Extremely competitive category of writing. This writer did a great job of profiling a pro player calling it quits. It certainly shows there is life after being a professional ball player, which I'm sure is tough for many athletes to understand.

Nicely done package. Either the words or images could stand on their own but are so much better together.

Well written, thorough without being repetitious and neutral. Very well done.

Summary - Three good topics and some interesting stories, but after reading each I noted that each seemed a bit too long Tighten up your writing for even better results.

This columnist displays such descriptive writing that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love the Scorpion column: "the nest of blood-sucking scorpions." Great job in sharing how this experience altered your life. It humanizes you in a profound way.

I was instantly drawn into the McDonalds article. Delightful.

I love Marty's writing style. Down-to-earth columns spun with serious topics in an interesting fashion. I especially liked the column about the hurricane and the comparison used to show how others suffered so much more. Nice job at packing a lot of information with an enjoyable way to digest it all.

This article really does a good job of explaining this man, and the love for his work and his customers

In the many entries in this category about the hurricane, The Paper's work rose to the top. There is so much information covered in the section, incredibly clear and understandable is impressive, especially given that it was published just three days after the storm. The staff of The Paper should be commended for this feat of community journalism – which will no doubt become a part of the community's historical record.

Lots of information and button to click for tickets and sponsorship. Good use of clip art and choice of font.

Love the retro look of this ad, with just the slightest indication of what "dope" means.

Great job for making multiple areas of the dealership work into a cohesive message. Buying used cars, selling used cars and Truck Month specials all work together in the space

Intimate and eye catching which drops down to the green ribbon and on over to the Silent thief of sight...good call to action!

Bright, smiling faces make this an eye catching ad. Very good overall design, and definitely would stand out on any newspaper page.