 | National American Legion Press Association |
2010 Best Papers Contest RulesPlease read and follow the rules carefully.
Best Papers Categories
Newspapers:
Department – George W. Hooten Award Category 1-A Departments Over 70,000 Category 1-B Under 70,000 Category 1-C Other Department Publications
District, County, Regional – Emerson O. Mann Award Category 2-A American Legion District, County, Regional Category 2-B District, County, Regional, SAL, Auxiliary, etc.
Larger Post – Al Weinberg Plaque Category 3-A Post 750 & over Members Category 3-B Post 250 – 749 Members
Smaller Post, Units, Squadrons – Jack Cann Award Category 4-A Less than 250 Members Category 4-B Units and Squadrons
Websites: Mary B Howard Award Category 5-A Department Websites Category 5-B All Other Websites
Editorials: William E. Rominger Award Category 6-A Original Efforts of Editor Category 6-B Guest Editorial
Competition Year
Papers and editorials submitted must have been issued / published between May 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010.Basis of Judging
Newspapers will be judged on: Content (Legion, Auxiliary, SAL, local, county, district, state and national news, as appropriate); clear, concise and balanced writing; make-up; design and appearance; use of photos and illustrations.
Websites will be judged on: local information, site design, links, appropriateness of information, and attractiveness.
Editorials will be judged on: headline and lead arousal of interest; clear, concise and imaginative writing; research and grasp of subject; timely and appropriate objectives suitable to publication.
Entry Instructions
- Must be current member of NALPA (National American Legion Press Association).
- For categories 1, 2, 3 and 4, submit three (3) papers, one each of three separate issues.
- For category 5, submit the electronic address for your website.
- For category 6, submit only one (1) editorial. Send entire paper or tear-sheet containing the editorial, and date of issue.
- For all newspaper and editorial entries, an identifying cover sheet must be submitted, to include the following information, typed or printed neatly:
a. Name and Number of Post, District, Unit, Squadron, etc.
b. Full address of Post, Unit, Squadron, etc.
c. Name of Publication.
d. Frequency of Publication.
e. Average circulation number.
f. Name, mailing address, phone number of Editor.
g. Name, mailing address, and phone number of entrant, if other than Editor.
For Website entries:
a. Name and number of Post, District, Unit Squadron, etc.
b. Full address of Post, Unit, Squadron, etc.
c. Address of website.
d. Name, mailing address, phone number of Web Master.
Entry Fee
h. An Entry Fee of $15 for each entry must accompany the submission. Entry fee can be paid by check payable to NALPA.Entry Deadline
Entries must be postmarked not later than May 31, 2010, and mailed to:
Newspapers and Editorials:Jim Leyser3521 E. Rialto AveFresno, CA 93726-1629 |
Please mark the lower left corner of your mailing envelope: "CONTEST" and indicate the entry category for judging. (e.g. 2-A; 5-B; etc.)
