2021 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Column Writing ( Non-Daily Group 4)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William
    Entry Title: Matt Died, Pot, Public Comment
    Entry Credit: Al Alborn
    Judge Comment: 1) Al Alborn Al writes with authority and a lot of local knowledge. He finds interesting subjects and develops them well. There is a sense that he is a destination read for citizens of northern Virginia.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William
    Entry Title: The Names Matter, Three R's, Extend a Hand
    Entry Credit: Kristina Nohe
    Judge Comment: 2) Christina Nohe Kristina is a talented writer who composed columns with a great command of language. She clearly cares about her community and does a wonderful job with the subjects of her columns.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Alexandria Gazette Packet
    Entry Title: Nelson-Food Columns
    Entry Credit: Hope Nelson
    Judge Comment: None