Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Tidewater News Entry Title: Tiers to You 2x4 - TN - SBS2024 Entry Credit: Mitzi Lusk Judge Comment: Well organized ad. Like the dominant graphic - it draws your attention immediately. Just the right amount of text to not make the ad too busy.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: strawberries Entry Credit: Taylor McMickle Judge Comment: Well designed ad. Like the use of actual photos. The smiley face strawberry photo played large would have make this a first place winner.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: Breezy Hill Entry Credit: Taylor McMickle Judge Comment: Strong, compelling graphic that attracts your attention. I would have like to see a more compelling headline. Is Tasting Hours the primary message? You need to convey your main message within 1 second or you'll lose the reader.
