Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fredericksburg Free Press Entry Title: A home run for data center critics? Stafford supervisors adopt 750-foot setback Entry Credit: Jonathan Hunley Judge Comment: Excellent writing and explaining makes this the top entry. Some great information and presented in understandable fashion. Good piece of work
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Surprise planning commission meeting Entry Credit: Samantha Verrelli Judge Comment: enjoyed reading this to get insight into the issue at hand. Very good when it comes to depth of reporting. Nice work
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cardinal News Entry Title: Heads up provided on controversial data center Entry Credit: Grace Mamon Judge Comment: Good explanation of the matter that was the subject of the notice. Very well written and explained