2020 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Feature Story Writing (excluding Obituaries) ( Non-Daily Group 1)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Declaration
    Entry Title: The Gift of Life
    Entry Credit: Shaina Stockton
    Judge Comment: This story has several elements to tug the heartstrings and the writer found them all.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Washington County News
    Entry Title: Lambing season keeps family moving at Grandview Farm
    Entry Credit: Carolyn R. Wilson
    Judge Comment: Adorable animals that both feed and clothe us? What's not to like? This is a well-written story about an important agricultural enterprise.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Declaration
    Entry Title: A Second Chance
    Entry Credit: Shaina Stockton
    Judge Comment: Well-rounded story about an ugly subject, but the writer kept it light and interesting.