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Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Indianapolis
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 5 with 2016 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJs Region 5 comprises Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. Honorees received award certificates the weekend of April 7 at the Region 5 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 5 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
Breaking News Photography (Large)
Winner: Peaceful Anti-Trump Protests Continue in Chicago - by Grace Runkel, Loyola University Chicago
Finalist: Students Protest Trump by Quentin Shaw, University of Illinois
Finalist: Shut down: campus tensions spill over protests by Josh Leff, DePaul University
Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Ball State of mind by Mikey Higgins, Ball State University
Feature Photography (Large)
Winner: Unmasked: The stigma of meth by Emma Rogers, Ball State University
Finalist: Magic in the Mud by Gabriel Scarlett, Western Kentucky University
Finalist: Urbana Sweet Corn Fest by Brian Bauer, University of Illinois
General News Photography (Large)
Winner: Glowing Rose - Gabriel Scarlett, Western Kentucky University
Finalist: Do Better, DePaul by Madeline Kranz, DePaul University
Finalist: Advocates Annual Drag Show Is Anything But Boring by Michen Dewey, Loyola University Chicago
General News Photography (Small)
Winner: Activist Bree Newsome speaks of racial inequality by Cassie Reverman, University of Indianapolis
Photo Illustration (Large)
Winner: Homecoming Guide Cover by Michelle Tam, Hannah Auten, University of Illinois
Finalist: The Mental Cost of College by Katie Grieze, Ball State University
Finalist: The Academic Athlete by Jessika Zachary, Ball State University
Photo Illustration (Small)
Winner: Four wrestlers head to Nationals by Laken Detweiler, University of Indianapolis
Sports Photography (Large)
Winner: Football Touchdown by Austin Yattoni, University of Illinois
Finalist: Heartbreak City by Jeff Brown, Western Kentucky University
Finalist: Northwestern cheerleaders perform during NU loss to Nebraska by Mia Zanzucchi, Northwestern University
Sports Photography (Small)
Winner: Womens basketball wins on Senior Night, prepares for GLVC Tournament by Cassie Reverman, University of Indianapolis
Finalist: Mens basketball wins on Senior Day, 87-86 by Kameron Casey, University of Indianapolis
Finalist: Mens soccer defeats Prairie Stars 2-1 by Jennifer Ulrey, University of Indianapolis
Magazines
Best Student Magazine
Winner: Al Bayan Magazine by Al Bayan Magazine Staff, Northwestern University
Finalist: Ball Bearings Fall 2016 Issue: Why We Think We're Right by Ball Bearings Staff, Ball State University
Finalist: North by Northwestern Fall 2016 Magazine by North by Northwestern Staff, Northwestern University
Non-Fiction Magazine Article
Winner: More than just a house: A symbol of hope and solidarity for Northwesterns Black Community by Naib Mian, Northwestern University
Finalist: Next Steps by Lila Reynolds, Northwestern University
Finalist: Where the Path May Lead by Ellen Glover and Allison Chaplin, Indiana University
Newspapers
Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Daily Northwestern by The Daily Northwestern Staff, Northwestern University
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: Full issues by Herald staff, Western Kentucky University
Finalist: Ball State Daily News by Ball State Daily News, Ball State University
Finalist: Loyola Phoenix by Phoenix staff, Loyola University Chicago
Breaking News Reporting (Large)
Winner: Shots fired near University on Green Street by Daily Illini Staff, University of Illinois
Finalist: UIPD investigates death of infant on campus by Daily Illini Staff, University of Illinois
Finalist: Ball State President Ferguson resigns by Kaitlin Lange, Kara Berg, Ball State University
Editorial Writing
Winner: Our View by Editorial Board, Ball State University
Finalist: Julia Dake Editorial Writing by Julia Dake, Eastern Kentucky University
Finalist: Daily Illini Editorial Board by The Daily Illini Editorial Board, University of Illinois
Feature Writing (Large)
Winner: I found myself: Being transgender at NKU - by Emily Osterholz, Northern Kentucky University
Finalist: I wont give up: Single parent perseveres through the holidays by Emily Sherry, Hannah Hagedorn, Northern Kentucky University
Finalist: A Day with the President by Grace Runkel, Loyola University Chicago
Feature Writing (Small)
Winner: Survivors: Speaking out against sexual assault by Ashlea Alley, University of Indianapolis
Finalist: 140.6 miles to be an Ironman by Zoλ Berg, University of Indianapolis
Finalist: Human beings before disabilities by Jessica Hoover & Abby Land, University of Indianapolis
General Column Writing (Large)
Winner: Tim Balk column entry by Tim Balk, Northwestern University
Finalist: Kalyn's Corner by Kalyn Johnson, Western Kentucky University
Finalist: Isabella Winkler Columns by Isabella Winkler, University of Illinois
General News Reporting (Large)
Winner: Behind closed doors: Students forced to live with an accused rapist by Rachel Hinton, DePaul University
Finalist: Racial crime victims disappointed with WKUPD by Emma Collins, Western Kentucky University
Finalist: It happened here: Student witnesses reflect on a night of violence by Claire Hettinger, Joseph Longo, and Samantha Jones Toal, University of Illinois
General News Reporting (Small)
Winner: Officer, UIndy alum shot in line of duty by Kylee Crane, University of Indianapolis
In-Depth Reporting (Large)
Winner: Breaking the Silence: Sheryl Swoopes Allegations Revealed by Nader Issa; Madeline Kenney, Loyola University Chicago
Finalist: In Focus: As Lyrica profits dry up, Northwestern seeks another 'blockbuster' drug by Peter Kotecki, Northwestern University
Finalist: More Than a Black Engineer by James Boyd, University of Illinois
In-Depth Reporting (Small)
Winner: Students, university handle mold in Crowe by Kylee Crane, University of Indianapolis
Sports Column Writing
Winner: Peter Bailey-Wells Columns by Peter Bailey-Wells, University of Illinois
Finalist: Kevin McCarthy Columns by Kevin McCarthy, University of Illinois
Finalist: The DePaulia Sports Column Writing by Matthew Paras, DePaul University
Sports Writing (Large)
Winner: Payment day: $82.5 million for new DePaul arena due next month- by DePaulia Investigation, DePaul University
Finalist: An in-depth look at concussions and Ball State's safety measures against them by Jake Fox, Ball State University
Finalist: The marvelous Mavriplis: Baseballs emotional leader by Christopher Decker, Northern Kentucky University
Sports Writing (Small)
Winner: UIndy alum Reece Horn pursues dream in NFL by Laken Detweiler, University of Indianapolis
Finalist: Mens lacrosse winning streak continues by Laken Detweiler, University of Indianapolis
Online
Best Affiliated Website
Winner: Ball Bearings Online by Ball Bearings Staff, Ball State University
Finalist: WKUTalisman.com by Talisman Staff, Western Kentucky University
Finalist: ncclinked by Staff, North Central College
Best Digital-Only Student Publication
Winner: 14 East Magazine by Staff, DePaul University
Finalist: REaD by WKU SJB Journalism, Western Kentucky University
Finalist: Politics & the Presidency by WKU Fleischaker-Greene Scholars, Western Kentucky University
Best Independent Online Student Publication
Winner: 14 East Magazine by Staff, DePaul University
Finalist: Ball Bearings Online by Ball Bearings Staff, Ball State University
Finalist: The Medill Justice Project by Staff, Northwestern University
Best Use of Multimedia
Winner: #BlackScienceMatters by University of Illinois Multimedia Journalism Students, University of Illinois
Finalist: 14 Speaks Podcast: Femdot by Jack Ladd, Bea Aldrich, DePaul University
Finalist: Breaking the Gender Binary by Shelley K. Mesch, Hannah Hoffman, Kiersten Hickman, DePaul University
Online Feature Reporting
Winner: A Hidden Home by Kaitlyn Arford, Ball State University
Finalist: 'A heart of gold' by Carli Scalf, Samantha Brammer, Ball State University
Finalist: Cultural student groups grapple with multicultural representation by Lila Reynolds, Northwestern University
Online In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Lights Out/Lights On by Ivana Rihter, DePaul University
Finalist: Unmasked: The stigma of meth by Unmasked Team, Ball State University
Finalist: Kentuckys Coal-Colored Climate Change Denial by Tanner Cole, Western Kentucky University
Online News Reporting
Winner: Billion Dollar Story: Campaign Finance in Indiana by Indiana University Media School, Indiana University
Finalist: The life of a Saudi Student at NKU by Carrie Crotzer, Lindsey Rudd, Derek Daley, Northern Kentucky University
Finalist: The Mental Cost of College by Katie Grieze, Ball State University
Online Opinion & Commentary
Winner: The Spectrum: Whitewashing of Asians in media represents a bigger issue by Weizhe (Rachel) Yang, Northwestern University
Finalist: Free Speech and Presidential Politics by Brendan Pedersen, DePaul University
Finalist: The Netflix Club by Steven Long, DePaul University
Online Sports Reporting
Winner: Franko's House by Robby General, Ball State University
Finalist: The Academic Athlete by Samantha Stevenson, Ball State University
Finalist: Foreign-born tennis players find family at NKU by Matt Sexton, Northern Kentucky University
Radio
Radio News Reporting
Winner: Non-Tenure Faculty Strike by Zila Renfro, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Finalist: Democratic National Convention by Haley Kosik, Illinois State University
Finalist: Dakota Access Pipeline Protests by Baylee Steelman, Illinois State University
Radio Feature
Winner: Norteρo Music Among Efforts To Get Latinos to the Polls by Kate Stein, Northwestern University
Finalist: Ask NBN S.2 Ep. 4: why do NU undergraduates go without free CTA? by Jakob Lazzaro, Heather Budimulia, Northwestern University
Finalist: EIU Funding Feature by Mike Miletich, Illinois State University
Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Death Denied (Episode Four): The Medill Justice Project podcast by Fallon Schlossman, Northwestern University
Finalist: Unmasked: The stigma of meth by Nick Siano, Ball State University
Finalist: Bird's I View- Election Preview by WZND News Staff, Illinois State University
Radio Sports Reporting
Winner: On the Hunt: Python Challenge About More Than Enormous Snakes by Kate Stein, Northwestern University
Finalist: Gender Equity in Sports by Jade Hilton, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Finalist: ISU Pep Band by Carie Kuehn, Illinois State University
Television
Television Broadcast
Winner: WKU News Channel 12 by Will Puckett, Western Kentucky University
Finalist: Northwestern News Report Chicago Show by Northwestern News Network, Northwestern University
Television Breaking News Reporting
Winner: Ben Shapiro - Lorraine Taylor by Lorraine Taylor, DePaul University
Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Unmasked: The stigma of meth by Unmasked Team, Ball State University
Television Feature Reporting
Winner: The Man Behind the Lens: Justin Barbin - by Jesse Kirsch, Northwestern University
Finalist: Chicago's street musicians discuss perceptions from CTA and public by Michelle Baik, Northwestern University
Finalist: Pumpkin Picking by Reporter: Amelia Mugavero, University of Illinois
Television General News Reporting
Winner: Homeless Protest - Daniel Beedie, Reporter by Daniel Beedie, DePaul University
Finalist: Milo Yiannopoulos Protest - Eric Traphagen, Reporter by Eric Traphagen, DePaul University
Finalist: Homer Tornado by Reporter: Cassidy Williams, University of Illinois
Television News and Feature Photography
Winner: Cornhole by Reporter: Jeffrey Ohmer, University of Illinois
Finalist: Connections Live Torch Relay by Suzy Smith, Jana Lowery, Evan Like, Ball State University
Television Sports Reporting
Winner: Memorial Soccer Match by Reporter: Cassie Chaplinsky, University of Illinois
Finalist: Cubs Celebration by Adam Chalifoux, DePaul University
Finalist: The Math Behind March Madness by Catharine Gardner, Western Kentucky University
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