2022 National Student Production Awards

Last Updated on February 10, 2022 by Content Director

2022 National Student Production Award winners, announced in October at the National Student Electronic Media Convention in Baltimore are listed below. Thank you for the 1,100+ entries that were submitted this year!

PDF available of rules and category descriptions here.

AUDIO DIVISION

BEST DJ

First Place
WUTM-FM 90.3 The Hawk, University of Tennessee-Martin
“Millennial Mix on WUTM”

Second Place
Raider Student Media, University of Mount Union
“DJ OJ”

Third Place
WJCU, John Carroll University
“808s and Mixtapes – Z13, Emily, and CK”

Fourth Place
WRST-FM, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
“Bryce Holtman, ‘The Shuffle,’”

BEST PROMO

First Place
WMSC-FM, Montclair State University
“Tunes on Tuesday 2022 Showmo”

Second Place
WICB-FM, Ithaca College
“The New Music Show Promo”

Third Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University
“Gamma Phi Circus”

Fourth Place
Raider Student Media, University of Mount Union
“Kill the Chill: Contest Promo”

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

First Place
KTSW-FM 89.9, Texas State University
“Halloween Safety PSA “

Second Place
KTSW-FM 89.9, Texas State University
“Writing Center PSA”
Third Place
Impact 89FM, Michigan State University
“MSU Safe Ride PSA”

Fourth Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University
“Home Sweet Home Ministries”

BEST NEWSCAST OR SPORTSCAST

First Place
WRFH-FM, Hillsdale College,
“Lauren Smyth News”

Second Place
WGCS-91.1 The Globe, Goshen College
“Sunday Morning Football Focus”

Third Place
KTSW-FM 89.9, Texas State University
“KTSW Sportscast – November 2021”

Fourth Place
WGCS-91.1 The Globe, Goshen College,
“Globe Newscast Evening Edition with Amelia Lee”

BEST HARD NEWS REPORTING

First Place
WMUL-FM, Marshall University
“Campus Pro-Choice Protests”

Second Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University
“Ukraine Story”

Third Place
WRFH-FM, Hillsdale College
“The Policy Corner: Michigan Voting Laws”

Fourth Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University
“Jelani Day Story”

BEST FEATURE NEWS REPORTING

First Place
KSYM-FM, San Antonio College
“Looking for Normal”

Second Place
WGCS-91.1 The Globe, Goshen College,
“An Unlikely Target: Theft of Catalytic Converters”

Third Place
WUTM-FM 90.3 The Hawk, University of Tennessee-Martin
“Quarterback Ty Simpson Signs with Alabama”

Fourth Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University,
“ISU Effects On Community”

BEST SPECIAL BROADCAST

First Place
WMSC-FM, Montclair State University
“WMSC Global Broadcast for World College Radio Day”

Second Place
WUSC-FM, University of South Carolina
“Album Club Fundraiser Week”

Third Place
WOLF Radio, University of West Georgia
“Sports Pack 2022 NFL Draft Show”

Fourth Place
WSOU-FM, Seton Hall University
“WSOU News 2021 Election Coverage”

BEST DOCUMENTARY

First Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University,
“Dive Into Athletics”

Second Place
Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM, Rowan University,
“Rowan Radio Remembers: The 9/11 Attacks”

Third Place
Taylor University, Film & Media Production
“The Importance of Sleep”

Fourth Place
Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM, Rowan University,
“Masking The Music”

BEST REGULARLY SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM

First Place
C89.5/KNHC, Nathan Hale High School
“Anomaly’s Phenomilies: Listen & Learn Time with Anomaly”

Second Place
WICB, Ithaca College
“Homebrew”

Third Place
AUC Radio, American University in Cairo
“The Rundown: Powerpuff Girls Episode 5”

Fourth Place
KALX 90.7 FM, University of California-Berkeley
“The Graduates: Lourenco Martins, Asa Conover, and Vero Ramananjato”

BEST PODCAST

First Place
Taylor University, Film & Media Production
“What is Theater”

Second Place
Pit Perspectives UNC, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“The Ethics of Pit Preaching: Conversation and Censorship at UNC”

Third Place
KSYM-FM, San Antonio College
“The Experience”

Fourth Place
WUTM-FM 90.3 The Hawk, University of Tennessee-Martin
“Behind the Mic – Colony House”

BEST SPORTS REPORTING

First Place
WRFH-FM, Hillsdale College
“Sports Story Time: Funny Fan Traditions”

Second Place
WRFH-FM, Hillsdale College
“Sports Story Time: The Missing Canada Cup”

Third Place
WEIU-FM, Eastern Illinois University
“Troy Johnson”

Fourth Place
California Polytechnic State University, Journalism Department
“Cal Poly Women’s Basketball Player From Romania Finds Home Away From Home”

BEST SPORTS PLAY-BY-PLAY

First Place
WRST-FM, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
“University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater February 16, 2022”

Second Place
U92 the Moose, West Virginia University
“West Virginia University Football vs. Long Island University”

Third Place
WPTS-FM, University of Pittsburgh
“ACC Championship Game”

Fourth Place
KTSW-FM 89.9, Texas State University
“San Marcos vs. Round Rock Westwood High School Basketball Playoffs Round 1 February 22, 2022”

BEST SPORTS SHOW

First Place
U92 the Moose, West Virginia University
“U92’s “The NFL Draft Show”

Second Place
Impact 89FM, Michigan State University
“Green and White Report””

Third Place
KTSW-FM 89.9, Texas State University
“Bobcat Radio – May 6, 2022”

Fourth Place
KLPR Radio, University of Nebraska at Kearney
“Loper Gameday Football”

COMBINED DIVISION

BEST STUDENT MEDIA WEB SITE

First Place
Impact 89FM, Michigan State University
“impact89fm.org”

Second Place
WRST-FM, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
“wrst.org”

Third Place
KJHK 90.7 FM, University of Kansas
“KJHK Website”

Fourth Place
Viking Fusion, Berry College
“VikingFusion.com”

BEST SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

First Place
North Texas Television, University of North Texas
“ntTV Social Media “

Second Place
WMSC-FM, Montclair State University
“WMSC Social Media”

Third Place
Impact 89FM, Michigan State University
“Impact 89FM Social Media”

Fourth Place
Kutztown University Radio, Kutztown University
“KUR Social Media”

BEST STATION IMAGING

First Place
WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University
“WZND Imaging Mixdown”

Second Place
WRST-FM, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
“The Jazz Wire Imaging Package”

Third Place
95.7 The Spin, University of Southern Indiana
“95.7 The Spin Imaging”

Fourth Place
WZIS, Indiana State University
“WZIS Imaging”

VISUAL MEDIA FESTIVAL:

SHORT FILM FICTION

First Place
Raider Student Media, University of Mount Union
“Freeman Hall”

Second Place
Raider Student Media, University of Mount Union
“11:29”

Third Place
SGTV, University of South Carolina
“Creature from the Black Legume”

Fourth Place
KSYM-FM, San Antonio College
“Tripp”

SHORT FILM NON-FICTION

First Place
Taylor University, Film & Media Production
“Kojak: A Fuller Life”

Second Place
Taylor University, Film & Media Production
“Homefront”

Third Place
USU Student Media, Utah State University
“Rate My Professor Episode 1”

Fourth Place
MNG Media, Midwestern State University
“A History Through Black Journalism”

DIGITAL SHORTS

First Place
Taylor University, Film & Media Production
“Who I Want To Be”

Second Place
Taylor University, Film & Media Production
“The Waiting Room”

Third Place
News7, Northern Vermont University – Lyndon
“The Release of Shadows”

Fourth Place
Raider Student Media, University of Mount Union
“Geese”

TV PILOT

First Place
University of Texas – Austin
“To Die For”

(There are no other finalists in this category)

VIDEO DIVISION:

BEST COMEDY

First Place
USU Student Media, Utah State University
“A Day in the Life of Big Blue 2022”

Second Place
USU Student Media, Utah State University
“Rate My Professor Episode 2”

Third Place
SFC Radio, St. Francis College
“Jonny on the Spot – November 11th, 2021”

Fourth Place
North Texas Television, University of North Texas
“Late Night at North Texas Season 19 Episode 2”

BEST PROMO

First Place
USU Student Media, Utah State University
“Logan City Limits 2022 Promo Video”

Second Place
Texas Student Television, University of Texas-Austin
“Texas News PrimeTime Spring Promo”

Third Place
ICTV, Ithaca College
“Sports Final Promo”

Fourth Place
California Polytechnic State University, Journalism Department
“DJ Recruitment Video: On The Mic”

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

First Place
USU Student Media, Utah State University
“Mental Health PSA 2022”

Second Place
Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation, Colorado State University
“CSU Summer School”

Third Place
UT:10 News, University of Toledo
“Don’t Text And Drive”

Fourth Place
Titan TV, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
“Ultimate Frisbee”

BEST NEWSCAST

First Place
TUTV, Temple University
“Temple Update, March 17, 2022”

Second Place
The Southeastern Channel, Southeastern Louisiana University
“Northshore News June 28, 2021”

Third Place
TUTV, Temple University
“Temple Update, April 21, 2022”

Fourth Place
North Texas Television, University of North Texas
“ntTV Noticias”

BEST HARD NEWS REPORTING

First Place
USU Student Media, Utah State University
“Sexual Assault Lawsuit”

Second Place
USU Student Media, Utah State University
“October Snowstorm”

Third Place
TUTV, Temple University
“Flight Shuttle Service Issues”

Fourth Place
ICTV, Ithaca College
“Magic Man Attacked on the Commons”

BEST FEATURE NEWS REPORTING

First Place
The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University
“Baylor Student Battles Cancer”

Second Place
Lancer Media Group-CBU TV, California Baptist University
“Karla Breu para el mes de la herencia Hispana”

Third Place
UT:10 News, University of Toledo
“Young Reporter Making A Name for Himself”

Fourth Place
ICTV, Ithaca College
“Excavation Uncovers More About Ithaca’s Underground Railroad History”

BEST SPECIAL BROADCAST

First Place
Taylor University, Film & Media Production
“Safe Haven”

Second Place
MNG Media, Midwestern State University
“How We Heal”

Third Place
OwlSports Update Productions, Temple University
“Built on Broad: 50 Years of Franke”

Fourth Place
Taylor University, Film & Media Production
“Tim Hawkins: Professional Moron”

BEST DOCUMENTARY/PUBLIC AFFAIRS

First Place
MNG Media, Midwestern State University
“Forever Home”

Second Place
Globe TV, Goshen College
“Blosser’s Park”

Third Place
Rowan Docs, Rowan University
“Broken Bottles: A South Jersey Legacy”

Fourth Place
Neumann Media, Neumann University
“Between the Blue Lines – Episode 4”

BEST GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM

First Place
UTD TV, University of Texas-Dallas
“Night Files – The Missing Musician: Connie Converse”

Second Place
TUTV, Temple University,
“Temple Pilots: Access Granted”

Third Place
Viking Fusion, Berry College
“Reality Check: Episode 2”

Fourth Place
North Texas Television, University of North Texas
“Bothersome Days Episode 1 “The Man of La Mancha””

BEST LIVE PRODUCTION

First Place
Taylor University, Film & Media Production
“The Monday Night Show starring Mark Huffer”

Second Place
Neumann Media, Neumann University
“WNUW Studio Sessions – Vinnie”

Third Place
California Polytechnic State University, Journalism Department
“Live Interview with Acapella Club at Open House Special”

Fourth Place
KBVR-TV, Oregon State University
“Locals Live: Novacane-Live from the Plaza”

BEST SPORTS REPORTING

First Place
USU Student Media, Utah State University
“Trash Car Racing”

Second Place
Lancer Media Group-CBU TV, California Baptist University
“Superbowl Dancers Speak Out About Not Getting Paid”

Third Place
WGCS-91.1 The Globe, Goshen College
“Dan the Squirrel Man”

Fourth Place
The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University
“Mack Rhoades is here to stay”

BEST LIVE SPORTS BROADCAST

First Place
UIndy TV, University of Indianapolis
“UIndy Men’s Basketball vs. Missouri S&T”

Second Place
WTOP-10 TV, SUNY-Oswego
“2022 Whiteout NCAA Men’s Hockey: SUNY Oswego vs SUNY Plattsburgh”

Third Place
Titan TV, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
“Oshkosh vs. Plattville – Volleyball 2021”

Fourth Place
KBVR-TV, Oregon State University
“Lane at Linn-Benton Baseball – May 1, 2022”

BEST SPORTSCAST

First Place
OwlSports Update Productions, Temple University
“Inside the Nest: November 9th, 2021”

Second Place
OwlSports Update Productions, Temple University
“OwlAccess Pass April 12th, 2022”

Third Place
ICTV, Ithaca College
“Hold That Thought February 28, 2022”

Fourth Place
The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University
“Lariat TV News Sports December 3, 2021”

For information on previous awards, visit the awards pages.