Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Ozaukee Press Entry Title: Ozaukee Press_Erin Schanen Entry Credit: Erin Schanen Judge Comment: These columns are amusing, and informative about plant (and human) nature. I like the author's warm and practical approach. Nicely done!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Peninsula Pulse Entry Title: Editor's Note columns Entry Credit: Debra Fitzgerald Judge Comment: The columnist takes on key issues, like the importance of journalism as a democratic institution and the danger of misinformation. I like the clear explanations and reader-friendly style.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Farmer Entry Title: Sit Awhile Entry Credit: Colleen Kottke Judge Comment: This columnist is a skilled observer, including in a beautiful piece about her mother's battle against cancer and dementia.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Peninsula Pulse Entry Title: Pulse of Philanthropy Entry Credit: Bret Bicoy Judge Comment: The author shows optimism and compassion in his discussions of philanthropy and local culture.
