Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Lamar University Entry Title: News Station Collaboration Entry Credit: Taylor Justice Judge Comment: This piece is beyond poignant as it represents student success. Lamar University proves the level of student engagement and the success of the program represented by relations with their local 12 News. Students being able to control their own narrative in their environment and not in a self serving capacity, demonstrating their labor is the ultimate story. Kudos to the students, 12 News, and Gordon S. Williams. Keep up the professionalism, because it matters.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Midwestern Entry Title: Therapy Dogs Entry Credit: Cecil Witherspoon Judge Comment: Here we have an important story during these times specifically revolving around mental wellness. Therapy dogs are a proven wellness resource for many individuals and this story is necessary and well written. Keep up the good coverage and storytelling.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Midwestern Entry Title: Season of Giving Entry Credit: Shun'de Hooks Judge Comment: Stories like this one remind us of the importance of community, relationships, and the power we all possess to do the right thing. Every community has residents that are in need and have hardships. This piece sheds some light on Senior Care Health and Rehab and their importance to the people they serve, and clearly their heart is in the right place.
