Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Record-Review Entry Title: A half century of hymns Entry Credit: Kevin O'Brien Judge Comment: The entry exhibits great writing that brings to live the main character in the story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Tribune Record Gleaner Entry Title: Handcrafted knives, made with purpose and pride Entry Credit: Valorie Brecht Judge Comment: The deeply reported story stands out in highlighting a local resident's story.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Neenah News Entry Title: Journalist's book seeks to heal other lives after abuse Entry Credit: Bethanie Gengler Judge Comment: This is a difficult subject to cover but the writer does a great job keeping the narrative straight-forward and compelling.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Brillion News Entry Title: Petersons combine passions with teaching, science Entry Credit: David Nordby Judge Comment: A great story about a couple that is a pillar in the community.
