2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

General Reporting ( 1,001 - 1,500)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Tower - The Timberjay
    Entry Title: General Reporting
    Entry Credit: Timberjay Staff
    Judge Comment: Solid news treatment of city finances, strong edit page, good crime round-up, solid sports section, strong writing throughout, confident ledes and headlines, loved the sled dog story, city coverage. I feel like after reading three issues of your paper, I know the good, the bad, the ugly and beautiful elements of living in your community. Diverse and interesting news fare in a clean layout.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Jackson County Pilot
    Entry Title: Jackson County Pilot - General Reporting
    Entry Credit: Jackson County Pilot
    Judge Comment: Lots of local news, good editorials, nice candid cover art, strong sport section, strong entry
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Tracy Area Headlight Herald
    Entry Title: General Reporting - Tracy Area Headlight Herald
    Entry Credit: Per Peterson
    Judge Comment: Thoughtful headlines, strong news focus, strong opinion page, well done on the high school graduating class package, quality sports section and writing
  • Competition Comment: Fantastic entries in this category. Diverse offering!