2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Feature Writing Portfolio ( Non-Daily Group 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Virginia Gazette
    Entry Title: Dojo instructor's mission, Williamsburg poet laureate, Evolution House
    Entry Credit: James W. Robinson
    Judge Comment: This is a great collection because the topics are so varied and the reporting is solid throughout. Nicely done.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Fauquier Times
    Entry Title: Fauquier Featuring Writing by Sarah Dolgin
    Entry Credit: Sarah Dolgin
    Judge Comment: People love animal stories, and this is a fun collection. Writing is solid, photos are great, and it's an interesting look into the various aspects of farming (or, just how much we love our pets).
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Fauquier Times
    Entry Title: Preserving history in Fauquier County
    Entry Credit: Tate Hewitt
    Judge Comment: Solid reporting, interesting topics, and engaging subjects. The photos really give you a sense of place.
  • Competition Comment: It was so hard to pick my favorites. Really solid reporting, photos, and interesting subject matter. I've picked up a couple of ideas for our own newsroom.