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A Better Way to Run Your Journalism Contest

Welcome to the next generation of journalism contests—BetterBNC 3.1

Streamline your journalism contest with online entries, online judging and a centralized database accessible from any Internet connection.

Based on traditional BNC contest rules, BetterBNC 3.1 is a reliable, cost-effective solution for your online journalism and better newspaper contest experience.

Proven effective for hundreds of contests hosted by broadcasters, newspapers, and creative trades.
> Intuitive application designed for productive use on first visit.

> Online contest database is built in real-time as entries are uploaded and winners selected.

> Contestants use drop-down menus and simple forms to make entries.

> Judges enjoy a quick and easy way to review entries and select winners.

> All users benefit from common industry standard platform.

Contestants love it! Judges love it, too!


testimonials

"It's really refreshing to work with a company that not only listens to your ideas but incorporates them on the spot! Wow!"
- Dick Lawyer
  Pennsylvania AP Broadcasters
  Contest Administrator


"The system is fantastic."
- Richard Walker
  Journal of the San Juan Islands
  (Friday Harbor, WA), Editor


"This makes the judging a piece of cake. It goes so quickly compared to what we used to do."
- Desiree Cahoon
  Lake Stevens Journal
  (Lake Stevens, WA), Publisher

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BetterBNC
selected by 102 press organizations including:

Hawaii Publishers Association
NNA - National Newspaper
   Association
Evangelical Press Association
American Jewish Press Assoc.
CNHI - Community Newspaper
   Holdings, Inc.
NBNA - Northwest Broadcast
   News Association
Association of
   Alternative Newsmedia
Illinois Broadcasters Assoc.
Chicago Headline Club
Press Club of SE Texas
Kansas City Press Club
Tulsa Press Club
SPJ Region 10
New Mexico Press Assoc.

 > Press Associations
 > AP Bureaus
 > SBJ Chapters
 > Specialty Broadcast
 > Specialty Media
 > Press Clubs

>> more

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Contestant Instructions
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Contest Admin Login

NOTE: this website is compatible with Internet Explorer (6+) and FireFox (2+) on the PC, and FireFox (2+) on the Macintosh.

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