Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards

Jun 19, 2026

Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced the recipients of its 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards, recognizing exemplary reporting produced in 2025. Lydia Polgreen was named the Journalist of the Year. The Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for the LGBTQ+ Journalist of the Year was awarded to Evan Urquhart. Rachel Ward, Mark Kelley, Grant LaFleche, Matthew Pierce, Ryan Ferguson and Jonathan Castell were awarded the Al Neuharth Award for Innovation in Investigative Journalism for their work on “The Fifth Estate: The Shadow War on Libraries.”

A Letter from the President: Taking Pride in Our Community

Jun 3, 2026

This year, if saying “Happy Pride” feels difficult, think about the road we’ve traveled, the victories we’ve earned, and the resilience that has carried us forward. Celebrate yourself, and celebrate all the journalists who have stood up for you and for our community since 1990. Our track record is strong; when we inform our readers, listeners, and viewers with facts and accurate representation, it makes a difference.

NLGJA to participate in Annual Give OUT Day on June 4th

May 26, 2026

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is excited to participate in the annual Give OUT Day on Thursday, June 4th. Give OUT Day, a nationwide grassroots giving event organized by GiveMN, has raised millions for organizations across the country.

Nominations for The 2026 Curve Fellowship for Emerging Journalists Now Open

Mar 16, 2026

The Curve Fellowship for Emerging Journalists was created to recognize and support emerging journalistic writers who are focused on raising the visibility of LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people. Standout recipients do so by telling the stories and elevating the voices of lesbians, queer women, trans people, and nonbinary people.

Gio Benitez To Be Honored at Upcoming Headlines & Headliners Event

Mar 10, 2026

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is pleased to announce that Good Morning America weekend co-anchor Gio Benitez will be awarded the 2026 NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Randy Shilts Award at the association’s upcoming Headlines & Headliners New York benefit event.

NLGJA Condemns Arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort

Jan 30, 2026

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists condemns the arrests of journalist and NLGJA Lifetime Member Don Lemon and journalist Georgia Fort for engaging in newsgathering. Their arrests should alarm all Americans who believe in the Constitution and a functioning democracy.

Don’t Let News Consolidation Silence Local Voices

Dec 17, 2025

Across the country, local newsrooms are shrinking — leaving communities with fewer journalists, fewer local stories, and fewer perspectives. For journalists and audiences of color, this loss is deeply felt. Local stations are the entry point for many underrepresented journalists and provide culturally relevant coverage national outlets often miss.

Announcing the Recipients of the 2025 Phillips-Green Family Scholarship

Oct 30, 2025

Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists named CONNECT students Chelsea Kurnick and Kimberly Olivas the recipients of the 2025 Phillips-Green Family Scholarship. These scholarships provide financial assistance to two CONNECT participants.

Introducing Our New Board Members

Sep 10, 2025

Last Wednesday at its annual board meeting, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists voted on its 2025-2026 national board of directors.

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Names Charles M. Blow, Mark S. King and Lyra McKee to LGBTQ+ Journalists Hall of Fame

Sep 2, 2025

Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced that journalist and author Charles M. Blow, writer and activist Mark S. King and investigative reporter Lyra McKee are the 2025 inductees into the LGBTQ+ Journalists Hall of Fame.

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