In-depth or Investigative Reporting ( Daily Group 3)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: Heather Rousseau: Making it in America Entry Credit: Heather Rousseau Judge Comment: By far, the best-written entry. The stories about the experience of individual immigrants were compelling and helped personalize the well-sourced statistics.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Luca Powell entry Entry Credit: Luca Powell Judge Comment: Descriptive writing highlights an in-depth look at the issue across several jurisdictions. Barely missed the top spot.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: The search for the source of a dangerous chemical found in reservoir Entry Credit: Laurence Hammack Judge Comment: Great series from beginning to end with clear explanations of what the pollutants are and what risks are involved.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Dogwood Dell case Entry Credit: Patrick Wilson, Lyndon German, David Ress, Mark Bowes Judge Comment: A fine example of what can happen when the press asks legitimate questions of those in power.
Competition Comment: A really difficult contest to judge, especially among the top entries. Any of the top three could have ended up in first place. Excellent writing throughout.
