Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Tidewater News Entry Title: Rose & Womble Signs Entry Credit: Mitzi Lusk Judge Comment: Great Hook! This ad laid out a distinct advantage of the relator in an eye catching format.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Farmville Herald Entry Title: Yoder Properties Entry Credit: Jackie Newman Judge Comment: From start to finish, this ad was a classic example of positioning a high-value home in an attractive manor. Good photography, good copy and, importantly, included contact information.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Tidewater News Entry Title: Century 21 - Time to Buy Entry Credit: Mitzi Lusk Judge Comment: An interesting call to action with flavorful ad copy. The ad is slightly cluttered and could have used some room to breath.