Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Now Entry Title: Feature Writing from Grace Schumacher Entry Credit: Grace Schumacher Judge Comment: Lovely feature writing that really captured the people at the center. Love the detail that the trooper brought the family their father's boots after the accident. Also loved so much about the Corum piece, especially that he was on call to fix anything at the BK after hours! These are the kinds of stories that really resonate with readers and put regular community leaders front and center, not the usual players elected to office!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Bear cub rescue and WW2 enemy outpost capture Entry Credit: Susan Cameron Judge Comment: Strong storytelling. Particularly enjoyed the many details in the Don Parker piece. Well done.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Enslaved Virginians fought, mined, made music in Revolution Entry Credit: Randy Walker Judge Comment: Overall strong package. Very interesting storytelling along with strong photos and helpful maps.
Competition Comment: These winning feature portfolios really demonstrate strong writing, attention to detail and scene-setting that bring their main characters to life.
