Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Spending and Taxing in Rappahannock County Entry Credit: Tim Carrington Judge Comment: Creative approach to presenting the planning process, which many readers often find to be dry. Excellent use of graphics to clarify what could be overwhalming statistics.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Developments and a monument Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski Judge Comment: Good use of multiple sources, thorough reporting.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Monument, marijuana and redistricting Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski Judge Comment: Excellent coverage of controversial topics, with good presentation of all sides.
