General Feature 35,000 or less circulation 2023

The category General Feature recognizes a story that does not fit in any of the other categories.

Gold

Tommy Comes Home
Mountain Home
David O’Reilly

Well structured and a fascinating read. The throughline of Tommy’s history brought into the tale shows skill in finding the “why should I care” in the story.
— IRMA Awards Jury

Silver

What the Fire Didn’t Destroy
Delaware Beach Life
Jessica Gordon

Bronze

La Nouvelle Louisiane
Louisiana Life
Misty Milioto

Merit

Climbing High to Drill Deep
Yukon, North of Ordinary
Alison Criscitiello

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Leap of Taste
Oklahoma Today
Greg Elwell