Feature Story Writing (excluding Obituaries) ( Non-Daily Group 4)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: C-ville Weekly Entry Title: Show and tell Entry Credit: Erin O'Hare Judge Comment: From her engaging lede to her full-circle close, Erin O'Hare took what could’ve been a simple who-what-when-where preview story and turned it into a sweeping feature. She included details that really bring the story to life. It also includes a nice sidebar.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: C-ville Weekly Entry Title: Where you're always welcome Entry Credit: Laura Longhine Judge Comment: Laura Longhine's writing in this piece makes me feel like I'm right there in The Haven. She also got great quotes from sources who don't often like speaking on the record with reporters.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Chesterfield Observer Entry Title: "Fight like a girl," Oct. 9 Entry Credit: Scott Bass Judge Comment: This story excellently localizes a timely national topic. Scott Bass weaved together a good mix of interview subjects. He also included informative data.