ICMA CONTEST ENTRy INFORMATION  
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THE ENTrY DEADLINE FOR all Contest categories IS 
​FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026 - bEFORE 4PM CST.

​         ​​​2026 ICMA Contest Categories and Rules Coming Soon!
         Pat Pisarik Journalist of the Year Award | $500 prize
         ICMA First Amendment Award
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Download the 2026 Entry Guide which provides step-by-step instructions on uploading your contest entries
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All entries will be submitted online at:
www.betternewspapercontest.com

Schools must have paid the $175 annual membership fee in order for student entries
​to be accepted and judged.  The membership fee includes your contest entry fee. 
Click here to pay:
​http://www.iowacollegemediaassociation.com/payments.html

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