Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Mecklenburg Sun Entry Title: Editorial columns by Tom McLaughlin Entry Credit: Tom McLaughlin Judge Comment: Outstanding, not simply in subject matter but refreshing in its approach to each subject. Not only were the subjects compelling but they forced the reader to think about the points of view.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The News-Gazette Entry Title: Candidate Misses Opportunity; Protesting the Protesters; Sorting Out Where Solar Should Go Entry Credit: Ed Smith Judge Comment: Great choice of subjects and excellent writing make these entries compelling
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Breeze Entry Title: Breeze Editorial Writing Entry Credit: Editorial Board Judge Comment: Choice of subjects of great interest and writing was compelling. A fine job in a competition with excellent competitors.
Competition Comment: As I read each set of entries, I thought any one of the three competitors deserved first place for excellent and thoughtful presentations.
It was a privilege to read these.
