It is NDNA Better Newspaper Contest Time! The Contest is OPEN!

Contest Link: www.newspapercontest.com/northdakota. Find the NDNA 2025 Rules and Regulations (green tab) within the contest link AND attached here. The document outlines each category and provides the information needed to enter and what the judges will use to determine winners.

There’s lots that is New this year:

  • There is a NEW platform this year called ACES. While the basic uploading process is similar, there will be a small learning curve, plan ahead!
  • ALL entries must be uploaded electronically BUT, a hard copy is still required - for the General Excellence and Overall Design Excellence categories - send to the NDNA office.
  • Digital news organizations who are associate members are eligible to compete in the Above 5000 circulation category (North Dakota Monitor).
  • A-Mark Foundation and NDNA have partnered up and there is a SPECIAL award offering cash incentives for Investigative Journalism. See Page 16 for more information! (or click here).
  • Reminder: if you are mailing in a check for payment, it must be postmarked by the deadline date of January 20, 2025. Credit card/PayPal accepted.
  • Entry fee is $8 per entry. The A-Mark Foundation award has a $25 entry fee. No late entries will be allowed. The contest closes at 11:00 pm on 1.20.25.
  • Pro Tip: Do yourself a favor, do not wait until the last day or two to enter! Helps reduce stress!

Note: the Ad Apparel (Category #27) has been eliminated.

Good Luck and we look forward to seeing you at the NDNA Convention at the Avalon Event Center in Fargo, ND on May 8-9, 2025. For questions, contact contest@ndna.com .