Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Holland Sentinel Entry Title: Cassandra Lybrink Entry Credit: Cassandra Lybrink Judge Comment: The author was delicate with difficult subject material and made seemingly routine efforts sing with excellent writing. Great work all around.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Ludington Daily News Entry Title: Justin Cooper Entry Credit: Justin Cooper Judge Comment: Author showed excellent work in tackling unusual subjects that were accompanied by stylish writing.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily News, Iron Mountain Entry Title: Betsy Bloom Entry Credit: Betsy Bloom Judge Comment: Author displayed great writing that engaged the reader on a multitude of subjects.