2023 VPA News and Advertising Contest

General News Writing ( Non-Daily Group 1) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Tidewater Review
    Entry Title: School superintendent fired, sues school division
    Entry Credit: David Macaulay
    Judge Comment: Every step taken broken down and explained. All bases covered. Solid work.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Kenbridge-Victoria Dispatch
    Entry Title: W12 General News Crystal Vandegrift
    Entry Credit: Crystal Vandegrift
    Judge Comment: Easy to follow, good flow and development.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Altavista Journal
    Entry Title: Local woman saves man’s life while working at Quality Suites in Altavista
    Entry Credit: Debra Ferrell
    Judge Comment: Great lead, good development of quotes and wrap up at end was nice.
  • Competition Comment: None