Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Trempealeau County Times Entry Title: Just Another Week Entry Credit: Andrew Dannehy Judge Comment: Insightful and compelling reasons why open meeting and government laws are so critical, along with newspapers like this one.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Pierce County Journal Entry Title: From the editor's desk: Plotting my revenge; Something skunky; The real Mother's Day Entry Credit: Sarah Nigbor Judge Comment: These columns are cathartic pleasures for anyone who's ever had to deal with other people in their lives.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Tri-County News (Kiel) Entry Title: Behind the Front Page columns Entry Credit: Mark Sherry Judge Comment: Fun reads providing a keen look into the life of Wisconsin.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Valders Journal Entry Title: What the Parrot Saw, local column by Gregg Novachek Entry Credit: Gregg Novachek Judge Comment: Personable and personal insights for everyone.
