Iowa Newspaper Association

MNA Contest Judging 

Behind every award hanging on the office wall was a judge.  Pure and simple.

Please plan to return the favor and become a Better Newspaper Contest judge for the Minnesota Newspaper Association. We are in need of 90 judges. 

It is a great opportunity to:  1) Give back to the industry, 2) Gain experience giving constructive feedback to industry peers, 3) Get new ideas for your newspaper and 4) Be a hero!

State press associations across the nation work very hard each year to recruit industry professionals to judge one another's BNC contests.  
If the system falters, we don't have a contest.  Please do your part...plan to be a BNC judge.  We encourage current employees, past presidents, retired employees and co-workers to sign up today.  Share this link if you know someone who can help out.

NOTE:  all contests are judged electronically.  

Judging will take place in OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2025.  

All Advertising
Arts/Entertainment
Columnist
Editorials
Multi Media/Social Media/Video
News-Local & Breaking
Photography
Reporting
Human Interest
Social Issues
Sports
Typography & Design
Writing--ANY Topic
Any Area