The staff of The SandPaper figured prominently in the New Jersey Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest, garnering 44 for print writing/online content and photography and 37 awards for advertising. The contest was judged by members of the Maine Press Association.

BIG SPLASH: SandPaper photographer Jack Reynolds captured a whale feeding on bunker pods in Barnegat Inlet last fall and nabbed a New Jersey Press Association honor for his efforts. He won a total of 13 awards. (Photo by Jack Reynolds)

Reporter David Biggy took gold in five categories, including best video for the Southern Regional Holiday Finale 2024; online breaking news for the Oxycocus School fire last March; online breaking sports news for the…