Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Independent-Messenger Entry Title: Greensville County solar coverage Entry Credit: Kayla Hardersen Judge Comment: Good job reporting a story without editorializing. Solid all the way around.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Independent-Messenger Entry Title: City of Emporia considers reversion Entry Credit: Kayla Hardersen Judge Comment: Complex subject, but the reporter walked the reader through. Solid reporting and accessibly written.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Susan Cameron government portfolio Entry Credit: Susan Cameron Judge Comment: The reporting was solid. Writing was, too. Felt sorry for the elk.
Competition Comment: Good reporting with little to no editorializing on complex and emotional issues.
