As part of the WNA Foundation’s mission to increase public awareness and appreciation of newspapers, it annually recognizes visionaries and innovators in the industry. This year’s Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at The Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St., Madison.
The 2022 inductees are (click to read bios):
- Emma Brown (posthumous), The Wisconsin Chief, Fort Atkinson
- Dickey Chapelle (posthumous), Shorewood native, photographer and one of the first female war correspondents, killed in Vietnam
- Charles “Chuck” Gauger, Trempealeau County Times, Whitehall
- Peter Fox, Wisconsin Newspaper Association
- Phil Muench (posthumous), Grant County Herald Independent, Lancaster
Your support helps us to better celebrate our honorees and assists with our efforts to foster excellence in journalism through engaging current and future newspaper leaders.
There are a few ways to get involved with the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame banquet and support the mission of the WNA Foundation. Sponsorship gifts and ads must be received by Thursday, Oct. 27. Click on the corresponding link below or contact WNA Membership & Communications Director Julia Hunter at Julia.Hunter@wnanews.com to purchase a sponsorship or ad.
Sponsorship opportunities
Presenting Sponsor ($1,500) – Logo & company name on the projector screen and event signage, full-page ad in the event program, logo on event promotions, table for up to 8 guests.
Reception Sponsor ($1,000) – Logo & company name on event signage during the reception, half-page ad in the event program, logo on event promotions, tickets for up to 6 guests with reserved seating.
Supporting sponsor ($500) – Recognition in event program and promotions, quarter-page program ad, tickets for up to 4 guests with reserved seating.
Congratulatory ads
Full-page ($250) | Half-page ($150) | Quarter-page ($75) – Congratulate or celebrate your friend, colleague or honoree. All proceeds benefit the WNA Foundation. See here for specs.
Corporate table sponsors
Corporate Table Sponsor ($650) – Includes table to 8 and recognition during the event.
