2022 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Health, Science and Environmental Writing ( Daily Group 2) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star
    Entry Title: ‘Near the end of his journey, he’s at peace;’ Snake sightings up; and Fredericksburg native has super antibodies
    Entry Credit: Cathy Dyson
    Judge Comment: Very readable, well-told stories centered on people.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier
    Entry Title: BHC W 15 health, science, environmental
    Entry Credit: David McGee
    Judge Comment: Good material that makes this illness relatable by telling it through a person's experience.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star
    Entry Title: As fentanyl takes lives, an offer of hope; Stafford woman says she’s getting life back; and Medical team saves ‘the miracle man’
    Entry Credit: Cathy Dyson
    Judge Comment: Compelling reporting and writing.
  • Place Name: Alternate Winner
    Contestant Name: The Winchester Star
    Entry Title: Brian Brehm Health, Science and Environmental Writing W15
    Entry Credit: Brian Brehm
    Judge Comment: Engaging stories.
  • Competition Comment: None