Column Writing ( Non-Daily Group 1,Non-Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Recorder Entry Title: Life ... You Gotta Love It Entry Credit: Margo Oxendine Judge Comment: The writer made great use of dialogue and punctuated it well (maintained good pacing). It was that device that pushed this entry to the top.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Religion, a pickle and progress Entry Credit: John Edwards Judge Comment: The writer used the column's space to tackle weighty issues in an accessible way. Well done.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Times-Virginian Entry Title: Column Writing - Leon Mettler (Hunt Smart, Fish Hard) Entry Credit: Leon Mettler Judge Comment: These pieces are good examples of what local outdoors columns should be. Fun. Entertaining.
Competition Comment: Some nice entries in this category. The writers' voice came through. A good mix of hefty issues and personal perspectives.
