Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Government Writing Entry Credit: John McCaslin Judge Comment: Good solid journalism. Thorough coverage by a writer who obviously is familiar with the issues.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Washington County News Entry Title: Let the bidding begin: Council clears way for Summers Law Office auction; Council signals change for Main Street sign; Barter's 'Frenchie Fry' show gets crowd on its feet Entry Credit: Joe Tennis Judge Comment: Fun way to cover government while keeping the reader engaged in an easy format.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Madison County Eagle Entry Title: Criglersville Entry Credit: Gracie Hart Brooks Judge Comment: Solid writing and reporting. Concise ledes.