The Carmage Walls Commentary Award recognizes thoughtful, courageous and constructive editorial page leadership on issues specifically relevant to the newspaper’s primary readership.

Awards will be presented in each of two circulation categories — over 50,000 circulation and under 50,000 circulation.

In each circulation group, the first-place winner will receive a plaque and a cash award of $2,000. Second-place winners will receive a plaque and $1,000.

Years in the Industry: 8 years

Previous Experience: I was previously a marketing consultant before becoming a sales manager and now I am regional director of advertising for four locations in Virginia.

What I like most about my job: People. From the skilled team of employees I work daily with to the businesses and readers we serve, building relationships with people is what I like most about what I do.

What's the greatest opportunity for newspapers in the future? Fostering connections and nurturing relationships with the generations to come is probably one of our greatest opportunities in the newspaper industry. The way newspapers reach readers and businesses today, even in this digital world, may look vastly different than how we connect with them tomorrow in a virtual world. Continuing to stay ready and willing to change, ahead of the curve, will be vital to keeping and attracting new life-long subscribers and advertisers.

Events, contests and promotions are more effective than ever at generating reader engagement and new advertising revenue. This all-star session from the recent Mega-Conference will focus on the latest trends in events as the world returns to normal and will highlight successful promotions and contests that generate incremental revenue.

In this webinar, led by Julie Foley, senior manager of customer success with Upland Software, participants are sure to come away with new ideas that they can put into action starting NOW!