CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WVPA’s 2024 Convention is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, 2024 in Charleston at the Four Points by Sheraton. Deadline for registration (at bottom of article) is Saturday, Aug. 3.
In this pivotal election year, we’re celebrating news organizations — the true Defenders of Democracy. As watchdogs, disseminators of information, platforms for diverse viewpoints and defenders of free speech, we help citizens to make informed decisions, which is essential for a functioning democracy.
So come celebrate the heroes you are.
We’re keeping some popular changes from last year:
• The convention is two days, Friday and Saturday
• Thanks to Family Sponsor West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, paid convention attendees can bring family at no additional cost. The “family guests” can attend the events, the award presentations, and enjoy the weekend.
Some highlights:
• Advertising and Editorial Awards Luncheons on Friday and Saturday.
• Professional Training and Informational Seminars including
2:30 p.m. Friday — The Legal Notice Landscape
3:45 p.m. Friday — Connecting with Local Advertisers
10:30 a.m. Saturday — AI and the Effect on Political Reporting
• Social Time at the President’s Reception, Live on the Levee, and the Hospitality Suite Friday night.
• The Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Lab will be on hand for tours Friday.
WV Press thanks Corporate Sponsors WVU University Relations and WVPA Foundation; Family Sponsor West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine; and convention sponsors The Health Plan, Vandalia Health, Game Changer, Huntington Bank, Highmark WV, WV Nursery and Landscaping Association, Asher Agency and WV Division of Tourism.
Call the Press Association at 304-342-1011 or email Stella Gill with questions or to pay online.
The Four Points by Sheraton number to call for reservations is 304-344-4092.
See you at Convention
