General Excellence is the top award given in the annual editorial contest. Three places are awarded in each division plus for the specialty publications. Announcement of the General Excellence winners are first made public during the awards banquet at Winter Institute.
General Excellence
Division A
First Place: Havelock News
Havelock News

October 24; October 31

Judge's comments: Very well put together; full of community news. Excellent paper!

Second Place
Lake Norman Times
Lake Norman

May 7; May 14

Judge's Comments: Very well designed, great service to the community.

 Lake Norman Times

 

Third Place
Crossroads Chronicle
Cashiers

May 21; May 28

Judge's Comments: Great photos, full of community news.

Crossroads Chronicle