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Better Newspapers Contest

2008 BNC

We have NOT YET begun accepting entries for the 2008 BNC. The BNC usually runs from May first to June first, but specific details will be mailed to you later this year. Please contact Perri Collins for questions.

The ANA 2008 BNC awards will be presented October 11, 2008 at the culmination of ANA's Fall Convention, at the new Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication (Arizona State University) in sunny downtown Phoenix.

Past Winners

2007 Recipients | 2007 Presentation

2006 Recipients | 2006 Presentation

2005 Recipients | 2005 Presentation

Newspaper of the Year

The Arizona Newspapers Association determines the Newspaper of the Year by adding up the point from the Excellence in Advertising contest along with the Better Newspapers Contest. The daily newspaper and the non-daily newspaper with the most points are awarded the title of "Newspaper of the Year". Winners are listed in the BNC press release.

Awards Calendar

Newspaper of the Year
To be considered for this award, newspapers must enter BOTH the Excellence in Advertising competition and the Better Newspapers Contest. Winners are announced at the BNC awards ceremony.

Excellence in Advetising
Usually held in the spring with an awards ceremony in April or May.

Better Newspapers Contest
Held in the summer and fall. Awards ceremony concludes the Fall Convention in September or October.

FOI Awards
Nominations are accepted every year. ANA Freedom of Information awards are presented either in conjunction with the Zenger Award or the Hall of Fame awards.

Zenger Award
The Zenger award is presented by the University of Arizona every other year (odd-numbered years), usually as a luncheon or dinner that is part of our Fall Convention.