2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Dave Pyle New Journalist Award ( 10,000 and Over Dailies,5,000 - 10,000 Dailies,Under 5,000 Dailies)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune
    Entry Title: Kelly Busche
    Entry Credit: Kelly Busche
    Judge Comment: This reporter puts the reader right there next to the subject. Great imagery. Excellent investigative and reporting skills. The reporter is able to cover a wide range of subjects.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer
    Entry Title: Dave Pyle New Journalist nomination for Annalise Braught
    Entry Credit: Annalise Braught
    Judge Comment: Editing, writing, planning..you name it and this reporter can do it, and do it very well. It takes a special knack to be able to turn a seemingly hum-drum event into a riveting article — this writer has that knack.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer
    Entry Title: Dave Pyle New Journalist nomination for Bria Barton
    Entry Credit: Bria Barton
    Judge Comment: Very creative. The writer is able to find interesting tidbits in the most routine things. A great series that grabs the readers attention.
  • Competition Comment: None