Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: Katherine Knott Entry Entry Credit: Katherine Knott Judge Comment: Shoe leather and good writing combine for a first place win. This reporter talks to the people involved, not just the people in charge. Great job.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier Entry Title: Moonshot moment; Anxious to get back; Landmark year Entry Credit: David McGee Judge Comment: The story on the old schools in Virginia was fascinating and well done. Good, solid writing in the three entries.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: Germanna grad's journey 'a crazy trip;' Celebration fills area with love, awareness; and Fifth-graders in Stafford find video pals in Uganda Entry Credit: Adele Uphaus-Conner Judge Comment: This reporter grabbed me with the story on the fellow who went to community college. I preach all the time that students should avoid debt and do two years community college. The story proves determination can take you anywhere.