Contest

Our annual Better Newspaper Contest, which also includes magazines and online news sites, recognizes the best in Nevada journalism each year. Awards are presented in many categories, including news and feature writing, photos, design, advertising and opinion, during the NPA’s convention and banquet in September.

2004 Better Newspaper Contest award winners

Story of the Year “THE TRUCKEE RIVER TOMORROW” Staff, Reno Gazette-Journal “The Reno staff has produced a wide-ranging look at plans that could drastically change the Truckee River and the communities around it.  It examined a multitude of issues, ranging from the historical background to a vision for the future, …

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2005 Better Newspaper Contest award winners

Story of the Year “REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS!  DO YOU KNOW WHO’S LIVING NEXT DOOR?” Alison Bath, Reno Gazette-Journal “This series of articles is an excellent example of reporting that can make a difference in society.  Alison Bath’s exhaustive research on the subject of registered sex offenders pays off by finding …

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2002 Better Newspaper Contest award winners

Story of the Year “AFFORDABLE HOUSING STORIES” Robert Stern, Tahoe Daily Tribune ”Stories were well-crafted. It was compelling from the first paragraph. The (series) was timely and dealt with a pressing issue.” Editorial of the Year “DON’T APOLOGIZE FOR FREE SPEECH” Steve Falcone, Reno Gazette-Journal “Well-balanced, easily followed editorial. The …

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2001 Better Newspaper Contest award winners

Story of the Year “PREVAILING WAGE SERIES” A.D. Hopkins, Las Vegas Review Journal “Effected major reform in state’s second largest industry affecting thousands of people and saving taxpayers thousands.  Big impact because of it.” Editorial of the Year Photo of the Year “RESPITE CARE” Debra Reid, Sparks Tribune “Emotional moment …

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1997 Better Newspaper Contest award winners

Photo of the Year K.M. Cannon–Nevada Appeal (Fallen Firefighters) Ad of the Year Henderson Home News (Skyline) Story of the Year Sandy Thompson–Las Vegas Sun (A Family Torn) Editorial of the Year Susan Brockus–Humboldt Sun  (Wow, That Was Dumb) Outstanding Journalist (Dailies) Gary Thompson–Las Vegas Sun Outstanding Journalist (Weeklies) Steve …

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