Business and Financial Writing ( Non-Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Smyth County News & Messenger Entry Title: Marion Business Entry Credit: Linda Burchette Judge Comment: Studio gallery story a standout; others good writing flow, people/biz touch, complete info
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Smithfield Foods lauds Trump order; OSHA fines Smithfield Foods over outbreak; Smithfield Foods ends lawsuit against OSHA Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski Judge Comment: Comprehensive overview of biz story series and other news angles, good multiple sources/quotes, concise, clear writing
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Smyth County News & Messenger Entry Title: Marion Business Transitions Entry Credit: Stephanie Porter-Nichols Judge Comment: Good clean writing, interesting stories, variety, history, people feel along with biz focus