Supporting journalism and the free press in Western Pennsylvania
A regional organization that dates back to 1991
The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania is a nonprofit membership organization of journalists and other communications professionals from a 29-county area of Western Pennsylvania, plus areas of Ohio and West Virginia.
Our headquarters are located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh.
Recognizing excellence in journalism for nearly 60 years
Each year, the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania honors professional and student excellence at the Golden Quill Awards, a regional tradition that dates back to the 1960s.
David Newell, best known as Mr. McFeely in “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” received the President’s Award at the 2025 Golden Quill Awards. (Photo by Caleb McCartney)
Our mission: to encourage and support quality journalism in our region.
Press Club board members Ann Hohn, Andrew Conte and Helen Fallon at the 2025 Golden Quill Awards.
Tax-deductible donations to the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania help support our programming and our mission to encourage and support quality journalism in our region.