The Milwaukee Press Club recognizes excellence in Wisconsin journalism through its annual media contest as well as through the award of other special honors each year. Learn more about each below.

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  MPC Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism

  The annual Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism contest is presented by The Milwaukee Press Club and the MPC Endowment, Ltd. Entries are accepted in in two divisions (professional &...

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  Sacred Cat

  The Sacred Cat Award is named after the club mascot Anubis, the mummified cat, and recognizes excellence in journalism at the national level. It is presented each spring at the Gridiron...

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  Headliner

  Since 1957 the Milwaukee Press Club has honored Wisconsin leaders each year with its Headliner award. The list of winners is a who's who of Wisconsin greats – from the worlds of politics,...

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  Knights of the Golden Quill

  This is a Milwaukee Press Club membership designation reserved for a select few. The honor is rarely bestowed, and is done so on nomination of the Press Club's Past Presidents Council with...

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  Knights of Bohemia

  Similar to the Knights of the Golden Quill, this honor is rarely bestowed. Unlike the Golden Quill, this circle of knights is comprised of community leaders not affiliated with the media.

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  Hall of Fame

  The Milwaukee Press Club established the Milwaukee Media Hall of Fame in 1975 to honor the men and women who shaped journalism here. The club's Past President's Council nominates the...

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  Distinguished Service

  The rarest of club honors is the Distinguished Service medal, presented by the Past President's Council to a club member who has shown extraordinary dedication to the club.