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Announcing the Recipients of Our 2026 Scholarships

Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced that Camryn Bowden and Sreejita Patra are the recipients of its 2026 Leroy F. Aarons and Kay Longcope Scholarships, which support the next generation of LGBTQ+ media professionals. “It is always exciting to see the next generation of reporters who embody the principles of our organization,” said Executive Director Adam Pawlus. “Sreejita and Camryn have shown, through exemplary work, their commitment to fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ communities. Congratulations to these two bright young journalists!”

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NLGJA’s Documentary Debut

What happens when journalists turn the spotlight on themselves? Lifetime member and former board member Senta Scarborough is directing a new documentary telling NLGJA’s story for the first time. Scarborough and their team, including students from East Tennessee State University, traveled the country interviewing founders, early members, and staff, capturing the bravery it took to launch the association during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. A 30-minute short edit premieres at this year’s NLGJA Convention, with a full-length feature to follow. For Scarborough, the film is only the beginning: a book and educational curriculum are already in the works.

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Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards

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.”

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A Letter from the President: Taking Pride in Our Community

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.

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Supporting Members After Recent Layoffs at NBC

Last week, NBC announced that recent restructuring had resulted in layoffs affecting staff at several of their diversity-focused verticals, including NBC OUT. We know several of our members have been impacted, and NLGJA is here to offer support and resources.

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