The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association will induct 100 individuals into the PNA Hall of Fame as part of its 100th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Nov. 14 in Hershey.

Recipients of the award will be celebrated for their outstanding service and contributions on behalf of the Pennsylvania news media industry. Hall of Famers have distinguished themselves through their positive impact on the mission of PNA, the PNA Foundation and/or MANSI Media through personal, professional and financial contributions.

One of this year’s inductees into the PNA Hall of Fame will be Randy Lieberman, the longtime publisher of the Chester County Press who passed away late in 2023. The newspaper continues to be published by the Lieberman family, continuing a tradition that started with Irvin Lieberman in the 1960s and now spans three generations.

The new honorees join a prominent list of newspaper and First Amendment pioneers previously inducted in the late 20th century. The list of luminaries includes family publishers, politicians, journalists, members of the first PNA executive committee and historic icons of the American Revolution such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine, recognized for their roles as printers and editors of America’s first newspapers.

PNA President & CEO William Cotter said, “We are thrilled to be honoring 100 PNA Hall of Fame inductees for their incredible contributions to the Pennsylvania news media industry at our Gala at the Hershey Country Club.”

PNA Foundation Executive Director Tanya Henderson shared her thoughts on the class of 2024. “This year’s Hall of Fame honors 100 very special individuals who have, over their career, stood for the pursuit of the greater good and have fought for the importance of a free and fair press,” she said. “We salute their passion and dedication to upholding such a vital role in our democracy.”