Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: Family reunited by Scott Yates Entry Credit: Scott Yates Judge Comment: Filled me with lots of emotions and just about moved me to tears. Excellent photos, video and narrations.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Mourning the loss of a family Entry Credit: Shaban Athuman Judge Comment: Captured grief and mourning and all forms incredibly well. That's challenging to do during a sensitive event.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Federated Auto Parts 400 Entry Credit: Daniel Sangjib Miin, James Wallace Judge Comment: Great photos showing the size and scope of the race. Fantastic action shots!
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: How a Hampton Roads shipyard worker became 'Santa Vic' Entry Credit: Kendall Warner Judge Comment: Fun and heartwarming story. Loved the unsure kid picture!