2022 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Feature Story Writing (OPEN) ( Daily Group 1,Daily Group 2,Daily Group 3,Non-Daily Group 1,Non-Daily Group 2,Non-Daily Group 3,Non-Daily Group 4,Online,Specialty ) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond Magazine
    Entry Title: The Unbroken
    Entry Credit: Dale Brumfield
    Judge Comment: Excellent. A compelling story written by a talented writer. A clear winner in a highly competitive category.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch
    Entry Title: Asian American restaurant owner says pandemicfueled racism closed his Richmond restaurant of 18 years
    Entry Credit: Justin Lo
    Judge Comment: A very close second in a competitive category. Kudos to the author. Great writing and storytelling.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily
    Entry Title: Josette Keelor Feature Story Writing 0C3
    Entry Credit: Josette Keelor
    Judge Comment: Great writing and storytelling.
  • Place Name: Alternate Winner
    Contestant Name: Middleburg Life
    Entry Title: Searching for Sugar Man
    Entry Credit: Kaitlin Hill
    Judge Comment: Interesting story. Well written.
  • Competition Comment: A competitive category with a high number of submissions.