NFPW High School Communications Contest
Rated Advanced, A published-work contest covering student writing, visual journalism, broadcast, video and yearbook communications. High school students and eligible recent graduates enter through state affiliates or At-Large, with overseas access specifically for Department of Defense schools. The main challenge is selecting and presenting coherent original work that satisfies its category criteria and publication requirements.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗Competition overview
Key information
School level
High school
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
State affiliate or At-Large judging; national judging; Best of the Best
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
1 Dec 2026
Registration closes
10 Feb 2027
Competition starts
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition ends
Not yet announced by the organiser
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Explicit 2027 official edition; entry deadline noon in entrant’s time zone. Work must have been published, e-published, broadcast or issued February 10, 2026–February 10, 2027; eligible recent graduates produced it in senior year after February 10, 2026. Category page accepts final page proofs for 2027 yearbooks by February 10, 2027. Platform landing still describes completed 2026 cycle; it is not used for 2027 dates. Fees vary by affiliate. Overseas eligibility is specifically Department of Defense schools, not worldwide open entry. Categories differ by medium and required files, not age division. Social media alone is ineligible.