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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. 7, at The Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St., Madison. The event, which is open to the public, will begin with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event, as well as corporate table sponsorships, can be purchased online.
The 2024 inductees are:
- Rusty Cunningham – retired La Crosse Tribune publisher
- Gary Gaier – former Wisconsin newspaper executive
- George Stanley – former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor and current Wisconsin Watch chief executive officer
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 Friday, Oct. 25. Complete the online form or email WNA Executive Director Beth Bennett 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 4 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 4 guests with reserved seating.
Supporting sponsor ($500) – Recognition in event program and promotions, quarter-page program ad, tickets for up to 2 guests with reserved seating.
Congratulatory ads
Congratulate or celebrate your friend, colleague or honoree. All proceeds benefit the WNA Foundation.
Full-page – 8″ tall x 5″ wide ($350)
Half-page – 4″ tall x 5″ wide ($250)
Quarter-page – 4″ tall x 2.5″ wide ($150)