Feature Story Writing (excluding Obituaries) ( Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier Entry Title: No COVID patient dies alone Entry Credit: Sarah Wade Judge Comment: A standout among the others through its use of details and scene setting. Good organization and active voice.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: Two elderly moms, one devoted couple Entry Credit: Cathy Dyson Judge Comment: The fun, relaxed voice of the writer set a delightful tone for this warm, fuzzy story. Good use of dialogue.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Winchester Star Entry Title: The Restoration of Bradley Hill Entry Credit: Brian Brehm Judge Comment: The subjects clearly were at ease with the writer, who captured the internal struggle and external fall from grace suffered by a man. The slower pacing felt right.