Master Editor/Publisher Award

Acknowledging the Efforts of Editors and Publishers in the Montana Newspaper Industry!

This award is given by the Montana Newspaper Association to persons, nominated by their peers, who are actively engaged in editing and/or publishing a Montana newspaper, in good membership standing, or to a person who is retired from a Montana Newspaper Association newspaper, under our membership!

Honoring Montana's Journalists

2023 Nominations

The selection is based upon:

• Contributions to the MNA and the profession of journalism
• Record of service in the profession
• Influence on others in the profession
• Esteem of fellow journalists
• An honorable personal life

Please provide the selection committee whatever information you deem helpful in selecting a recipient of this prestigious award. Be as complete, but concise, as possible.

Deadline for nominations is Monday, March 28, 2022.  The recipient will be honored during the 137th annual MNA convention in Glendive, Montana.

    2023
    Jacques RuttenLewistown News-Argus
    2022
    David McCumberMontana Standard
    2021
    Chad KnudsonGlendive Ranger-Review
    2019
    Mike GulledgeBillings Gazette
    2018
    Darla DownsThe Herald-News
    2017
    Burley & Rozlynn BowlerDaniels County Leader
    2016
    Matt GibsonMissoula Independent
    2015
    Stephanie PresslyBozeman Daily Chronicle
    Greg CorrWhitehall Ledger
    2014
    Jim StraussGreat Falls Tribune
    2013
    Dan KilloyMiles City Star
    Libby BerndtSidney Herald
    2012
    Tom KurdyDaily Inter Lake
    Gary MosemanGreat Falls Tribune
    2011
    Janice AndersonBoulder Monitor
    2010
    Jeff & Melody MartinsenChoteau Acantha
    2009
    Dick CrockfordDillon Tribune
    2008
    Brian & LeAnne KavanaghCut Bank Pioneer Press
    Rick WeaverBozeman Daily Chronicle
    2007
    Richard C. “Dick” BergerCascade Courier
    Sally CampbellAnaconda Leader
    2006
    Robert “Bob” GillulyGreat Falls Tribune
    2005
    Lloyd G. SchermerMissoulian
    Dale & Beccy OberlyBig Timber Pioneer
    2004
    Terry DwyerGreat Falls Tribune
    Marc & Ginny WilsonBigfork Eagle
    2003
    Don CoeThe Plainsman
    Devon H. SorlieHigh Country Independent Press
    2002
    Jerry MillerThe Times-Clarion
    John WatsonMiles City Star
    Milt & Gloria WesterLaurel Outlook
    2001
    Daniel A. BlackDaily Inter Lake
    2000
    Richard WesnickBillings Gazette
    1999
    Dwight TracyHavre Daily News
    1998
    Robert C. McGiffertU of M J-School
    1997
    Wayne E. SchileBillings Gazette
    1996
    William D. JamesGreat Falls Tribune
    1995
    Frank DattaWibaux Pioneer-Gazette
    Dean NeitzAnaconda Leader
    Helen PetersonHardin Herald
    Charles W. WalkIndependent Record
    1994
    Harry DownsThe Herald-News
    Bruce K. SmithBozeman Daily Chronicle
    John TalbotMissoulian
    1993
    Irvin HutchisonLiberty County Times
    George RemingtonBillings Gazette
    Verle RademacherMeagher County News
    1992
    K.A. EggenspergerSanders County Ledger
    John F. KavanaghShelby Promoter
    Brian KennedyHungry Horse News
    1991
    Ken ByerlyLewistown News-Argus
    Frank BurkeGlendive Ranger-Review
    Nathaniel BlumbergU of M J-School
    Louise RasmussenRoundup Record-Tribune
    Hal StearnsThe Times-Clarion
    Mel RuderHungry Horse News