Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Suffolk News-Herald Entry Title: Cats, bus, New Year Entry Credit: Jen Jaqua Judge Comment: Several design skills and techniques showcased in these pages. Solid hierarchy with good selections of font styles, art and color to showcase stories.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: InsideNoVa/Prince William Entry Title: Feb. 6, July 24, Nov. 6 Entry Credit: Trevor Baratko, Jaksa Gabric Judge Comment: Simple design allows headlines, stories and photos to catch reader's eye. Nov. 6 design is a standout in this category.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Alexandria Times Entry Title: Alexandria Times: 5.29.25, 8.21.25, 10.30.25 Front Pages Entry Credit: Jessica Kim Judge Comment: Alexandria Times does a great job of fitting a lot of content on front page. Nice use of color and teasers.
