NEWSLETTER CONTEST
Open to state and school newsletters for all constituent chapters
Deadline: March 5, 2024 The primary purpose of a state or school newsletter is to inform the membership of chapter events and other news in a timely and interesting manner. Further, it should promote interest in student participation in these events and encourage the membership to contribute articles, letters to the editor, or suggestions about events. The secondary purpose is to promote a positive image of nursing and to report on current issues and concerns in nursing. Winners are chosen for the following: Awards and Prizes State Level 1:
State Level 2:
School Level
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*To enter, submit an electronic file (PDF preferred) of each newsletter published from March 2023 through February 2024. All newsletters received are automatically entered. Click above for contest entry.
By submitting your newsletter, not only are you automatically entered into the contest, but the publications are passed on to all NSNA Board Members and serve as an important communication tool linking NSNA to school and state associations.
**Hard copies mailed to NSNA are no longer entered into the contest. See online form above. |
Judging Criteria for Newsletter Contest
A. Frequency of Publication - 20 points maximum. (From 3/2023 through 2/2024)
B. Content - 30 points maximum. Based on the following criteria:
C. Layout and Design Considerations – 30 points maximum.
D. Accuracy - 20 points maximum.
All of the above requirements add up to a maximum 100 points to be judged by the Image of Nursing Committee.
- Two times 5 points
- Three times 10 points
- Four times 15 points
- Five+ times 20 points
B. Content - 30 points maximum. Based on the following criteria:
- Relevance and timeliness
- Student and variable author participation
- Balance of news & features
C. Layout and Design Considerations – 30 points maximum.
- Up-front placement of priority news
- Tempting headlines throughout the issue
- Appealing front page
- Balance of copy with photos/art & headlines
- Readability (size of type & use of white space)
- Consistent format
- Unity (focus of issue, photos to support article, ads appropriate to nursing)
D. Accuracy - 20 points maximum.
- Effective proofreading
- Proper referencing
- Observance of copyright laws
- Volume and Issue number listed
All of the above requirements add up to a maximum 100 points to be judged by the Image of Nursing Committee.