2023 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Special Sections or Special Editions ( Non-Daily Group 4) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Inside NoVa/Prince William
    Entry Title: Community Guide
    Entry Credit: InsideNoVa Staff
    Judge Comment: The cover shot sets the tone for this section. It also shows that this team had a plan when putting it together and they executed it well. Great job of showing the readers where your county has been while providing a glimpse into the future.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Suffolk News-Herald
    Entry Title: From Suffolk to the World
    Entry Credit: Jen Jaqua, James Robinson, Jeff Moore
    Judge Comment: The strength of this section is that you show each reader how Suffolk is being represented all over the world. Great use of feature stories that have strong photos accompanying them. Well done.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Alexandria Times
    Entry Title: AlexTimes October 12 City Creatives Special Sections M06
    Entry Credit: Alexandria Times Staff
    Judge Comment: Section includes solid feature stories. Good photos with the stories. One layout suggestion would be to go away from using the half column look on your jumps.
  • Competition Comment: None