Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Chesterfield Observer Entry Title: CO-Front Page Entry Credit: Larissa Tyler Judge Comment: Front pages are well-rounded in terms of use of art, headlines, white space and other elements to make stories stand out. The front page featuring "Pop Art" is the prime example. Simple art but well-executed, clever headline with appropriate weight for the anchor of the page and strong display. Excellent.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: C-ville Weekly Entry Title: covers Entry Credit: Bill LeSueur, Max March Judge Comment: A close second in this category. Front page graphics are clearly a priority. The pig flying over the statehouse is a gem.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William Entry Title: Front Pages 2019 Entry Credit: Greg Hambrick, Elisa Hernandez Judge Comment: The element that lifted this entry to third over several other contenders was that the design always makes the top story clear. That may seem like a small thing, but it is not.