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2026 CAPBA CONVENTION & AWARDS MAY 29-31

Please click on the link below for hotel rooms

Make your hotel reservation here

2026

 Please join us at a NEW LOCATION for our annual event honoring outstanding broadcast journalism in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C.

This year's convention will be held May 29-May 31 at

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

9100 Coastal Highway

Ocean City, MD 21842 


Activities kick off Friday at 7:00 p.m. with a Crab Feast and Auction at Hooper's Crab House to benefit the Bob Shilling Memorial Scholarship   


Saturday morning begins with a  9:00 a.m. Business Meeting and Seminar.

Then there's the Awards Reception & Banquet at 6:00 p.m. in the Palmetto Ballroom on Saturday night, and of course, the BEACH throughout the weekend!


HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

MAKE PLANS TO STAY TODAY. HOTEL ROOMS AT THESE RATES WILL GO QUICKLY!

The beautiful Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort is offering a special group rate of $209 per night Friday and/or Saturday (5/29-5/30). Shoulder dates are also available. The Princess Royale is waiving the Resort Fee of $12 per night so make sure to mention you are with the CAPBA group when you call to reserve your room:  800-476-9253. 


Or you can use the link at the top of the page to book your room under our group rate.

SATURDAY SEMINAR

"Social Media Storytelling/Fact-Checking & Misinformation in the Era of AI"

    DUPLICATE PLAQUES AVAILABLE

    To order first-place plaques:

    Bunkie Trinite Trophies will fill your duplicate plaque requests directly.

    When you call or email, you will need the name of the contest (Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association), the category name, winner’s name, and your station’s call letters as they appear on the original plaque.


    chris@bunkietrinitetrophies.com


    Bunkie Trinite Trophies

    12 E. Grace Street

    Richmond, VA 23219

    804-648-2416


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