2023 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest

Local Outdoor Column ( Division E,Division D,Division C,Division B,Division A ) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Herald Times Reporter
    Entry Title: Bob Schuh's 'Scoping the Great Outdoors' column
    Entry Credit: Bob Schuh
    Judge Comment: Bob has a great conversational style in conveying his stories. His passion for the outdoors is evident.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Lakeland Times
    Entry Title: Fish Like a Girl-"Hugel" Knew?; Fish Like a Girl- Taking composting...; Fish Like a Girl- My experience at Liver Fest...
    Entry Credit: Beckie Gaskill
    Judge Comment: Beckie has a distinct writing style and her reporting reveals great detail in her subjects.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Vilas County News-Review
    Entry Title: Kurt Krueger's Local Outdoors Column
    Entry Credit: Kurt Krueger
    Judge Comment: Kurt's style paints pictures for his readers. Good research and knowledge of his subjects complete the package.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: Crawford County Independent & The Kickapoo Scout
    Entry Title: Only some can thred the needle; A lifelong memory; Passing fishing heritage between generations
    Entry Credit: Len Harris
    Judge Comment: Len covers all the bases as he shares his love of the outdoors.
  • Competition Comment: All great entries. This category's submissions have been a pleasure to review.