Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: C-ville Weekly Entry Title: Erin O'Hare Column Writing Entry Credit: Erin O'Hare Judge Comment: The diversity of stories within this portfolio made it stand out. If I were to only be able to read one of the submitted columns for the rest of my life, it would be this one. Well executed, thought provoking, and left me wanting more.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William Entry Title: Around Prince William Entry Credit: Al Alborn Judge Comment: This was the most thought provoking column I read from the group. It made me contemplate certain issues and I could see myself reading this every other week if I was local. Very well executed.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: C-ville Weekly Entry Title: Shea Gibbs Column Writing Entry Credit: Shea Gibbs Judge Comment: The timing and inclusion of relevant topics was very nice to see. The writing was engaging and the supporting materials helped.
