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2018 National Student Production Awards

Last Updated on October 27, 2018 by Chris Keppler

Winners are listed below from the 2018 National Student Production Awards, announced at the National Student Electronic Media Convention on Saturday, Oct. 26. Come back for clips of the winning entries.

Entries for 2019 will be open next spring.


Best News Reporting Audio

First Place
WUTM Radio, University of Tennessee-Martin
Homicide Suspect at Large

Second Place
The Wolf Internet Radio, University of West Georgia
Newmnan Nazi Rally April 2018

Third Place
Carolina Week, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Police Issue Warning after Catalytic Converter Thefts

Fourth Place
OUTV, University of Oklahoma
OKCPD Shooting Charges

Best News Reporting Video

First Place
UT:10 News, The University of Toledo
Voices of DACA

Second Place
The Southeastern Channel. Southeastern Louisiana University
Mandeville Beach

Third Place
UT:10 News, The University of Toledo
Veterans Matter

Fourth Place
TUTV, Temple University
Protests before State of the Union Address


Best Newscast Audio

First Place
WICB, Ithaca College
Will Carlson

Second Place
WICB, Ithaca College
Sarah Horbacewicz

Third Place
WRFH-FM, Hillsdale College
Radio Free Hillsdale News

Fourth Place
WVCW Radio, Virginia Commonwealth University
One Credit News

Best Newscast Video

First Place
TUTV, Temple University
Temple Update April 26, 2018

Second Place
OUTV, University of Oklahoma
OU Nightly

Third Place
Carolina Week, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Carolina Week April 18, 2018

Fourth Place
TUTV, Temple University
Temple Update April 19, 2018


Best Sports Reporting Audio

First Place
Carolina Week, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Sweep Sweep Victory:  Giving Curling a Try

Second Place
WMUL-FM, Marshall University
Ryan Yurachek Houston Flood Relief

Third Place
WICR Radio/Indy TV, University of Indianapolis
Colts Camp Update

Fourth Place
Radio Hofstra University/WRHU FM, Hofstra University
NY Islanders Bring Holiday Cheer to Children in Hospital

Best Sports Play-by-Play Audio

First Place
The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University
BU vs OU Football

Second Place
Radio Hofstra University/ WRHU FM, Hofstra University
Victoria Conway Play by Play Hofstra Men’s Basketball vs William and Mary

Third Place
WUTM Radio, University of Tennessee-Martin
University of Tennessee at Martin versus Ole Miss Football

Fourth Place
WMUL-FM, Marshall University
Marshall Football at North Carolina State 9-9-17

Best Sportscast Audio

First Place
WUTM Radio, University of Tennessee-Martin
WUTM- The Bench

Second Place
WONB-FM, Ohio Northern University
The Pep Talk

Third Place
KTXT-FM, Texas Tech University
The Overreaction- Blake Griffin Traded to Detroit 1/29/18

Fourth Place
KSCU 103.3 FM, Santa Clara University
Overtime NFL Draft 5.2.18

Best Sports Reporting Video

First Place
OwlSports Update Productions, Temple University
OwlSports Update Productions:  Temple Tuff

Second Place
OwlSports Update Productions, Temple University
OwlSports Update Productions:  A Basketball Student Manager battle versus Cancer

Third Place
Carolina Week, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Soccer Cooks

Fourth Place
MNG Media, Midwestern State University
Special Olympics

Best Sportscast Video

First Place
UTVS Television, St. Cloud State University
Husky Mag

Second Place
OwlSports Update Productions, Temple UniversityOwlSports Update Productions:  OwlSports Update, December 7, 2017

Third Place
The Southeastern Channel, Southeastern Louisiana University
The Big Game (3/8/2018)

Fourth Place
OwlSports Update Productions, Temple University
OwlSports Update Productions:  Inside the Nest, October 17, 2017


Best Documentary/Public Affairs Audio

First Place
ASU-TV, Arkansas State University
Bi Bi Bi

Second Place
Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS, Rowan University
Relapse: The War on Drugs

Third Place
KTSW-FM 89.9, Texas State University
In the Public Interest:  First Amendment

Fourth Place
WFRH-FM, Hillsdale College
A Problem of Pain

Best Documentary/Public Affairs Video

First Place
TUTV, Temple University
Encore:  Music Education for Social Change

Second Place
KBVR-TV, Oregon State University
Analogous

Third Place
WGCS 91.1 The Globe, Goshen College
Deep Dive:  A Midwestern Legacy in the Florida Keys

Fourth Place
WRMU-FM, University of Mount Union
Legacy of the Land: Nature Center Documentary


Best Student Media Website

First Place
KTXT-FM, Texas Tech University
The Hub@TTU

Second Place
The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University
Baylorlariat.com

Third Place
957TheSpin.com, University of Southern Indiana
957TheSpin.com

Fourth Place
TUTV, Temple University
Templeupdate.com

Best Station Imaging

First Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University
WZND Station Imaging

Second Place
WPTS-FM, University of Pittsburgh
WPTS Imaging

Third Place
WRMU-FM, University of Mount Union
WRMU-AM Alumni Imaging

Fourth Place
Radio DePaul, DePaul University
Radio DePaul Imaging Showcase

Best Social Media Presence

First Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University
WZND Social Media

Second Place
Radio DePaul, DePaul University
Radio DePaul Social Media

Third Place
WGCS 91.1 The Globe, Goshen College
Globe Media

Fourth Place
KSDB-FM, Kansas State University
KSDB Social Media


Best Regularly Scheduled Program Audio

First Place
WGCS 91.1 The Globe, Goshen College
Swinging after 11

Second Place
KALX 90.7 FM, University of California Berkeley
North Gate Radio presents Renegades

Third Place
WMUL-FM, Marshall University
WMUL-FM Classroom Concert-Colly

Fourth Place
KBTL-FM, Butler Community College
That One Morning Show Country Special

Best General Entertainment Program Video

First Place
UTD TV, University of Texas Dallas
LOOP

Second Place
Titan TV, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
History Oshkosh

Third Place
BearCast Media, University of Cincinnati
Queen City Sessions Presents Season Sleep

Fourth Place
Viking Fusion, Berry College
Video Shorts:  Wreckage


Best Comedy Video

First Place
The SoutheasternChannel, Southeastern Louisiana University
College Night (9/8/2017)

Second Place
Viking Fusion, Berry College
That’s Sketchy Episode 3:  Jail Time

Third Place
Viking Fusion, Berry College
That’s Sketchy Episode 2:  Intervention

Fourth Place
UTVS Television, St. Cloud State University
Husky Tonight

Best DJ Audio

First Place
The Wolf Internet Radio, University of West Georgia
McKenzie Benefield

Second Place
WZIP-FM, The University of Akron
Cameron Claborn

Third Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University
Nathan Yurgin Air Check

Fourth Place
KSEK Gorilla Radio, Pittsburg State University
The Outlaw Showdown with Stevie


Best Vodcast Video

First Place
Viking Fusion, Berry College
Sanctuary

Second Place
Viking Fusion, Berry College
Video Shorts: Not Enough

Third Place
OwlSports Update Productions, Temple University
OwlSports Update Productions:  #OwlAccessPass, April 3, 2018

Fourth Place
KJHK 90.7 FM, University of Kansas
Comfort Zone – KJHK Arts & Culture

Best Podcast Audio

First Place
WSUM 91.7 FM, University of Wisconsin Madison
Hypernormal:  Alex Did It

Second Place
KSDB-FM, Kansas State University
The Manhattan Project

Third Place
AUC Radio, American University of Cairo
A Day in the Life- Ahmed Refai Audio Diary

Fourth Place
AUC Radio, American University of Cairo
Egyptians’ Obsession with their Neighbors


Best Live Production Video

First Place
Viking Fusion, Berry College
Berry Volleyball vs Emory University

Second Place
KCSU-FM, Colorado State University
CTV Humans of CSU Rambling Performance September 27th

Third Place
KUSF, University of San Francisco
KUSF Live Basement Show w/ Wyatt Smith 100

Fourth Place
KJHK 90.7 FM, University of Kansas
Live@KJHK Jarlath Henderson

Best Special Broadcast Audio

First Place
WHSN 89.3 FM, New England School of Communications at Husson University
Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination 2017

Second Place
WMUL- FM, Marshall University
47thAnnual Memorial Fountain Ceremony

Third Place
Radio Hofstra University/ WRHU FM, Hofstra University
Long Islanders Feel the Sights, Sounds and smells of Warped Tour at Jones Beach

Fourth Place
WSUM 91.7 FM, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Gun Walkout

Best Special Broadcast Video

First Place
MNG Media, Midwestern State University
Mr. Midwestern

Second Place
RTF Documentary Production, Rowan University
Reberth

Third Place
Titan TV, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Cole’s and Claudia’s Christmas Special

Fourth Place
WVYC-FM, York College of PA
Hallways


Best Promo Video

First Place
KTSW FM 89.9, Texas State University
KTSW Lunchbox Promo

Second Place
TUTV, Temple University
Temple Update Topical Promo for March 22, 2018 Show

Third Place
One Mic/Campus Connect, Kentucky State University
Diamond Edition Promo

Fourth Place
WTOP-10 TV, SUNY Oswego
WTOP-10 TV Promo

Best Promo Audio

First Place
90.5 WERG, Gannon University
Shakespeare Summer Nights 2017

Second Place
Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM, Rowan University
The 90s Collective

Third Place
KTSW FM 89.9, Texas State University
KTSW-The Other Side of Radio Promo

Fourth Place
88.3 FM WXOU, Oakland University
Even You Could Join WXOU

Best PSA Video

First Place
North Texas Television, University of North Texas
Balloon Safety

Second Place
The Southeastern Channel, Southeastern Louisiana University
Proud Dad

Third Place
One Mic/ Campus Connect, Kentucky State University
Suicide Doesn’t Discriminate

Fourth Place
The Southeastern Channel, Southeastern Louisiana University
Don’t Procrastinate

Best PSA Audio

First Place
8.3 WXOU, Oakland University
The Condom Song

Second Place
KTSW FM 89.9, Texas State University
Bobcat Bobbies PSA

Third Place
90.5 WERG, Gannon University
Relay for Life 2018:  Relaying through the Decades

Fourth Place
WQLU-FM, Liberty University
Miriam’s House