The Globe wins 12 Wisconsin awards

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The Wisconsin Newspaper Association has awarded 12 prizes to The Globe, including five first-place awards, for the newspaper's entries in the 2025 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards span the advertising, news, sports and photography divisions, highlighting the publication's commitment to quality journalism and community engagement.

Why it matters

The Globe's recognition by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association underscores the publication's role as a trusted source of local news and information in the Ironwood community. The awards validate the hard work and dedication of the newspaper's staff, who strive to deliver engaging content and effective advertising solutions for their readers and clients.

The details

The Globe's awards include first-place honors for best small ad, best newspaper promotion, and best niche product in the advertising division. On the editorial side, the newspaper earned first-place awards for a sports feature story, rookie reporter of the year, and several photography and feature story accolades. The awards highlight the publication's commitment to excellence in design, content, and overall news coverage.

• The awards were for entries submitted between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025.
• The awards were announced on March 26, 2026.

What’s next

The Globe plans to continue its commitment to excellence in local journalism and community engagement, building on the recognition from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association awards.