Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Style Weekly Entry Title: Reclaiming History Entry Credit: Samantha Willis Judge Comment: The writer really brings history to life; very well researched; great quotes; just an overall terrifically well-written story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Style Weekly Entry Title: The Music Issue Entry Credit: Kate Andrews, Brent Baldwin, Laura Ingles, Peter McElhinney, Hilary Langford, Karen Newton Judge Comment: These stories are very immersive. The writer clearly understands the local music scene. The variety is impressive and the writing keeps the stories moving along. Very nicely done.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Style Weekly Entry Title: Night at the Museum - Amanda Dalla Villa Adams Entry Credit: Amanda Dalla Villa Adams Judge Comment: The first-person hook is a nice touch. Particularly loved how much research went into this piece. This is a work of art, so to speak.
