STLCC-Meramec Student Newspaper Wins National Award
November 13, 2026
Posted by STLCC-Meramec in News Resources
The Montage, St. Louis Community College–Meramec’s student newspaper, has added yet another award to its long list of accomplishments.
The Montage won 6th place in the Best of Show competition in the Overall Newspaper category for its September 2026 issue. The award was presented at the November National College Media Convention in Kansas City, Mo.
The Montage competed against other two-year schools from across the country. Entries in the competition were judged for general excellence by members of the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association, the sponsors of the convention.
At the convention, Faculty Advisor Shannon Philpott-Sanders was also presented with the Distinguished Adviser Award from the College Media Association.
The Montage has won awards for excellence in student journalism at the state and national levels for many years. Awards include national recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists with a Mark of Excellence Award and a Pacemaker Award from the Associated Collegiate Press, in addition to recognition as the best two-year college from the Missouri College Media Association.
