Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Courier Sentinel Entry Title: Who needs a camera; I give up; The 18th time is the charm Entry Credit: Ginna Young Judge Comment: I really enjoyed reading this series of columns. The writer described their journey of finding the perfect camera with great description and touch of humor... which I loved because I know how frustrating this process can be. Well done!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Valley Sentinel Entry Title: My experience: Weight loss medications can be life changing (for more than just shedding pounds); How our 2023 has gone so far, on just deciding to do the news well; Editors' Column: blessing and curse Entry Credit: Nicole Aimone Judge Comment: Very well written column and I great choice of topics to write about. The way in which it was written is very easy to understand and I feel like many people will find the information in this column useful.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Valley Sentinel Entry Title: (Not) Meeting Our Needs — Dancing With Delusion; Meeting Our Needs — Part 8: Have Gun – Will…?; Meeting Our Needs — Part 11: Intolerance Has No Home Here Entry Credit: Beverly Pestel Judge Comment: I applaud the writer of this column for their topic choices. Some of the topics discussed are what many might consider "hot button topics" but this writer was able to get their point across in a clear and concise manner. Great Job!
