2019 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Illustrations ( Specialty )Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Distinction Magazine
    Entry Title: Dark History of a Happy City
    Entry Credit: Wes Watson
    Judge Comment: This illustration used subtle line drawings within the bold red background of the illustration to present many messages without overpowering the overlying theme. Excellent effort at telling a story with an illustration.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine
    Entry Title: Hitch
    Entry Credit: Briana Hertzog, Heather Palmateer
    Judge Comment: Very dramatic.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine
    Entry Title: Finding a Voice
    Entry Credit: Sam Prowse, Lauren Baldwin
    Judge Comment: This was a very strong piece that helped tell the story being presented. I would have liked to see it play a larger role on the page.