Feature Writing: Short
2023-2024
Articles in this category include any fact-based work of non-fiction of 2,000 words or less. Judging will emphasize writing quality, originality and impact.
The Great Overwhelm is a highly personal, candid, beautifully written first-person exploration that humanizes a complex subject. The writing style stands out—it is impactful and moving while maintaining the necessary distance to convey the ideas at hand.
A Mountain of Medical Waste is a fine piece of reporting told with a keen eye for detail and narrative. It illuminates an aspect of environmental concern rarely examined, and a form of NIMBYism rarely discussed. It’s simply solid, compelling, well-researched journalism on a fascinating topic.
