Mark of Excellence

Mark of Excellence AwardsRegion 9

Best Affiliated Web Site (Large)

Weber State Universitys The Signpost

Best Affiliated Web Site (Medium)Southern Utah University, SUUNews.com

Best All-Around Television Newscast3rd Place: KRWG News22 New Mexico State University2nd Place: The Met Report Metropolitan State University of Denver

1st Place: ElevenNEWS at Noon Brigham Young University

Best Independent Online Student Publication (Large)The Hard News Cafe, Utah State University

Breaking News Photography (Large)3rd Place: Melanie J. Rice Metropolitan State University of Denver

2nd Place: Ryan Borthick Metropolitan State University of Denver

1st Place: Dylan LangilleColorado State University

Breaking News Photography (Small)1st Place: Alicia HurleyLaramie County Community College

Breaking News Reporting (Large)3rd Place: Crystal Myler, Sara Michael & Shawn Fielding Brigham Young University Students React to Missionary Age Change

2nd Place: Andrew Carrera Colorado State University, Students Ram Ride Ends with 50 Stitches

Breaking News Reporting (Large)Article is well-written, and sufficiently reported Appropriate blend of emotion, police investigation and background to help readers understand the tragedy and its aftermath.

1st Place: Universe staffBrigham Young UniversityFamily, Friends, Mourn Loss of Powells Children

Breaking News Reporting (Small)1st Place: Jessica Keller Northwest CollegeStudent Senate Denies Election Tampering

Editorial Cartooning (Large)1st Place: Jorge Perez Garcia Metropolitan State University of Denver

Editorial Writing (Small)1st Place: Katie BlaserLaramie County Community College

Feature Photography (Large)3rd Place: Melanie J. RiceMetropolitan State University of Denver

2nd Place: Jessica Cuneo & Melanie J. Rice Metropolitan State University of Denver

1st Place: Melanie J. Rice Metropolitan State University of Denver

Feature Photography (Small)3rd Place: Russell James, Northwest College

2nd Place: Will Hebert & Josh Kimmel Laramie County Community College

1st Place: Nikayla Cooper, Northwest College

14Feature Writing (Large)3rd Place: Austin BriggsColorado State University

2nd Place: Colleen Canty Colorado State University

Feature Writing (Large)This story is beautifully written, with just the right amount of emotion.

1st Place: Mackenzie Hamilton Utah State University

16Feature Writing (Small)2nd Place: Cheyenne Wiley Northwest College

1st Place: Matthew Rooney Laramie County Community College Actor Aims High, Pursues Dreams in The Wingspan

General Column Writing (Large)3rd Place: Quinn ScahillColorado State University

2nd Place: Kory WoodWeber State University

1st Place: Jesse Benn Colorado State UniversityThe Rocky Mountain Collegian

General Column Writing (Small)3rd Place: Shawn Havel Laramie County Community College

2nd Place: Susann Robbins, Laramie County Community College

1st Place: Will HebertLaramie County Community College

General News Photography (Large)3rd Place: Brian T. McGinn Metropolitan State University of Denver

2nd Place: Erin Burns, University of Utah

1st Place: Jonathan Royce, University of UtahGeneral News Reporting (Large)3rd Place: Charles Beacham Brigham Young University

2nd Place: Caitlin Moffitt Utah State University

1st Place: Krista Roy Brigham Young UniversityGeneral News Reporting (Small)1st Place: Jennifer StogsdillLaramie County Community CollegeBest Student Magazine3rd Place: The Claw MagazineUniversity of Northern Colorado

2nd Place: CSU - Pueblo TODAY Magazine Colorado State University Pueblo

1st Place: Horizon Magazine Colorado Mesa UniversityIn-Depth Reporting (Large)3rd Place: David Lake & Robin Rodgers Brigham Young University

2nd Place: Meredith Francom & Megan Stauffer Brigham Young University

1st Place: Kristian Ekenes, Stacie Carnley, Rebecca Lane & Kari MerrillBrigham Young UniversityFraud

Non-Fiction Magazine Article2nd and 1st Place: Jake Bullinger University of UtahWinning entry: Gary Nichols: Kayaking guru paves the way for future generations

Online Feature Reporting (Large)3rd Place: Lis Stewart Utah State University

2nd Place: Rhett WilkinsonUtah State University

1st Place: Ryan Cunningham & April AshlandUtah State UniversityBuddhist Monk Urges Awareness, Understanding Amid Political Tension in Tibet on Utah Public Radio

Online In-Depth Reporting (Large)3rd Place: Rhett WilkinsonUtah State University

2nd Place: Allie JeppsonUtah State University

Online In-Depth Reporting (Large)1st Place: Kristi Ottley, Utah State University Commencement 2012: Aggies Have Less Debt than National Average in Hard News Caf

Online In-Depth Reporting (Small)2nd Place: Susann Robbins Laramie County Community College

1st Place: Susann Robbins, Katie Blaser, Aaron Boyd, & Cassie Kelley Laramie County Community College Search for New Vice President of Academic Affairs in Wingspan Online

Online News Reporting (Large)1st Place: Steve Kent, Utah State UniversityConverting algae to biofuel with solar power? USUs almost there in Hard News Caf

Online News Reporting (Medium)1st Place: Whitney Baum, Southern Utah UniversitySUU Investigating Plagiarism Complaints for SUU News

Online Opinion & Commentary (Large)1st Place: Joe DerasMetropolitan State University of DenverThe Laughing Heart in The Metropolitan

Passionate and clear commentary on important social issues.

32Online Sports Reporting (Large)2nd and 1st Place: Rhett Wilkinson, Utah State University1st: Actually, Andersen Didn't Know that He was Leaving Logan in Aggie BluePrint

Online Sports Reporting (Medium)2nd & 1st Place: Carter Williams Southern Utah University

Winning entry Madison Wood: SUU Soccer Player with a Mission in SUU News

Photo Illustration (Large)3rd Place: Hunter ThompsonColorado State University

2nd Place: Sarah Hill, Brigham Young University

1st Place: Brad Davis, Brigham Young UniversityPhoto Illustration (Small)3rd Place: Russell James, Tim Bahr, & Dylan Miller, Northwest College

2nd Place: Will Hebert & Bruce EneverLaramie County Community College

1st Place: Tim Bahr & Dylan MillerNorthwest CollegeRadio Feature3rd and 2nd Place: Mackenzie HamiltonUtah State University, Utah Public Radio

1st Place: Ryan Cunningham Utah State UniversityCoyotes Fascinate, Puzzle Researchers in Utah on Utah Public Radio (KUSU)

Radio In-Depth Reporting

1st Place: Hannah Leigh Myers University of Colorado BoulderMarijuana in Colorado on KGNU

Radio News ReportingVery well-produced story. Effective use of natural sound throughout the story. Wrote to sound very well. Talented reporter!

2nd and 1st Place: Brianna Bodily Utah State University

Winning entry: Bicycle Brent for Utah Public Radio

Radio Sports ReportingVery well done. Justin's hard work, experience, and preparation is clearly shown.

1st Place: Justin TaylorMetropolitan State University of DenverCoach Clark Show on KMet Radio

Sports Column Writing (Large)3rd Place: Jake Bullinger University of Utah

2nd Place: Tavin StuckiUtah State University

1st Place: Nick Ohlig, Angelita Foster, & Paul J. Marcely, The Metropolitan Metropolitan State University of Denver

Sports Photography (Large)3rd Place: Jessica CuneoMetropolitan State University of Denver

2nd Place: Christopher Reeves University of Utah

1st Place: Chad Zavala, University of Utah The Daily Utah ChronicleSports Photography (Small)3rd Place: Russell James Northwest College

2nd Place: Shawn Havel Laramie County Community College

1st Place: Shaelie PalmerNorthwest College, for Northwest TrailSports Writing (Large)3rd Place: Bubba Brown, University of Utah

2nd Place: Danielle Manley, Utah State University

1st Place: Stephen KasicaUniversity of Colorado BoulderIn Chase for Wins, a Runner Cheats in The New York Times

Sports Writing (Small)

1st Place: Cheyenne WileyNorthwest CollegeWhen Silence Strikes in The Northwest TrailTelevision Feature Photography2nd Place: Staff at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Zombies Invade Downtown on The Met Report

Television Feature Photography1st Place: Brenna Donnelly, Brigham Young University for QR-Code Headstones on ElevenNEWS/KBYU

Television Feature Reporting3rd Place: Julianne Horsley Brigham Young UniversityReal-life Friending on ElevenNEWS/KBYU

2nd Place: Matt Rascon Brigham Young UniversityMedia Fast on ElevenNEWS/KBYU

Television Feature Reporting1st Place: Alexis Flake Brigham Young University, for Sushi Challenge on ElevenNEWS/KBYU

Television General News Reporting2nd Place: Kelton Wells, Utah State University USU Eastern Enrollment A-TV News

1st Place: Alexis Flake Brigham Young University Trampoline Park Dangers ElevenNEWS/KBYU

Television In-Depth Reporting2nd Place: Katie Bieri New Mexico State UniversityA Parents Hard Choice News22

Television In-Depth Reporting1st Place: Staff of Metropolitan State University of DenverThe Needle Exchange: Helpful or Harmful? The Met Report

Television Sports Photography1st Place: Kevin Hall & Kellan StoneMetropolitan State University of Denver, MSU Denver Soccer Team Buries Colorado Mines, The Met Report

Television Sports Reporting3rd Place: Jake EdmondsBrigham Young University, for Mom On and Off the Court for CoogTube/KBYU

2nd Place: Stephanie Flores New Mexico State UniversityMinor Threat Roller Derby for KRWG News22

Television Sports Reporting1st Place: Britanni Good, Brigham Young UniversityUltimate Thrill on CoogTube/KBYU

Best All-Around Daily Student NewspaperThe Daily Utah Chronicle, University of Utah

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper (Small)1st Place: WingspanLaramie County Community College

Wingspan is commended for its colorful fronts, serious examination of academic issues, and multitude of relevant campus news and feature stories.

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper (Large)2nd Place: The UniverseBrigham Young University

1st Place: The MetropolitanMetropolitan State University of Denver

Judge says: The magazine reflects diverse campus interests, coverage of the arts, thoughtful and well-crafted editorials. Design relies on color, strong and informative graphics and the use of big pictures, especially in sports photography.

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