Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Cap Times Entry Title: Madison-area businesses tackle climate change Entry Credit: Natalie Yahr Judge Comment: This was a solid entry, with detailed stories on three aspects of innovative recycling. Well done.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Green Bay Press-Gazette Entry Title: Oneida Nation's environmental restoration project to receive funding in proposed state budget Entry Credit: Frank Vaisvilas Judge Comment: This entry had a great sense of place. I loved reading about the Menominee Tribe.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Post-Crescent Entry Title: Goats with a big appetite are fighting Wisconsin's invasive plants one bite at a time Entry Credit: Sophia Voight Judge Comment: Goats eating weeds isn't a new story, but this one was full of interesting details and kept me hooked.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Green Bay Press-Gazette Entry Title: Here's how a Green Bay composting company is helping people and companies meet sustainability goals Entry Credit: Ariel Perez Judge Comment: The story made me feel like I knew Mr. Groshek and also cared about his enterprise.