Division A/First Place winner, ThisWeek Olentangy Valley News
Division B/First Place winner, Chagrin Valley Times
Geauga Times Courier Judge’s Notes: Wow. A great feature, from the first paragraph to the last. Strong hook in the lede, clear narrative spine and a satisfying snap at the end. Concrete descriptive detail shows the reader the family’s love of its car-enhancing business. A clear winner.
Credits: John Horton
Pike County News Watchman Judge’s Notes: What sets this apart is that it’s actually two stories in one -- of a longtime love and a battle against a terrible disease. The story is sympathetic yet not maudlin. The reporter did a great job of gathering information and weaving into a heartwarming story.
Credits: Julie Billings
Englewood Independent Judge’s Notes: There’s drama here that’s fairly easy to do right -- just get out of the way of the story. But it’s the surprising back-story of the hero that frames this narrative and makes it special. Kudos to the reporter who dug a little deeper than the surface.
Credits: Ron Nunnari Osman C. Hooper Newspaper Awards & Ohio Collegiate Newspaper and Best Website Awards
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