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.

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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