Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Kalamazoo Gazette Entry Title: Asthma is killing Kalamazoo family living near a stinking factory. Now the state is studying asthma in the neighborhood. Entry Credit: Brad Devereaux Judge Comment: Perfect example of what public service journalism is — going to the doors of disadvantaged community members and giving them a platform to voice concerns, when likely no one else will. Excellent work.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Traverse City Record-Eagle Entry Title: Left in the Dark Entry Credit: Record-Eagle staff Judge Comment: Shining a light on state officials delaying notification of a public health crisis, and giving those affected a voice, this is an ideal example of what public service journalism should be.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Ann Arbor News Entry Title: Scio Township government plagued by conflict Entry Credit: Lucas Smolcic Larson Judge Comment: Great accountability journalism involving public officials. Conduct like this could easily go unnoticed if not for your reporter's diligent work.
