Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Star News Entry Title: Doing it wrong dairy, a Victory Enterprise Entry Credit: Mandee Ellis Judge Comment: I had no idea a story about a dairy farmer could be so wild. I went through a range of emotions reading this. Very well-written feature piece on this incredibly unique friendship and two true characters of the American mid-west.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Globe Entry Title: End of an Era: Wakefield News-Bessemer Pick-n-Axe Shutting Down Entry Credit: Pamela Jansson Judge Comment: A great reflection on the importance of community journalism.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: News Graphic Entry Title: Two cancer survivors prep for triathlon Entry Credit: Christina Luick Judge Comment: Such a special story. Very well-written and excellent coverage of this special honor for this family and the history of the world.
