2020 Premier Awards - Outstanding Columnist ( Circulation up to 1499,Circulation 1500 to 3999,Circulation 4000 to 6499,Circulation 6500 to 9999,Circulation 10000 to 12499,Circulation 12500 to 17499,Circulation 17500 and over)
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Place Name:
First Place
Contestant Name:
Voice of Pelham (Pelham, ON)
Entry Title:
The Saga of Mountain Grove
Entry Credit:
John Swart
Judge Comment:
Swart is like a friend at a bar, telling his tale of his latest ride. But it's not just the ride we hear about - Swart gives us insight into the world of COVID, development and history with gentle humour and an interesting story which has you hooked until the end.
Place Name:
Second Place
Contestant Name:
The Eastern Graphic (Montague, PE)
Entry Title:
Against the Tide
Entry Credit:
Paul MacNeill
Judge Comment:
Paul MacNeill is not afraid to call a spade a spade. MacNeill knows his island and he dissects the political hijinks with facts and fury. Well done.
Place Name:
Third Place
Contestant Name:
River Valley Sun (Perth-Andover/Woodstock, NB)
Entry Title:
Jim Dumville - My Thoughts Exactly - River Valley Sun
Entry Credit:
Jim Dumville
Judge Comment:
Jim Dumville's folksy style leads the reader through important subjects and our reaction to them. He's bold when he needs to be and gentle when necessary. Overall, a very good read.
Competition Comment:
It was wonderful to see the wide breadth of writing in this column, however it also created some problems for judging since often there was not a strong opinion present, even when the column was interesting. I'd urge columnists to be bold and let their opinions flow - you and your readers will be happy you did!
