Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: Roanoke Times editorials Entry Credit: Mike Allen Judge Comment: Good job presenting opinions utilizing persuasive arguments, facts and pertinent questions, without overt insults directed towards any particular group. Excellent writing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Scott Bass entry Entry Credit: Scott Bass Judge Comment: A close second. Well written and persuasive.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Editorial Entry Credit: Brian Colligan Judge Comment: Great editorials in a competitive category.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Times-Dispatch editorials Entry Credit: Times-Dispatch editorial board Judge Comment: Well written and deserving of honorable mention.
