2024 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Business and Financial Writing ( Non-Daily Group 2) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times
    Entry Title: Ham and coffee
    Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski
    Judge Comment: These stories were a pleasure to read, with a strong sense of the tradition and importance of the town's namesake business. Well done.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Smyth County News & Messenger
    Entry Title: Books, Coffee and Salt
    Entry Credit: Stephanie Porter-Nichols
    Judge Comment: Very lively, conversational and personable style. A delight to read.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times
    Entry Title: Smithfield Foods and Fiddlin' Pig
    Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski
    Judge Comment: Fine reporting paired with clear, engaging writing.
  • Competition Comment: Fine writing and fine reporting come together in this category. Well done!