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It's time to enter MIPA's annual contests!

MIPA has a variety of contests to recognize outstanding student journalism and media work and to recognize school-sponsored media programs.

Submit entries by Feb. 13

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Michigan’s voice for scholastic journalism & student media

Few subject areas are as naturally suited as journalism to prepare youth for the modern workforce and to be tomorrow’s leaders. The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association supports newspaper, newsmagazine, yearbook, broadcast and online media programs from our home in the Michigan State University School of Journalism.

Awards

Contests and critique services that recognize outstanding student work and help programs grow. Learn more

Conferences

Training that connects you with professional journalists and nationally recognized educators. Learn more

Adviser Community

Connections with teachers who do what you do and understand the unique challenges of student media. Learn more

Summer Workshop

Intensive training with the nation's best instructor team, in partnership with Michigan State University. Learn more

Student Press Rights

Quick help with censorship, press law, ethics or other issues, and advocacy for scholastic journalism. Learn more

Join the MIPA Cohort

Networking opportunities for students to connect with each other and shape MIPA programs. Learn more

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Get access to MIPA resources for your media program

Membership runs the academic year and is open to all Michigan K-12 schools

Contests from MIPA

Showcase your talents in MIPA’s scholastic media contests for programs and individuals

Spartan Critiques

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Submit your media program's work for a Spartan Critique. Fall Yearbook Deadline: Nov. 15

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Individual Contest

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Submit students' best work into 100+ categories in MIPA's annual contest. Deadline: Feb. 13, 2026

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MIPA Writeoffs

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Accept our challenge and write a story in one of three categories in September!

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Call for Entries: 2025 MIPA Yearbook Contests

As we wind down the school year, don’t forget to prepare your 2025 edition of your yearbook for MIPA contests! Gather your digital files while you still have easy access to them.

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