Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Rappahannock News front page Entry Credit: Luke Christopher, Dennis Brack Judge Comment: This publication embraces the news page format size by recognizing the importance of visual impact - striking use of photo, art and design working together.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Southside Sentinel Entry Title: MO2, front pages, 7/7, 7/14 and 8/11 Entry Credit: Don Richeson Judge Comment: Organized front page sets a hierarchy to lead the reader through the content. Dominant photo selection and contrasting size of secondary art creates visual impact.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Cold Case, Flooding, Homecoming Entry Credit: Jen Jaqua Judge Comment: Clean and organized front page helps lead the reader through the content without distracting visual clutter. No breaking news, but use of illustrations makes enterprise work stand out.
