Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Aitkin Independent Age Entry Title: Special Section, Aitkin Independent Age, Our Veterans Entry Credit: Kat Robb , Aitkin Independent Age staff Judge Comment: A great personalized tribute to veterans. Many sections just list names and pics but this one went the extra mile!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: New London/Spicer - Lakes Area Review Entry Title: Voters Guide Entry Credit: Lakes Area Review Judge Comment: This important section showcased the issues and candidates. More newspapers need to invest in civic education. Had the front page lead story had a sidebar that listed the content (issues & candidates) inside would have helped.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Aitkin Independent Age Entry Title: Special Section, Aitkin Independent Age, Progress Entry Credit: Kat Robb, Aitkin Independent Age staff Judge Comment: The is section was evidently well planned as it showed in the quality content.
