Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Charlotte Gazette, The Entry Title: W13 GOVERNMENT WRITING CRYSTAL VANDEGRIFT Entry Credit: Crystal Vandegrift Judge Comment: Clear, thorough coverage of complex issues.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Charlotte Gazette, The Entry Title: W13 GOVERNMENT WRITING CRYSTAL VANDEGRIFT Entry Credit: Crystal Vandegrift Judge Comment: Thorough coverage, which is well-organized, helping readers through complexities.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Amherst New Era-Progress Entry Title: COVID restriction views, Cline town halls, Timber harvest plan shot down Entry Credit: Justin Faulconer Judge Comment: Balanced, well-written coverage giving voice to all sides.