Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Cardinal News: Lisa Rowan education writing Entry Credit: Lisa Rowan Judge Comment: Complex entries reequired a great deal of research and interviews. Excellenty written.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Charlottesville Tomorrow Entry Title: The DOJ targets diversity, equity, and inclusion at UVA Entry Credit: Allie Pitchon Judge Comment: The subject was very current but this was so well handled and lively in its presentation. Great work
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Virginia Scope Entry Title: Education takes center stage in Virginia governor’s race Entry Credit: Brandon Jarvis Judge Comment: Provided much great background to a key state race. Thorough research provided background we did not get from national sources. Well handled.
Competition Comment: Virginia has many fine reporters and writers and the entries were overall well researched and written.
Talent wins out and these were a pleasure to read.