Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Daily News-Record Entry Title: Of Father; Of Mom; Singers Glen Couple Entry Credit: Jim Sacco Judge Comment: These are masterful and touching. A very clear winner in a tight contest. Readers are lucky to have such a columnist sharing their experiences. Kudos!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier Entry Title: Throwback to my first job; Sometimes it's hard to let go of sentimental items; Thankful for all the worst things Entry Credit: Joe Tennis Judge Comment: This is a personable column that stood out among the rest with its insight. Great work.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: Masterful moonshiner; Grammar mistakes; and Is the word right to call U.S. a hypocrite? Entry Credit: Donnie Johnston Judge Comment: I loved the story about Peachie. Great package of columns.
