Special Competitions - Excellence in Rural Reporting ( 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,Digital - Population under 10K,Digital - Population 10-99K,Digital - Population 100K plus)
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Place Name:
First Place
Contestant Name:
The Lake Report (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON)
Entry Title:
Heartbeat of the Harvest
Entry Credit:
Jill Troyer, Don Reynolds
Judge Comment:
Excellent series. Very well written and presented. The opening paragraphs of the series were masterfully penned, drawing the reader in begging for more. Nicely done.
Place Name:
Second Place
Contestant Name:
Guysborough Journal (Guysborough, NS)
Entry Title:
There be sharks
Entry Credit:
Alec Bruce
Judge Comment:
Excellent article, logically delivered. Clear and concise.
Place Name:
Third Place
Contestant Name:
St. Albert Gazette (St. Albert, AB)
Entry Title:
Homeschool boom brings tough choices for parents and rural schools
Entry Credit:
Brett McKay
Judge Comment:
Very well written and comprehensive article. Sufficient background and factual data mixed with various viewpoints presented in a well organized fashion provided a clear picture of the situation.
Competition Comment:
This category featured an abundance of interesting articles on subjects of great importance to their relative communities. Our winning entries were suns amongst a sea of stars. The inclusion of multiple viewpoints when necessary, adherence to proper stylebook writing techniques, and a logical progression of the story helped propel our leaders to the forefront.
