The New Jersey Press Association released the results of its 2018 Better Newspaper Contest last week and The SandPaper editorial staff came away with 16 awards.

David Biggy led the charge with six, including first place in the Fresh Approach to Routine Reporting category. His story covered the Manahawkin United Methodist Church Loads of Love ministry, a rather unique charity effort that provides once-a-month free laundry service to members of the community.