Feature Story Writing (excluding Obituaries) ( Daily Group 3)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: The business of death in Hampton Roads Entry Credit: Colin Warren-Hicks Judge Comment: A very unique story highlighting a local opportunity few would know about otherwise. Well written - the writer holds nothing back, but at the same time, does not over-dramatize the events in the story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Many cities have a Chinatown, K-Town or Little Saigon. Richmond has Horsepen Road. Entry Credit: Justin Lo Judge Comment: This is a well written article about an important topic. It is important to feature positive stories about local diversity and the writer does a good job telling the stories behind local businesses and making them feel already familiar to new patrons.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Incarcerated to inspired: People in a Virginia jail are training for careers in restaurants Entry Credit: Justin Lo Judge Comment: Well written article highlighting a program that needs the attention of the right people to truly be successful. I wish we knew more about the people that have already graduated the program.
