The association was composed of working editors, writers, producers, and freelancers who covered issues related to computers and technology. The CPA conducted the annual Computer Press Awards, which was the preeminent editorial awards of the computer and technology media. The CPA Awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media.
The organization was composed of professionals who worked in the field of computer and technology journalism, and they recognized outstanding work in print, broadcast, and electronic media through their annual awards.