Feature Story Writing (excluding Obituaries) ( Daily Group 3)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: Berrier Feature Story Writing Entry Credit: Ralph Berrier Jr. Judge Comment: The clear winner in a strong category. Good use of narrative, creative organization and rich detail brought the story and its characters to life.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Daily Press Entry Title: Hampton native, playwright and descendant of the “Aberdeen 158” harvests their stories for new documentary Entry Credit: Lisa Vernon - Sparks Judge Comment: The writer capture a unique since of place and brought the reader back in time and into the neighborhood. Good research and background. I enjoyed the variety of voices.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: 90 - yellow year old cobbler Entry Credit: Joanne Kimberlin Judge Comment: Strong profile of a man and his craft. I feel like I would recognize Alex and his shop if I stepped through the door. Good description; a strong, active voice; and multigenerational perspective lifted this one above some others.
