2022 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Business and Financial Writing ( Non-Daily Group 4) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Alexandria Gazette Packet
    Entry Title: Pope - Business and financial
    Entry Credit: Michael Pope
    Judge Comment: An interesting topic that will surely dominate headlines, especially in agricultural states. Perspectives regarding marijuana have changed dramatically over the years. I like your ledes, as well.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Suffolk News-Herald
    Entry Title: Amazon
    Entry Credit: Jimmy LaRoue
    Judge Comment: A nice collection of stories detailing Amazon’s entry into the job market.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Prince William Times
    Entry Title: New businesses open around Prince William County
    Entry Credit: Sondra Anzalone
    Judge Comment: The Amazon Fresh story felt like a tour of the store. Very informative article.
  • Place Name: Alternate Winner
    Contestant Name: Suffolk News-Herald
    Entry Title: Budget, inflation, AAA
    Entry Credit: Greg Goldfarb
    Judge Comment: An informative series of articles explaining how inflation and healthy bond ratings affect readers.
  • Competition Comment: None