Health, Science and Environmental Writing ( Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: Schools, hospitals work to cure nurse shortage; Caroline hemp farm; and Stafford schools agree to change asbestos policy Entry Credit: Adele Uphaus-Conner Judge Comment: Sometimes we expand on an issue that is already well known in the public, and at other times, we highlight an issue that may not be as well known, but still important. This package did a little bit of everything and did it well, complete with great art to go with the stories. Great work!!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Suffolk News-Herald Entry Title: Helping parents hold on after loss; Turtles, whelks, spider crabs - oh my!; Challenging robots, even better teamwork Entry Credit: Alex Perry Judge Comment: I was particularly moved by the story dealing with the loss of babies. Very good work, and from firsthand experience, I know it was appreciated by many!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: UVa medical debt collection practices Entry Credit: Ruth Serven Smith Judge Comment: This package covers a vital narrative of which the "public good" is at the heart. Everybody deals with medical bills, and nearly as many deal with exorbitant bills. This is what it's all about, keeping folks honest on all sides. Good work!
