SPRING RESULTS
March 22, 2010
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It was an electric event March 21st as the 2010 NIPA winners were announced at the conclusion of the spring convention. Congratulations to all of the winners. It’s great when you can be rewarded for your hard work and dedication to publications. Here are the results: YEARBOOK AWARDS NEWSPAPER AWARDS INDIVIDUAL... Read more »
JIA 2010 Information
February 27, 2010
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The Journalist-in-Action schedule is set. We have a wide range of topics for students to cover as they compete against students from across the region. Follow these steps to get your students signed up for the best journalism competition in the region: 1. Review the schedule and instructions 2. Fill... Read more »
Award applications
January 23, 2010
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There are several opportunities for NIPA schools to showcase their work from the 2009-2010 school year. Schools can apply for awards that promote their community involvement, adviser’s work or individual accomplishments. Below is a list of NIPA awards available. Service to School and Community Award ... Read more »
Spring competition information
January 21, 2010
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As the spring convention nears, staffs are quickly putting together their best material of the year in order to compete in the 2010 mail-in competition. Professional judges from around the region are ready to judge your work. Click here to see the categories for 2010. Also, don’t forget the instructions... Read more »
NIPA WINNERS 2009
April 6, 2009
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Judges from all around the country provided feedback and ranked the best NIPA entries in a variety of categories. Many judges were impressed with the quality of student journalism being produced in the region. A huge thank you goes out to the overall judges: The Fargo Forum staff judged all overall newspaper... Read more »
Mail-In Rubrics
February 13, 2009
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These rubrics are used as guides when judging entries and provides feedback to contestant. This form is limited in its ability to effectively rank entries, but it helps judges to note special creative elements that might push an entry over another. A high score does not necessarily mean a high... Read more »
Become a member
November 3, 2008
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Becoming a member of the Northern Interscholastic Press Association is simple and the benefits are everlasting. Members of NIPA are provided with the best opportunities to improve their scholastic journalism programs. Through conventions in the fall and spring, students get hands-on experience in the... Read more »
Journalist in Action
November 3, 2008
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The categories for Journalist-in-Action are being prepared for the intense April NIPA competition. Students from around the region compete in specific breakout sessions to test their journalistic skills in real-world settings. Read More →
Mail-in entry information
October 23, 2008
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The spring convention at UND is quickly approaching. The conference and competition, scheduled for April 4th and 5th, will bring schools together from around the region to showcase their journalistic skills in real-world settings. Beyond the Journalist-in-Action competition, we also will award winners... Read more »
