Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Tidewater News Entry Title: M04 - Page Design Entry Credit: Loretta Lomax Judge Comment: I enjoyed this package of page design because each layout included some unique aspects while not going over the top and still looking like a classic community newspaper. I like the Windsor football headline and how the photos are packaged at the bottom. The Christmas layout is fun, still easy to read, and a good use of photos.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Murder Mystery, Legend, pollinators Entry Credit: Jen Jaqua Judge Comment: These pages are full of graphics, color and creativity. They make the content more engaging for readers. I liked the restaurant layout the best - the main blue headline on the black-and-white photo is great, and there is a good use of photos and a background image without being too distracting.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Farmville Herald Entry Title: An Impactful life: Francis Wood remembered Entry Credit: Staci Bridge Judge Comment: I like the classic, clean layout used on this page. Everything is easy to read and follow, and it lets the story and photos be the star of the page.
