2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contests

Best Ad Designer ( Class III) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Decorah - Leader
    Entry Title: Ad Designer - Kayla Thompson - Decorah Leader
    Entry Credit: Kayla Thompson
    Judge Comment: Stood out even if the competition was close. Great use of fonts, color, and images, but most importantly putting them all together in a readable and eye-catching layout. I am positive this designer gets requested by customers.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Waverly Newspapers
    Entry Title: Carrie Wright Best Ad Designer
    Entry Credit: Carrie Wright
    Judge Comment: It was difficult to put this designer second. I loved all the ads. Exceptional job. Loved your varied styles. You are clearly talented.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Sheldon - The N'West Iowa REVIEW
    Entry Title: Elizabeth Myers
    Entry Credit: Elizabeth Myers
    Judge Comment: This was tough. In many states you would have won. Clean designs and easy to read ads that pop off the page.