Jon Ralston has shaped Nevada journalism for more than four decades through fearless political reporting, sharp commentary, and visionary leadership. He began his career at the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 1984, later serving as a political columnist for the Las Vegas Sun and Reno Gazette-Journal. His direct, fact-driven interviews on …

Norman Cardoza played a vital role in Nevada journalism for over two decades, best known for his tenure as editorial page editor at the Reno Evening Gazette. He began his newspaper career in 1957 and joined the Gazette in 1961, where he reported on police, courts, and local government before …

Fallon, NV – The Nevada Press Foundation honored the best in Nevada journalism at its Awards of Excellence Dinner on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Fallon. The event, sponsored by Southwest Gas, recognized the outstanding reporting, photography, design, and storytelling that keep Nevada communities informed. Among the evening’s top honors: …

The Nevada Press Foundation is excited to host the 2025 Annual Convention on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Fallon Convention Center in Fallon, Nevada. This full-day event brings together journalists, publishers, students, and supporters of Nevada journalism to celebrate, connect, and honor excellence in our field. Everyone is welcome—you …

Nevada Press Foundation Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2025 FALLON, Nev. — The Nevada Press Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 inductees into the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame, honoring four distinguished journalists whose contributions have shaped Nevada journalism and the communities they served. …

Guy Clifton was a gifted journalist, celebrated author, and passionate chronicler of Nevada’s people, places, and past. Over the course of a distinguished 30-year newspaper career, Clifton not only reported the news—he brought Nevada’s rich and quirky history to life, connecting generations through stories that honored the state’s culture and …

For more than three decades, Charles Zobell helped guide the Las Vegas Review-Journal—Nevada’s largest newspaper—through a dynamic and transformative era for both Las Vegas and journalism. As city editor and later managing editor, Zobell led with a deep respect for journalistic ethics, a strong belief in the power of local …

Laura Tennant’s career in journalism is a remarkable story of perseverance, passion, and community devotion. A lifelong Dayton resident, Tennant fulfilled her dream of becoming a journalist in 1987 after raising six children—proving that it is never too late to pursue one’s calling. Over the next three decades, she became …

Guy Louis Rocha is one of Nevada’s most respected and prolific historians—an impassioned defender of historical truth, an unrelenting myth-buster, and a steward of the state’s archival heritage. As the longtime Nevada State Archivist and Historian, Rocha’s legacy is defined by his unwavering commitment to historical accuracy and public education, …

Steven R. Ranson’s career is a testament to the power of journalism rooted in service, community, and excellence. Over the course of more than three decades, Ranson built a reputation as one of Nevada’s most respected local news leaders, serving as journalist, editor, mentor, military officer, and civic contributor. His …