Register for Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association and WNA Foundation is pleased to announce its 2026 inductees to the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame.

WNAF’s Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the newspaper industry in Wisconsin.

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet will take place on Thursday, March 5 at The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governors Club in downtown Madison. The event will be held in conjunction with the 2026 Wisconsin Newspaper Association Convention and will begin at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets for the event can be purchased online through Feb. 17.

2026 Hall of Fame inductees

Sam Martino

Carlton DeWitt

Scott Peterson

If you have questions or would like more information, contact the WNA.