What’s Up Prince William Wins Virginia Press Association Awards

Press release from the Prince William Chamber of Commerce:

May 11, 2020

Woodbridge, VA — What’s Up Prince William (WUPW) has earned awards from the Virginia Press Association (VPA).

This year, we won four recognitions, including two video awards.

“The Prince William County area is home to many non-profits, businesses and residents who are doing good things,” WUPW Editor Erin Flynn said. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community by offering free coverage for non-profits and highlighting these organizations and individuals.”

WUPW provided more than $66,000 of in-kind services to 20 non-profits in 2019.

It was honored by the VPA last year and in 2018.

Below are the articles and videos that the VPA recognized this year.

General News Writing

• Third place:Amazon discusses HQ2, job opportunities

Multimedia report

• Third place:A journey begins: Dumfries’ role as a sea port

Video

• Second place:Dixie Bones brings a piece of the south to Northern Virginia
• Third place: Neabsco Creek Boardwalk opens to the public

What’s Up Prince William is funded by Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire and HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire in Woodbridge, Virginia. The shop owners are very community oriented, assisting with various organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club, The Arc of Greater Prince William, and scouting.

This press release was produced by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.