1st Place
Marie D. De JesusHouston Chronicle
2nd Place
Marie D. De JesusHouston Chronicle
3rd Place
Matthew HintonThe New Orleans Advocate
Judges:
Ken Ruinard/Anderson Independent Mail, Melissa Lewis/Anderson Independent Mail, Sefton Ipock/Anderson Independent Mail
Judges Comments
Four stories stood out, the first two were edited well. All the other stories could have been edited tighter. First place was edited well, with many strong images supporting the story. Second place told the story of the border patrol with nice imagery. Third place story of newlyweds had some strong images, but also had repetitive images. HM to the story about a town with bats, and trying to protect them.