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Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Seattle
Contacts:
Abbi Martzall, SPJ Events Coordinator, 317-920-4791, amartzall@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 10 with 2016 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJs Region 10 comprises Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Honorees will receive award certificates the weekend of May 6 at the Washington Collegiate Journalism 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 10 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: Black Minds Matter by McKenzie Lakey, Central Washington University
Finalist: Body found in Student Housing by Lacey Young, University of Montana
Breaking News Photography (Small)
Winner: Champions at Last by Annika Gordon, University of Portland
Finalist: Hot Topic by Gavin Doremus, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Eye on the Prize by Ryan Sullivan, Gonzaga University
Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Editorial cartoons - by Nick Sandifer, Washington State University
Finalist: Northwest Icons by Christian Forde and Annie Robertson, Peninsula College
Feature Photography (Large)
Winner: Seafair Party by Lacey Young, University of Montana
Finalist: Inside Detention Center (Four Photos) by Adam McCaw, University of Montana
Finalist: Carrying the Flag by Tailyr Irvine, University of Montana
Feature Photography (Small)
Winner: UP snowpocalypse 2016 by Annika Gordon, University of Portland
Finalist: Night of Musical Theatre review by Oliver Johnson, Pacific Lutheran University
Finalist: Herculean effort aids poverty stricken children developing country by Chris Urquia, Peninsula College
General News Photography (Large)
Winner: Life Inside the Lewis and Clark County Detention Center by Adam McCaw, University of Montana
Finalist: Assault victim photo by Luke Hollister, Washington State University
Finalist: Check Station: Big Elk at first weekend of hunting season by Kira Vercruyssen, University of Montana
General News Photography (Small)
Winner: Dancing for a Cause by Gavin Doremus, Gonzaga University
Photo Illustration (Large)
Winner: Dad's Weekend by Andrew Lang, Washington State University
Photo Illustration (Small)
Winner: "Every Man A Lute?" Photos by Oliver Johnson, Pacific Lutheran University
Finalist: "We're Still Students" by Jack Lambert and Taylor Morrell, Central Washington University
Sports Photography (Large)
Winner: Celebrate Winning Touchdown in State Championship by Kira Vercruyssen, University of Montana
Finalist: Fighting for the Puck by Will McKnight, University of Montana
Finalist: Timmy Hernandez dives for touchdown catch by Zbignew Sikora, Oregon State University
Sports Photography (Small)
Winner: Technical Foul by Matt Weigand, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Celebration by Libby Kamrowski, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Wiltjer from Deep by Austin Ilg, Gonzaga University
Magazines
Best Student Magazine
Winner: Blot October 2016 by Blot staff, University of Idaho
Finalist: Beaver's Digest by Staff of Beaver's Digest, Oregon State University
Finalist: Klipsun Magazine "Impact" Issue by Klipsun Magazine Staff, Western Washington University
Non-Fiction Magazine Article
Winner: Sexual Assault: What's Behind the Rise in Reports on Campus? by Simone Corbett, Nicole Trejo-Valli, Bailee Wicks, Bailey Williams, Central Washington University
Finalist: Faith Space by Brooke Thames, Pacific Lutheran University
Finalist: Bracing for Change by Sarah Climaco and Evan Keen, Western Washington University
Newspapers
Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Daily Evergreen by The Daily Evergreen staff, Washington State University
Finalist: The Daily Barometer by Staff of The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Western Front by Staff, Western Washington University
Finalist: CWU Observer by Observer Staff, Central Washington University
Finalist: Three Issues of the Sentinel by Staff, North Idaho College
Breaking News Reporting (Large)
Winner: Standing Rock: No pipeline by Olivia Vanni, University of Montana
Finalist: Trump wall on the mall by Dan Doucet and Jessica Zhou, Washington State University
Finalist: Shooting at Cascade Mall in Burlington by Alyssa Evans, Western Washington University
Breaking News Reporting (Small)
Winner: Gonzaga hires recently fired Mizzou professor Melissa Click by Andy Buhler and Kiki Serantes, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Students Protest Sexual Assault Clare Duffy, Hannah Baade University of Portland
Finalist: Gonzaga point guard Josh Perkins arrested on DUI charge, police documents say by Andy Buhler, Gonzaga University
Editorial Writing
Winner: Montana Kaimin editorials by Michael Siebert with the Montana Kaimin editorial board, University of Montana
Finalist: Fall 2016 editorials by The Daily Evergreen Editorial Board, Washington State University
Finalist: Daily Barometer Editorials by The Daily Barometer Editors, Oregon State University
Feature Writing (Large)
Winner: Missoulas meth homes: How a group of UM students discovered Montanas arbitrary toxicity laws by Kasey Bubnash, University of Montana
Finalist: A Better Bee by Russ Walsh, Washington State University
Finalist: Ham radio buffs in Blaine dedicate themselves to community service by Sarah Sharp, Western Washington University
Feature Writing (Small)
Winner: Students dig up America's racist past by Jenna Rossiter, Clare Duffy, University of Portland
Finalist: No, it's not okay to kill your children by Julianna Siemssen, University of Washington Tacoma
Finalist: Johnnie Duguay among women breaking norms of firefighting industry by Kiki Serantes, Gonzaga University
General Column Writing (Large)
Winner: Columns by Darian Dovgan by Darian Dovgan, University of Montana
Finalist: Opinion column award submissions by Tyler Laferriere, Washington State University
General Column Writing (Small)
Winner: Political Comments by Ian Gephart, Seattle Pacific University
Finalist: Common Science by Rachael Snodgrass, Gonzaga University
Finalist: UW Tacoma's Strategic Plan by Angela Suresh, University of Washington Tacoma
General News Reporting (Large)
Winner: A Second Chance by Jonathan Glover, Central Washington University
Finalist: OSU Declared a Sanctuary University by Ellie Magnuson, Lauren Sluss, Amy Schwartz, Oregon State University
Finalist: Candlelight Vigil by Tailyr Irvine, University of Montana
General News Reporting (Small)
Winner: Disconnected: Black students on The Bluff feel they don't belong by Malika Andrews, University of Portland
Finalist: Details emerge on multiple campus sexual assaults by Taryn Eastwood, North Idaho College
Finalist: News Voices Act aims at freedom of speech by Judah Breitbach and Giovanni Roverso, Peninsula College
In-Depth Reporting (Large)
Winner: When existence is a misdemeanor by Julia-Grace Sanders, University of Washington
In-Depth Reporting (Small)
Winner: Lawyer: WWU DEFIES LABOR LAW by Kjell Redal, Western Washington University
Finalist: With absence of Hispanic culture at SPU, students seek community by Manola Secaira, Seattle Pacific University
Finalist: Sexual assault case puts student conduct policy, public safety department under scrutiny by Clare Duffy, Malika Andrews, Rachel Rippetoe, Annika Gordon, University of Portland
Sports Column Writing
Winner: Brian Rathbone sports columns by Brian Rathbone, Oregon State University
Finalist: What the Fantasy Football? by Brittney Bulawa, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Views from the 406 by Jackson Wagner, University of Montana
Sports Writing (Large)
Winner: Finding Feller: A family on and off the court by Sojin Josephson, University of Montana
Finalist: Treat it like an injury by Kasey Bubnash, University of Montana
Finalist: From Cuba to Wenatchee by Kelsey Jones, Washington State University
Sports Writing (Small)
Winner: Men's rowing walk-on reawakens competitive spirit on the water by Justin Wiens, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Eric Reveno says goodbye to Pilots basketball by Malika Andrews, University of Portland
Finalist: Family Business: Terry Porter and two sons eye new era of Pilot hoops by Malika Andrews, University of Portland
Online
Best Affiliated Website
Winner: Framing a Movement: The Media at Standing Rock by Montana Journalism Review, University of Montana
Finalist: cwupulse.com by Nicole Trejo-Valli, Mandi Ringgenberg, Bailey Williams, Jack Lambert, Central Washington University
Finalist: The Gonzaga Bulletin by Andy Buhler, Josh Horton and Carley Schmidt, Gonzaga University
Best Digital-Only Student Publication
Winner: The Beacon by The Beacon staff, University of Portland
Finalist: OR Magazine: The Solutions Issue by Staff of OR Magazine, University of Oregon
Best Independent Online Student Publication
Winner: Across the Divide: Montanas tribes navigate politics and progress by Staff, University of Montana
Best Use of Multimedia
Winner: Engendering Equal Education by Michaela Giunchigliani, Judy Holtz, Delaney Engle, University of Oregon
Finalist: Pastor Adam Phillips by Zach Putnam, David MacKay by University of Oregon
Finalist: River campus: messy history with a bright future by Cheyenne Schoen, Jeff Braccia, University of Portland
Online Feature Reporting
Winner: Against the Grain by Erin Hampton, Angelina Hess, Michaela Giunchigliani, Meerah Powell, University of Oregon
Finalist: Barred By Blood by Hunter Pauli, Jake Green, University of Montana
Finalist: Little Shell: The final throes of seeking Federal Acknowledgement by Christopher Reed, Matt Roberts, University of Montana
Online In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Framing a Movement: The Media at Standing Rock by Kathleen Stone, Matt Roberts, Olivia Vanni, Kira Vercruyssen, University of Montana
Finalist: Sexual assault case sparks protests and scrutiny by Clare Duffy, Malika Andrews, Rachel Rippetoe, Hannah Baade, Jenna Rossiter, University of Portland
Finalist: The Kenton Lead Blob by Zach Putnam, Richard Percy, David MacKay, University of Oregon
Online News Reporting
Winner: Portland shark attack survivor begins to pick up the pieces by Rachel Rippetoe, University of Portland
Finalist: Students protest sexual assault as guests arrive at donor dinner by Clare Duffy, Hannah Baade University of Portland
Finalist: Election night brings students to protest by Rhiannon Berg, Mast Media Staff, Pacific Lutheran University
Online Sports Reporting
Winner: Running to Rio by Chad Sokol, Washington State University
Finalist: Western Women's Soccer wins National Championship by Evan Elliott (Morgan Stilp-Allen photographs), Western Washington University
Radio
Radio Feature
Winner: Yellow Cedars by Jesse Nichols, Western Washington University
Finalist: Hike it, baby by Matt Blois, University of Montana
Finalist: Pulse Radio - Interview with Vanessa Cruz by Mandi Ringgenberg, Matt Morse, Vanessa Cruz, Bailey Williams, Central Washington University
Radio News Reporting
Winner: Mortality in the Magic Spot by Nora Saks, University of Montana
Finalist: Stream Team by Noah Rott, University of Montana
Finalist: Day of the Dead by Lacey Young, University of Montana
Radio Sports Reporting
Winner: Sport Specialization by Maria Anderson, University of Montana
Finalist: Chillin' with the Cougs by Evan Baron, Christopher Kidd, Kolby Crossley, Washington State University
Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: The Haunting-Episodes 1-3 by Meri DeMarois, Daylen Turk, University of Montana
Finalist: Where are all the Young Falconers? by Matt Blois, University of Montana
Television
Best All-Around Television Newscast
Winner: UM News 11-4-2016 UM News Class- fall 2016 University of Montana
Finalist: Murrow News 8 12/9/2016 by Producer: Kyle Simchuk Director: Alex Simpson, Washington State University
Finalist: News at Nine - October 19, 2016 by Mast Media Staff, Pacific Lutheran University
Television Breaking News Reporting
Winner: Trump Wall by Brookelynn Graditi, Washington State University
Television Feature Reporting
Winner: Extreme Slacklining by Tasha Cain and Chelsea Reichard, University of Montana
Finalist: SpectrUM Mobile by Jack Ginsburg and Grant Herzog, University of Montana
Finalist: A Day in the Park by Taylor Graham, Washington State University
Television General News Reporting
Winner: WSU Women Harassed via Social Media by Nicole Clements, Washington State University
Finalist: DRA Realty by Taylor Graham, Washington State University
Finalist: Concussion Research by Braly Whisler, University of Montana
Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Aging Out: Autism in Montana by 2016 Documentary Unit-School of Journalism-University of Montana, University of Montana
Finalist: Journalism and Trauma by McKayla Fox, Paige Schoengarth, Marc Wai, David Palmer, Washington State University
Finalist: Changing Currents: Protecting North America's Rivers by John Struzenberg, Rachel Lovrovich, Kelly Lavelle, Joshua Wiersma, Pacific Lutheran University
Television News and Feature Photography
Winner: Slacklining Takes Extreme Heights by Chelsea Reichard, Tasha Cain, University of Montana
Television Sports Reporting
Winner: Jasmin Edwards Profile - by Jake Nelson, Central Washington University
Finalist: WSU fencing team by Cody Kallinen, Washington State University
Finalist: Game Attendance by Mast Media staff, Pacific Lutheran University
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