Feature Writing Portfolio ( Non-Daily Group 4)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Prince William Times Entry Title: Helping Afghan refugees, selling Christmas trees and the backstory behind the giant 'Bumblebee' Entry Credit: Cher Muzyk Judge Comment: Muzyk tells Mohmond's story with vivid detail. The writer practically transports the reader to Kabul and then on Mohmond's journey for freedom. Very compelling writing. This writer has depth as the other two stories illustrate. Loaded with detail and fun facts. Overall, a winner of an entry.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William Entry Title: Martinez Luna, Metz security officer, Steve Walts Entry Credit: Jared Foretek Judge Comment: The three entries give a sense of Jared's range as reporter and writer. All three stories are written wonderfully with active word choices that show command of language. This is an impressive writer who knows the community well.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Chesterfield Observer Entry Title: Feature portfolio: Anne Dalton Entry Credit: Anne Dalton Judge Comment: Beautiful writing, especially about the very raw experience of losing a child to suicide. Anne does a terrific job shining a light on a difficult subject to cover. Well done.
