2023 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Professional Services (medical and healthcare-related only) ( Non-Daily Group 2) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Farmville Herald
    Entry Title: Trinity Memorial Gardens
    Entry Credit: Debbie Evans
    Judge Comment: With some very strong competition, this ad was the most clever. It made good use of white space and avoided clutter by using only the most relevant information. The copy & image worked really well together and the message was a very thoughtful value proposition to those looking at taking some of the end of life burdens off of their loved ones.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Southside Sentinel
    Entry Title: Cute Things Can Be Messy and Stinky
    Entry Credit: Charlie Lassiter, Joe Gaskins
    Judge Comment: Nice use of images & matching copy. Ad is clean, has relevant info and even includes a coupon for lower funnel conversion. Really well done.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Culpeper Times
    Entry Title: C Stars Pediatric best winner
    Entry Credit: Thomas Spargur
    Judge Comment: Good ad. Did a great job including workers helping patients. Copy was concise and helps to build trust while thanking voters. Well done.
  • Competition Comment: None