Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Inquiry into state's top journalism award given to military school students Entry Credit: Lisa Rowan Judge Comment: Great read, congratulations!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Virginia Mercury Entry Title: Vogelsong/Moomaw budget reporting Entry Credit: Sarah Vogelsong, Graham Moomaw Judge Comment: Wonderful job!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Independent-Messenger Entry Title: Ruritans race to pack at Rise Against Hunger Entry Credit: Kayla Hardersen Judge Comment: Easy read, and strong community engagement.