2023 VPA News and Advertising Contest

General Make-Up ( Non-Daily Group 4) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Loudoun Times-Mirror
    Entry Title: Loudoun Times-Mirror
    Entry Credit: Coy Ferrell, Kim Butler, Karen Graham, Samantha Bangh, Carl Lukat
    Judge Comment: The non-standard front page design works well for this publication. The inside is consistent with layout. Solid use of dominant images when available. Easy flow for the readers. Well done!
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William
    Entry Title: June 8, June 29, Nov. 9
    Entry Credit: InsideNoVa Staff
    Judge Comment: Mostly consistent layout. Clean appearance. Article alignment off at times, but overall, a solid presentation.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Suffolk News-Herald
    Entry Title: SNH 12.20, 6.7, 4.9
    Entry Credit: Jen Jaqua
    Judge Comment: This publication is not afraid to take chances with layout at times and this judge likes that. There are some really strong design elements in this publication. Cleaning up the minor errors will help make this newspaper a force in future contests.
  • Competition Comment: None