Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Chesterfield Observer Entry Title: Front Page Entry Credit: Larissa Tyler Judge Comment: Every element on these pages is in harmony with the whole. Modern, uncluttered design and a muted palette allow the headlines and photos to work their magic.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: C-ville Weekly Entry Title: C-VILLE covers Entry Credit: Max March Judge Comment: A irreverent and risky approach makes these pages fun. The statues front suffered from type obscuring the middle of the photos. The Real Estate teasers really detract from the overall tone.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William Entry Title: May 13, June 10, Sept. 23 Entry Credit: Casea Bunn Judge Comment: The nameplate is clean and modern, but the rest of the page has too many elements fighting for readers' attention.