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WNAF Better Newspaper Contest

2022 WNAF Better Newspaper Contest now accepting submissions

The WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest, which recognizes newspaper excellence across more than 50 categories and five circulation divisions, is now accepting entries for the 2022 contest.

The submission deadline for the 2022 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest is Monday, Oct. 24. Hard copies must be postmarked by Friday, Oct. 21.

How you can help educate the public about Wisconsin elections

It's no secret that public confidence in our elections system has suffered over the past several years. In response, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has developed a voter education campaign that will explore the various aspects of elections administration in our state.

The commission and John Smalley, who recently retired from the newspaper industry and is now a public information officer for WEC, are asking newspaper and broadcast outlets to help spread the word by running house ads, starting later this month.

Jim Pumarlo

Keep eye out for 11th-hour election volleys

Election Day is only weeks away. The hyper-partisanship of races at all levels – from local to state to federal – demands that editors pay extra attention to press releases and letters to the editor, writes Jim Pumarlo in his latest column.

It's a good time for newsrooms to have a discussion about their planned coverage and be prepared — set the ground rules if you have not already done so, and publicize the guidelines.

Nominations for WNA Sunshine in Government Award due Sept. 26

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association is seeking nominations for its new Sunshine in Government Award, which aims to recognize efforts by Wisconsin citizens and public officials to protect and strengthen open government. The inaugural award will be presented during the WNA Foundation Hall of Fame awards banquet on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Nomination materials should be sent via email to WNA Membership & Communications Director Julia Hunter by Monday, Sept. 26.

Competitive Wisconsin to host broadband summit

Leaders from New North and Competitive Wisconsin Inc. are co-hosting a summit to explore developing a successful broadband expansion strategy.

RELATED: WNA joins Competitive Wisconsin coalition

The statewide in-person and virtual summit for local elected officials, business leaders, economic and community development professionals and members of the public will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Fox Valley Technical College DJ Bordini Center.

Saying goodbye to Nessie

The loss of a pet stirs many emotions about the passage of time, our own mortality and other family members who have gone before us. Pets are part of the family.

Hieb elected president of Newspaper Association Managers

Laurie Hieb, executive director of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, was elected president of Newspaper Association Managers, Inc. (NAM), for 2022-23 during the organization's annual summer conference on Aug. 5 in Austin, Texas.

Beth Bennett, executive director of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, becomes immediate past president. Continuing directors are Susan Patterson Plank, executive director of the Iowa Newspaper Association, and Phil Lucey, executive director of the North Carolina Press Association.

Wisconsin Newspaper Association