Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Virginia Business Magazine Entry Title: W28 Gen News Beth JoJack Entry Credit: Beth JoJack Judge Comment: I have been in one Buc-ees. I had no idea there were groupies and such a riot of activity surrounding a grand opening. Fun, informative story. Great job!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond magazine Entry Title: 2025 Election Coverage Entry Credit: Scott Bass Judge Comment: And the women take back Virginia. (And make history) Well-written. The last section of part 1 was cut off.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Virginia Lawyers Weekly Entry Title: W28 Virginia Lawyers Weekly - Gen News Boleman Entry Credit: Jason Boleman Judge Comment: The lack of funding for public defenders is insane. It will clog the dockets and jails and delay any type of justice for the accused. I hope there is a follow-up to this story.
