2024 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Feature Writing Portfolio ( Non-Daily Group 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Virginia Gazette
    Entry Title: Theremin musician, legacy through grief, cicadas are coming
    Entry Credit: Amy McCluskey
    Judge Comment: Amy — You interviewed multiple sources to create clear, descriptive and deep stories. And your subjects were fascinating to learn about! The piece about Kennedy's Angel Gowns had the greatest impact on my decision because it provided a real look at the sorrow, solidarity and hope of these families.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Fairfax County North Connection
    Entry Title: Hobbs - Feature portfolio
    Entry Credit: Bonnie Hobbs
    Judge Comment: Bonnie — Your writing and interviews were so thorough! I appreciated all the perspectives you gathered for the Chantilly High job fair in particular, and your coverage of Maj. Jane Russell's career was clear and informative.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Fauquier Times
    Entry Title: Feature Writing by Beth Rasin
    Entry Credit: Beth Rasin
    Judge Comment: Beth — I greatly enjoyed your topics and writing. Your style is clear and engaging, and your subjects are fascinating.
  • Competition Comment: The competition was stiff in this category! I wish there were more than only 4 places.