Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Tribune-Phonograph Entry Title: The Tribune-Phonograph Editorial Award Entry Credit: Neal Hogden Judge Comment: Strong voice willing to stand up to various political agencies. Enjoyed the nitty-gritty of the township drama.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Courier Sentinel Entry Title: Cornell must invest; Remarkable things happen; Support Cadott road referendum Entry Credit: Brian Wilson Judge Comment: Great voice on local subjects.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Valley Sentinel Entry Title: Lone Rock has some explaining to do, potential violations of open meetings law; UW-Richland will not be saved outside the courtroom, action is needed now; Open government report card: Arena improves, Lone Rock sued, other local public bodies receive... Entry Credit: Valley Sentinel Judge Comment: Good voice on local subject, but some entries are too long. Keep it to 600-800 words to keep reader's interest.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Baldwin Bulletin Entry Title: Headline: Unquestioned Faith, Headline: Welcome to Delicious, Headline: Child 1, Dad 0 Entry Credit: Jason Schulte Judge Comment: Really great writing style and personal charm.
