Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Eastern Flooring Entry Credit: Taylor McMickle Judge Comment: Excellent balance and design. Color palette is subtle yet vibrant; information is clear, legible, and well spaced; contact info is prominent and the QR code is a smart addition.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Tidewater News Entry Title: Walters OPE - Best on the Block Entry Credit: Mitzi Lusk Judge Comment: Great use of minimal yet bold/bright color that immediately draws the eye. Information is presented concisely and the designer does well to balance a lot of text/image copy without overcrowding the page.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Tidewater News Entry Title: Gurganus Peanuts Entry Credit: Mitzi Lusk Judge Comment: Great/fun design with excellent use of color. The palette is perfect for the theme and you can almost smell/taste autumn from the images. Information is presented clearly and the overall layout flows naturally.
