For Immediate Release:
Dateline: Indianapolis,
IN
Monday, May 1, 2023
CONTACT: Lou Harry, SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards, lharry@spj.org Kimberly Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org
INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 9 with 2022 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJ’s Region 9 comprises Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions.
National winners will be notified in the late spring and will be recognized at the SPJ’s 2023 convention in Las Vegas, Sept. 28-30.
MOE Awards entries are judged by professionals with at least three years of journalism experience. Judges were directed to choose entries they felt were among the best in student journalism. If no entry rose to the level of excellence, no award was given. Any category not listed has no winner.
School divisions are based on student enrollment, including both graduate and undergraduate: Large schools have at least 10,000 students and small schools have 9,999 or fewer students.
The list below details all Region 9 winners. If you have any questions regarding the MOE Awards, contact SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards Lou Harry by email.
This list reflects the spelling and titles submitted in the award entries.
Print/Online
Breaking News Reporting Winner: 100 U students gather on campus in support of Iranian protests — by Andrew Christiansen, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Governor's 360 tour — by Alexandrea Bonilla, The Signpost, Weber State University Finalist: Protestors gather in Downtown SLC in Rresponse to Roe v. Wade potentially being overturned — by Vanessa Hudson & Carlene Coombs, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah
General News Reporting Winner: Recent college campus violence incites concern, leaders encourage vigilance — by Megan Brugger, The Daily Universe, Brigham Young University Finalist: Disabled students on campus — by Marisa Nelson, The Signpost, Weber State University Finalist: U reckons with recent national rise in antisemitism — by Caelan Roberts, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah
In-Depth Reporting Winner: Suspension of deaf education program leaves members of the deaf community upset — by Jacee Caldwell, Michael Popa II, The Utah Statesman, Utah State University Finalist: Former Noteworthy members claim they faced promotion, funding inequality — by Andrea Zapata Mejia, McKell Park, The Daily Universe, Brigham Young University Finalist: Reporting on administrative responses to sexual misconduct — by Henry Larson, Bella Hammond, CU Independent, University of Colorado Boulder
Feature Writing Winner: Tyler Raymond's war — by Kelsy Silvio, Talon Magazine, Community College of Denver Finalist: Local blacksmith Raven Hammer keeps ancient art alive — by Max Hogan, Collegian, Colorado State University Finalist: Jacob Garcia: More than a football player — by Jake Ellis, The Utah Statesman, Utah State University
Sports Writing Winner: Name, image, likeness: Leveling the playing field for female athletes — by Lindsay Wyson, Universe Live Sports, Brigham Young University Finalist: #WomenInSports — by Chasia Webb, Universe Live Sports, Brigham Young University Finalist: Faces of ACC: Jack Armstrong — by Angela Merlano, Arapahoe Pinnalce, Arapahoe Community College
Editorial/Opinion Writing Winner: Columns — by Editorial Board, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah
General Column Writing Winner: Columns — by KC Ellen Cushman, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Columns — by Angela Lezaic, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Columns — by Sarah Buening, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah
Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Large) Winner: The Daily Utah Chronicle — by The Daily Utah Chronicle staff, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Rocky Mountain Collegian — by Rocky Mountain Collegian staff, Rocky Mountain
Best Student Magazine Winner: Talon magazine — by Talon staff, Talon, Community College of Denver Finalist: Universe Magazine — by The Daily Universe staff, Daily Universe, Brigham Young University Finalist: College Avenue magazine — by College Avenue staff, College Avenue magazine, Colorado State University
Best Independent Online Student Publication Winner: CU Independent — by CU Independent staff, CU Independent, University of Colorado Boulder
Art/Graphics/Multimedia
Breaking News Photography Winner: Utah’s 4th Congressional district debate continues despite Rep. Owens absence — by Xiangyao Tang, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Protesters rally in Salt Lake City after Roe v. Wade is overturned — by McKell Park, The Daily Universe, Brigham Young University
General News Photography Winner: Black out — by Garrett Mogel, Rocky Mountain Collegian, Colorado State University Finalist: Locals climb 110 stories at LaVell Edwards Stadium to honor 9/11 heroes — by Anna Hair, The Daily Universe, Brigham Young University Finalist: Updates on Utah County temple construction — by Emma Gadeski, Daily Universe, Brigham Young University
Feature Photography Winner: Mariachi tradition and MSU Denver’s music program — by Mariana Ortega-Rivera, The Metropolitan, Metropolitan State University of Denver Finalist: Harley riders — by Tri Duong, Rocky Mountain Collegian, Colorado State University Finalist: World of Dance performed at the de Jong Concert Hall for the last time — by Savannah Hsu, The Daily Universe, Brigham Young University
Photo Essay/Slideshow Winner: Beyond Braids — by Emily Rincon, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: The shrinking Great Salt Lake — by Xiangyao Tang, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Walk a mile in their wheels: BYU students discuss college life in a wheelchair — by Lauren Woolley, The Daily Universe, Brigham Young University
Illustration Winner: Women’s sports: Deserving of more recognition — by Claire Peterson, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: The Survival Guide cover — by Sydney Stam, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Where the Wildcats are — by MaKayla Martinez, The Signpost, Weber State University
Photo Illustration Winner: The Timeless Issue center spread — by Sydney Stam, Axe Tang, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Torres: The islands aren’t your school break resort — by Claire Peterson, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Ukrainian heritage, war and hope for the future: The story of Nadia DeVol — by Megan Zaugg, The Daily Universe, Brigham Young University
Sports Photography Winner: One last ride for the Wagon Wheel — by Abby Westerby, Daily Universe Sports, Brigham Young University Finalist: Big dunk — by Serena Bettis, Rocky Mountain Collegian, Colorado State University
News Videography Winner: Mental Health Day — by Clayre Scott, A-TV News, Utah State University Finalist: Marijuana is about to fund Denver's minority-owned businesses — by Antonia Velez, DU Media, University of Denver
Sports Videography Winner: Special forces — by Sarah Murphy, A-TV News, Utah State University
Audio
Radio News Reporting Winner: Youth activists call for divestment at “Right Here Right Now” climate summit — by Henry Larson, KGNU Radio, University of Colorado Boulder
Radio Feature Winner: Clarkchella — by Portia Cook, KCSU, Colorado State University
Radio Sports Reporting Winner: People were psyched about this year’s Bolder Boulder — by Jimmie Searfoss, KGNU Community Radio, University of Colorado Boulder Finalist: External Discussions: A growing area of concern. — by Alex Tumalip, Daily Universe Sports, Brigham Young University
Best All-Around Radio Newscast Winner: CTV News — by CTV News staff, CTV: Collegian Television, Colorado State University Finalist: A-TV News — by A-TV News staff, A-TV News, Utah State University Finalist: Universe Live — by Universe Live staff, Universe Live, Brigham Young University
Podcast (Narrative) Winner: Selky Azaah: A story of resilience and faith on his journey to the US — by Lisette Zamora Galarza, Lucy Richardson, Gray Newman, Hear Alla Presente, University of Denver Finalist: Cursed butte — by Peter Vo, Rocky Mountain Reverb Podcast, University of Denver Finalist: Meet the competitors who made KCSU's battle of the bands — by Brighid Bandel, Bailey Liverman, Ben Haney, KCSU, Colorado State University
Podcast (Conversational) Winner: A Public Affair — by Staff, KGNU Radio, University of Colorado Boulder
Broadcast
Television General News Reporting Winner: Downwinders New Mexico — by Jadan Awan, NEWS22 KRWG-TV, New Mexico State University Finalist: Cell tower opposition — by Noah Apodaca, NEWS22 KRWG-TV, New Mexico State University Finalist: Friends, family, government and church leaders honor Sen. Orrin Hatch during funeral service — by Abby Gunderson, Universe Live, Brigham Young University
Television Feature Reporting Winner: Students choose van life — by Amy Griffin, Universe Live, Brigham Young University Finalist: Book of Mormon videos wrapping up filming for final season — by Abby Gunderson, Universe Live, Brigham Young University
Television In-Depth Reporting Winner: Reaching the edges of the universe at the speed of light! — by Tom Isaacson, CTV: Collegian Television, Colorado State University Finalist: USU sexual assaults — by Sarah Murphy, A-TV News, Utah State University
Television Sports Reporting Winner: Refugee runners — by Sarah Murphy, A-TV News, Utah State University Finalist: Tom Hilbert retires as CSU volleyball coach — by Leah Cackowski, CTV: Collegian Television, Colorado State University
Best All-Around Television Newscast Winner: CTV News — by CTV News staff, CTV: Collegian Television, Colorado State University Finalist: A-TV News — by A-TV News staff, A-TV News, Utah State University Finalist: Universe Live — by Universe Live staff, Universe Live, Brigham Young University
Best All-Around Television News Magazine Winner: Cache Rendezvous — by A-TV News staff, A-TV News, Utah State University
All Platform
Arts/Entertainment/Fashion Journalism Winner: UWC Hair Show elevates Black culture, brings hair to life — by Kota Babcock, Collegian, Colorado State University Finalist: Hardcore house shows return to FoCo after pandemic shut downs — by Max Hogan, Collegian, Colorado State University Finalist: The art of thrifting: Giving new life to old items — by Samantha Nordstrom, College Ave, Colorado State University
Cultural Criticism Winner: Ejaculate responsibly/Bros/Performative activism — by Edie Raines, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Dahmer/'Wednesday/Amyl and the Sniffers — by Eliza Delgado, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah
Food/Restaurant Journalism Winner: Peaches: The forgotten fruit — by Milo Gladstein, Collegian, Colorado State University Finalist: U Works to create inclusive dining options but barriers remain for students with dietary restrictions — by Stevie Shaughnessey, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah Finalist: Tips don't equal a living wage — by CJ Alexander, The Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah
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