Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The News Leader Entry Title: Work-release prepares inmates for life outside of jail Entry Credit: Holly Marcus Judge Comment: Fantastic reporting that shows realities of subjects' challenges, dreams and more, while also getting the viewpoint of the administrators. B-roll and variety of settings, especially the construction site, keep viewers' interest.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The News Leader Entry Title: The Art of Dying Entry Credit: Holly Marcus, Jeff Schwaner Judge Comment: The pace of the editing fits well with the subject matter and the content. Provides insight into an important job that many lives are touched by.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Martinsville Bulletin Entry Title: Skydeck at Speedway Entry Credit: Holly Kozelsky Judge Comment: Just a fun look at a different way to enjoy the race venue.