2020 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Special Sections or Special Editions ( Non-Daily Group 2)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Southside Sentinel
    Entry Title: Bay Healthstyles
    Entry Credit: Larry Chowning, Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Megan Schiffres, Jackie Nunnery, Susan Simmons
    Judge Comment: Good original, local reporting with a variety of helpful information. Good design, photos and use of color.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times
    Entry Title: A Century of Resilience: 100 Years of The Smithfield Times
    Entry Credit: Jen Jaqua, Steve Stewart, Tracy Agnew, Nate Delesline III
    Judge Comment: It's fun to see a newspaper recognize its own achievements. Love seeing the old photos and headlines.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Bedford Bulletin
    Entry Title: This is Bedford
    Entry Credit: Mary Gaskins, John Barnhart, Tom Wilmoth
    Judge Comment: A variety of helpful information and directories. Good design with a beautiful cover.