Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Nelson County Times Entry Title: March 10, May 26, Dec. 29 Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Clean, well organized front page sets a clear hierarchy to lead the reader through the content. Clear dominant photo and contrasting size of secondary art creates visual impact. No breaking news, but overall design style avoids competing visual clutter.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Amherst New Era-Progress Entry Title: March 24, May 19, Aug. 18 Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Page design sets a clear hierarchy, with headline sizing and clear dominant photo and contrasting size of secondary art creates visual impact.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Times-Virginian Entry Title: Front Pages by C.E. Adams Entry Credit: C.E. Adams Judge Comment: Strong use of dominant photo sized well helps command the page, with bold-size headline.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: The Commonwealth Times Entry Title: Use My Voice Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: This selection recognizes a publication making a front with visual impact using illustrations and graphics. An alternative concept that adopts a more 'magazine' approach.
