Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
Founded in 1887
Since 2025, the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association has awarded the A-Mark Prize for Public Service Journalism as part of its annual Better Newspaper Contest. The Prize rewards public service journalism that achieves a positive result. This can include raising awareness of critical issues, sparking public dialogue, influencing policy, or providing practical solutions that lead to tangible changes.
A-Mark Prize Recipients
2025
First Place
Noelle Crombie and Mike Rogoway, “A CEO’s Secrets,” The Oregonian
Second Place
Eliza Aronson, “F is For Failure,” Eugene Weekly (Links: 1, 2, 3)
Third Place
Leslie Thompson, “DA Orders City To Release Police Body Cam Footage,” Argus Observer