2021 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Public Safety Writing ( Non-Daily Group 1)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Nelson County Times
    Entry Title: Afton rush hour, Fire chief's recovery, Drug trafficking guilty plea
    Entry Credit: Nick Cropper
    Judge Comment: Used a wide brush to paint a picture of issues pertinent to the locale. Well written, detailed.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Times-Virginian
    Entry Title: Articles titled: "Mayberry sentenced to 41 years for sex crimes against 7-year-old," "Candidate Evans, wife indicted: Evans’ attorney denies forgery/perjury claims" and "ACHS students taught dangers of distracted driving"
    Entry Credit: Charles Conrad
    Judge Comment: Interesting selection of stories.