Excellence in Editorial Writing (Weekly) ( Class II)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Pocahontas - Pocahontas Record-Democrat Entry Title: From the Writer's Desk Entry Credit: Erin Sommers Judge Comment: The writer’s authoritative but conversational style allows a reader to follow her reasoning easily, and the submitted pieces show consistency. Her arguments come off as just good common sense about how things are – or should be -- run. Personal experiences are woven in judiciously but don’t blot out reporting and unpretentious analysis. It’s easy to imagine readers viewing her as a companion with whom they think through local issues.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Orange City - Sioux County Capital Democrat Entry Title: Editor masterfully weaves current news into a well crafted columns Entry Credit: Doug Calsbeek, Dale Pluim Judge Comment: These pieces highlight local issues including education, book banning and political appointments with a wry style and clear call to action. The education piece in particular provides readers a robust framework to evaluate the system, their own involvement as citizens and what they might watch for when holding new leadership accountable.
