Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Times Entry Title: The Warrenton Town Council Entry Credit: Tate Hewitt Judge Comment: This was a really tough competition to judge due to the high-quality entries. Very interesting and impactful reporting on local government. This reporter is doing great work as a watchdog journalist, which is a vital function of journalism.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Times Entry Title: The Town of Remington Entry Credit: Sarah Dolgin Judge Comment: Every community deserves great coverage. Glad to see that's happening in this once unserved town.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The News-Gazette Entry Title: Homeowner Helper Program Progresses; Library, RAHC Opt Out of Goshen Center; Roundy Liked Helping People Entry Credit: Joseph Haney Judge Comment: Great stories about local government that matter to readers.