Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Now Entry Title: Column writing by Don Bachmann Entry Credit: Don Bachmann Judge Comment: This set of columns shows how a master storyteller can work his magic without wasting any unnecessary words. Very well done, Don!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Auroras, eclipses, and storm chasing Entry Credit: Kevin Myatt Judge Comment: Kevin does a great job of describing meteorological and astronomical phenomena in a way that makes readers want to experience these things with him. Very enjoyable reading!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Can anyone save this town? judge finally gets his due, & Helene relief Entry Credit: Dwayne Yancey Judge Comment: Dwayne as a knack for telling readers why they should care about an issue impacting his local community. This is exactly what you want from a local columnist.
