Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Wausau Pilot and Review Entry Title: Wausau at a crossroads Entry Credit: Shereen Siewert Judge Comment: Living proof that the Fourth Estate is alive and well! Outstanding hyperlocal commentary; while the writer is fair and balanced, she's fearless in challenging individuals and institutions that fail in their obligations. Well-crafted writing skills which surely must translate into strong community engagement. Excellent job!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Valders Journal Entry Title: Editorials by Mary Thomsen, the Valders Journal Entry Credit: Mary Thomsen Judge Comment: Good job in providing thoughtful and engaging opinions on issues of local and national concern. Well-researched and clearly presented commentary.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Tri-County News (Kiel) Entry Title: Editorial Award—Tri-County News (Kiel) Entry Credit: Mark Sherry Judge Comment: Nicely done! Skillfully crafted writing addressing important local issues. Readers, no doubt, come away better informed and hopefully engaged to strive for a stronger community. Great job all around!
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Barron News-Shield Entry Title: Barron News-Shield — Bob Zientara Entry Credit: Bob Zientara Judge Comment: Great examples of providing informative opinions regarding loal issues and concerns. The writer clearly is striving for a better informed community.
