Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Sports columns Entry Credit: Larry Rubama Judge Comment: Excellent entry. Took on big topics in sports in a through and open-minded way while also offering solutions.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Sports columns Entry Credit: David Teel Judge Comment: Another solid entry. Liked the inside the committee look t the bowls and playoffs and his Michael Vick entry was fair and balanced
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Washington Times Entry Title: Qatar cash undercuts Leonsis, Monumental message of LGBTQ inclusivity; Washington baseball spotlighted in MLB's overdue inclusion of Negro League records; Honoring the legacy of a hometown coach Entry Credit: Thom Loverro Judge Comment: Lots of good topics here. Hypocrisy in ice hockey, Negro League baseball records and an inspirational teacher/coach. Well done!
