Community Engagement

I am a big believer in getting out and meeting people in the community. From serving as Men’s Day speaker at local churches to talking about the future of journalism with college students and local readers, community activists and policy makers, I enjoy connecting with others. The exchange of ideas and perspectives energizes me.

Hollis Towns and public figur smiling in front of a wall with words like 'journalism,' 'diversity,' and 'community.'
Group of five people standing in front of a Poynter backdrop; Hollis Towns with two other men and two women in formal attire.
Hollis Towns speaking at a podium in a conference room, addressing a seated panel of people in front of two screens displaying a presentation. An American flag is visible, and several individuals are taking notes or observing.
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Hollis Towns in a suit and tie standing next to a woman in a red jacket at an indoor event.
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The next generation (Copy)
Hollis Towns and another man seated at a panel discussion table, wearing suits, having a conversation. Microphones and cups are visible on the table.
Hollis Towns in a suit speaks at a lectern with a microphone during a conference or event, with a large backdrop featuring a logo.
Hollis Towns receiving an award from another man in suits, smiling, holding an award certificate in an indoor setting with curtains in the background.
Hollis Towns and two other people on stage speaking into microphones against a backdrop of a blue-lit screen, wearing business attire, with a brick wall in the background.
Spot the Newshound at APP's Red Zone
Hollis Towns and three others smiling and posing for a picture at the Alabama Media Group office, in front of a "Press-Register" sign.
Hollis Towns and woman dressed formally, smiling in front of a blue banner with 'WHCA White House Correspondents' Association' written on it.
Hollis Towns presents to an attentive audience in a meeting room.
Hollis Towns and another man in suits standing in front of a backdrop at the Jersey Shore Sports Awards event.
A classroom setting with a large projection screen displaying 'Welcome to Student Voices 2013-2014' and the Asbury Park Press logo. Several people are at the front, engaging in a handshake ceremony, while others are seated, observing in the audience.
Hollis Towns headshot image wearing glasses, dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and red tie, standing against a white background.
Journalist, Hollis Towns receiving an award certificate, another person standing beside them, while someone takes a photo in the foreground.
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All hands on deck (Copy)
A group of five professionals posing in an office setting, with three men and two women dressed in business attire. They appear to be attending a formal event or meeting.
Audience attending a presentation in a conference room with a "Welcome" slide on the screen.
Award-winning journalist, Hollis Towns, in a suit speaking into a microphone at a presentation. A Gannett NJ banner is visible, listing several associated media outlets. Audience members are seated in the foreground.
Poynter Journalism judge Hollis Towns speaking at podium during event with audience, American flag, and keyboard piano nearby.
Sports Awards 2017 (Copy)
A group of diverse people posing for a photo in a modern indoor setting with a textured floor and wooden backdrop. They are standing in front of a white banner with logos. Many are dressed in formal or semi-formal attire.
Pulitzer Prize Juror, Hollis Towns, in suits smiling in front of a backdrop with logos of "USA TODAY NETWORK" and "STORYTELLERS PROJECT."
Editorial meets advertising (Copy)
Four men in business attire standing together indoors.
Deconstructing the 2016 Presidential Election (Copy)
Focus on photography (Copy)
Post-election discussions (Copy)
Two men at a formal event wearing suits, one in a red jacket and the other in a blue jacket, standing and smiling.