Best Feature Story
Finalists Lorne Independent and Bayswater Buzz
Winner The Otway Light
Best News Report
Winner The Guildford Globe
Best Editorial Comment
Finalists Bayswater Buzz and Signpost Community Magazine
Winner Chewton Chat
Best History Story
Finalists Landsborough and District News and Signpost Community Magazine
Winner Great Gisborne Gazette
Best Sports Reporting
Finalists The New Woodend Star and The Welcome Record
Winner Bass Valley News
Best article by a person 18 years or younger
Finalists Tallangatta Herald and Malmsbury Mail
Winner The Pinnacle
Best design and layout
Finalists Blackwood News and Signpost Community Magazine
Winner Bayswater Buzz
Best newsletter A4 or smaller; 12 pages or fewer
Finalist Guildford Globe
Winner Bass Valley News
Best Community Content
Finalists Great Gisborne Gazette and Charlton Community Newsletter
Winner Flemington Kensington News