peterson will moderate this 90-minute question/answer session. Each candidate will be able to respond to questions gathered from a diverse selection of Toledo civic/community groups and the general public about issues facing Toledo.

UPDATE:  The community forum will be held on September 7, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, at the McMaster Center at the Main Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Can’t make it? We’ll stream this live on our Facebook page.

The Press Club of Toledo is the leading media and public relations organization in Toledo, dedicated to discussing issues of community interest and creating dialogue and education around issues of topical concern to the community.

RSVP to this event on Facebook.