Combination Picture and Story ( Daily Group 3)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: Asylum seekers find their way to Roanoke Entry Credit: Heather Rousseau Judge Comment: A wonderful piece detailing the lives of asylum seekers. Well composed, and extremely detailed. Good work telling their story, which no doubt had even more difficulties and worries than were shared in the piece. Fabulous photos following the family’s long journey.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Pony swim Entry Credit: Tess Crowley, Gabby Jimenez Judge Comment: Beautiful photography in a picturesque location helps to tell this story with ease. The large photos show the epic scale of the event and the sheer number of people and horses involved. Great job.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: After a year of refuge in Roanoke Valley, Ukrainian mother and son return to war torn homeland Entry Credit: Heather Rousseau Judge Comment: Incredible story and photos tell this story impeccably. Fantastic job following this mother and son even up to their trip and the difficulty during it.
