The Mission of the PSWA

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.

Eagles Hall of Fame member and broadcaster Mike Quick chosen as PSWA Living Legend

December 5, 2018

One of the finest wide receivers in Philadelphia Eagles’ history will become part of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association’s history as well – Mike Quick has been named as this year’s Living Legend. Quick will receive the

Ray Didinger Named Stan Hochman Award Winner

November 22, 2018

Joining the ever-growing dais at the annual Philadelphia Sports Writers Association dinner, taking place at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill on Monday January 21st, 2019 (tickets on sale here): longtime Football Hall of Fame sportswriter, broadcaster,

Merrill Reese explains why the PSWA is important to him and to Philadelphia

November 19, 2018

PICTURED: The recipient of the first ever PSWA Bill Campbell award, Merrill Reese.

Aaron Nola Named PSWA Athlete of the Year

November 8, 2018

The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association has named National League Cy Young Award finalist and Phillies ace Aaron Nola its Pro Athlete of the Year. Nola will accept his award at the PSWA’s annual Awards Dinner on Monday,

NEW VIDEO: Phillies PA Dan Baker Explains why the PSWA is important to him

September 30, 2018

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Myrtetus to receive PSWA Most Courageous Award

Palestra to be site of 122nd PSWA Banquet

2026 PSWA Golf Outing

2025-26 Scholarship Winners Introduced

Princeton grad, Haddonfield native McKenzie Blake was 2025-26 Amateur Athlete of Year

2025-26 Most Courageous Sportsperson

Schwarber was 2025-26 PSWA Snider Humanitarian of the Year

PSWA presents donation to Archbishop Damiano School in honor of Gaudreau brothers

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