2023 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Breaking News Writing ( Daily Group 1) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Daily Progress
    Entry Title: Man critically injured after Page Street shooting in Charlottesville
    Entry Credit: Hawes Spencer
    Judge Comment: Excellent job getting everything from scene very quickly and forming a complete picture for readers.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily
    Entry Title: Explosion
    Entry Credit: Alex Bridges
    Judge Comment: Good work all around with interviews from witnesses and information from officials all gathered and printed quickly in addition to an excellent photo of the explosion.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Danville Register and Bee
    Entry Title: Charles Wilborn - Breaking News
    Entry Credit: Charles Wilborn
    Judge Comment: The writing really helps to bring home the effects of the fire.
  • Competition Comment: None