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Religion Communicators Council Names Wilbur Honorees
The Religion Communicators Council proudly announces the 2026 Wilbur Award recipients, recognizing exceptional work by 25 media outlets completed in 2025 within the secular (non-religious) media in the fields of print and online journalism, book publishing,...
February Webinar: Beyond the Pitch: Building Productive Relationships between Journalists and PR Professionals
Great religion stories don’t start with a press release. They start with relationships. Join us Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. ET for a conversation co-hosted by the Religion News Association and Religion Communicators Council that goes deeper than “making the...
Hotel reservations for our 2026 convention are now open
Most of the convention will take place in the Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter, 10 West RiverCenter Boulevard, Covington, Kentucky – just across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati. We’ve secured a special rate of $169/night, plus fees and taxes – browse...
Entries for RCC’s Awards for Members and Secular Media Now Open
Deadline for both the Wilbur and the DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards is January 31, 2026.
Registration Now Open for 2026 Convention
April 16-18 in Cincinnati, “Coming Together, Chartering Our Course”
Submit Wilbur Recommendations Online
Easy, convenient way to nominate for the Wilbur Award
Religion Communicators Council Names Life Members
“RCC would not be the successful organization that we are without their time, energy and effort,: says Ryan Koch, president of RCC;s Board of Governors.
Religion Communicators Council Wraps Up Successful Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City
The convention brought together professionals and practitioners from diverse faith traditions and communication disciplines to explore innovative approaches to religious communication in the digital age.
Convention Savings for First-timers, Students and Communication Volunteers
Thanks to sponsorship from a generous donor, students, organization volunteers (non-professional communicators), and first time RCC convention attendees will be able to attend this year’s convention at no cost.
2025 Wilbur Award Honorees, Award of Excellence and Award of Merit Recipients
Religion Communicators Council2025 Wilbur Award HonoreesMarch 18, 2025 Audio Productions – News Stories – Faith & Values + Human Interest WilburFor many Missouri Catholics, abortion rights means choosing between faith, politicsNPR, Katia Riddle,...
Religion Communicators Council Names Wilbur Awardees
“Since 1949, the RCC has presented the Wilbur Awards to recognize excellence in the secular media in communicating about faith and religion. This year’s Wilbur recipients continue that rich tradition of excellence.”
RCC’s New Struchen Award Honors Former Executive Director
“The Struchen recognizes an individual, organization, or project that has served to elevate religious communication and consciousness beyond boundaries of faith.”

