Contest & Awards
Honoring outstanding achievements in student journalism across Oklahoma colleges.
Showcase your strengths
in all areas
Rules &
Categories
Download and review the rules and category descriptions before preparing your entries.
Securely upload your
contest entries for judging
Submit Your Entries
Submit entries through the BetterBNC contest website. Your password is “bnc” the first time you log in.
Entries were judged by members of the Journalism Hall of Fame
Congrats to the Winners
View the contest winners who received awards during the 2026 OCMA Conference.
Key Contest Dates & Deadlines
Stay informed with important dates for the Oklahoma College Media Association Contest.
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | Contest Opens for Entries | Your password is “bnc” when you first log in. $5 per entry. Payment may be made through Paypal (no account required) or mail a check or request an invoice. |
| February 16, 2026 | Entry Submission Deadline | 10 p.m. cutoff |
| until early March 2026 | Judging Period | By college instructors and professionals in another state |
| mid-March 2026 | Finalists Announced | Notice will be emailed to advisers for students placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd |
| April 1, 2026 | Awards Luncheon at OCMA Conference | Location: Oklahoma State University Student Union |
| OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pay online with credit or debit card | Request an invoice from Lsutliff@okpress.com | Mail check payable to OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION to: Oklahoma Press Association, ATTN: Lisa Sutliff, 3601 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 |
Have Questions? Email Lsutliff@okpress.com or call (405) 499-0040.