Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Traverse City Record-Eagle Entry Title: Nathan Payne Entry Credit: Nathan Payne Judge Comment: Nathan Payne writes with attitude. He identifies a problem or situation, clearly articulating what's wrong and what needs fixed.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Traverse City Record-Eagle Entry Title: Allison Batdorff Entry Credit: Allison Batdorff Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Traverse City Record-Eagle Entry Title: Dan Nielsen Entry Credit: Dan Nielsen Judge Comment: None