Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Charlottesville Tomorrow Entry Title: A hidden crisis: Charlottesville’s immigrant Latino families are not making ends meet Entry Credit: Jessie Higgins Judge Comment: This is a good story about a group of people who otherwise might not be reported on.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Virginia Mercury Entry Title: Ned Oliver eviction crisis coverage Entry Credit: Ned Oliver Judge Comment: This crisis continues today. This story is a good snapshot in time on the subject.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Harrisonburg Citizen Entry Title: A valley between militia and protesters Entry Credit: Randi B. Hagi Judge Comment: The protests this past summer brought sides together in a way not often seen in public. This story does a good job relaying the message of both sides.