Wisconsin Newspaper Association
Founded in 1853
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association awards the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Wisconsin. The Prize is open to all news media organizations based in Wisconsin, including newspapers, radio and TV broadcast outlets, and digital-only platforms. Entries are judged on the following criteria: quality of journalism, quality of presentation, responsiveness to community needs, and impact.
A-Mark Prize Recipients
2026
First Place
Second Place
Danielle DuClos, “High-speed police chases,” The Cap Times
Third Place
Todd Milewski and Jim Polzin, “Shattered Dreams,” Wisconsin State Journal (Link, behind a paywall; PDF of series)
2025
First Place
Kelli Arseneau, Drake Bentley, Ashley Luthern, Laura Schulte, and Vanessa Swales, “Wisconsin Prison Crisis,” (PDF) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Second Place
Cleo Krejci, “The Gray Zone,” (PDF) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Third Place
Bill Schanen IV and Kristyn Halbig-Ziehm, “Microchip Plant,” (PDF) The Ozaukee Press