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Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Bloomington, Minn.
Contacts:
Abbi Martzall, SPJ Events Coordinator, 317-920-4791, awards@spj.org
Rachel Semple, SPJ Communications Coordinator, 317-920-4785, rsemple@spj.org
INDIANAPOLIS The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 6 with 2016 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJs Region 6 comprises North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Honorees received award certificates the weekend of March 31 at the Region 6 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 Anaheim, California.
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 8 winners. If you have any questions regarding the MOE Awards, contact Abbi Martzall via email or phone at 317-920-4791.
This list reflects the spelling and titles submitted in the award entries.
Art / Graphics
Feature Photography (Large)
Winner: Trump campaigns in Waukesha for Wisconsin vote by Brian Georgeson, Marquette University
Finalist: Cold place, cold beer by Austin Anderson, Marquette University
Finalist: Curb Magazine Cover by Sadie Dorf, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Feature Photography (Small)
Winner: Reservation to graduation by Kayleigh Omang, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: Its Hamline's Archivist Candy Hart by Gino Terrell, Hamline University (St. Paul)
Finalist: Dancing with the Piper: All eyes on Taylor Roberson - by Gino Terrell, Hamline University (St. Paul)
General News Photography (Large)
Winner: Fighting for her rights by Kimberly Wethal, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
General News Photography (Small)
Winner: Dakota Access Pipeline camp by Kayleigh Omang, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: Tammy Blom brightens St. Paul by Gino Terrell, Hamline University (St. Paul)
Finalist: Mr. Barbershop Man by Gino Terrell, Hamline University (St. Paul)
Sports Photography (Large)
Winner: Celebration, football - by Makenzie Huber, South Dakota State University
Finalist: Mens basketball survives another late Seton Hall surge by Brian Georgeson, Marquette University
Finalist: One-handed catch. by Lexie Priest, South Dakota State University
Sports Photography (Small)
Winner: Fear the 'D': Monica Lannon sizes up her rival Auggie by Gino Terrell, Hamline University (St. Paul)
Finalist: Inception: LAX Ladies Celebrate a Building Legacy by Gino Terrell, Hamline University (St. Paul)
Finalist: Damon Gibson by Kayleigh Omang, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Magazines
Best Student Magazine
Winner: Marquette Journal - Stephanie Harte, Marquette University
Finalist: Curb Magazine, "Wisconsin: A Love Story" by Curb Magazine Staff, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Non-Fiction Magazine Article
Winner: Love Locked Out by Mia Sato, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Finalist: A House Divided by Katie Hicks, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Finalist: Heartbeat by Sam Marchewka, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Newspapers
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: Marquette Tribune by Amy Elliot-Meisel, Marquette University
Finalist: Best All-Around Non Daily newspaper Entry for SDSU Collegian - by Sara Bertsch, Katherine Clayton and Makenzie Huber, editors, South Dakota State University
Finalist: MSUM Best All-Around by The Advocate Staff, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Breaking News Reporting (Large)
Winner: Protest voices disapproval of Marquettes transgender stance, igniting counter protest by McKenna Oxenden, Marquette University
Breaking News Reporting (Small)
Winner: Who would steal a corn roaster? El Burrito Mercado wants to know by Gino Terrell, Hamline University (St. Paul)
Editorial Writing
Winner: Mental Illness, Apathy is the Enemy, Gender Neutral Bathrooms by Makenzie Huber & Katherine Clayton, editors, South Dakota State University
Finalist: Marquette Wire Editorials by Marquette Wire Editorial Board, Marquette University
Feature Writing (Large)
Winner: Converging on Standing Rock: People of the Sacred Stone by Garrett Ammesmaki, South Dakota State University
Finalist: Hope in a time of sadness by Katherine Clayton, South Dakota State University
Finalist: President Dunn receives letters of support by Ian Lack, South Dakota State University
Feature Writing (Small)
Winner: Across the globe by Laura Grimm, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: Using the stage for social change by Gino Terrell, Hamline University (St. Paul)
Finalist: Together in song by Kailyn Allen, Minnesota State University Moorhead
General Column Writing (Large)
Winner: Morgan Hughes columns by Morgan Hughes, Marquette University
Finalist: Michael Cummings by Michael Cummings, Marquette University
General News Reporting (Large)
Winner: Students demand inclusion, rights by Kimberly Wethal; Andrew Eppen, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Finalist: One semester in: MUSG check-in by Rebecca Carballo and Ryan Patterson, Marquette University
General News Reporting (Small)
Winner: Snapchat by Haley Foster, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: The desk job by Josie Gereszek, Minnesota State University Moorhead
In-Depth Reporting (Large)
Winner: UW-Milwaukee Transgender Locker Room Policy Remains Under Wraps by Mary Jo Contino, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Finalist: Helfaers accessibility problem by Devi Shastri, Marquette University
Finalist: Marquette Wire Election Coverage by Marquette Wire Staff, Marquette University
Sports Writing (Large)
Winner: Exclusive: Sandy Cohen heads in new direction by John Hand, Marquette University
Finalist: Blueprint of a program by Jack Goods, Marquette University
Finalist: SDSU finds another diamond in the rough by Hannah Neiman, South Dakota State University
Sports Writing (Small)
Winner: Small town, big dreams by Tanner Robinson, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: Chip Taylor to coach Hamline's finest by Gino Terrell, Hamline University (St. Paul)
Finalist: Memories and plays by John Miller, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Online
Best Digital-Only Student Publication
Winner: tommiemedia.com by Elena Neuzil, Director, University of Saint Thomas
Finalist: Doing It Downtown by Doing It Downtown Staff, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Best Independent Online Student Publication
Winner: Media Milwaukee | UW-Milwaukee by Media Milwaukee staff, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Finalist: Doing It Downtown by Josie Gereszek, Emily Pascavis, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Best Use of Multimedia
Winner: More than meets the mouth by Josie Gereszek, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Online Feature Reporting
Winner: Creativity in the Kitchen by Josie Gereszek, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: Against the Academic Odds by Shana Wilson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Finalist: 'Modern Day Leper' by JAMS 500 reporting staff, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Online In-Depth Reporting
Winner: How Solar Ovens Are Changing Lives in the Dominican Republic by Makenzie Huber, South Dakota State University
Finalists: The Hands, The Head, The Heart by Devi Shastri, Marquette University
Finalists: How the Mississippi River Valley Turned Red by Media Milwaukee staff, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Online News Reporting
Winner: Milo Yiannopoulos Coverage by JAMS 320 reporting staff, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Finalist: Covering the Democratic Debate by JAMS 320 reporting staff, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Finalist: Trump campaigns in Waukesha for Wisconsin vote by Matt Unger, Brian Georgeson and Catie Petralia, Marquette University
Online Sports Reporting
Winner: UWM Athletic Department Controversies by JAMS 320 reporting class, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Finalist: Wichmann believes team can prove doubters wrong by Dan Zielinski, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Radio
Best All-Around Radio Newscast
Finalist: MUR Pre-election special by Marquette Wire MUR Staff, Marquette University
Radio Feature
Winner: Relationships are Focus of Student Musical by Rachel Pagel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Finalist: Faces of UWM: The Iraq War Vet (but dont tell his parents) by Luke Zembrowski, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Finalist: Dining Center Serenade by Tanner Robinson, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Paula URen Reveals How SCSU Capitalizes On Opposing Errors by Daniel Papp, St. Cloud State University
Radio News Reporting
Winner: High School Students Learn About the Devastation of Suicide by Amanda Watter, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Finalist: Day Of Elimination Of Racism by Spencer Schacht, St. Cloud State University
Finalist: Students Not Prepared for Work World, Employers Say by Darien Yeager, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Radio Sports Reporting
Finalist: Young Women Getting Tattoos by Heidi Bush, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Television
Best All-Around Television Newscast
Winner: Campus News from 4-30-16 by Campus News Staff, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: UTVS News by Staff, St. Cloud State University
Television Breaking News Reporting
Winner: Anti Trump Rally by Phil Pinarski, Larson Seaver, Hannah Kirby, Marquette University
Television Feature Reporting
Winner: You Too Are Beautiful by Rebecca David, St. Cloud State University
Finalist: MSUM Students create film "Westall" by Derek Fletcher, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Television General News Reporting
Winner: Concordia Budget Cuts by Tyrel Filley, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: Terror Trials by Ubah Ali, St. Cloud State University
Finalist: Fundraiser Helps Child in Need by Tyrel Filley, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: MSUM Student Fights to Stay in School by Haley Warnecke, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Television News and Feature Photography
Winner: Battleship H2O at MSUM by Sara Erickson and Leah Backstrom, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: MSUM Students create film "Westall" by Derek Fletcher, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: "Fargos Pinball Arcade" by Betsy Harmsen and Jerrod Schumacher, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Television Sports Photography
Winner: Lifeguarding 101 at MSUM by Samantha Stark, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: "The Life of a Kicker" by Haley Foster, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: Foam Weapon Fight Club by Sara Erickson and Alex Gilbertson, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Television Sports Reporting
Winner: Sarah Paulus | Feature Twirler by Megan Hedstrom, St. Cloud State University
Finalist: The Life of a Kicker by Kickers from UND and Concordia College react to Blair Walsh's season-ending miss and reflect on the role of the kicker on a team., Minnesota State University Moorhead
Finalist: "Foam Weapon Fight Club" by Sara Erickson , Minnesota State University Moorhead
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