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Matthew Kent, SPJ Program Coordinator, 317-920-4788, mkent@spj.org
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 10 with 2018 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.

SPJ’s Region 10 comprises Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Honorees received award certificates the weekend of April 6 at the Region 10 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 10 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: Student-created website allowing for anonymous sexual assault allegations vulnerable to defamation – by Andrea Redd, Manisha Jha and Devon McBride, University of Washington
Finalist: Oregon State Police identify suspect accused of making threats of violence – by Staff of The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University
Finalist: Farmer etches ‘Go Cougs!’ into field – by Madysen McLain, Washington State University

Breaking News Reporting (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Protest over Scalia LGBTQ views draws hundreds – by Claire Desmarais, Jennifer Ng, David Jacobs and Annika Gordon, University of Portland
Finalist: Former University of Portland president named in Pennsylvania sex abuse report – by Claire Desmarais and Hannah Sievert, University of Portland
Finalist: Augusta area safe after police standoff – by Katie Kales and Joseph Thompson, Gonzaga University


General News Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Professor under investigation for sexual misconduct, again – by Eric Rosane, Central Washington University
Finalist: Elevator outages trap students – by Julia Berkman and Hailey Murphy, Western Washington University
Finalist: ‘Inaction is no longer an option’ – by Brandon Hill, University of Idaho

General News Reporting (Small) 1-9,999 students
Winner: Gonzaga responds to report of Jesuits with safety plans living on campus – by Ian Davis-Leonard, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Writer in Residence ‘takes a hike’ along Elwha River: Lynda Mapes highlights climate change & restoration during visit – by Maddie Hunt, Zach Wakefield and Chana Meddin, Peninsula College
Finalist: First walkout in GU history results in meeting with president’s cabinet – by Riley Utley, Gonzaga University

In-Depth Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Real estate giant accused of mistreating U-District tenants – by Max Wasserman, University of Washington
Finalist: Concussions within collegiate sports – by Hanson Lee, Central Washington University
Finalist: Nature of campus surveillance – by Erasmus Baxter, Western Washington University

In-Depth Reporting (Small) 1-9,999 students
Winner: Finding freedom behind bars – by Sarah R. Baker and Liz Wasson, Peninsula College
Finalist: Wally Awards outrage – by Olivia Sanchez, Rachel Rippetoe, Brigid Lowney and Kyle Garcia, University of Portland
Finalist: Campus policy on Juuls still hazy – by Juliette Carey, Gonzaga University

Feature Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Please feed the bears – by Ryon O’Connell, University of Montana
Finalist: The resilient cheerleader – by Maggie Vanoni, The University of Oregon
Finalist: A seat at the table – by Angela Wissmar, Western Washington University

Feature Writing (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Making life small – by Brigid Lowney and Molly Lowney, University of Portland
Finalist: What Latinos look like – by Ana Clyde and Annika Gordon, University of Portland
Finalist: Remembering Heidi Keele – by Morgan Scheerer, Gonzaga University

General Column Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Mariah Valles, Central Washington University
Finalist: Alexa Murdock, Central Washington University
Finalist: Delaney Shea, Oregon State University

Sports Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Breaking the family mold turns into a fruitful career – by Chris Deremer, University of Idaho
Finalist: Athletic Department: Dodging the deficit – by Meredith Spelbring, University of Idaho
Finalist: Champion on the field and in the classroom – by Jarred Bierbrauer and Ben Rosenbaum, Oregon State University


Sports Writing (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: The heir to the throne – by Ian Davis-Leonard, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Mark Few celebrates 20th year as head coach – by Kendra Andrews, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Making strides – by Rachel Rippetoe, University of Portland

Editorial Writing
Winner: Hailey Stewart, Brandon Hill and Max Rothenberg, University of Idaho
Finalist: Nicole Glidden, Gonzaga University

Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Daily Evergreen – by Staff of The Daily Evergreen, Washington State University

Best All-Around Non Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Daily Barometer – by Staff of The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University
Finalist: The Argonaut – by Staff of The Argonaut, University of Idaho
Finalist: The Mast – by Staff of The Mast, Pacific Lutheran University

Magazines

Non-Fiction Magazine Article
Winner: Breathing life into the Salish language – by Taylor Nichols, Western Washington University
Finalist: Battle of the bugs – by Madeleine Jeffers, Western Washington University
Finalist: Finding herself among the sunflowers – by Tyler Urke, Western Washington University

Best Student Magazine
Winner: Kipsun Magazine – by Staff of Kipsun Magazine, Western Washington University
Finalist: Voyage – by Staff of Voyage, University of Washington
Finalist: Beavers Digest – by Staff of Beavers Digest, Oregon State University

Art/Graphics

Breaking News Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Waiting for the rebound – by Sara Diggins, University of Montana
Finalist: Patriotic porta potties – by John Hooks, University of Montana
Finalist: Dozens protest closure of the Indy – by Eli Imadali, University of Montana

Breaking News Photography (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Scalia protest: We are Portland – by Annika Gordon, University of Portland
Finalist: Father Scalia walks with his mother as hundred of students protest around him – by Jennifer Ng, University of Portland
Finalist: Faceoff: Gay is okay – by Jennifer Ng, University of Portland

Feature Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Larry Kiff: Summer surprise – by Eli Imadali, University of Montana
Finalist: Keeping the peace – by Jack Lambert, Central Washington University
Finalist: Spoiled milk – by Hannah Gabrielson, Western Washington University

Feature Photography (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: JJ Johnston – by Gavin Doremus, Gonzaga University
Finalist: H20 magnet fortunes – by Amanda Ford, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Moments of magic – by Dawson Reynier, Gonzaga University

Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Nick Sandifer, Washington State University

General News Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: Holiday bazaar hosts town business booths – by Paige Campbell, Washington State University
Finalist: Trump rally – by Sara Diggins, University of Montana
Finalist: Battle of the DJs – by Ramzy Al-Mulla, Oregon State University

General News Photography (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Back on top – by Matt Repplier, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Sasquatch – by Amanda Ford, Gonzaga University
Finalist: Gonzaga ROTC utilizes Chinook helicopter for field training exercise – by Adam Miller, Gonzaga University

Photo Illustration (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: A mass shooting generation – by Jack Lambert, Central Washington University
Finalist: Encoded – by Al Lacey, Oregon State University
Finalist: Redefining rape – by Isabelle Grotting, Zahn Schultz, Matt Conrardy and Bailee Wicks, Central Washington University

Sports Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students
Winner: The man, the myth, the mustache – by Abby Linnenkohl, Washington State University
Finalist: UW vs. Auburn Chick-fil-A Kickoff game – by Conor Courtney, University of Washington
Finalist: Women’s basketball picks up first road win – by Benjamin Michaelis, Washington State University

Sports Photography (Small) 1-9,999 Students
Winner: Soccer coach celebrates with his baby – by Molly Lowney, University of Portland
Finalist: Benji Michel gives thanks – by Molly Lowney, University of Portland
Finalist: Coach-referee confrontation – by Annika Gordon, University of Portland

Radio

Radio Feature
Winner: Willard born and raised – by Autumn Fraser, University of Montana

Radio News Reporting
Winner: The high cost of sidewalks – by Kevin Trevellyan, University of Montana
Finalist: Missing natice woman – by Rikki Devlin, University of Montana

Television

Television General News Reporting
Winner: New information on e-cigarettes – by Zachary Anders, Washington State University
Finalist: WSU food pantries – by Brady Frederick, Washington State University
Finalist: Mo Club economics – by Jon Allen, University of Montana

Television Feature Reporting
Winner: Food insecurity at OSU – by Ziad Elkawlak and Lauren Sluss, Oregon State University
Finalist: Holiday peace cranes – by Andrea Dobbins, University of Montana

Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Montana jails: Slammed for solutions – by Student Documentary Unit, spring 2018, University of Montana
Finalist: Joyce LePage: The search for truth – by Jasmine Darakjy, Washington State University

Television Sports Reporting
Winner: WSU’s popcorn guy – by Brady Frederick, Washington State University
Finalist: Dakar: The Brabec story – by Shannon Heckt, Washington State University
Finalist: Griz Basketball international connection – by Jon Allen, University of Montana

Best All-Around Television Newscast
Winner: Murrow News – by Bradley Warren, Jasmine Darakjy, Taylor Swanson and Emma Jerome, Washington State University
Finalist: UM News – by UM News Class, Fall 2018, University of Montana

Best All-Around Television News Magazine
Winner: Spotlight: Food insecurity – by Staff of KBVR-TV, Oregon State University


Online

Online News Reporting
Winner: Dakar: The world’s most brutal road race – by Luke Hollister, Shannon Heckt, Jacob Grannemann and Cody Cottier, Washington State University
Finalist: At 94, WSU’s famed gang researcher continues work – by Rebecca White and Shannon Heckt, Washington State University
Finalist: Farming for a feast – by Rachel Postlewaite, Western Washington University

Online Feature Reporting
Winner: Paving the way for women in the military – by Brigid Lowney and Molly Lowney, University of Portland
Finalist: Breaking tradition – by Staff of OR Magazine, University of Oregon

Online Opinion & Commentary
Winner: Rachel Rippetoe and Erin Bothwell, University of Portland

Best Affiliated Web Site
Winner: Native News 2018: In their hands – by Staff of The Native News Project, University of Montana
Finalist: PULSE Magazin – by Staff of PULSE Magazine, Central Washington University

Best Independent Online Student Publication
Winner: OR Magazine – by Staff of OR Magazine, University of Oregon

Best Use of Multimedia
Winner: PULSE magazine – Hammocking 101 – by Ryan Weier, Zahn Schultz, Jessica Griffin and Matt Conrardy, Central Washington University
Finalist: 48 hours with the Husky Marching Band – by Andy Yamashita, Conor Courtney, Parker Singh and Hailey Robinson, University of Washington
Finalist: Baro360 – Native American Flute Circle – by Jarred Bierbrauer and Marcus Trinidad, Oregon State University

Podcast
Winner: Willard: An Alternative Podcast About a High School – by Staff, University of Montana
Finalist: Home Plates: Mother’s Day – by Grace (DD) Madigan, University of Washington

Videography

Online/Digital News Videography
Winner: Walkout against mass shootings – by October Yates, Western Washington University
Finalist: OSU acknowledges community members who have served – by Caleb Chandler, Oregon State University
Finalist: Students lead protest against Red Mass speaker Scalia – by David Jacobs and Claire Desmarais, University of Portland

Online/Digital Feature Videography
Winner: Restorative flames: Igniting Oregon forests – by Delaney Young, University of Oregon
Finalist: From trash to table: A viable food ecosystem – by Bryana Sena, University of Oregon
Finalist: Let’s talk about guns – by Delaney Shea and Marcus Trinidad, Oregon State University

Broadcast News Videography
Winner: Rookie rider – by Jacob Granneman, Washington State University

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