Hoosier State Press Association - The Indiana Publisher - Better Newspaper Contest
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Blue Ribbon Judges base this highest accolade of the HSPA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest on an overall evaluation of the editorial quality of the newspaper. Judges look for the newspaper best serving its readers with all variables considered. They examine breadth and depth of coverage, quality of reporting and copy editing, news judgment and content balance, general appearance, imaginative approach to problem news areas, originality, reader interest and overall professionalism. The Blue Ribbon Award honors one daily and one nondaily newspaper, regardless of circulation size. Blue Ribbon Daily Daily First place Journal & Courier (Lafayette) Comments: A bold and energetic paper with strong enterprise. Very complete product from front to back. Second place The Indianapolis Star Comments: The Indianapolis Star is layered with solid reporting, good photos and advertising layout and design. Top quality. Third place The Tribune (Seymour) Comments: We were most impressed with the size of your staff and quality of your paper. Well-done! Journal & Courier (Lafayette) Publisher: Karen Crotchfelt Executive editor: Howard Witt Page 5