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Celebrate the best of the best in Michigan journalism!

Journalism...democracy in action!

Join us in Frankenmuth, Michigan
May 8-9, 2025

One of the most anticipated events at the Convention will be the presentation of awards at the Thursday night dinner.

We’ll announce the Newspapers of the Year for each category, best FOIA story, Rookie Writer, and, of course, honoring the Foundation’s Richard Milliman Journalist of the Year Award Winner.

Register today to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing and join us for a fun and educational time this Spring at the Bavarian Inn.

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REGISTER NOW AND SAVE WITH EARLY BIRD PRICING!

~ Room Deadline April 8th, 2025 ~

 

LODGING:

Bavarian Inn Lodge & Conference Center

One Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

 

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May 08, 2025 07:00am – May 09, 2025 06:00pm

Reserve your hotel room before May 7 at the link below. Payment & Cancellation Policy: One-night room, taxes, and fees are due at the time of reservation booking. If booking within 3 days of arrival, the full amount of the stay will be taken. In the event of a cancellation, up to 3 days (72 hours) prior to your arrival, a refund of your deposit. If cancellation notice is given less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to arrival, or if you fail to show for your reservation, there will be no refund for your advance deposit.

Available From: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, until Friday, May 9, 2025

Book Until: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

MPA ANNUAL CONVENTION

Michigan Press Association is pleased to announce our 2023 Convention, “Building for the future” will take place on Oct 25th -26th in Lansing, MI

Stay tuned for more information, including keynote speakers, events, and more!

Register for the 2023 MPA Convention!

Room Reservation

To make a room reservation please click on DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing

  • Once you select the room type, complete the Hotel Booking Form.
  •     For date adjustment needs, please change Check-in and Check-out date box at the top of site.
  • The booking form will ask for the guest details and email address.
  • Secure payment option is the section of the booking form that holds your credit card details. Input your credit card information.
  • Once you have completed this step click the “Make Reservation” button and your reservation will be sent immediately to the Hotel.

To make a room reservation by phone call (833) 904-2206. It is important that each of your guests identify themselves as part of the group, and provide us with the guest name, requested type of room, and the dates of the event.

Use the Promotional Code: “MPA” to receive your discounted group rate. 

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