Description
In addition to paying the critique fee, you must submit your entry materials here if you have not already done so.
MIPA will ship your newspaper or newsmagazine to an out-of-state judge who will evaluate it against the standards set by MIPA. Participating media outlets receive a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Spartan Award — MIPA’s highest honor — based on how well they meet MIPA’s student media standards. Winners of the Spartan Award will be recognized at MIPA’s awards ceremony in April.
The judge’s critique, which includes scores and comments, will be emailed to you after the awards event. Publications are only returned if annotated.
Please note: Effective the 2024-25 school year, MIPA has discontinued annotated critiques for print news publications.
Critique Fees
Critique fees should be paid by the contest deadline. That means postmarked if mailing a check or P.O. or completed if paying with a credit card.
- Base Critique Fee: $40
- Late Deadline Fee: add $40*
*You may submit your Spartan entry by the late deadline for an added fee, but it may not be back from the judge in time for the awards event. Spartan submissions received after the late deadline may receive a critique, but will not be eligible to receive an award ranking.