Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Washington Business Journal Entry Title: Deneen Richmond's Journey Entry Credit: Sara Gilgore Judge Comment: Outstanding journalism that took the reader to the side of the subject and through her journey Excellent writing, excellent reporting. In a field of many fine stories, this was tops.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: North of the James Magazine Entry Title: Ending Homelessness Entry Credit: Charles McGuigan Judge Comment: An inspired story beautifully told of two who united and cared enough to make their goals realized. Fine piece of work that demonstrated terrific reporting and beautiful writing.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: North of the James Magazine Entry Title: Melissa Vaughn: At the Helm of WRIR Entry Credit: Charles McGuigan Judge Comment: A compelling story that benefitted from great reporting and lively writing. Any editor would be proud to have this writer on staff.
Competition Comment: The field of contenders was uneven but most entries were really strong and well worth the ratings this judge gave them.
