Advertising departments across Pennsylvania continue to produce outstanding classified and display ads, campaigns, and publications worthy of much recognition. Judges consider the objective, strategy and result as well as design and attractiveness for all ads.

Check back soon for the rules, entry instructions and categories for the 2013 Advertising Tearsheet Contest!

Entries must be received online by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2013.  Winners will be announced in late August.

The 2013 awards will be presented at the PNA Advertising Conference, Sept. 25-27, at Seven Springs, Pa. Winners or their representatives are asked to make every effort to attend this event to receive their awards. The PNA Foundation supplies plaques to all winners in attendance at the awards banquet. Following the banquet, certificates will be mailed to winners not in attendance with the option to purchase plaques. If you are unable to attend the awards banquet and would like to purchase plaques for your certificates, complete the plaque order form and fax to (717) 703-3008, or mail to PNA Foundation, 3899 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA  17110.


DivisionContestPlaceCategoryNewspaperCityEntry
Under 25,000ClassifiedWinnerAutomotive/Transportation AdHazleton Standard-SpeakerHazletonDog Days of Summer
Under 25,000Classified1st PlaceBusiness BuildingHerald-Standard.comUniontownBusiness Showcase
Under 25,000Classified2nd PlaceBusiness BuildingPocono RecordStroudsburgAutomotive Maintenance
Under 25,000ClassifiedWinnerClassified Recruitment/Commercial AdHazleton Standard-SpeakerHazletonAuto Zone Truck Driver
Under 25,000Classified1st PlaceClassified SectionThe Times NewsLehightonFree Yard Sale Kits
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceAd Campaign or SeriesPocono RecordStroudsburgStroudsburg Eye Specialists
Under 25,000Display2nd PlaceAd Campaign or SeriesThe Daily ItemSunburyCoffee Stains Series
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceAd Campaign Using Multiple Newspaper ProductsThe Bedford GazetteBedfordHomewood at Springhouse Estates
Under 25,000Display2nd PlaceAd Campaign Using Multiple Newspaper ProductsThe Times NewsLehightonThe Committee to Elect Gerhard and Nothstein
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceBest Single Ad - Black & WhiteThe Daily ItemSunburyPlaza House Furniture's Gameroom Gallery
Under 25,000Display2nd PlaceBest Single Ad - Black & WhiteThe Bedford GazetteBedfordBeegle Lumber
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceBest Single Ad - ColorLebanon Daily NewsLebanonOlder Than
Under 25,000Display2nd PlaceBest Single Ad - ColorPocono RecordStroudsburgEarthlight Natural Foods
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceMultiple Advertiser AdThe News-ItemShamokinHalloween Coloring Contest
Under 25,000Display2nd PlaceMultiple Advertiser AdThe Courier-Express/Tri-County SundayDuBois45th Annual Brockway's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceSelf-Promotion AdvertisingThe Courier-Express/Tri-County SundayDuBoisBack to School
Under 25,000Display2nd PlaceSelf-Promotion AdvertisingThe Courier-Express/Tri-County SundayDuBoisAttention Candidates
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceSmall Space AdThe Daily ItemSunburyGoes Great With Morning Coffee
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceSpecial Event/Vendor Support IdeaThe News-ItemShamokinSuper Bowl Commemorative Poster
Under 25,000Display2nd PlaceSpecial Event/Vendor Support IdeaThe Courier-Express/Tri-County SundayDuBoisCool Treats for Dog Days
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceSpecial Section/Niche PublicationLebanon Daily NewsLebanonOutNAbout2012
Under 25,000Display2nd PlaceSpecial Section/Niche PublicationLebanon Daily NewsLebanonHolidayHelper2011
Under 25,000Display1st PlaceWild Card CategoryThe Daily HeraldTyroneGood Luck Tyrone Golden Eagles; Tyrone Proud...
Under 25,000Display2nd PlaceWild Card CategoryThe News-ItemShamokinBaby Bonanza
25,000 to 75,000ClassifiedWinnerAutomotive/Transportation AdObserver-ReporterWashingtonSun Chevrolet
25,000 to 75,000ClassifiedWinnerBest Multimedia PieceAltoona MirrorAltoonaMap It.
25,000 to 75,000Classified1st PlaceBusiness BuildingObserver-ReporterWashingtonClergy Appreciation
25,000 to 75,000Classified2nd PlaceBusiness BuildingErie Times-NewsErieCareer Fair
25,000 to 75,000ClassifiedWinnerClassified Recruitment/Commercial AdThe Times-TribuneScrantonPennsy Supply VP Construction
25,000 to 75,000Classified1st PlaceClassified SectionErie Times-NewsErieHumes Classified Banner
25,000 to 75,000Classified2nd PlaceClassified SectionObserver-ReporterWashingtonSpring Scramble
25,000 to 75,000ClassifiedWinnerOops!The Republican-HeraldPottsvilleYard Sale
25,000 to 75,000ClassifiedWinnerPrivate Party AdErie Times-NewsErieFound Injured Turkey
25,000 to 75,000ClassifiedWinnerReal Estate/Builders/Renters AdReading Eagle CompanyReadingWhy rent when you can own
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceAd Campaign or SeriesObserver-ReporterWashingtonFeel the Burn?
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceAd Campaign or SeriesReading Eagle CompanyReadingMore effective than Mistletoe
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceAd Campaign Using Multiple Newspaper ProductsObserver-ReporterWashingtonOur wire nuts have the power to solve your electrical problems
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceAd Campaign Using Multiple Newspaper ProductsAltoona MirrorAltoonaBlack Friday Clip and Click
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceBest Single Ad - Black & WhiteWilliamsport Sun-GazetteWilliamsportThe Bridge Tavern
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceBest Single Ad - Black & WhiteReading Eagle CompanyReadingSt. John's (Hain's) UCC
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceBest Single Ad - ColorLehigh Valley Media Group/The Express-TimesEastonOnce in awhile, Right in the middle of an ordinary life...
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceBest Single Ad - ColorErie Times-NewsErieSummer Time Savings
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceMultiple Advertiser AdThe Republican-HeraldPottsvilleLet's Talk Renovation
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceMultiple Advertiser AdReading Eagle CompanyReadingSummer Camps
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceSelf-Promotion AdvertisingErie Times-NewsErieCommitment to Erie
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceSelf-Promotion AdvertisingThe Republican-HeraldPottsvilleKeeping You Informed 365 Days of the Year!
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceSmall Space AdThe Republican-HeraldPottsvilleBella Salon - We've Moved
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceSmall Space AdWilliamsport Sun-GazetteWilliamsportFedder's Jewelers
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceSpecial Event/Vendor Support IdeaAltoona MirrorAltoonaJust Cause
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceSpecial Event/Vendor Support IdeaThe Republican-HeraldPottsvilleKowalonek's Kielbasy
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceSpecial Section/Niche PublicationThe Times-TribuneScrantonThe Valley's Child
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceSpecial Section/Niche PublicationAltoona MirrorAltoonaTaste of the Alleghenies
25,000 to 75,000Display1st PlaceWild Card CategoryReading Eagle CompanyReadingFinish those beach reads yet? Book Sale
25,000 to 75,000Display2nd PlaceWild Card CategoryAltoona MirrorAltoonaFather's Day Makeover
Over 75,000ClassifiedWinnerAutomotive/Transportation AdLancaster Newspapers, Inc.LancasterBrubaker Sept.
Over 75,000ClassifiedWinnerBest Multimedia PieceTrib Total Media, Inc.PittsburghGarage Sale Map App Promo
Over 75,000Classified1st PlaceBusiness BuildingThe Patriot-News/PennLinveMechanicsburgCareer Path...focused on Healthcare
Over 75,000Classified2nd PlaceBusiness BuildingNortheast TimesTrevoseJobs A to Z
Over 75,000ClassifiedWinnerClassified Recruitment/Commercial AdThe Morning CallAllentownDrivers Needed for Local/Regional
Over 75,000Classified1st PlaceClassified SectionTrib Total Media, Inc.PittsburghGarage Sale Map App Promotion
Over 75,000Classified2nd PlaceClassified SectionLancaster Newspapers, Inc.LancasterLooking for a new home
Over 75,000ClassifiedWinnerPrivate Party AdTrib Total Media, Inc.PittsburghBaierl - You Don't Have to Fear the Fuel
Over 75,000ClassifiedWinnerReal Estate/Builders/Renters AdThe Morning CallAllentownYour life should be a walk in the park
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceAd Campaign or SeriesTrib Total Media, Inc.PittsburghPenguins Profiles
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceAd Campaign or SeriesThe Patriot-News/PennLinveMechanicsburgHershey Pantry Squirrel Series
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceAd Campaign Using Multiple Newspaper ProductsThe Morning CallAllentownSpring Home Show/Lehigh Valley Builders
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceAd Campaign Using Multiple Newspaper ProductsThe Patriot-News/PennLinveMechanicsburgMunn Diamond Gallery
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceBest Single Ad - Black & WhiteLancaster Newspapers, Inc.LancasterThe Center
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceBest Single Ad - Black & WhiteLancaster Newspapers, Inc.LancasterNorth Museum Stuff Stocking with Science
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceBest Single Ad - ColorTrib Total Media, Inc.PittsburghWe'll Make Your Bite Just Right!
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceBest Single Ad - ColorThe Patriot-News/PennLinveMechanicsburgWhat's Missing In Your Life?
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceMultiple Advertiser AdLancaster Newspapers, Inc.LancasterSpend 20 on the 20th
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceMultiple Advertiser AdThe Patriot-News/PennLinveMechanicsburgXmas Church Service
Over 75,000Display?Oops!Trib Total Media, Inc.PittsburghBearhead listing - Should have said Deer Head
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceSelf-Promotion AdvertisingThe Patriot-News/PennLinveMechanicsburgPN Awards
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceSelf-Promotion AdvertisingThe Morning CallAllentownHyperlocal/Community Pages online
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceSmall Space AdTrib Total Media, Inc.PittsburghNew Beginnings
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceSmall Space AdThe Patriot-News/PennLinveMechanicsburgCustom Bridal Packages
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceSpecial Event/Vendor Support IdeaThe Morning CallAllentownKelly 45th Anniversary
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceSpecial Event/Vendor Support IdeaThe Patriot-News/PennLinveMechanicsburgHoffman Ford FunFest Community Event
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceSpecial Section/Niche PublicationThe Patriot-News/PennLinveMechanicsburgWedding Style Spring 2012
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceSpecial Section/Niche PublicationThe Morning CallAllentownCommunity Guide 2011
Over 75,000Display1st PlaceWild Card CategoryThe Morning CallAllentownMayfair Poster
Over 75,000Display2nd PlaceWild Card CategoryLancaster Newspapers, Inc.LancasterSilver Moon Gallery

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