Better Newspapers Competition (BNC) General Excellence 2009
Class A: Under 1299
Judges: Peter Scott, Lethbridge College (AB); Terry McConnell, Edmonton Journal (AB); Paul Cashman, Edmonton Journal (AB)
Best Overall Score
- Wainwright Star Chronicle
- Wainwright Review
- Vauxhall Advance
Best Sports Page
- Wainwright Review
- Wainwright Star Chronicle
- Vauxhall Advance
Best Editorial Page
- Wainwright Star Chronicle
- Vauxhall Advance
- Beaverlodge & District News
Best Front Page
- Vauxhall Advance
- Wainwright Review
- Elk Point Review
Class B: 1300-1999
Judges: Doug Coxson, New Hamburg Independent (ON); Jim Cumming, Fort Frances TImes (ON); Louise Sroule, Vankleek Review (ON)
Best Overall Score
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- Inuvik Drum
- Claresholm Local Press
Best Sports Page
- High Prairie South Peace News
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- Valleyview Valley Views
Best Editorial Page
- Slave River Journal
- Sundre Round-Up
- Claresholm Local Press
Best Front Page
- Fort Macleod Gazette
- Sundre Round-Up
- Crowsnest Pass Promoter
Class C: 2000-3499
Judges: Guy Jarvis, Multimedia Nova Corp (ON); Hugh and Mary Ann Johnston, Retired Publisher/ Past AWNA President (AB); John Kendle, Canstar Community News (MB)
Best Overall Score
- Taber Times
- Bonnyville Nouvellev
- Stettler Independent
Best Sports Page
- Peace River Record-Gazette
- Taber Times
- Bonnyville Nouvelle
Best Editorial Page
- Taber Times
- Stettler Independent
- Slave Lake Lakeside Leader
Best Front Page
- Taber Times
- Stettler Independent
- Peace River Record-Gazette
Class D: 3500-6499
Judges: D'Arcy Kavanagh, Lethbridge College (AB); Lori Martin, Barrie Advance (ON); Gerald Tracey, Eganville Leader (ON)
Best Overall Score
- Rocky Mntn House Mountaineer
- Banff Crag & Canyon
- St. Paul Journal
Best Sports Page
- Rocky Mntn House Mountaineer
- Banff Crag & Canyon
- Brooks Bulletin
Best Editorial Page
- Rocky Mntn House Mountaineer
- Banff Crag & Canyon
- Brooks Bulletin
Best Front Page
- Rocky Mntn House Mountaineer
- Banff Crag & Canyon
- St. Paul Journal
Class E: 6500-12,499
Judges: Peter Dyck,The Carillon, Steinbach (MB);Joe Banks,Algonquin Times (ON);Ted Murphy,Delta Optimist (BC)
Best Overall Score
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Cochrane Times
- Canmore Leader
Best Sports Page
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Canmore Leader
- Sylvan Lake News
Best Editorial Page
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
- Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser
- Sylvan Lake News
Best Front Page
- Cochrane Times
- Brooks & County Chronicle
- Rocky Mountain Outlook
Class F: 12,500 and over
Judges: Ken Waddell,The Neepawa Banner (MB); Brian Gilroy, Swan Valley Star and Times (MB); Steven Haywood, Parksville Qualicum Beach News (BC)
Best Overall Score
- St. Albert Gazette
- Okotoks Western Wheel
- St. Albert Saint City News
Best Sports Page
- Okotoks Western Wheel
- St. Albert Gazette
- Sherwood Park News
Best Editorial Page
- Okotoks Western Wheel
- St. Albert Gazette
- Red Deer Express
Best Front Page
- Airdrie City View
- Red Deer Express
- Okotoks Western Wheel
