Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Editorials- Opinion & Commentary Entry Credit: Brian Colligan Judge Comment: These pointed editorials achieve their mission by demanding transparency from public officials, holding them accountable when they try to dodge responsibility and celebrating the public good they can achieve when working together.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Chris Gentilviso portfolio Entry Credit: Chris Gentilviso Judge Comment: These editorials go beyond merely voicing the frustrations of the COVID age, from early vaccine shortages, to widespread distribution problems to stubborn vaccine hesitancy, by offering well-reasoned solutions.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Washington Times Entry Title: Biden's road more traveled; Executive orders make mockery of racial equity; American flag still outshines its detractors Entry Credit: Washington Times Staff Judge Comment: These editorials ably and clearly express the conservative point of view on the beginning of the Biden presidency.