Recognition
This school year, the McHenry Messenger, its staff and its contributors have earned the following honors from outside organizations…
Best of School Newspapers Online
School Newspapers Online (also known as SNO) is the platform that the McHenry Messenger uses to publish its online newspaper. They acknowledge the best stories being published on the SNO Sites network by labelling it as “Best of SNO” and republishing it on their website. The following articles have earned such designation this year:
“Worth the risk? by Lily Adams
“No place to hide” by Maggie Demski
“Seven southern Illinois counties want to secede from the state” by Michalina Sotka
“Hit the mats” by Rose Wenckebach
Past Recognition
2023-2024
Highlights Include…
- All-State Journalism Team (IJEA)
- Third Best Overall Publication (IJEA)
- Second Place Podcast/Radio Story (IWPA)
2022-2023
Highlights Include…
- All-State Journalism Team (IJEA)
- Third Best Overall Publication (IJEA)
- Fourth Place Team at IHSA State
- First Place in Copy Editing at IHSA State
- First Place Feature Story (IWPA)
- Frank Keegan Award for News (YJI)
2021-2022
Highlights Include…
- Online Pacemaker Nomination (NSPA)
- Third Best Overall Publication (IJEA)
- First Place Feature Story (IWPA)
- First Place in Photo Storytelling at IHSA State
2020-2021
Highlights Include…
- Newspaper/Newsmagazine Pacemaker Nomination (NSPA)
- Second Best Overall Publication (IJEA)
- Third in News Writing at IHSA State
- All-State Journalism Team (IJEA)
2019-2020
Highlights Include…
- Best Wesbite (IJEA)
- Third Best Hybrid Publication (IJEA)
- All-State Journalism Team (IJEA)