Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Ashburn Magazine Entry Title: 200 Days, 2,193 Miles Entry Credit: Jill Devine Judge Comment: Great story and loved the photos! Felt like I was going along with the writer on the journey.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Suffolk Living Entry Title: Metal Detecting Entry Credit: Jimmy LaRoue Judge Comment: This piqued my interest in metal detecting and the perks and now I understand the popularity of it.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Ashburn Magazine Entry Title: The Axe Factor Entry Credit: Jill Devine Judge Comment: This story showed the determination and talent of a woman in a male-dominated sport. Great story, photos and descriptions!
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Middleburg Life Entry Title: Local Traditions: The Spirit Plate Entry Credit: Bill Kent Judge Comment: Enjoyed reading about the local traditions and celebrations of native Americans and photos were beautiful!
Competition Comment: Really enjoyed these human interest stories! Great photos to accompany the stories also!
