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Entries to the Texas Better Newspaper Contest are submitted using the Better Newspaper Contest online platform. Below are instructions for preparing and submitting entries. If you have questions, please contact Candace Velvin, contest coordinator, at 512-477-6755 (office) 512-541-5398 (mobile) or cvelvin@texaspress.com. The entry deadline is Thursday, March 23, 2017.
IMPORTANT!
For all files larger than 10 MB, submit entries via URL. See instructions under Entry Formats. Enter the Web address in the Website URL field when submitting your entry on the contest platform.
USERNAME/Password
>> If you are a returning user for the Better Newspaper Contest platform, use the password you created previously. If you’ve forgotten your email associated with the account and/or password, contact Candace Velvin at cvelvin@texaspress.com.
>> If you are a new user, use your temporary password: bnc (lower case) when you first log into BetterBNC. Once you have logged in, the system will prompt you to create a secure password and enter your contact information.
Login
1. Click the Enter Now link at texaspress.com/bnc or visit www.betternewspapercontest.com.
2. Select 2017 Texas Better Newspaper Contest from the list of contests.
3. Click Contestant Login
4. Select Contestant Manager.
Note: The Contestant Manager is critical so TPA has one point of contact for contest updates and information. The Contestant Manager may add all entries or add additional users to the contest so multiple staff members can submit entries.
5. If this is your first year participating, enter your temporary password: bnc (lower case) and click Login. When you first log in, the system will prompt you to create a secure password and enter your contact information. If you have participated in a BetterBNC contest before, then log in with your chosen password. If you forget your password, then click Lost Password.
Submit Entries
1. On the Manage Entries page (the page you are directed to once you log in), click Submit Entry.
2. Select General from the drop-down list of Divisions.
3. Select the Category you would like to enter from the Category selection box. Read the corresponding Category Note (directly below the Category selection box) describing the category’s requirements.
4. Complete the Headline/Title of Entry field. The Headline/Title will be displayed in the Winner’s Circle next to winning entries where appropriate.
5. Add entry content:
• To upload digital file attachments, click Browse, navigate to the desired file and select Open. If more than one attachment is desired for an entry, click Attach More and repeat these steps.
6. Add Cutlines for photo entries. (If you need additional space, please use the Comments section.)
7. Add Comments, if needed, but please keep them brief.
8. Add Credits for each person responsible for entry content.
9. Submit.
Pay for Entries
Payment is accepted via online or by check. If paying by check, send to TPA, 305 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704. If you are planning to pay by check, please complete your entries early and send in your check before the March 23 deadline.
1. When all entries have been submitted, go to the Manage Entries page for your account at www.betternewspapercontest.com.
2. Click Calculate Entry Fee (lower right) and review your list of entries for accuracy.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the list for your Total Entry Fee Due.
4. Click Checkout (lower left) to pay for your contest entries.
5. Please click the Print icon (upper right) and print your list of entries and fees for your own records.