Feature Profile Writing (including News Obituaries) ( Daily Group 1)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Progress-Index Entry Title: From drug-dealer to barber and preacher: Everything he needed to know (and grow) he learned in prison Entry Credit: Joyce Chu Judge Comment: Excellent storytelling that held my interest from start to finish
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The News Leader Entry Title: From a school drop-out to School Board chair Entry Credit: Patrick Hite Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: Riding the rollercoaster: Paul Kosanovich's journey from D-II tight end to Virginia pitcher Entry Credit: Greg Madia Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: The Progress-Index Entry Title: Interpreting the signs Entry Credit: Bill Atkinson Judge Comment: None
Competition Comment: This was a difficult category to judge due to a number of strong entries. Congratulations to all the winners, and keep up the great work!
