2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Health, Science and Environmental Writing ( Daily Group 1) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily
    Entry Title: Laura Ruby Health, Science and Environmental
    Entry Credit: Laura Ruby
    Judge Comment: Great set of articles. Writer did a good job in explaining complex health issues in simple terms while sharing personal stories on how people's health was impacted.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily
    Entry Title: Ryan Fitzmaurice environmental and science writing
    Entry Credit: Ryan Fitzmaurice
    Judge Comment: Detail oriented stories with strong definitions that help people understand environmental and water quality issues.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Daily Progress
    Entry Title: Caroline King health, science and environmental writing
    Entry Credit: Caroline King
    Judge Comment: Good articles that provide a good understanding of the science behind groundbreaking health and science research.
  • Competition Comment: None