2022 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Business and Financial Writing ( Non-Daily Group 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Rappahannock Record
    Entry Title: Rocks & Gems, Down on the Farm, A New Bloom
    Entry Credit: Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
    Judge Comment: Beautifully written and packaged. I learned much about the region and its people.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Crozet Gazette
    Entry Title: Theresa Curry Business Writing
    Entry Credit: Theresa Curry
    Judge Comment: I enjoyed reading the “Century Farm” story. Virginia has such a rich agricultural history.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Fauquier Times
    Entry Title: Wexford Village, John Morgan and Data Stream
    Entry Credit: Coy Ferrell
    Judge Comment: The article on the attorney was terrific. Well written, with many details. The shaded sidebars were impressive.
  • Place Name: Alternate Winner
    Contestant Name: Fauquier Times
    Entry Title: Gertie Edwards, Half Past Moon and Erin’s Elderberries
    Entry Credit: Aimée O'Grady
    Judge Comment: I enjoyed the coffee shop piece for its blend of business writing, along with a human interest component.
  • Competition Comment: None