Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: C-VILLE Weekly Entry Title: Resident-led redevelopment; Looking forward; No curfew Entry Credit: Catie Ratliff Judge Comment: While all three of the stories are well-written and informative, I like how two of the three are government stories outside of the monthly board meeting. It shows the writer has a pulse on their community.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William Entry Title: Public comment; HOA president; Planning turmoil Entry Credit: Nolan Stout Judge Comment: Good coverage of public comment limitations. It looks like the leadership in this group may be somewhat dysfunctional. Kudos to the reporter for letting the reader come to their own conclusions.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William Entry Title: Wastewater; Administrative building; Pay hikes Entry Credit: Jared Foretek Judge Comment: Stories are reported on with clarity and accuracy and are easy to disseminate. Several different topics here. A typo or two brought the score down or it would have placed higher.
Competition Comment: Every submission had good content. I looked for well-written articles that were easy to disseminate and engaging. Kudos to the reporters in this state. I have never judged a BNC with so much good coverage. You all deserve recognition.
