Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine Entry Title: Richmond magazine Entry Credit: Justin Vaughan, Rachel Lee, Heather Palmateer, Phong Nyugen, Sarah Barton Judge Comment: Richmond magazine has a clear vision of it's design and executes it edition after edition. It maintains a versatility that does not require bending the rules for something special. It all flows well and while multiple designers are listed they appear to execute in chorus without any solo acts breaking the harmony of the design.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Virginia Business Magazine Entry Title: M09 Virginia Business - Joel Smith design Entry Credit: Joel Smith Judge Comment: Virginia Business is a clean design that fits its intended audience, staying straight forward and within the lines. It comes across with that professional feel expected from a national product.