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.