Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier Entry Title: Tennis Anyone Entry Credit: Joe Tennis Judge Comment: Columns kept my attention. A little humor mixed, poking a little fun a government, brings tears to eyes. All things that make great columns.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Daily News-Record Entry Title: Luanne Austin's 'Rural Pen' Entry Credit: Luanne Austin Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary a haven for orphans; Searching for endangered mussels in the Pedlar River; Checking out the Matts Creek fire damage Entry Credit: Shannon Brennan Judge Comment: None
Competition Comment: Really solid entries overall. Each hit the mark with their intended audiences.
