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Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Cleveland
Contacts:
Matthew Kent, SPJ Program Coordinator, 317-920-4788, mkent@spj.org
Isaac Taylor, SPJ Communications Coordinator, 317-920-4785, itaylor@spj.org
INDIANAPOLIS The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 4 with 2018 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJs Region 4 comprises Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. Honorees received award certificates this weekend at the Region 4 Conference. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other regional MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions.
National winners will be notified in the late spring and will be recognized at the Excellence in Journalism conference in San Antonio.
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 4 winners. If you have any questions regarding the MOE Awards, contact Matthew Kent via email or phone at 317-920-4788.
This list reflects the spelling and titles submitted in the award entries.
Newspapers
Breaking News Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Alert lifted: Shots fired on UCs campus by Staff of The News Record, University of Cincinnati
Finalist: Priest sentenced to 12 years in prison for three counts of sexual battery by Ellen Wagner and Logan Moore, Ohio University
Finalist: Pedestrian death by Douglas Soule, Joe Severino and Jordyn Johnson, West Virginia University
Breaking News Reporting (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Con students hold Sexual Assault Awareness Month rally by Emma Selmon, Baldwin Wallace University
General News Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Former Miami professor indicted on illicit sexual conduct; disciplined by university before by Ceili Doyle, Miami University of Ohio
Finalist: Students hurting from Pi Kappa Alpha members social media posts by Brionna Scebbi, Bowling Green State University
Finalist: Words Matter: The reality of Muslim-Americans by Maia Anderson and Madeline Mitchell, Miami University
General News Reporting (Small) 1-9,999 students
Winner: Bridging the gap by Breanna Beers, Cedarville University
Finalist: LASA stopped by Border Patrol by Olivia Shackleton, John Carroll University
Finalist: Community opposition puts plans for new MCS&E building on hold by Amber Bills, Baldwin Wallace University
In-Depth Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Fifteen years without closure by Kirby Davis, Miami University
Finalist: Cancer in college by Sheridan Hendrix, The Ohio State University
Finalist: Soaring subsidies: UCs four-year athletic deficit up to nearly $102 million by David Wysong and Zach Edwards, University of Cincinnati
In-Depth Reporting (Small) 1-9,999 students
Winner: The global refugee crisis by Alex Hentschel, Breanna Beers, Zach Krauss and Daniel Garcia, Cedarville University
Finalist: Soybean tariff effects in Hillsdale County by Nicole Ault, Hillsdale College
Finalist: Analysis: Gun violence in the United States by Breanna Beers and Alex Hentschel, Cedarville University
Feature Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Extinguishing the wildlands fires: A look into Wayne National Forest wildland firefighters by Ashton Nichols, Ohio University
Finalist: The crouton kid by Emily Dattilo, Miami University
Finalist: Former Miami trustee reflects on term by Julia Arwine, Miami University
Feature Writing (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Super-Fly struggles by Callahan Jones, Cedarville University
Finalist: Seagull review by Mark Naida, Hillsdale College
General Column Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: All jokes aside by Seth Shanley, Rick Mulvey and Andrew Muller, The Ohio State University
Finalist: Opinion columns by Andrew Atkins, Kent State University
Finalist: Lilly and me: Vol. 2 by Devon Shuman, Miami University
General Column Writing (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Just sayin by Alex Hentschel, Cedarville University
Sports Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: BJ Duling: Meet the high-flying freshman with style on and off the court by Cameron Hoover, Kent State University
Finalist: Forever in Section 7A: Ryan Pedons role as assistant coach allows father to die a happy man by Edward Sutelan, The Ohio State University
Finalist: Mountaineers love beer by Douglas Soule, West Virginia University
Sports Writing (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Career-ending injury doesnt hinder Bains legacy by Tim Miller, Cedarville University
Finalist: Lord twins excel on and off the field by Joshua Stevens, Cedarville University
Finalist: Ellingson sets record by Katherine Scheu, Hillsdale College
Sports Column Writing
Winner: Sports column writing by Kyle Kelly, John Carroll University
Finalist: Urban Meyer columns by Wyatt Crosher and Edward Sutelan, The Ohio State University
Finalist: Interviews with collegiate sports editors by John Lowe, West Virginia University
Editorial Writing
Winner: The Post editorials by Staff of The Post, Ohio University
Best All-Around Non Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Post by Staff, Ohio University
Finalist: The Exponent by Staff, Baldwin Wallace University
Finalist: The Lantern by Staff, University of Cincinnati
Magazines
Non-Fiction Magazine Article
Winner: The best years of your life can actually be the loneliest - by Valerie Royzman, Kent State University
Finalist: Polarizing views by Megan Ayscue, Kent State University
Finalist: The Champion Standard by Audrey Davis, Miami University
Best Student Magazine
Winner: UP Magazine - by Staff, Miami University
Finalist: The Burr Magazine by Staff, Kent State University
Art/Graphics
Breaking News Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Open-carry walk at Kent State by Carter Adams, Kent State University
Feature Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Relief from conflict: Boy wounded in Gaza finds caring community in Ohio by Nathaniel Bailey, Kent State University
Finalist: A madhouse canvas by Sophia Adornetto and Richa Sheth, Kent State University
Feature Photography (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Getting started weekend by Lydia Wolterman, Cedarville University
Finalist: Pause for paws by Emily Sulka, Cedarville University
General News Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Joe Biden with students by Casey Cascaldo, The Ohio State University
Finalist: Students march Uptown, bringing awareness to recent slew of sexual assaults by Sarah Donaldson, Ohio University
Photo Illustration (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Hazing by Dani Watts, Kent State University
Sports Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Kyle Snyder centerpiece by Jack Westerheide, The Ohio State University
Sports Photography (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Mens soccer team defeats Findley at home opener by Bill Woods, California University of Pennsylvania
Radio
Best All-Around Radio Newscast
Winner: Newscenter 88 by Makaylah Wheeler, Adam Rogers, Nick Verzolini and Spencer DuPuis, Marshall University
Radio Sports Reporting
Winner: Marshall Football senior day by Nick Verzolini, Marshall University
Finalist: Malik Thompson feature by Savannah Matney, Marshall University
Finalist: Mens basketball prepares for the big dance by Spencer DuPuis, Marshall University
Television
Television Breaking News Reporting
Winner: Kent police report sexual assault on Holly Drive by Anna Huntsman, Kent State University
Finalist: March for our Lives movement by Noelle Forde, West Virginia University
Finalist: He should have stuck around by Michael Epps, Michigan State University
Television General News Reporting
Winner: Tree of Life Synagogue: Social media by Regan Blaha, West Virginia University
Finalist: Midterm election: Absentee ballot postage issue by Anna Huntsman, Kent State University
Finalist: Michigan States March for Change by Ryan Cole, Michigan State University
Television Feature Reporting
Winner: Between painted walls and power plant smoke stacks by Kelly Sheridan, Michigan State University
Finalist: Hackathon lack of diversity by Bri Clark, West Virginia University
Finalist: The culture of gymnastics and MSU by Caitlin DeLuca, Michigan State University
Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Climate assessment strikes chord within Michigan farmers by Ruta Ulcinaite and Tierra Riddick, Michigan State University
Finalist: Its gonna end up in the courts and I think they will lose by Tony Black and Griffin Stroin, Michigan State University
Finalist: Pedestrian crosswalk death by Caroline Foreback, West Virginia University
Television Sports Reporting
Winner: Title IX and its evolution at WVU by Julia Mellett, West Virginia University
Finalist: Olympic gold medalist profile Ginny Thrasher by Kendall Lewis, West Virginia University
Finalist: Synchronized figure skating by Ben Murray, West Virginia University
Best All-Around Television Newscast
Winner: Election 2018: A nation divided by Meg Weissend, West Virginia University
Best All-Around Television News Magazine
Winner: Gun control: A nation divided Macy Senge, West Virginia University
Online
Online News Reporting
Winner: Algal blooms in the Great Lakes: Investigating efforts to protect and preserve water quality by Kurt Williams and Andrew Blok, Michigan State University
Finalist: Short-term overdoses lead to long-term health effects by Julie Ciotola, Ohio University
Finalist: Is the city of Athens silencing those speaking about sexual assault? by Connor Perrett, Ohio University
Online Feature Reporting
Winner: Finding faith somewhere else by Rachael Beardsley, Ohio University
Finalist: We are not hidden: Race in Cuba by Esohe Osabuohien, University of Michigan
Online In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Athens County Public Libraries serve as community centers despite budget cuts by Connor Perrett, Ohio University
Online Opinion & Commentary
Winner: Cleveland Theater reviews by Gwendolyn Kochur, Cleveland State University
Best Affiliated Web Site
Winner: The News Record by Staff, University of Cincinnati
Finalist: The Post by Staff, Ohio University
Best Use of Multimedia
Winner: Activism in Argentina: Protest, prostitution, feminism and faith by Connor Perrett, Kat Tenbarge, Marianne Dodson and Nate Doughty
Finalist: Your Status | A video series about relationships by Arthur Newberry and Goirick Ongon Das, Miami University
Podcast
Winner: Behind the brick Episode one: Hallmates by Julia Plant and Ceili Doyle, Miami University of Ohio
Finalist: Classroom concert: Colly by Austin Creel and Sam Adkins, Marshall University
Finalist: The third chair: TBDBITL by Jack Long, The Ohio State University
Videography
Broadcast News Videography
Winner: Working with my hands by Chloe Kiple, Michigan State University
Finalist: Choice or disease? by Christine Kanerva, Michigan State University
Finalist: The recycling bins look like trash bins by Chloe Kiple, Michigan State University
Broadcast Feature Videography
Winner: Snapchat filters are being brought to life by Deja Green, Michigan State University
Finalist: Mother with dementia by Treasure Roberts, Michigan State University
Finalist: Its every kids dream by Michael Epps, Michigan State University
Broadcast Sports Videography
Winner: Theres a height difference by Michael Epps, Michigan State University
Finalist: A senior send-off by Ryan Cole, Michigan State University
Online/Digital Feature Videography
Winner: HERSTORY: Minority representation by Abby Grisez, Connor Perrett and Marianne Dodson, Ohio University
Finalist: Vote Ohio by Ben Peters, Nate Doughty and Sarah Horne, Ohio University
Finalist: Cal U students gear up and give back at Big Event 2018 by Mari Boyle, California University of Pennsylvania
Online/Digital News Videography
Winner: Open carry walk comes to Ohio States campus by Joe Matts, The Ohio State University
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