2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Photography Feature Photo ( 10,000 and Over Dailies,5,000 - 10,000 Dailies,Under 5,000 Dailies)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Willmar - West Central Tribune
    Entry Title: Soothing Songs Connect Family
    Entry Credit: Erica Dischino
    Judge Comment: It is likely a majority of newspapers ran a photo similar to this one during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, several were submitted for this category. This photo stood out from the others, and many that I have seen this year, because of its perspective and juxtaposition of the granddaughter and grandmother. The expression on the grandmother’s face made me stop and think. It made me wonder about the grandmother’s emotions. The photo made me want to stop and stare at it for awhile.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: St. Cloud Times
    Entry Title: In memorial
    Entry Credit: David Schwarz
    Judge Comment: The contract between the snow, the green wreaths and the red bows were striking. It is a photo that demands attention from the reader.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Brainerd Dispatch
    Entry Title: Eelpout
    Entry Credit: Kelly Humphrey
    Judge Comment: A fun photo with a great description by the photographer. We've all covered festivals and tried to get a fresh photo. This one hit it perfectly.
  • Competition Comment: None