Editorial Portfolio ( Over 7,000,3,001 to 7,000,1,501 to 3,000,1,001 - 1,500,Under 1,000)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Pelican Rapids Press Entry Title: Pelican Rapids Press - Editorial Portfolio Entry Credit: Louis Hoglund Judge Comment: Interesting technique of using stories from within the community to support editorial positions. Makes them more interesting to read and less preachy.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Knot News Entry Title: Pine Knot News Entry Credit: Pete Radosevich, Mike Creger, Jana Peterson Judge Comment: Well thought-out commentary on issues of local relevance.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Jackson County Pilot Entry Title: Jackson County Pilot - Editorial Portfolio Entry Credit: Justin Lessman Judge Comment: Packs a lot in a small space. Short length makes editorials more appealing to start reading. Good topic choices of local interest.
Competition Comment: Mostly strong entries making it difficult to judge. Advice to those who didn't place: Get to the point, demonstrate relevance to local readers.