2022 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Front Page ( Non-Daily Group 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Fauquier Times
    Entry Title: March 2, May 25, Oct. 12
    Entry Credit: Vincent Sales, Robin Earl, Coy Ferrell
    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.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The News-Gazette
    Entry Title: Front pages
    Entry Credit: Stephanie Blevins, Darryl Woodson
    Judge Comment: Well organized front page sets a clear hierarchy with headline sizing, plus dominant photo and contrasting size of secondary art creates visual impact. Overall design style avoids competing visual clutter.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Fluvanna Review
    Entry Title: Cold Cases in Fluvanna
    Entry Credit: Amelia McConnell
    Judge Comment: It is clear this publication places emphasis on visual impact to take advantage of news page format size - illustrations and sports action.
  • Competition Comment: None