2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Entertainment ( Daily Group 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Daily Press
    Entry Title: American Theater
    Entry Credit: Lora Gibson
    Judge Comment: This ad had a nice layout even though there was a lot of content. It was easy to see the highlighted event over the others yet those were still featured prominently. Nice job!
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot
    Entry Title: Albermarle Craftsmen Fair
    Entry Credit: Joe Wagner, Mike Purefoy
    Judge Comment: This ad also had a good layout with all of the copy being featured. Good use of imagery to show what to expect at the craft fair and clear about where to go/what was happening each day.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Daily Press
    Entry Title: Bizarre Bazaar Spring Market
    Entry Credit: Lora Gibson
    Judge Comment: This ad was effective in showcasing the event prominently and when the fair was taking place. Very clean.
  • Competition Comment: None