Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Green Bay Press-Gazette Entry Title: As 1 in 8 kids go hungry and schools struggle to feed kids, Wisconsin has a chance to turn the tables. Entry Credit: Danielle DuClos Judge Comment: Danielle DuClos went deep into her subject material in this very strong entry. She provided detail that made me care. And her final piece was riveting.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Journal Entry Title: Reporting on Local Education Entry Credit: Kimberly Wethal Judge Comment: This entry was a very close second. I felt that I knew the struggles of these students. And understood better what put them there.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Journal Times Entry Title: Newborn adventure; Changing destinies; 'Everyone needs to know' Entry Credit: Ryan Patterson Judge Comment: Ryan Paterson's entry showed clearly that it's individuals, not the system, that matters. His passion for the subjects came through.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Post-Crescent Entry Title: AnnMarie Hilton, education reporter/K-12 and statewide issues Entry Credit: AnnMarie Hilton Judge Comment: This was a good solid entry. When I finished the teacher story, I wanted more. I wanted to know what her next four hours were like. The writer made me care.
