2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Podcast ( Non-Daily Group 3,Non-Daily Group 4) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: InsideNoVa/Prince William
    Entry Title: High School Football Report
    Entry Credit: David Fawcett, Trevor Baratko
    Judge Comment: InsideNoVa Sports earns first place for its unwavering commitment to the local high school sports scene. Dave Fawcett doesn’t just report scores; he provides essential context to the stories that matter—from the complexities of roster depletions at Manassas Park to the investigative breakdown of sideline controversies. This is local sports journalism at its most thorough and engaging.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Cavalier Daily
    Entry Title: On Record
    Entry Credit: Evelyn Lewis, Gabriella Oakes, Tess Wolf, Anniston Li
    Judge Comment: The Cavalier Daily earns second place for its exceptional ability to look beyond the university gates. By featuring deep dives into Charlottesville’s 'Loaves and Fishes' food distribution and the cultural significance of the OAAA’s Black History Month theme, this podcast serves as a vital bridge between students and the broader community. It is a sophisticated example of how student media can foster civic empathy and local awareness.
  • Competition Comment: None