- Award: 1st Place, Automotive Category 2013
- Competition: Virginia Press Association (VPA) Annual News & Advertising Contest
- Publication: The News Virginian
During my tenure as a Graphic Designer at The News Virginian, I had the opportunity to represent our local publication in the prestigious Virginia Press Association Annual Awards. This award-winning print advertisement for Harrisonburg Ford earned First Place in the Automotive category, a highly competitive field requiring the organization of complex retail data and tight deadlines.
What makes this achievement particularly meaningful is the nature of the VPA competition. Entries are judged by objective media professionals from other states and organized into circulation groups. This ensures a level playing field, where the quality of the work and the strength of the creative concept are what matter most. Including this 2013 win in my portfolio serves as a testament to my professional longevity and my history as a solid, dependable worker who has been delivering high-caliber results for over a decade.