Winners of the 2024-2025
MNA Better Newspaper Contest
You did it! The entries are in – all 4,102 professional entries and 177 college entries and Iowa news professionals have chosen the best of your work. Now, it’s time to celebrate on the road to the Vance and Mills Trophies!
All MNA Better Newspaper Contest winners will be honored at the MNA Awards Gala on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. There’s a reception for everyone before the banquet and a BNC After Party to keep the celebration going!
Contact Member Services & Program Manager Laura Niemi for contest questions or registration assistance, laura@mna.org or 612-278-0226.
CLICK HERE FOR THE WINNERS AND JUDGES COMMENTS.
The Vance and Mills Trophies will be announced at the BNC Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
CONGRATULATONS!
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