Seems like we just celebrated our 50th anniversary – now it is time to celebrate our 75th. (Illustration by Andrea Levy)
We would love for you to join us June 19-21, 2026 for our celebration at the The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center, formerly the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, located at: 100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, OH 43035. The ONPA will commemorate our rich history by honoring all current or past members, students and lifers
Celebrate the weekend with us during a Friday night reception – details forthcoming, and a Saturday conference to include numerous speakers as well as an awards dinner Saturday night to highlight our members and organization. Looks for updates soon as details are finalized.
Lunch Saturday is on your own.
Consider making the weekend a family affair as the center offers many amenities and is not far from popular Columbus destinations such as the Columbus Zoo, COSI, Ohio History Center, and more.
We are asking all those who register to submit three pictures separate from your registration: One of you when you entered the workforce, one current picture and one of your favorite images made as a working photojournalist. These images, along with some of our archived images, will be presented in a slide show during the weekend. Please email those to Kim Barth, ONPA chair at: onpachair1951@gmail.com
To make a reservation for June 19-21, use the button below or call the front desk at: 614-880-4300. Be sure to use our group code: 421701.
The cutoff date is Friday, May 1, 2026. Please do not wait until the last minute to register because there are other events planned at the Ohioan that weekend.
Due to rising hotel fees and dinners costs, we are charging a registration fee this year. It does NOT cover our costs, but the fee will help offset some of costs associated with this event. A fee of $25.00 is required for all current ONPA members, including students and life members. This fee includes the convention and the Saturday night awards dinner. Non-members are welcome to join us for the conference and dinner at a cost of $30.00 per person.