Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: Berrier Column Writing Entry Credit: Ralph Berrier Jr. Judge Comment: This is the kind of thoughtful, witty column that readers want to read. When you have something to say, people listen. Well done
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: Casey Column Writing Entry Credit: Dan Casey Judge Comment: This is fantastic editorial material. The entry about the fake article explaining why it didn't appear in the paper is a perfect example of the value of explaining our operations and our ethics to readers. Great job.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Jeff E. Schapiro column writing Entry Credit: Jeff E. Schapiro Judge Comment: The writing is spot on here, and tackles important topics.
