Editorial Writing ( Non-Daily Group 1,Non-Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Council wild west Entry Credit: Steve Stewart Judge Comment: A very strong entry in a field where several entries deserved recognition. Excellent writing and strong backup with reference to stories beind it.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Farmville Herald Entry Title: From the Editor's Desk: Brian Carlton Entry Credit: Brian Carlton Judge Comment: Gutsy and unafraid to tackle those critics of an earlier editorial who needed a dose of truth.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Rural VA Entry Credit: Steve Stewart Judge Comment: The best intentions don't always produce the desired results and this points out the value of examining ideas from all sides lest the results ruin a community.
Competition Comment: This was a strong catergory demonstrating excellent writing on most entries and very thoughtful responses to what is happening or might happen in the communities covered.
