The Better Newspapers Competition website is now open for entries. Submit your entries in PDF format by visiting the OCNA BNC Competition website at OCNA BNC Contest Website.
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Dates
(Mark Your Calendars)
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- October 1, 2025 - Submissions Open
- October 31, 2025 - Submissions Close
- October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 - Your entries must have been published in this timeframe.
- February 13, 2026 - OCNA will post the top three finalists in alphabetical order at www.ocna.org.
- Spring of 2026 - Awards Presentation - where we reveal the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners (more details to follow).
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Submission Types
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Payment
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- Now made online at the contest website, and must be done by October 31, 2025.
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Changes
for 2025
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Active Member Changes:
GENERAL EXCELLENCE:
- No changes to General Excellence category criteria from 2024
PREMIER:
- Changed Category – Reporter of the Year:
- Added Paid Webinar: The Reporter of the Year will be offered the opportunity to host a webinar for OCNA members on an agreed upon editorial topic. Upon completion of that webinar, the Reporter of the Year will be paid $250.
- Submission criteria remains the same
- Changed Category – Photographer of the Year:
- Added Paid Webinar: The Photographer of the Year will be offered the opportunity to host a webinar for OCNA members on an agreed upon editorial topic. Upon completion of that webinar, the Photographer of the Year will be paid $250.
- Submission criteria remains the same
- Changed Category – Best Feature Photo
- the over & under 8,000 circulation categories are now combined into one category for all circulations.
College/University Member Changes:
For examples of winning entries from previous years, review the interactive Awards Booklets. View Here.
To view individual winning entries, click on the winning image for that category.
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2024 forms
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If you have any questions, please contact OCNA Member Services Coordinator Karen Shardlow
The OCNA is pleased to be able to recognize the passion you have for your profession and the outstanding work you produce each week! Good luck and thank you for your participation.
