A-Mark Contest • Investigative Journalism
A different kind of contest
Investigative reporting holds power to account and protects the public interest. The NYPA is working with the A-Mark Foundation to back that impact with meaningful, statewide recognition (and real prize money) for the journalists and newsrooms who bring truth to light in their communities.
Prize pool
1st place
$5,000 (journalist) + $2,500 (outlet)
2nd place
$3,000 (journalist) + $1,500 (outlet)
3rd place
$2,000 (journalist) + $1,000 (outlet)
Note: Team entries may split the journalist award.
What it is
The A-Mark Contest recognizes outstanding investigative reporting by NYPA members. This year's contest is being held separately from the NYPA Better Newspaper Contest to bring more attention to this important award.
How it works
NYPA Members are eligible to submit content for consideration at no cost. Members who submitted an investigative journalism article for the Better Newspaper Contest are automatically entered into this contest for consideration.
Ideal entries
- A single investigation or a focused series
- Work that exposes a wrong or clarifies a systemic problem
- Reporting with clear public impact
Not sure what counts?
Check out this article for an in-depth description of Investigative Journalism by the Global Investigative Journal Network.
How to enter
- Select your best investigative work
- Prepare PDFs/links as needed
- Submit via our contest submission form using the button below
Want to see more?
Check out NYPA's page on the A-Mark Foundation website for last year's winners to see what it takes to win!