Tickets are on sale for our 121st Banquet coming up on January 21, 2026. Click here to purchase and check out the guest list.
Read about our storied history, esteemed honorees, and featured guests at the PSWA Banquet.
Get a sneak peek of what to expect at the PSWA Banquet and relive raucous moments from recent years.
PSWA Banquet Private Auction proceeds benefit the Adam Taliaferro Foundation. Details here.
The mission of our nonprofit association and its corresponding PSWA Foundation is to assemble a group of sports media members in the common pursuit to sponsor and direct functions in the interest of furthering sports: to work to assure suitable facilities and conditions at area sports venues; to aid in the college education of worthy men and women who wish to pursue careers in sports (media, management, public relations, etc.); to support youth and amateur athletic activities in the Philadelphia region; to aid other worthy charities; to place and maintain sports on a high standard in the Philadelphia region and in the nation; and to establish and fund a charitable foundation to provide scholarship aid to students interested in pursuing a career in sports or sports related activities.
By Rock Hoffman, Footballstories.com The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association is proud to award three deserving, area college students each with $1,000 scholarships as winners of The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Foundation (PSWAF) Award for Excellence in Journalism.
By Glenn Papazian – PhillyCollegeSports.com In the sport of women’s lacrosse, the Ivy League is a powerhouse conference. Three teams being in the NCAA Tournament is an annual expectation for the Ancient Eight. The reasons are: excellent
By Rob Knox, Coordinator Campus Communications, Harford Community College; Adjunct Professor, Temple University No matter how far his journey has taken him, Kevin Negandhi has never drifted from his Philadelphia roots. The Phoenixville native and proud Temple
In 2022, Juan Namnun, Frankford High School’s baseball coach, was diagnosed with male breast cancer, a rare condition affecting about 2,800 men annually. Recognized for his advocacy and courage, he was named the Most Courageous Sportsperson by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association for raising awareness and organizing support events against cancer.
Join us on January 21, 2026, for the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association banquet honoring notable figures like JUAN NAMNUN and KEVIN NEGANDHI. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and special recognitions at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Cherry Hill, NJ. Tickets available now.
By Sam Carchidi, The Hockey News The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association is proud to begin announcing its honoree list for the organization’s 121st Banquet and we’re starting with some serious punch! Dave Schultz, the bruising left winger
The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association held its annual golf outing fundraiser at Ron Jaworski’s RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club in West Deptford, NJ, on Monday, September 15, with 64 golfers in attendance. The event (which included registration
CHERRY HILL, NJ — During the spring of 2025, the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association held its annual organizational elections. Three seats on the PSWA Board of Governors were open with Aaron Bracy, Charlie O’Connor and John Weber
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association presented Kyle Schwarber with his 2025 Ed Snider Humanitarian of the Year Award late Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Washington Nationals.
The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association was pleased to present a donation of $4,000 to support the upcoming Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk and Family Day on Saturday, May 31st! The event will be held at Washington Lake Park