2025 OCMA Contest

ENTRY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2026

Welcome to the Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association's 2025 Contest.
The OCMA Contest recognizes excellence in student journalism at Oklahoma colleges.

Awards will be presented on April 1, 2026, at the OCMA Conference on the OSU Campus in Stillwater.

CONTEST INFO

Password: The publication's password is "bnc" when you first log in, and you'll be asked to change it after your second entry. Be sure to update your contact information in the system so that you receive the emailed instructions to update your password. Contact Lisa Sutliff if you need assist... More

ENTRY FEES & PAYMENT

$5 per entry.

Entry fees should be paid at the conclusion of entry submission or you may request an invoice.
(a) Pay online with a credit card or debit card via Paypal (Paypal account not required). Look for the payment link on your account homepage at betternewspapercontest.com/OCMA... More

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Entries should be submitted as a single file (PDF or JPG, etc.) or website URL. A website URL should be a direct link to the specific entry. Detailed instructions of how to upload entries are provided in the Instruction Guide.

• For uploaded files, the maximum file size allowed is 5 MB. Larger fi... More

ENTER

THE CONTEST HERE

RULES & ELIGIBILITY

Rules and category descriptions are posted online at okcma.org/awards-contest/. Also available there is an entry guide to assist you in submitting your contest entries here.

The contest is open to current OCMA members that have paid mem... More