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Welcome to the 2027 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest!
Enter the Professional Contest Enter the High School Contest
NPW Professional Communications Contest Director: Mary Jane Skala
maryjaneskala@gmail.com
NPW High School Communications Contest Director: Sherry Thompson
sherrythompson@cox.net
Co-Director: Sara Giboney, saramgib@gmail.com
For Nebraska professional contest submissions, the following fee structure applies per entry:
| Membership Status | 1st Entry Fee | Each Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $20.00 | $12.00 |
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The professional contest is open to members only. Non-member submissions will not be accepted.
Any entries from non-members submitted despite this rule will be refunded and subsequent entries disqualified.
* A one-time, $30 late entry fee is assessed to all professional contest entrants after the NOON January 13, 2027 deadline.
For the Nebraska High School Communications Contest, the following deadline and fee apply per entry:
| Membership Status | Entry Fee | HS Contest Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $5.00 | February 10, 2027 (NOON) |
Professional Contest Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline | January 13, 2027 (NOON) |
| Final Book Deadline | January 27, 2027 (NOON) |
| Final Deadline | February 10, 2027 (NOON) |
| Affiliate Judging Complete | March 10, 2027 |
| Winners must be members by | March 19, 2027 |
| National Judging Complete | April 19, 2027 |