Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Waverly Newspapers Entry Title: He did it! Todd Dralle lifts Scotland's 733-pound Dinnie Stones Entry Credit: Anelia Dimitrova Judge Comment: This video went beyond just the one and done aspect of reporting, to following a resident's goals and plans to achieve something many cannot comprehend. It's a success story that we can all relate to, the common man reaching a milestone alongside family. It tugs at the heartstrings and makes you smile at the same time. As storytellers, we need more of these stories of winning amid the breaking news items. Keep it up.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Waverly Newspapers Entry Title: Bizzy Kids Entry Credit: Anelia Dimitrova Judge Comment: This takes a simple everyday rite of passage, first employment for youth. It gives the interviewees agency to tell their own stories and that shows others like them that entrepreneurship is possible.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Iowa City - Press-Citizen Entry Title: Protestors rally against Matt Walsh Entry Credit: Joe Cress Judge Comment: The video showcases democracy in action over the course of a day. Taps into the fervor and passion of the community seeking change. And does it through succinctly so that no matter where this video shows, people are aware of the story's gravitas.
