(Re)Established in 2018
The Youngstown Press Club, Inc. was re-established in 2018 to promote journalism and other communication-related professions in the Mahoning Valley. The Youngstown Press Club operates exclusively for educational and social purposes. The Youngstown Press Club maintains a registered office in Youngstown, Ohio.
Our mission
The Youngstown Press Club's mission is to support journalists and communicators in the greater Mahoning Valley by:
- Honoring past excellence in journalism and communications through our Hall of Fame, Excellence in Media Award, First Amendment Award, and Medal of Merit
- Supporting present working journalists and communicators by supporting First Amendment and press freedom causes, and providing speakers and events that help them hone their craft
- Investing in the future of journalism and communications by offering scholarships, mentoring and support for student journalists and communicators.
Our members
Our members are journalists, communicators, students, retirees, and those who are passionate about local journalism and press freedom.
To apply for membership in the Youngstown Press Club, see our membership application.
To apply for membership in the Youngstown Press Club, see our membership application.
Our board
The Youngstown Press Club is led by an eight-member Board of Governors.
The board meets four times a year. Board members are elected for two-year terms.
Meet our Board of Governors here.
The board meets four times a year. Board members are elected for two-year terms.
Meet our Board of Governors here.
Our bylaws
The Youngstown Press Club is governed by bylaws, revisions on which are voted on by members.