2025 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest

Best Special Section (Advertising) ( Division E) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Spooner Advocate
    Entry Title: Our Story
    Entry Credit: Michelle Carlson, Janis Redman, Bill Thornley, Regan Kohler
    Judge Comment: This Special Section was the clear winner. Great job on the front page. Congratulations.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Fennimore Times
    Entry Title: History Makers
    Entry Credit: Jason Niles, Emily Haas, Jessica Brownell
    Judge Comment: This Special Section really jumped out to me. I love all the photos and graphics. Just very different. Nice job.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Oshkosh Herald
    Entry Title: Atlas Summer 2025
    Entry Credit: Staff
    Judge Comment: More modern than some of the other special sections. I like the color choices throughout and the calendar of events. The ads also match the color theme which I like.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: The Baldwin Bulletin
    Entry Title: Fun and Recreation Guide
    Entry Credit: Laura Alvarez, Rebecca LaMar
    Judge Comment: Great job but would have like to see more news articles.