Special Notes for Individuals Entering the Contest

Please note that the deadline to enter the 2009 BNC has passed.  Rules remain posted for reference only.

NENPA Membership

• Your newspaper must be a NENPA member in good standing.
• You may enter the contest only if your newspaper is also submitting entries.

Payment of Contest Fees

• The $25 entry fee must be paid by your newspaper.
• As an individual, you are only responsible for paying $15 for each entry you are submitting.
• Please write your newspaper's name in the memo field on your check.
• Checks should be made payable to New England Newspaper and Press Association

Submitting Entries

• Be sure to download all rules, forms and labels for the division you are entering.
• Fill out your own entry form for the division(s) you are entering.
• Staple your check to your entry form.
• Make sure your entries are properly prepared (see rules and guidelines for your division).
• Place your entry form, check and entries in a folder or envelope. Write your name and your newspaper’s name on the outside of the envelope.
• Give your entry packet to the person responsible for your newspaper’s entry.
• Individual entry packets should be included with the newspaper’s entry package.
• Early Bird Deadline: If you want to save 5% on your total entry fees, you will need to coordinate with your newspaper to be sure the entire newspaper’s contest package is postmarked by August 7.

Awards

• Awards will be granted to the newspaper that submitted the entry on your behalf.
• If you would like to request a copy of your award, you may do so by contacting the NENPA office after the awards banquet in February 2010.

You may find our page of Contest FAQs to be helpful. 

If you still have questions, please contact the NENPA office at (781) 320-8050.