Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Cincinnati Enquirer Entry Title: portfolio of Paul Daughtery Entry Credit: Paul Daugherty Judge Comment: Confident, authoritative writing. Great storytelling with rich details and a conversational style that helps draw in the reader.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Akron Beacon Journal Entry Title: Marla Ridenour Entry Credit: Marla Ridenour Judge Comment: Strong opinions, well argued.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer Entry Title: Doug Lesmerises Entry Credit: Doug Lesmerises Judge Comment: Excellent reporting backs up commentary.
