Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Grand Rapids Press Entry Title: Michigan's Bottle Bill: Sorting Through a Sticky Situation Entry Credit: Grand Rapids Press staff Judge Comment: Great use of narration, interviews, historical footage and b-roll to tell a news story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Grand Rapids Press Entry Title: The Fight for Environmental Justice in Michigan Entry Credit: Grand Rapids Press staff Judge Comment: Very well done. Engaging subjects and graphics.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Detroit News Entry Title: Michigan Marvels: Soo Locks Entry Credit: Andy Morrison Judge Comment: Nice pacing - enjoyed hearing from the lockmaster himself.