Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Peninsula Pulse Entry Title: Sam Watson, Rookie of the Year Entry Credit: Sam Watson Judge Comment: Excellent reporting on a timely societal subject in specific town, a community play and the roles of SROs. The articles were well rounded to include several facets of the topics.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Lakeland Times Entry Title: Johnson condemns COVID-19 mandates in visit to Boulder Junction; State historical society director visits Minocqua; Staffing still a challenge despite state’s low unemployment rate Entry Credit: Trevor Greene Judge Comment: Great coverage and writing in each article submitted. Good use of quotes.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Press Times Entry Title: Area stock car driver still racing after six decades; Green Bay School Board discusses potential referendum projects; Napalese Lounge and Grille set to celebrate 40th anniversary Entry Credit: Janelle Fisher Judge Comment: This reporter has a smooth writing style in reporting each topic.