2021 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Feature Profile Writing (including News Obituaries) ( Non-Daily Group 3)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Fauquier Times
    Entry Title: Dairy farmer Ken Smith sees himself as a caretaker
    Entry Credit: Robin Earl
    Judge Comment: The author captured the personality through vivid descriptions of the subject's actions, as well as family's observations.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Rappahannock Record
    Entry Title: Carroll Lee Ashburn
    Entry Credit: Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
    Judge Comment: This subject's character and love of community is engaging for readers. Well-written, good depth and insight into the subject.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Rappahannock Record
    Entry Title: Cowgirl Dream
    Entry Credit: Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
    Judge Comment: The drive and passion of this subject comes through this piece, along with her practicality and competitive spirit.