Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Arlington Connection Entry Title: Simpson - Pets column Entry Credit: Ashley Claire Simpson Judge Comment: Ashley does an extraordinary job putting the reader at the scene. She uses strong, precise language to convey urgency and drama. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock Record Entry Title: Everybody Has A Story Entry Credit: Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Judge Comment: Great storytelling with precise writing. I love the Everybody has a story concept. Lisa executes it well.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The News-Gazette Entry Title: Small Business Opportunity; Jury Duty; Max Health Entry Credit: Matt Paxton Judge Comment: Max writes about local experience and from the heart. Interesting columns, but not a whole lot of depth in the reporting.
