2025 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest

Photo Essay ( Division E) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Republican Journal
    Entry Title: Out Of This World View
    Entry Credit: Adam Krebs
    Judge Comment: A grand capture of our night sky during a memorable set of nights. Particularly impressive Northern lights against the Milky Way id indeed, "out of this world".
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News
    Entry Title: Heal Creek dog dash
    Entry Credit: Kate Reichl
    Judge Comment: It can be difficult to capture animals in motion, and this montage shows them pulling together in motion. and the interaction between the sled driver and the dogs is revealed. Tells a great story!
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Tribune-Phonograph
    Entry Title: The Hornet Hustle
    Entry Credit: Samantha Yocius, Nathaniel Underwood
    Judge Comment: No words are necessary for this great children's race and a great layout! Makes one want to be a kid again to participate in "the Hornets' Hustle"!
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News
    Entry Title: Packers pluck Cardinals, move to 4-2
    Entry Credit: Jeremy Mayo
    Judge Comment: Wonderful field coverage of a great team. Clearly the photographer had to hustle nearly as much as the players.