Health, Science and Environmental Writing ( Non-Daily Group 2)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Coverage of the environment in Rappahannock County Entry Credit: Bob Hurley Judge Comment: Bob Hurley did an excellent job in turning environmental and scientific issues into human entered stories. He blended data, expert insight, and vivid personal accounts to show the science behind flooding and climate change.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Coverage of the environment issues in Rappahannock County and the Piedmont Entry Credit: Tim Carrington Judge Comment: Tim Carrington’s writing presents the promise of projects such as the ecological restoration and public access at Eldon alongside how unchecked data center growth and its strain on power and water resources could affect the community. His writing helps readers see both the opportunities and the tradeoffs.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: pipeline, osprey, solar Entry Credit: Stephen Faleski Judge Comment: Stephen Faleski’s reporting is careful and even-handed. For instance, he presents the arguments of pipeline opponents, such as the Nansemond Indian Nation and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, alongside the company’s responses and federal findings. A balance that builds trust and helps readers the issue.
