Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Crawford County Independent & The Kickapoo Scout Entry Title: 2022 Crawford County Fair Entry Credit: Charley Preusser, Gillian Pomplun, Mark Hackett, Emily Schendel Judge Comment: I enjoyed this because it captured a wide array of fair activity! And an excellent choice for the featured photo.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News Entry Title: STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN PHOTOS Entry Credit: Jeremy Mayo Judge Comment: I liked this better of the two swimming essays as it captured action in the pool and emotion outside of it.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Tribune-Phonograph Entry Title: Dorchester Days Photo Spread Entry Credit: Samantha Yocius, Nathaniel Underwood Judge Comment: Mixed feelings about the layout as it's a bit clunky. *But* it is easily the most ambitious of the entries, which I appreciate. You really get the sense that this was a whole day/week of events, not just one.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News Entry Title: RHINELANDER FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Entry Credit: Bob Mainhardt, Jeremy Mayo Judge Comment: Good array of colorful photos.