Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Tower - The Timberjay Entry Title: General Excellence Entry Credit: Timberjay Staff Judge Comment: A strong local newspaper. Relevant and timely coverage of local government affairs and keen localization of decisions as far away as Washington, D.C. Good mix of community features and a separate local sports section each week delivers what so many readers want from a community newspaper. Excellent and fearless editorial page. Clearly the best in class. The Timberjay knows how to fly.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Tracy Area Headlight Herald Entry Title: General Excellence - Tracy Area Headlight Herald Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: The meat and potatoes of local journalism – in-depth coverage of public affairs, good features, and a strong and engaging editorial page – drive this newspaper. Good job.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Hinckley News Entry Title: Oct. 10, 2019, Feb. 6, 2020, June 4, 2020 Entry Credit: Jennifer Yocum-Stans Judge Comment: Eye-catching redesign looks good. Some of the best advertising among all entries. Good mix of news coverage and a passionate editorial page. A dependable local newspaper.