2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Business and Financial Writing ( Daily Group 2) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Winchester Star
    Entry Title: Brian Brehm Business/Financial Writing
    Entry Credit: Brian Brehm
    Judge Comment: The author writes with authority here, letting people know right away why they should be interested in what he's saying. Great story selection -- a piece about a store reopening is strengthened by giving readers a glimpse into the past.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The News & Advance
    Entry Title: Local animal rescue offers sanctuary to aging animals; Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill' will slash SNAP benefits; Riverfront renaissance
    Entry Credit: Rachael Smith
    Judge Comment: None
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Daily News-Record
    Entry Title: Brewed with intention
    Entry Credit: Lori D'Angelo
    Judge Comment: None
  • Competition Comment: None