Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Washington Business Journal Entry Title: Up for Grabs Entry Credit: Tristan Navera Judge Comment: This writer clearly loves the business/finance beat and went the extra mile in putting together this story. Multiple sources, extensive research, data to back up the narrative: this article has it all. Excellent reporting.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Washington Business Journal Entry Title: Giving Gulf Entry Credit: Carolyn Proctor Judge Comment: The writer ably and intelligently lays out the challenges facing professionals of color in this article. Multiple sources, data to illustrate the writer's points and interesting writing make this story a winner. Great job!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine Entry Title: Built on Beer Entry Credit: Eileen Mellon Judge Comment: Fascinating subject matter coupled with creative writing, multiple sources and interesting facts. Great job!