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.