2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Combination Picture and Story ( Specialty ) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond magazine
    Entry Title: Snack Attack!
    Entry Credit: Ryan Rich, Genevelyn Steele, Justin Chesney, Jay Paul, Eileen Mellon
    Judge Comment: What a fun idea, well executed with visuals and design that pop.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Washington Business Journal
    Entry Title: THE MICHELIN MYSTIQUE
    Entry Credit: Daniel J. Sernovitz, Abdullah Konte, Jacqueline Prins
    Judge Comment: Moody imagery and quality food photography paired with clean design.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Richmond magazine
    Entry Title: Music Halls | Musicians at Home
    Entry Credit: Rachel Lee, Sarah Walor, Lauren Healy Flora, Amanda Scudder, Kim Catley, Lauren Schott
    Judge Comment: This was an interesting story idea, well executed with beautiful portraits that gave a sense of place, supported with well crafted interiors.
  • Competition Comment: The three winners really stood out from the rest of the entries. They all combined striking visuals with eye-pleasing design and well-written stories.