Missouri Press Association
Serving Missouri Newspapers Since 1867
Want to gain some new ideas for reporting, photography, information graphics or editorial writing? We have the perfect opportunity for you by signing up to judge the Arkansas Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.
Sign up to judge Arkansas’ editorial contest here: https://bit.ly/44Ev2Vm.
It is a requirement of all MPA members to provide at least one judge per newspaper if you plan to enter Missouri’s Better Newspaper Contest or the Missouri Press Advertising and Marketing Executives Best Ad Contest.
With an entry deadline of early March, plan to receive judging assignments around the middle of March and to complete your judging by mid-April. We are looking for around 40 judges.
The sign-up form does allow you to request categories for judging, however, the more flexible you can be in judging, the more helpful it will be to ensure all entries are reviewed in a timely manner.
And the more judges your newspaper can provide, the more chances you have to learn from others in the industry.
Arkansas Press members will reciprocate judging for Missouri’s contests. The Best Ad Contest is currently open, and the template will close Jan. 31. More information about how to enter is available at https://mopress.com/ad-contest/.
Missouri Press’ Better Newspaper Contest will open Jan. 26, and information about changes for the 2026 contest is available here.
