Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock Record Entry Title: Special session halted, Second Amendment sanctuary, Equal Rights Amendment Entry Credit: Megan Schiffres Judge Comment: Excellent coverage of an important issue these days, with all sides represented and the legislative process explained well for readers.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Central Virginian Entry Title: Growth pains Entry Credit: David Holtzman Judge Comment: It's easy to tell this writer has a solid grasp of government reporting. Thorough, fair, interesting.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Fluvanna Review Entry Title: Local government coverage Entry Credit: Christina Dimeo Judge Comment: Reporting is solid and the writer grasps the issues important to the community.
