Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Virginia Mercury Entry Title: Graham Moomaw Entry Credit: Graham Moomaw Judge Comment: What separates this entry from the others is the broad impact of the stories. It adds great layers of data and commentary. Overall, just great solid reporting, raising awareness of issues that will affect nearly all readers. Good work, Graham.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Virginia Mercury Entry Title: Ned Oliver Entry Credit: Ned Oliver Judge Comment: Particularly enjoyed the story on public defenders. The notion that "justice is blind" simply isn't so. Rather "justice" often goes to those with the deepest pockets. This highlights the issue wonderfully.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Charlottesville Tomorrow Entry Title: Charlotte Rene Woods Entry Credit: Charlotte Rene Woods, Elliott Robinson Judge Comment: Clearly a LOT of work went into the civilian review board story, which tackled the issue from a number of interesting angles. Great job!
