Government Writing (OPEN) ( Daily Group 1,Daily Group 2,Daily Group 3,Non-Daily Group 1,Non-Daily Group 2,Non-Daily Group 3,Non-Daily Group 4,Online,Specialty )Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Government reporting portfolio Entry Credit: Caitlyn Burchett Judge Comment: The story about Navy suicides was outstanding, giving the sad truth and putting it in context of suicides as a whole in society, the military and the elements of stressful life that contribute to it. The article about intercepting migrants at sea is also very compelling, showing the human side of the issue.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Dave Ress government stories Entry Credit: Dave Ress Judge Comment: Three really insightful stories about legislative politics, from the flurry of action at the end of a session that also kills bills to the stunning defeats of an incumbent governor's endorsed candidates.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Markus Schmidt government open entry Entry Credit: Markus Schmidt Judge Comment: Three good stories on political matters, from the new speaker's connections to the newspaper's audience, to the residency issue to the signs, a good solid job.
Competition Comment: This is a very strong category and all the entries show excellent work by the reporters and editors.
