Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Smyth County News & Messenger Entry Title: A Passion for Their Pursuits Entry Credit: Stephanie Porter-Nichols Judge Comment: Strong use of human elements lift this to the winning position.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Recorder Entry Title: Winners Entry Credit: Mark Pifer Judge Comment: Conflict is at the heart of every good story told here.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Farmville Herald Entry Title: Sports Portfolio Entry Credit: Matthew Hatfield Judge Comment: Stories about people separate this entry from the pack.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Independent-Messenger Entry Title: Sports-focused articles for the Independent-Messenger by William Pitts Entry Credit: William Pitts Judge Comment: Clear and concise. Detailed writing.
Competition Comment: Strong field of entries, dominated by stories about people and their conflicts.
