2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Education Writing ( Daily Group 2) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The News & Advance
    Entry Title: Community effort contributes to a sustainable, 'green' Randolph College; Randolph College's TAKE2 model offers students well-rounded, immersive experience; Curiosity, community at the forefront of UL's LIFE@Lynchburg senior program
    Entry Credit: Madi Kirkman
    Judge Comment: This entry was all about diversity with a wide range of news and feature stories covering education issues. I particularly liked the article about "Take 2"
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The News & Advance
    Entry Title: 'It's time to find solutions'; ‘A failing grade’; 'I don't want to leave'
    Entry Credit: Madi Kirkman
    Judge Comment: Well-balanced articles with good in-depth reporting and explanation of how different education issues impact the community.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Bristol Herald Courier
    Entry Title: "Ethical hacking" "West Ridge High launches barbering program" "Showing their strongest suit"
    Entry Credit: Robert Sorrell
    Judge Comment: Good stories delving into education topics that often go underreported, such as cybersecurity in schools.
  • Competition Comment: None