2022 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Feature Writing Portfolio ( Non-Daily Group 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Arlington Connection
    Entry Title: Brown Feature writing portfolio
    Entry Credit: Eden Brown
    Judge Comment: Eden is a seasoned, clever writer with a magical pen; well-articulated in all venues; vivid details, word choice and clever titles keep you wanting to read more!
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Mecklenburg Sun
    Entry Title: Feature stories by Susan Kyte
    Entry Credit: Susan Kyte
    Judge Comment: Susan chose timely and well-developed story lines filled with facts and supporting data. A good interviewer who captures the clear focused thesis. Well-structured and accurate approach.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Arlington Connection
    Entry Title: Simpson - Feature portfolio
    Entry Credit: Ashley Simpson
    Judge Comment: Ashley is a straightforward to the point writer; she sets up a contrast for a well-argued viewpoint. Her material is relevant with good ideas
  • Place Name: Alternate Winner
    Contestant Name: The Crozet Gazette
    Entry Title: Theresa Curry Feature Writing Porfolio
    Entry Credit: Theresa Curry
    Judge Comment: Teresa is a masterful storyteller that makes you want to read to the end and to ask for another article- please.
  • Competition Comment: I felt there were many classes of writers. Should they all be in the same category? Thank you for the assignment!