You don’t want to miss seeing 200+ SCPA friends at the 2027 S.C. Press Association Annual Meeting and Awards! Make plans to join us March 11-12, 2027, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in the heart of downtown Columbia for awards presentations, educational sessions and networking!

Our meeting is a time to celebrate the Palmetto State’s commitment to outstanding journalism! Come have a good time and get re-energized about the important work you do to serve your readers every day.

This year’s convention will feature educational and networking events including an opening reception at Columbia’s riverfront biergarten, informative and inspiring training sessions, Executive Committee Meeting, Independent/Family-Owned Newspaper Breakfast Roundtable and our highlight event – the News Contest Awards Presentation and Hall of Fame Luncheon, which recognize the best and brightest in newspaper journalism.

Full schedule of events and registration details coming soon!

The deadline to register is Feb. 26, 2027.