In-depth or Investigative Reporting ( Non-Daily Group 3)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Times Entry Title: Forever chemicals in Fauquier County Entry Credit: Hunter Savery Judge Comment: Water quality is a hugely important issue for citizens, and in this series, the reporter offered very important, factual, deep and thorough information via the reporting. Nice use of maps, as well as a wealth of links to outside resources for readers to keep educating themselves on issue. Well done!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Fairfax County North Connection Entry Title: Hobbs - Senior housing approval and opposition Entry Credit: Bonnie Hobbs Judge Comment: Lots of deep diving here on airport issues re: noise and how it could affect a proposed senior housing project. I liked the "side bar" story on the controversy over misrepresentation of a sub-committee's decision. Thank you!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Fairfax County South Connection Entry Title: Hobbs - Investigative - Government changes Entry Credit: Bonnie Hobbs Judge Comment: Thorough recap and coverage of unusual decision by local city to part ways with city manager. Reporter hit bases with all sides told and what is possibly next as a new council prepares to take office shortly after out-going council left them with no city leader.
Competition Comment: Many really solid entries in this category, and I am appreciative of the hard work and dedication to in-depth, factual research and reporting that was done that in-turn leads to better educated citizens. A range of topics were covered, all with importance and depth. Thanks to all who entered and did great work.
