2021 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Combination Picture and Story ( Daily Group 3)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch
    Entry Title: Southwood
    Entry Credit: Eva Russo, David Sager, Mark Robinson, Sabrina Moreno
    Judge Comment: Reporter gave a voice to a population which is marginalized and underrepresented. They did a great job telling why the tenants are stuck. The photos are shocking, especially when set next to the children who have to live in those conditions.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch
    Entry Title: Short Track
    Entry Credit: Roshan Fernandez, Shaban Athuman, David Sager
    Judge Comment: Action-packed, well-lit photos and a well-researched story. Brought out characters from a hobby somewhat unique to Virginia.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch
    Entry Title: George Floyd's Murder: One Year Later
    Entry Credit: Chris Suarez, Shaban Athuman, Alexa Welch Edlund, Ali Rockett, Sabrina Moreno, James Wallace
    Judge Comment: The winner if photos weren't a factor. Writers gave subjects time and space to calmly reflect on events which were chaotic and intense. Layout added to gravity of their stories.