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