Each year, the Press Club of Toledo recognizes the achievements of newsmakers and news
breakers at its annual Touchstone Awards.
Our 25th annual Touchstone Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12th at the
Valentine Theatre.
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Congratulations to Press Club of Toledo’s board member, Meghan Cunningham, on her promotion to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at The University of Toledo.
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.
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).
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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.
Touchstone Contributor Award
Touchstone Lifetime Award
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.)
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 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.
The Toledo Press Club is teaming up with PRSA – Northwest Ohio Chapter to host a summer mixer at Hensville’s Fleetwood’s Tap Room in downtown Toledo Wednesday, August 17. The club’s mixers serve as a perfect opportunity for local media, PR and marketing professionals to network and strengthen relationships.
This year’s end-of-summer mixer is at Fleetwood’s Tap Room in downtown Toledo. The Press Club, PRSA joint mixer begins at 5:30 p.m. on the first floor, allowing professionals the opportunity to enjoy conversation and light appetizers. Following the social gathering, the group will head over to the stadium for the 7:05 p.m. baseball game! Tickets will be purchased as a group for a special rate of $9. Those interested in attending the game must R.S.V.P. by August 15 by emailing Kathy Jex at inhouse@bex.net.
The Press Club hosts quarterly mixer events in an effort to bring reporters, editors and producers from all local media to meet each other, in addition to the people they cover. These mixers also serve as a place for local marketing and advertising, nonprofit and other business professionals to interact with the key players in local media outlets.
We also encourage current college students and recent grads to attend our networking events. Our mixers are the perfect time to connect with local professionals as you begin your career and establish your personal brand.