Health, Science and Environmental Writing ( Non-Daily Group 1)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Nelson County Times Entry Title: Assessment seeks ways to improve health of residents; Nelson residents learning of impacts to SNAP, Medicaid cuts; Forum tackles federal funding cuts Entry Credit: Justin Faulconer Judge Comment: Justin Faulconer breaks some serious topics such MAPP2Health assessment or funding changes for Medicaid and food assistance programs for readers. He doesn’t overwhelm them with jargon but explains clearly what is happening to Nelson County and why it matters.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Amherst New Era-Progress Entry Title: Telehealth services model advancing in Amherst schools; Amherst schools working on long-term mental health plan for students; New wellness room at Amherst sheriff's office a 'sanctuary' for officers Entry Credit: Justin Faulconer Judge Comment: The average person does not know about state grants, telehealth models, trauma informed care networks, and federal policy shifts but Justin Faulconer writes it in a way that a reader without feeling overwhelmed.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Amherst New Era-Progress Entry Title: Amherst ‘incredibly excited’ as high school’s new addition opens; Amherst schools establishing protocols for AI use for students; Amherst County recycling initiatives make strides Entry Credit: Justin Faulconer Judge Comment: Justin Faulconer’s work demonstrates a steady, reliable command of public?service journalism
