Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame

About the Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame was created in 2001 to honor visionaries and innovators in the Wisconsin newspaper industry. Since then, 74 individuals have been recognized with the honor.

Hall of Fame nominations are open to anyone, living or deceased, who has contributed above and beyond the call of duty to newspapers and newspapering in Wisconsin. This includes publishers, editors, reporters, photographers or any other newspaper personnel who’ve made significant contributions to the newspaper industry.

It is expected that the individual should have dedicated at least 15 years of service to newspapering. Length of service by itself, however, is not expected to be a major determinant.

With the approval of the nomination committee, Hall of Fame induction may be extended to someone outside the working industry, such as an educator, jurist, attorney or legislator. The primary criterion is exceptional service on behalf of Wisconsin newspapers. Other criteria may be established or considered by the Hall of Fame selection committee or the WNAF Board as deemed appropriate or necessary.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame, contact the WNA

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2026 Hall of Fame Induction

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.

• Former reporter and UW-Whitewater newspaper advisor Sam Martino
• Newspaper publisher Carlton DeWitt
• Former newspaper managing editor and current Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation President Scott Peterson

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Hall of Fame Inductees