Feature Series or Continuing Story ( Non-Daily Group 4)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Alexandria Times Entry Title: Tying the Knot Entry Credit: Denise Dunbar Judge Comment: What a terrific writer! She let the story tell itself with lots of details and even transcribing the couple's conversations as part of the story. Also appreciated the diversity in the paper. Very nicely done!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Loudoun Times-Mirror Entry Title: Howardsville series by Nathaniel Cline for the Loudoun Times-Mirror Entry Credit: Nathaniel Cline Judge Comment: This is what happens when reporters care to spotlight a poor and minority neighborhood without water or sewer. The stories also brought results from the city.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Alexandria Times Entry Title: City Creatives Entry Credit: Cody Mello-Klein Judge Comment: The writing on this entry was very clean and gives the reader insight into the minds of artists. Really enjoyed reading these and what inspires their work. Good enterprise reporting.