Continuing the tradition of the news media as the "fourth estate," the Public Service Award is presented to the newspaper that has helped improve the community through public service leadership.

This non-journalistic award is presented to a newspaper that has made a signifi cant contribution to the betterment of its community through public service leadership. Entries will be judged on the following:

• A significant effort beyond the scope of the newspaper's normal routine.
• The initiative and activities of the newspaper.
• The results.

Every year, the award is presented at the PNA Annual Convention.

Contact Manager of Foundation Services Bev Hendry, (717) 703-3003, with questions or concerns. 

2009 Public Service Award winner: York Daily Record/York Sunday News

2008 Public Service Award winner: The Morning Call, Allentown and The Pocono Record, Stoudsburg

2007 Public Service Award winner: York Daily Record/Sunday News