Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Advance-Titan Entry Title: Oshkosh businesses still weigh effects of tariffs Entry Credit: Elijah Plonsky Judge Comment: This story stood out because it was purely enterprise reporting and the writer got multiple sources from varying viewpoints to paint a fuller picture of the impact of tariffs on the community. Quotes were meaningful and story had the needed context
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Royal Purple Entry Title: From local favorite to national flavor Entry Credit: Kaitlyn Broderick Judge Comment: This was a good effort to tell a story important to the community, even though it appears the main source (the owners) didn't consent to an interview. The context included about the growth and demographics of the town set this story apart.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Student Voice Entry Title: Dairy partnership offers new opportunities at UW–River Falls Entry Credit: Kristy Moore Judge Comment: It's great when a business story directly intersects with student life. Good job identifying that and showing what it means
