The annual Better Newspaper Contest is back, providing a fantastic opportunity for journalists, photographers, editors, and publications to showcase their best work from the past year. Whether you’re a seasoned NENPA member or considering joining, this contest is a chance to gain regional recognition and celebrate the dedication that fuels New England journalism.
Important Notice for New and Past Entrants:
If you’ve entered in the past, please note that you must register again for this year’s contest, as the system does not save information from previous years. If you are a new NENPA member and cannot find your publication in the system, please email info@nenpa.com and we will add your publication to the database.
Not yet a NENPA member? There’s still time to join and participate!
Why Enter? Participation in the Better Newspaper Contest brings many advantages, including:
– Industry Recognition: Get your work in front of leading professionals in the field and showcase the exceptional contributions made by your team.
– Boost Team Morale: Highlighting your publication’s achievements is a great way to motivate and inspire your team, recognizing the hard work and creativity that goes into every issue.
– Network and Learn: Join your peers in celebrating excellence, and gain insights and inspiration from the best practices showcased by the winners.
How to Enter:
The contest covers a wide range of categories in three divisions, from editorial and photography to design, special sections, online content, and advertising and promotion. To ensure your work gets the attention it deserves, make sure to review the contest categories and criteria carefully.
Download the information packets and you will find all of the information necessary to prepare your entries, including a list of competitive categories, complete rules and guidelines, and the criteria that each contest category will be judged upon.
You can find additional information on preparing entries – such as how to make PDF files smaller, extract particular pages, and combine several PDF files – in the Frequently Asked Questions page at the end of this packet.
- Editorial/Multimedia/
Photography Division – Download Information - Advertising/Circulation/
Promotion Division – Download Information - College/University Division – Download Information
Submission Details:
– Deadline for entries: Friday, November 15, 2024
– How to submit: Competition Website
Don’t Miss Out!
This is a prime opportunity to reflect on the impact your publication has made and to present your best stories, features, and designs to a panel of distinguished judges. The winners will be celebrated at NENPA’s annual convention, where the best of New England journalism will take center stage.
So whether you’re a long-time participant or new to NENPA, don’t miss your chance to compete in this year’s Better Newspaper Contest. Register now, and good luck to all entrants!