10/02/2026
🚨 **LAST DAY TO ENTER!** 🚨
Today is the **FINAL DAY** to enter the **2026 MPA Better Newspaper Contest!** 📰🏆
⏰ **Deadline: TONIGHT, October 2, at 11:59 p.m.**
The contest is open to **MPA members only**.
Before you submit your entries, here are a few important reminders:
📅 **Eligible publication period:**
August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026
Entries must have been published during this period, or the majority of the content must have run during this timeframe.
💻 **Registration is required.**
When registering, use Association Code: **MPA26**
⚠️ The code is case-sensitive.
💰 **Check your dues!**
Your **2026 and any past-due balances must be paid OR a payment arrangement must be in place by tonight's deadline.** Otherwise, your entries will be disqualified.
📖 **READ THE RULES CAREFULLY!**
Please review both the rules on the first page of the contest website AND the complete MPA contest rules. Double-check that each entry is submitted in the correct category.
📌 Rules and contest information can be found on the **Contest page of the MPA website**:
https://michiganpress.org/contests-and-awards-2/
❓ Questions or having trouble entering?
Contact Diana at **[email protected]**.
🏆 **Don't miss the deadline — all entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT, October 2!**