Being a member of any profession for 25 or 50 years is not only a personal achievement, it is an important milestone that should be recognized. That’s why the Oklahoma Press Association recognizes the contributions of those who have served in the newspaper industry by inducting them into the Half Century and Quarter Century Clubs.
Anyone may make nominations for the Quarter or Half Century Clubs. Self-nominations also are acceptable. New members are inducted during OPA's Annual Convention. To apply for induction in either Club, review the criteria below and submit the form along with a biography detailing years of service to the newspaper industry.
OPA HALF CENTURY CLUB
To be eligible for membership in the Half Century Club, nominees must have completed any 20 years of their newspaper experience at an OPA-member newspaper. Credit will be given for work as a carrier or stringer (including photographers and reporters) as well as wartime service.
To apply for membership, complete the nomination form and attach a biography detailing your 50 years of service to the newspaper industry. Nominations must be received at the OPA office by February 25, 2013.
OPA QUARTER CENTURY CLUB
To be eligible for membership in the Quarter Century Club, nominees must have completed at least 10 years of their newspaper experience at an OPA-member newspaper. Credit will be given for work as a carrier or stringer (including photographers and reporters) as well as wartime service.
To apply for membership, complete the nomination form and attach a biography detailing your 25 years of service to the newspaper industry. Nominations must be received at the OPA office by February 25, 2013.