2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

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

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Brainerd Dispatch
    Entry Title: On thin ice
    Entry Credit: Steve Kohls
    Judge Comment: This photo hit the mark on all criteria: content, reader appeal, technical quality, composition and editing! The creative "above the fold" layout, super-imposed with the mast would make anyone want to read all about it. A standout entry in a highly competitive category.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Rochester - Post-Bulletin
    Entry Title: 'We want to live'
    Entry Credit: Traci Westcott
    Judge Comment: The heart breaking emotion is captured perfectly in this shot. The readers can clearly see the tears swelling up in this child's eyes - readers can't help but be drawn to her and the story. Well done in a category that had strong competition.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Rochester - Post-Bulletin
    Entry Title: Bakery Fire
    Entry Credit: Ken Klotzbach
    Judge Comment: The depth of field & composition & capturing of the action is spot on. This photo combined with the headlines certainly grabs the readers' attention and smartly lures them into reading just what happened to their local business. Good effort in category that had tough competition.
  • Competition Comment: None