HSPA Foundation extends its thanks to the 88 member newspapers who participated in the 2011 Better Newspaper Contest. More than 2,650 entries have been confirmed and sent to out-of-state newspaper professionals for judging. Members can expect letters announcing winners’ names (but not places or categories except for section awards) by mid-October. Share on Facebook
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August 15th, 2011
Get geared up for Ad Conference tailgate
The upcoming Advertising Conference offers great training focused on boosting revenue and a relaxed atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite player’s jersey and other team garb all day during the event, dubbed the Advertising Tailgate this year. Event sponsors HSPA Foundation, Indiana Newspaper Advertising Executives Association, and Trace Communications have a fun, fast-paced [...]
July 29th, 2011
Better Newspaper Contest deadline July 29 at 5 p.m.
All entries for the 2011 HSPA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest must be submitted online and received at the HSPA office by 5 p.m. July 29. No extensions will be granted in the interest of fairness to all papers. Copies of the information packets newsrooms received are available by clicking here. For more information, click here [...]
July 14th, 2011
Reminder: Better Newspaper Contest deadline July 29
Information packets for this year’s digital entry format have been sent to newsrooms. To download information, click here. Questions? Call (317) 803-4772. Mark your calendar for the Newsroom Seminar and Better Newspaper Contest Awards Gala on Dec. 3, 2011. Share on Facebook
June 30th, 2011
Don’t wait to enter BNC
Several HSPA member newspapers are getting a jump on their Better Newspaper Contest entries this year. So far seven papers have entered the contest using the new digital entry method ahead of the July 29 deadline, said Karen T. Braeckel, HSPA Foundation director. “Though a few categories are still mail-in, the digital entry system will [...]
May 23rd, 2011
Show off your best ads
Advertising departments can submit ads now for the annual advertising contest. The HSPA Foundation and Indiana Newspaper Advertising Executives Association mailed the rules and direction brochures last month. With the exception of four mail-in categories, the contest requires digital entries. Share on Facebook
May 10th, 2011
Show off your best ads
Advertising departments may start submitting ads now for the annual advertising contest. The HSPA Foundation and Indiana Newspaper Advertising Executives Association mailed the rules and direction brochures last month With the exception of four mail-in categories, the contest requires digital entries. Share on Facebook
December 7th, 2010
First-place award goes to Post-Tribune
The HSPA Foundation learned Monday an award-winning photo submitted in the 2010 Better Newspaper Contest did not fall within the designated time period. The Rules Committee rescinded the first-place finish for Best General News Photo in Division 6 given to Gregg Gearhart of The Times (Munster) for “Funeral” and awarded it to Scott M. Bort [...]
December 4th, 2010
Congratulations Better Newspaper Contest winners!
Indiana journalists were recognized Saturday for outstanding work in writing, photography, design and other categories. HSPA Foundation congratulates the winners in the Better Newspaper Contest! Click here for a full list of winners. Share on Facebook