2021 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Feature Story Writing (excluding Obituaries) ( Non-Daily Group 1)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Greene County Record
    Entry Title: Terry Beigie Feature Story
    Entry Credit: Terry Beigie
    Judge Comment: Interesting story about what became a family affair to develop a brewery and winery at what was the county's first vineyard. Well researched and great detail.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Greene County Record
    Entry Title: Journey Williams feature story
    Entry Credit: Kathleen Borrelli
    Judge Comment: Nice interview about a farm boy's unusual journey to become a well-known piano tuner. Enjoyable!
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Commonwealth Times
    Entry Title: VCU alumna signs with international modeling agency
    Entry Credit: Sahara Sriraman
    Judge Comment: Interesting story about a young woman's path to a modeling career. Rounded out nicely with other voices.