The Houston Herald captured 10 statewide awards in the Missouri 2026 Better Newspaper Contest, including “Best Online Newspaper or Website” in its class.
The announcement came in September during the 160th annual Missouri Press Convention and Trade Show. A panel of out-of-state judges reviewed the entries submitted in the Missouri Press Foundation contest.
First-place awards:
- Best online newspaper or website – staff
Second-place awards:
- Best photo package – Doug Davison
- Best story about religion – Doug Davison
Third-place awards:
- Best editorial and opinion pages – staff
- Best sports pages – Isaiah Buse and Doug Davison
- Best news story – Isaiah Buse and Jeff McNiell
- Best humorous columnist – Doug Davison
- Best serious columnist – Doug Davison
- Best special section, magazine or alternative publication – staff for a guide about Houston.
- Best information graphic – Isaiah Buse
“These awards are about the team,” said Isaiah Buse, owner/editor. “It takes everyone to put together our top-class digital and print offerings.”
Congratulations!
Congratulations!!