2019 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Government Writing ( Non-Daily Group 1)Back

  • 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.