The Reader Initiative Award, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Foundation, honors the efforts by Pennsylvania member newspapers that accept the challenge, and create a community of readers through innovative initiatives. This award recognizes innovative efforts that result in the contributions to the advancement of readership.

The Reader Initiative Awards are presented at the PNA Annual Convention.

Contact the Foundation at foundation@pa-news.org or (717) 703-3003 with questions or concerns.

Download the 2010 Reader Initiative Entry Form Deadline to enter is Aug. 27, 2010. 2009 Reader Initiative Award First Place: The Times-Tribune Second Place: York Daily Record/Sunday News Third Place: The Patriot-News Honorable Mention: Republican Herald