Best editorial writing
Finalists Thomson Times and Beeac District News
Winner Lorne Independent
Best publication 12 pages or under
Finalists Kyneton Connect and Bass Valley News
Winner Carisbrook Mercury
Best article by someone under 18
Finalists Upper Gully News and Loch Express
Winner New Woodend Star
Best Layout
Finalists Bass Valley News and Noojee News
Winner Burwood Bulletin
Best sports reporting
Finalists Village Bell and Welcome Record
Winner Waranga News
Best hard news reporting
Finalists Chewton Chat and Thomson Times
Winner Warrandyte Diary
Best In-house Advertisement
Finalist Welcome Record
Winner Loch Express
Best Historical Writing
Finalists Great Gisborne Gazette and Village Bell
Winner Churchill & District News
Best Community Reporting
Finalists Studfield Wantirna Community News and Churchill & District News
Winner Waranga News
Best Blooper
Finalist CNAV
Winner Blackwood News