Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Herald Times Reporter Entry Title: Savor Manitowoc column series Entry Credit: Alisa Schafer, Patti Zarling Judge Comment: Really well written column. The writer really makes me want to go visit these places. Excellent photography as well.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Oshkosh Northwestern Entry Title: 3 'Weekly dose' columns: 1) 'Situation is growing dire'; 2) Oshkosh police mourn passing of K9 Lando; 3) Former Omro resident posthumously awarded for heroism during World War II Entry Credit: Mara Wegner Judge Comment: Great use of this column to cover important local news. The photography is really eye catching especially for the first entry. I would be proud to live in a community that put out quality news such as this. Well Done!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Herald Times Reporter Entry Title: Bob Fay's Preserving the Past columns Entry Credit: Bob Fay Judge Comment: I really enjoyed the glimpse into history that this columnist provided. It was full of facts and kept me interested.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Reporter Entry Title: Envisioning Greater column series on local business and development Entry Credit: Tracy Qualmann Judge Comment: Good job providing important local news. Well written.