2023 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest

Environmental Reporting ( Division A ) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Cap Times
    Entry Title: Madison-area businesses tackle climate change
    Entry Credit: Natalie Yahr
    Judge Comment: This was a solid entry, with detailed stories on three aspects of innovative recycling. Well done.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Green Bay Press-Gazette
    Entry Title: Oneida Nation's environmental restoration project to receive funding in proposed state budget
    Entry Credit: Frank Vaisvilas
    Judge Comment: This entry had a great sense of place. I loved reading about the Menominee Tribe.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Post-Crescent
    Entry Title: Goats with a big appetite are fighting Wisconsin's invasive plants one bite at a time
    Entry Credit: Sophia Voight
    Judge Comment: Goats eating weeds isn't a new story, but this one was full of interesting details and kept me hooked.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: Green Bay Press-Gazette
    Entry Title: Here's how a Green Bay composting company is helping people and companies meet sustainability goals
    Entry Credit: Ariel Perez
    Judge Comment: The story made me feel like I knew Mr. Groshek and also cared about his enterprise.
  • Competition Comment: None