Press Club of Southeast Texas

‼️ACT FAST: Deadline for Sponsorships & Tickets is TODAY - Wednesday, June 3!

Don't miss the 35th Annual Excellence in the Media & Newsmaker of the Year Awards Gala on Friday, June 12. Our 2026 contest winners and Newsmaker of the Year will be announced at the event.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/Sponsorship

Individual tickets can be purchased here: https://pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/event-6662702

‼️Don't miss the 35th Annual Excellence in the Media & Newsmaker of the Year Awards Gala. Deadline for sponsorships and individual tickets is THIS WEDNESDAY, June 3.

Our 2026 contest winners and Newsmaker of the Year will be announced at the Gala on Friday, June 12.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/Sponsorship

Individual tickets can be purchased here: https://pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/event-6662702

📣 Attention Press Club Members: Emails notifying winners of the 2026 Press Club of Southeast Texas Excellence in Media Contest went out today.

Check your inbox to see if you or your team won an award!

And be sure to get your tickets for the 35th Annual Excellence in the Media & Newsmaker of the Year Awards Gala on Friday, June 12 to pick up your award in person and receive the recognition you deserve.

Purchase individual tickets here: https://pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/event-6662702

Sponsorships and tickets are available for the 35th Annual Excellence in the Media & Newsmaker of the Year Awards Gala on Friday, June 12.

Our 2026 finalists for Newsmaker of the Year include:
• Hetty Brown and Yolanda Avery, creators of the popular Best Bites Facebook group
• Kai Jai Conner, filmmaker and co-director of the documentary “The Melody Maids”
• Big Rich Courville, owner of Courville’s and longtime community supporter
• Chuck and Colton Havard, the first father-son duo elected sheriff in Jasper and Newton counties
• Dr. Jaime Taylor, president of Lamar University Department of Communication and Media

For more information, email [email protected] or visit pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/Sponsorship

Not able to sponsor at this time? That's okay! Individual tickets are now on sale as well, and can be purchased at the link here: https://pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/event-6662702

Another great meeting yesterday with an informative talk by Chris Boone, City Manager for the City of Beaumont. One thing that stood out: how much everyone in the room cares about and believes in Beaumont.

Thank you, Chris, for sharing your future plans for the city, taking the time to answer questions and listening to club members' insights on how to tackle key issues.

✨ Would you or your company like to support the Press Club of Southeast Texas in our mission to award the annual Press Club Memorial Scholarship to a deserving communication student from the Lamar University Department of Communication and Media?

Sponsorships are now available for the 35th Annual Excellence in the Media & Newsmaker of the Year Awards Gala on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Our 2026 finalists for Newsmaker of the Year include:
• Hetty Brown and Yolanda Avery, creators of the popular Best Bites Facebook group
• Kai Jai Conner, filmmaker and co-director of the documentary “The Melody Maids”
• Big Rich Courville, owner of Courville’s and longtime community supporter
• Chuck and Colton Havard, the first father-son duo elected sheriff in Jasper and Newton counties
• Dr. Jaime Taylor, president of Lamar University

For more information, email [email protected] or visit pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/Sponsorship

Not able to sponsor at this time? That's okay! Individual tickets are now on sale as well, and can be purchased at the link here: https://pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/event-6662702

Would you or your company like to support the Press Club of Southeast Texas in our mission to award the annual Press Club Memorial Scholarship to a deserving communication student from the Lamar University Department of Communication and Media?
Sponsorships are now available for the 35th Annual Excellence in the Media & Newsmaker of the Year Awards Gala on Friday, June 12, 2026.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/Sponsorship

Not able to sponsor at this time? That's okay! Individual tickets are now on sale as well, and can be purchased at the link here: https://pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org/event-6662702