The Dominion Post Wins 25 Statewide Press Awards
The Morgantown newspaper earned numerous honors for editorial and advertising excellence in West Virginia.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Business — General
The Dominion Post secured 25 statewide awards for advertising and editorial content during the annual West Virginia Press Association contest. The newspaper competed within Division 1.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the ongoing efforts of the local news outlet in serving the community through quality journalism and advertising campaigns. Judges from the Minnesota Press Association evaluated the entries.
The newspaper received 25 total awards across editorial and advertising categories. These honors reflect performance during the 2025 competition cycle in Division 1.
The players
The Dominion Post
This is a newspaper serving the Morgantown area that competes in Division 1 for West Virginia publications.
West Virginia Press Association
This organization represents newspapers across the state and oversees the annual competition for editorial and advertising excellence.
Sabrina Ulrich
This staff member won two first-place awards and one second-place award during the 2025 competition cycle.
Jim Bissett
This staff member secured two first-place awards for his editorial contributions.
The details
Staff members earned recognition for individual contributions, including multiple first-place finishes for Justin Jackson, Benjamin Powell, Joe Hauger, Jim Bissett, Sabrina Ulrich, and Jamie Nelson. The organization also received team accolades, taking second place for Overall Excellence in Editorial and third for Overall Excellence in Advertising.
Timeline
March 8, 2025: Date of a design issue cited for a Best Newspaper Design award.
March 30, 2025: Date of a front page cited for a Best Front Page award.
August 15, 2025: Date of an issue cited for a Best Single Issue award.
October 17, 2026: The awards were officially conveyed at the West Virginia Press Association Convention.
November 4, 2025: Date of a design issue cited for a Best Newspaper Design award.
Market Landscape
The newspaper maintains its position in the competitive Division 1 sector by highlighting local history and community events like the 40-year anniversary of the 1985 Election Day flood. This commitment to deep reporting differentiates the publication within the West Virginia media landscape.
Readers of the publication can expect continued local news coverage and advertising features that have been professionally recognized for quality and design. This acknowledgment ensures that residents in the Morgantown area remain informed through award-winning standards of service.
The takeaway
Journalism awards often reflect a commitment to covering long-term local narratives, such as milestones in regional history. Engaging with local reporting provides residents with a deeper understanding of the events that shape their specific community.
Further reading
For more news regarding local corporate achievements, visit the West Virginia Business — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dominion Post.
