The Youngstown Press Club Hall of Fame & Awards Dinner
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
5:00 PM
The Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office is open to phone sales only
Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Contact: 330-259-9651
In-person ticket sales will be available at the DeYor Performing Arts Center during business hours, or 1 hour prior to performances at Stambaugh Auditorium.
For most events, the exterior doors will open one hour prior to the scheduled event start time.
The Elevator is located in the south west corner just inside the ADA / Garden Entrance on the left.
Restrooms may be found on all levels. Accessible (ADA) restrooms may be found off of the ground floor (Ballroom) lobby & across from the elevator on the balcony/third level.
All parking is free for Stambaugh Auditorium Events. Please call ahead for ADA Parking.
ADA Seating:
There is ADA accessible seating for all events. ADA accessible seating in the Concert Hall is available on the main floor only. Balcony & Gallery are not ADA accessible. Please call the box office if ADA accessible seating is needed.
Events and prices are subject to change or cancellation. Ticket Service Fees of up to $6.00 may be assessed to the face value of each ticket purchased. All sales are final. Tickets cannot be refunded, returned, or exchanged. Other restrictions may apply.
1000 Fifth Avenue.
Youngstown, Ohio 44504
You’re invited to one of the most inspiring nights in local news, journalism, and communication!
Join us for the Youngstown Press Club’s Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner, where we’ll honor outstanding individuals in the Mahoninng Valley who have made lasting contributions to our profession. This year’s celebration will include:
- Hall of famce inductees Marie Cartwright, Paul Jagnow, John Nagy, tony Paglia, and Lisa Solley
- Excellence in Media award recipients Sydney Canty, Margie Lenhart, and Chelsea Simeon.
- Our Medal of Merit honoree Peter H. Milliken
- 2025 Scholarship winners Nicarlyle Hanchard, Aicha Sawaneh, and Emily Wilaj
- Scholastic Journalist of the Year Lillian Andrews
It’s an evening of recognition, reflection, and connection – celebrating those who shape the stories that matter.
We hope you’ll be there to share in the excitement, enjoy a wonderful dinner, and connect with fellow professionals and supporters of local journalism.
Reserve your seat today and be part of this memorable night!
