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Category Description and Requirements
Please find the list of contest categories with their description listed below in red and in numerical order.
Note: If you would like to download a PDF version of the entry book please click here.
GENERAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
101 - General Excellence
Based on the total newspaper and recognizes outstanding overall excellence in the community press.
An entry shall consist of one copy of each of two issues - one from the month of January 2018, and one from the month of July
2018.
Awards will be given for Best All-Round Newspaper, Best Front Page and Best Editorial Page. Blue Ribbon awards will be awarded to any newspapers deemed deserving of honourable mention by the judging panel. Judges will provide comments about the winning newspapers, as well as a brief critique of each entry.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category. Hardcopies and PDF tear sheets of your entry are required for this category.
- Hardcopies:
One full copy of each of the two issues mentioned above.
- PDF Tearsheet(s):
PDF tearsheets of one front page and one editorial page from either of the issues mentioned above. Digital files will ONLY be used in the winner's book.
Judging will be based on:
Front Page:10 points;
Editorial Page:10 points;
Advertising and Layout:
Ad design and Copy Editing 15 points;
Layout and Effective use of colour 5 points;
Editorial:
Range of Coverage and Editorial Design 35 points;
Quality of Writing 15 points;
Photography 15 points;
Typography:
- Typography and Design 10 points;
- Print quality 5 points;
TOTAL: 120 points
CIRCULATION CLASSES
Class 1011 - Circulation up to 1249
Class 1012 - Circulation 1250 to 1999
Class 1013 - Circulation 2000 to 2999
Class 1014 - Circulation 3000 to 3999
Class 1015 - Circulation 4000 to 6499
Class 1016 - Circulation 6500 to 12499
Class 1017 - Circulation 12500 to 24999
Class 1018 - Circulation 25000 and over
NON- MEMBER CLASSES
Class 6011 - Circulation up to 1249
Class 6012 - Circulation 1250 to 1999
Class 6013 - Circulation 2000 to 2999
Class 6014 - Circulation 3000 to 3999
Class 6015 - Circulation 4000 to 6499
Class 6016 - Circulation 6500 to 12499
Class 6017 - Circulation 12500 to 24999
Class 6018 - Circulation 25000 and over
PREMIER AWARDS CATEGORIES
201 - Best News Story
An entry shall consist of one story published in one issue dealing with a local event of some newsworthy importance. Entry must include one set of full-page tear sheets containing the article, with the article clearly marked and visible for judging. An explanatory letter may
accompany the entry to provide background information. Please include the writer's name with the entry. Syndicated material will not be
accepted.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
- Quality of writing: Writing style, Grammar, Spelling (35 points);
- Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research (35 points);
- Newsworthiness: Significance to community, Impact, Local content, Timeliness (30 points);
- Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
3. Best Feature Story
A feature takes an in-depth look at what's going on behind the news. It gets into the lives of people. It tries to explain why and how a trend developed. Unlike news, a feature does not have to be tied to a current event or a breaking story, but it can grow out of something that's reported in the news. An entry will consist of one story published in one issue about one specific subject of local interest. Entry must include full-page tear sheets, with the article clearly marked and visible for judging. Please include the writer's name with the entry. Syndicated material will not be accepted and covering letters will not be considered.
An entry shall consist of one story published in one issue about one specific subject of local interest. Entry must include full-page tearsheets, with the article clearly marked and visible for judging. Please include the writer's name with the entry. Syndicated material will not be
accepted and covering letters will not be considered.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category.
Judging will be based on:
- Quality of writing: Writing style, Structure and organization, Grammar, Spelling (25 points);
- Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research (25 points);
- Originality and Creativity: Uniqueness of approach, Original treatment of the topic (20 points);
- Presentation: Graphic layout, Picture content (15 points);
- Impact: Relevance to community, Reader interest (15 points);
- Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
4. Best Feature Series
An entry shall consist of a series of two to four stories about one specific subject of local interest. Entry must include full-page tear sheets with the articles clearly marked and visible for judging. Please include the writer's name with the entry. Syndicated material will not be accepted.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category. A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category.
Judging will be based on:
Quality of writing: Writing style, Grammar, Spelling, Structure, organization (25 points);
Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research (25 points);
Originality and creativity: Uniqueness of approach, Original treatment of the topic (20 points);
Presentation: Graphic layout, Picture content (15 points);
Impact: Relevance to community, Reader interest (15 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Clases:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
5. Outstanding Columnist
Entries will be from those who write a general interest column on a regular basis for a community newspaper of any circulation. Entries Text26:
should be lively, original, tight and grammatical. They should show some courage regarding local issues. Covering more than one subject is
good. Presentation counts.
An entry shall consist of full-page tear sheets of columns from three consecutive weeks of your choosing during the 12-month period
ending December 31, 2018.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category.
Judging will be based on:
Quality of writing: Lively, tight writing style, Organization of thoughts, Grammar, Spelling, Originality and freshness of approach (35 points);
Scope and excellence of content: Choice of subject matter, Courage regarding local issues, Expression of opinion on local issues, Clarity of argument (35 points);
Impact: Ability to stimulate thought, Appeal to readers (20 points);
Presentation: Layout and design, Consistent placement in the newspaper (10 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation open
6. Outstanding Reporter Initiative
An entry shall consist of at least one story or a series of stories published in 2018. Stories may cover a variety of topics including science, Text26:
education, public health, business, etc. A letter from the publisher or editor should accompany the entry to elaborate on the circumstances
under which the story was obtained. Please include the writer's name with the entry.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research (40 points);
Quality of writing: Writing style, Grammar, Spelling (30 points);
Newsworthiness: Significance to community, Impact, Local content, Timeliness (30 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 9999
Circulation 10000 and over
7. Best National Editorial
This award is intended to recognize editorial writing of national focus rather than local, which contributes to better understanding of human relationships in Canada between individuals, regions or races. The award seeks to stimulate more editorial writing in community papers on broad Canadian subjects. The purpose of any writing submitted should be to provide and stimulate the thinking of the readers. Emphasis in this competition is on individual effort regardless of the size of the newspaper. Signed or unsigned editorials stating the official position of the newspaper may be entered. Judges reserve the right to disqualify entries deemed to be columns. An entry shall consist of one full-page tear sheet containing the editorial. Please include the writer's name with the entry.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Quality of writing: Writing style, Grammar, Spelling (35 points);
Clarity of argument: Identification of a national issue that is or should be of concern to the community,
Expression of opinion, Support a course of action, Persuasiveness and reasoning (35 points);
Impact: Ability to stimulate thought, Relevance to community (30 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 9999
Circulation 10000 and over
8. Best Local Editorial
The intent of this award is to recognize excellence in dealing editorially with issues that are of purely local or regional interest. Entries should be stimulating, well researched, clearly stated expressions of opinion on topics of local importance. Background material may be submitted to broaden the judges' understanding of the issue. Signed or unsigned editorials stating the official position of the newspaper may be entered. Judges reserve the right to disqualify entries deemed to be columns. An entry will consist of one full-page tear sheet containing the editorial. Please include the writer's name with the entry.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
- Quality of writing: Writing style, Grammar, Spelling (35 points);
- Clarity of argument: Identification of a local issue that is or should be of concern to the community,
Expression of opinion, Support a course of action, Persuasiveness and reasoning (35 points);
- Impact: Ability to stimulate thought, Relevance to community (30 points);
- Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
9. Best Historical Story
An entry will consist of one story published in one issue, dealing with local history. This entry should record communitywide interest in an event, observance or personage(s) that could have some national heritage importance. If a newspaper published a historical section, it must identify which story is to be judged. Entry must include a full-page tear sheet with the article clearly marked and visible for judging. Syndicated material will not be accepted.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging based on:
- Depth and detail: Depth of research, Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative (30 points);
- Quality of writing: Writing style, Grammar, Spelling, Structure, organization (20 points);
- Originality and creativity: Uniqueness of approach, Original treatment of the topic (20 points);
- Presentation: Graphic layout, Picture content (15 points);
- Impact: Effectiveness in enhancing the public understanding of, or interest in, history in the community, Relevance to community (15 points);
- Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
10. Best Headline Writing
Submit full-page tear sheets of your three best headlines from any issues published in 2017. The headlines must have been written by regular staff members for locally produced staff stories. Headline entries can come from any section of a regular edition and each must be clearly identified on the page. Judges will consider all three headlines as one entry.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Accuracy: Accurate conveyance of the content of the story (35 points);
Impact: First impression, Appropriateness for the story (35 points);
Choice of words: Wordplay and cleverness, Creativity and originality, Verb usage - active voice, present tense
(30 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation open
11. Best Local Cartoon
An entry will consist of a non-syndicated cartoon pertaining to a subject of local community interest for that paper. It should be accompanied with a typed, brief explanatory letter. A full-page tear sheet containing the cartoon must be submitted. Please include the cartoonist's name with the entry.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Presentation: Creative representation of subject matter, Originality and freshness of approach (35 points);
Newsworthiness: Relevance to the community, Reader interest, Timeliness (35 points);
Impact: Ability to stimulate thought (30 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 9999
Circulation 10000 and over
12. Best Spot News Photo Coverage
Best spot news photo is a published photo of an unscheduled event for which no advance planning was possible. It must contain emotion, expression of interest, action or illusion of movement, with good exposure, composition and reproduction. An entry shall consist of one full-page tear sheet with the photo clearly marked and visible for judging. One picture or single subject sequence only will be accepted for judging. Actual prints are not necessary. Please include the photographer's name with the entry. Any image created or manipulated beyond basic lighting or cropping changes with computer software is not acceptable.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
French-language newspapers: Please provide an English translation of your photograph's cutline
Judging will be based on:
News or feature value (20 points);
Impact: Emotion, Expression of interest, action or illusion of movement (15 points);
Composition and Technical Skills (10 points);
Presentation: Focus/clarity, Reproduction, Cropping, Cutline (5 points);
Total: 50 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
13. Best News Feature Photo
A news feature photo is a published photo of a scheduled or unscheduled event for which an opportunity exists for advanced planning and creative control. It must contain emotion, expression of interest, creativity, with good exposure, composition and reproduction. Preference will be given to story-telling images that demonstrate excellent news judgment. An entry shall consist of one full-page tear sheet with the photo clearly marked and visible for judging. One picture only will be accepted for judging. Actual prints are not necessary. Please include the photographer's name with the entry. Any image created or manipulated beyond basic lighting or cropping changes with computer software is not acceptable.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
News or feature value (15 points);
Impact: Emotion, Expression of interest (15 points);
Creativity, Composition and Technical Skills (15 points);
Presentation: Focus, Clarity, Reproduction, Cropping/cutline (5 points);
Total: 50 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Class 2122 - Circulation 4000 to 12499
Class 2123 - Circulation 12500 and over
14. Best Feature Photo
A feature photo must contain imagination, initiative and technical skill. An entry shall consist of one full-page tear sheet with the photo clearly marked and visible for judging. One picture or single subject sequence only will be accepted for judging. Actual prints are not necessary. Please include the photographer's name with the entry. Any image created or manipulated beyond basic lighting or cropping changes with computer software is not acceptable.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
News or feature value (15 points);
Impact (10 points);
Originality and foresight (10 points);
Technical skills (10 points);
Presentation: Focus, Clarity, Reproduction, Cropping/cutline (10 points);
Total: 55 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
15. Best Sports Photo
A sports photo must convey emotional impact of the moment to sum up a sports event, displaying foresight and ingenuity on the part of the photographer. An entry shall consist of one full-page tear sheet with the photo clearly marked and visible for judging. One picture or single subject sequence only will be accepted for judging. Actual prints are not necessary. Please include the photographer's name with the entry. Any image created or manipulated beyond basic lighting or cropping changes with computer software is not acceptable.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Impact (15 points);
Originality and foresight (10 points);
Technical skills (10 points);
Presentation: Focus, Clarity, Reproduction, Cropping/cutline (5 points);
Total: 40 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
16. Best Photo Essay
A well-presented storytelling photographic essay is an important communicator. This award recognizes photographic excellence, attention to composition, communication, quality of pictures, presentation, graphic display and completeness of the message. An entry shall consist of one set of full-page tear sheets containing a series of two or more photos. Actual prints are not necessary. Please include the photographer's name with the entry. Any image created or manipulated beyond basic lighting or cropping changes with computer software is not acceptable beyond basic lighting or cropping changes.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Photographic narrative (15 points);
News or feature value (15 points);
Impact (15 points);
Originality and foresight (15 points);
Technical skills (10 points);
Presentation: Focus, Clarity, Reproduction, Cropping/cutline (5 points);
Total: 75 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
17. Best Photo Illustration
This award recognizes the skill and craft of creative manipulation of photographic images beyond the traditional scope of simple photographic reproduction to better illustrate community newspapers and communicate with readers. It is open to all newspapers regardless of circulation size. An entry will consist of one work in black-and-white or colour, with one of the following two identifiers in a manner easily readable: "Photo Illustration" or "Composite photo". The photographic elements of the work must be either original works owned by the newspaper or photos used with the permission of the photographer and/or owner. It may contain one or more images, including type or art elements in any combination. Type or art elements must be original works owned by the newspaper, properly licensed artwork, or used with the permission of the creator. An affidavit signed by the publisher attesting to these requirements must be attached to the entry. Electronic files or hard copies of the original photo(s) used in creating the photo illustration may be submitted with the entry as background material. Please include the name of the artist with the entry.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category.
Judging will be based on:
Creativity (10 points);
Technical skill (10 points);
Overall impact (10 points);
Effectiveness in the communication of ideas to the reader (10 points);
Total: 40 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation open
18. Outstanding Community Service
An entry will consist of a report on a single project which extends beyond the normal community service mission of the newspaper, such as a community event sponsored or originated by the newspaper. A 1-2 page explanatory letter summarizing the community service project must accompany the entry. The presentation should convey to judges through tear sheets, letters, clippings, photos and other descriptive accounts the involvement of the newspaper in this community service. The report may cover several years but must have concluded in 2018.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
Hardcopies and PDF tearsheets of your entry are required for this category
All materials that you wish to include in your entry
PDF tear sheets: One PDF tearsheets that best showcases your entry for use in the winner's book.
Judging will be based on:
Scope of the project: Relative importance of project to the community, Appeal, Innovativeness of idea (25 points);
Coverage: Depth of research, Quality of reporting, Effective use of photos, editorials and promotion (25 points);
Newspaper involvement: Newspaper engagement with community (25 points);
Outcome: Benefit to community (25 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation open
19. Best Holiday Edition
An entry will consist of one complete copy of any special issue published to commemorate a religious or cultural festivity (e.g., Chanukah, Christmas, Chinese New Year, Easter, etc., but excluding Remembrance Day). In cases where a separate holiday section was published, both the main section and the holiday section must be submitted.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
Hardcopies and PDF tearsheets of your entry are required for this category
All materials that you wish to include in your entry
PDF Tearsheets: One PDF tearsheet that best showcases your entry for use in the winner's book.
Judging will be based on:
Editorial Content (15 points);
Editorial theme, consistency and originality (15 points);
Local editorial content (10 points);
Regular news coverage (10 points);
Graphics (5 points);
Advertising Quality (5 points);
Total: 60 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 9999
Circulation 10000 and over
20. Best Coverage of the Arts
This award recognizes newspapers for coverage of the arts in the community. Submit at least three, but no more than five, different examples of coverage, including news stories, features, editorials and/or photographs. An entry will consist of one set of full-page tear sheets for each different example, with the stories clearly marked for judging.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Quality of writing: Writing style, Grammar, Spelling (25 points);
Scope and excellence of editorial content: Variety of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research, Comprehensiveness, Original treatment of the topic (25 points);
Presentation: Layout and design, Graphic and photo content (25 points);
Impact: Effectiveness in enhancing the public understanding of, or interest in, arts and culture in the community, Creativity of approach (25 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 9999
Circulation 10000 and over
21. Best Sports Coverage
This award recognizes newspapers for the best coverage of sports in the community.
An entry will consist of three separate full issues of your choosing from the 2017 calendar year, with the sports pages in each issue clearly
marked for judging. An explanatory letter may be attached to the entry to provide background information. Judges will assess all sports
coverage in each issue, as well as the amount of coverage as a proportion of the full issue.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
Hardcopies and PDF tearsheets of your entry are required for this category.
Judging will be based on:
Scope and excellence of editorial content: Including regional/local/community/minor league sports coverage,
some consideration to the use of a statistics page (20 points);
Overall impact (10 points);
Graphic layout (10 points);
Photo content (10 points);
Total: 50 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 3999
Circulation 4000 to 12499
Circulation 12500 and over
22. Best Website
A strong website is easy to navigate, has an appealing design, and valuable information.
An entry shall consist of the newspaper's URL (website address) printed on the entry form. It is not necessary to print out a page from your
website because entries will be reviewed online by judges. Any websites produced by sister newspapers using the same template may only
be entered by the community newspaper with the highest circulation. The work must be entered in the applicable circulation class for that
newspaper. The Canadian Community Newspaper Awards committee, staff and judges reserve the right to disqualify any entries that do not
comply with this requirement at any point that they are discovered during the competition.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
URL - Your website address, plus a temporary username and password, if needed, in order to give the judge access to all website content.
PDF - One PDF of your website's homepage that best showcases it for use in the Winners Book.
Judging will be based on:
Local Content: News, information and advertising that serve and reflect the community. (35 Points);
Organization and presentation of editorial content. (15 points);
Structure and Navigation: Ease of navigation, speed of downloads, site's overall organization, use of responsive design and mobile versions. (10 Points);
Visual Design (10 points);
Functionality and Interactivity: Use of social media, blogs, videos, polls, surveys, etc. to engage readers. (15 points);
Overall Experience: (15 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 9999
Circulation 10000 and over
23. Best Multimedia Feature
This award recognizes excellence in the combination or enhancement of print with online journalism on a single subject. This may includebut is not limited to, print, audio and visual elements in the form of photography, sound clips, video or animation. A letter fully outlining the
origin and purpose of the combined print and online feature as well as the work involved in creating it, must accompany the submission.
Emphasis is on innovative ways of story telling.
Any feature produced by sister publications may only be entered by the community newspaper with the highest circulation. The work must
be entered in the applicable circulation class for that newspaper. The awards committee, staff and judges reserve the right to disqualify
entries that do not comply with this requirement at any point that they are discovered during the competition.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
PDF tear sheet(s) of your entry are required for this category.
Judging will be based on:
Writing quality (25 points);
Creative and visual appeal: Layout design, Graphics in print and online (25 points);
Effective use of rich media (25 points);
Comprehensiveness: Content, Scope of coverage, Reflection of the community (25 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation open
24. Best Canadian Forces Base Newspaper
Based on the total newspaper and recognizes outstanding overall excellence in community journalism serving a Canadian Forces Base community.
An entry shall consist of one copy of each of two issues, one from the month of January 2018, and one from the month of July 2018.
Include a covering letter detailing circulation, name of person responsible for the paper, and age of paper. Include an entry form and a
Canadian Forces Base Newspaper entry tag. Judging will be done by experienced newspaper people familiar with the conditions under which CFB newspapers are produced.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
Hardcopies and PDF tearsheets of your entry are required for this category
One full copy of each of the two issues mentioned above.
PDF Tearsheet(s): PDF tearsheets of one front page from either of the issues mentioned above.
Digital files will ONLY be used in the winner's book.
Judging will be based on:
Quality of news content (20 points);
Photography (10 points);
Features and columns (10 points);
Make-up and typography (5 points);
Advertising & general impression (5 points);
Total: 50 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation open
SPECIAL COMPETITIONS CATEGORIES
25. Best Environmental Writing
The Environmental Writing award recognizes the news, features, and editorials which best deal with environmental subjects having impact upon the communities served. An entry must include full-page tear sheet(s) with the article or series of articles clearly marked and visible for judging. An explanatory letter must accompany the entry to provide background information.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research, Comprehensiveness, Original treatment of the topic, Enhancement of public awareness
of environmental issues (35 points);
Quality of writing: Writing style, Structure and organization, Grammar, Spelling (30 points);
Impact: Relevance to community, Reader interest (20 points);
Presentation: Graphic layout, Picture content (15 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation up to 9999
Circulation 10000 and over
26. Excellence in Rural Reporting
Entries must focus on rural development in Canada. This award recognizes a positive contribution in journalism on any of the following criteria:
- Development of a higher quality of life in rural and remote communities through societal improvements in attitudes, technology, science, infrastructure, services, etc.
- Commitment to improve a rural or remote community's quality of life (by an individual, group or organization);
- Innovative approaches to building a higher quality of life in rural and remote communities;
- An individual's contribution to developing a solution(s) to challenges facing a rural or remote community.
An entry will consist of one article or a series of no more than three related articles that have been published in a CCNA member community newspaper, written by a journalist employed by the newspaper or freelancer.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Quality of writing: Writing style, Structure and organization, Grammar, Spelling (25 points);
Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research, Comprehensiveness (25 points);
Originality and creativity: Uniqueness of approach, Original treatment of the topic (20 points);
Impact: Relevance to community, Reader interest, Enhancement of public awareness of rural issues (20 points);
Presentation: Graphic layout, Picture content (10 points);
Total: 100 points.
Circulation Classes:
Circulation open
27. Best Business Writing
This award recognizes the newspaper judged to have written and presented the best business writing dealing with a community-oriented business or industry issue. An entry will consist of a single story written by a journalist employed by the newspaper or freelancer. Entries may be in the form of feature or news stories, editorials or special sections. Full-page tear sheets are required. Syndicated material will not be accepted.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
- Quality of writing: Writing style, Structure and organization, Grammar, Spelling (25 points);
- Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research, Comprehensiveness (25 points);
- Originality and creativity: Uniqueness of approach, Original treatment of the topic (20 points);
- Impact: Relevance to community, Reader interest, Effectiveness in enhancing the public understanding or interest in local business issues, Relevance to local economy, and/or demonstrates that a national issue has an impact on the local economy (20 points);
- Presentation: Graphic layout, Picture content (10 points);
- Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Class 3031 - Circulation up to 9999
Class 3032 - Circulation 10000 and over
28. Best Agricultural Edition
An entry will consist of a special agricultural edition dealing with agriculture in general or a specialized aspect of agriculture appropriate to the CCNA member's coverage area.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
Hardcopies and PDF tearsheets of your entry are required for this category
One full copy of your agricultural edition.
PDF Tearsheet(s): PDF tearsheet of the front page of your agricultural edition.
Digital files will ONLY be used in the winner's book.
Judging will be based on:
Editorial Content (15 points);
Presentation/Appearance (10 points);
Photo Coverage (10 points);
Advertising (10 points);
Localization (5 points);
Total: 50 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation open
29. Best Agricultural Story
This award recognizes excellence in writing by an individual journalist, dealing with a community-oriented agricultural issue. An entry will consist of a single news or feature story that focuses on issues facing agriculture in general, or an agricultural story specific to the newspaper's coverage area. Full-page tear sheets are required with the story clearly marked and visible for judging. Syndicated material will not be accepted. An explanatory letter from the editor or publisher may accompany the entry to provide background information.
Please include the writer's name with the entry.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Quality of writing: Writing style, Structure and organization, Grammar, Spelling (25 points);
Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research, Comprehensiveness (25 points);
Originality and creativity: Uniqueness of approach, Original treatment of the topic (20 points);
Impact: Relevance to community, Reader interest, Enhancement of public awareness of agricultural issues
(20 points);
Presentation: Graphic layout, Picture content (10 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
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CAMPUS NEWSPAPER CATEGORIES
30. Outstanding Campus Newspaper
This award is based on the total newspaper and recognizes outstanding overall achievement in journalism school and postsecondary press. Newspapers submit to CCNA one copy each of two issues - one from the month of January 2018 and one from the month of October 2018. Newspapers that publish two or more editions per week are required to select one edition and enter the same edition for the weeks selected by CCNA. Newspapers that publish less frequently than once per week are required to submit the edition from the first week that they published immediately following the week selected by CCNA.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
Hardcopies and PDF tearsheets of your entry are required for this category
One full copy of each of the two issues mentioned above.
PDF Tearsheet(s): PDF tearsheets of one front page from either of the issues mentioned above.
Digital files will ONLY be used in the winner's book.
Judging will be based on:
- Quality of writing (15 points);
- Photography (10 points);
- Design and Layout (10 points);
- Print Quality (5 points);
- Advertising (10 points);
- Total: 50 points
Circulation Classes:
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31. Best Campus News Story
An entry will consist of one story written by a student journalist, published in one issue, and dealing with a local college/university related event, situation, or issue of some newsworthy importance to students. Judging will be based on local interest, objectivity, impact, timeliness, and quality of writing. Entry must include one set of full-page tear sheets containing the article, with the article clearly marked and visible for judging. An explanatory letter may accompany the entry to provide background information. The writer's name must be included with the entry. Entries to this category will be submitted online.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tear sheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Quality of writing: Writing style, Grammar, Spelling (35 points);
Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research, objectivity
(35 points);
Newsworthiness: Significance to community, Impact, Local content, Timeliness (30 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
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32. Best Campus Feature Story
An entry will consist of one story written by a student journalist, published in one issue, about one specific college/university topic of interest to students. Judging will be based on approach, quality of writing, clarity of presentation and uniqueness. Entry must include full-page tear sheets, with the article clearly marked and visible for judging. An explanatory letter may accompany the entry to provide background information. The writer's name must be included with the entry. Entries to this category will be submitted online.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
Quality of writing: Writing style, Structure and organization, Grammar, Spelling (25 points);
Depth and detail: Scope and excellence of content, Quality of reporting / initiative, Depth of research (25 points);
Originality and creativity: Uniqueness of approach, Original treatment of the topic (20 points);
Presentation: Graphic layout, Picture content (15 points);
Impact: Relevance to community, Reader interest (15 points);
Total: 100 points
Circulation Classes:
Circulation open
33. Best Campus Photography
An entry will consist of one news/feature/sports photograph of college or student activities taken by a student photographer. Entry must include one full-page tear sheet with the photo clearly marked and visible for judging. One picture only will be accepted for judging. Actual prints are not necessary. The photographer's name must be included with the entry. Any image created or manipulated with computer software is not acceptable. Entries to this category will be submitted online.
A newspaper may submit up to three different entries in this category.
A separate entry form must be completed for each entry.
PDF tearsheet(s) of your entry are required for this category
Judging will be based on:
News/feature/sports value (15 points);
Originality and imagination (25 points);
Presentation: Technical skill, Composition, Focus/clarity, Reproduction, Cropping, Cutline (10 points);
Total: 50 points
Circulation Classes:
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34. Best Campus Website
This award recognizes the best online campus newspaper website that successfully compliments its print edition(s).
A strong website is easy to navigate, has an appealing design, and contains valuable information for its intended community. Entries will consist of the newspaper's URL uploaded to the online entry site. Entries to this category will be submitted online.
Entrants may only submit one entry into this category.
Your website URL can be uploaded directly through the online entry site
Judging will be based on:
- Local Content: News, information and advertising that serve and reflect the community. (35 Points);
- Organization and presentation of editorial content. (15 points);
- Structure and Navigation: Ease of navigation, speed of downloads, site's overall organization, use of responsive design and mobile versions. (10 Points);
- Visual Design (10 points);
- Functionality and Interactivity: Use of social media, blogs, videos, polls, surveys, etc. to engage readers. (15 points);
- Overall Experience: (15 points);
- Total: 100 point.
Circulation Classes:
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