2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Combination Picture and Story ( Daily Group 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot
    Entry Title: Truman returns
    Entry Credit: Billy Schuerman, Natalie Anderson
    Judge Comment: Love the personal connections you brought into the story! The photos are very impactful.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot
    Entry Title: Slain officers
    Entry Credit: Kendall Warner, Jane Harper
    Judge Comment: Very emotional piece accompanied by photos that are just as emotional. Great work covering a tragic yet important story.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times
    Entry Title: Urban mountain bike race in Roanoke
    Entry Credit: Heather Rousseau, Luke Weir
    Judge Comment: Love the lead photo! Good job covering a story about a new event.
  • Competition Comment: None