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.