2026 IJEA Newspaper & Digital News Media Contest

Best Illustration ( Enrollment Division 2) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: University of Chicago Laboratory High School
    Entry Title: Margin to Mainstream
    Entry Credit: Tyra DeWeese
    Judge Comment: Strong art and excellent use of color; each bubble draws the readers eyes to the next and into the story. Message is clear.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: University of Chicago Laboratory High School
    Entry Title: New study finds gossip supports social connection
    Entry Credit: Claire Dong
    Judge Comment: Strong art and message is clear-once the reader sees the topic. Wondering why no pones being included.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Kaneland High School
    Entry Title: The value of nuanced opinions
    Entry Credit: Sophia Schroll
    Judge Comment: Point is clear and nice use of color.
  • Competition Comment: Lots of good art- Top levels advertise the stories correctly. Attractive art makes readers interested in the story. Nice use of color.