Twelve high school and middle school students have been recognized by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation for their submissions to the 2022 Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest.
Students from 22 schools across the state participated in this year’s contest. Members are encouraged to republish the winning entries, which received prizes totaling $3,150.
The WNA Foundation is excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest. Returning for a second year
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, a nonprofit group that works to protect access to public meetings and records, is now accepting nominations for its annual Openness in Government Awards, or Opees.
Nominations, along with supporting documentation, should be submitted by Friday, Feb. 10, to blueders@gmail.com.
Last month, the WNA Foundation opened registration for the Wisconsin Civics Games. We've already had several schools sign up to participate, but we need members' help to reach a wider audience.
The deadline to register is Feb. 20, so the sooner you can spread the word, the better! We've compiled five ways newsrooms can help promote participation and foster civic engagement among Wisconsin youth.
We're looking for member pitches and suggestions for the 2023 WNA Convention in Madison. Submissions are due by Sunday, Feb. 5.
RELATED: See the schedule at-a-glance and book your hotel room by Feb. 21
We are accepting both pitches for member-led programming and requests for programming topics. Sessions are 45 to 55 minutes and, if selected, will be presented on either Thursday, March 23, or Friday, March 24, at The Concourse Hotel in Madison.
The deadline to register for the 2023 Wisconsin Civics Games, which aims to promote civics education and encourage Wisconsin high school students to develop an interest in public service, is Feb. 20.
This year's regional competitions will be held virtually on Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14. The top-performing teams will advance to the state finals on Friday, May 12, at the State Capitol.
The International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors (ISWNE) is accepting entries for its annual Golden Quill editorial writing contest. The deadline to enter is Feb. 1.
Entries must have been published between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022. All non-daily newspapers are eligible to enter. Online-only newspapers must be considered community news sites. Cost is $10 per entry for ISWNE members, $15 per entry for non-members and $5 per entry for students.
The deadline to enter the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation's High School and Collegiate Better Newspaper Contests is Monday, Feb. 6.
The contests recognize excellence in student journalism across the state and are open to all student journalists attending public or private schools in Wisconsin. All entries must have been published between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022.
After writing dozens of thoughtful, inspirational columns for the La Crosse Tribune, Rick Kyte has compiled his second collection into a new book: “Intervals of Hesitation: Essays on the Ethical Life 2013-2017.”
"Rick takes the time to write columns that focus on character and culture, nature and leadership," former Tribune publisher Rusty Cunningham wrote in a book review last month. "He is a master at combining personal tales and scholarly research while pushing readers to go beyond knee-jerk reaction to find common ground and common decency."
It’s time to update advertising rates on file for the coming year!
Members should have received an email from Customized Newspaper Advertising, the sales affiliate of the WNA, with a link to access their Rate Information Form. If you have not yet submitted your updates, please do so by Dec. 14 for CNA placement purposes. If new rates are not received, CNA will use rates on file from 2022. Didn't receive the email? Contact the CNA Media Department at 515-244-2145, ext. 152, or media@CNAads.com.
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