2024 National Student Production Awards

Last Updated on August 27, 2024 by Chris Keppler

Hundreds of submissions are narrowed down to four finalists in each category based on judging criteria administered by media professionals and student media advisors across the country. The winners will be announced at the National Student Media Convention in Seattle in October.

AUDIO DIVISION

BEST DJ
Indiana State University, WZIS-FM – Nick Newman Aircheck
John Carroll University, Blue Streak Media – 808s and Mixtapes
University of Southern Indiana, 95.7 The Spin – Tyler and Jada in the Morning
University of West Georgia, WOLF Radio – MC Scobes On-Air

BEST PROMO
Illinois State University, WZND Fuzed Radio – WZND Sports Promo
John Carroll University, Blue Streak Media – From the Bench Promo
Montclair State University, 90.3 WMSC-FM – Thespian Therapy
Montclair State University, 90.3 WMSC-FM – This is WMSC

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Illinois State University, WZND Fuzed Radio – Special Olympics Illinois
Texas State University, KTSW-FM 89.9 – Sleep
University of Southern Indiana, 95.7 The Spin – Dracula
University of Texas-Arlington, UTA Department of Communication – Procrastination

BEST NEWSCAST OR SPORTSCAST
Goshen College, WGCS – 91.1 The Globe – The Globe News Update
Goshen College, WGCS – 91.1 The Globe – The Sports Equinox: 2023
Hillsdale College, Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM – Lauren Smyth News
Illinois State University, WZND Fuzed Radio – Lauren Leisure Newscast

BEST HARD NEWS REPORTING
Goshen College, WGCS – 91.1 The Globe – Associate Professor Music Fired, Administration
and Students Respond
Illinois State University, WZND Fuzed Radio – McLean County Republicans Election Preview
Michigan State University, Impact 89FM – MSU Elects Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz as New President
Texas State University, KTSW-FM 89.9 – Palestinian Solidarity

BEST FEATURE NEWS REPORTING
Eastern Illinois University, WEIU-FM – New Plans For Carmen Hall
Goshen College, WGCS – 91.1 The Globe – Flooding Hits Goshen: The City Responds
Michigan State University, Impact 89FM – Moka & Co. is the First Yemeni Coffee Shop in the Greater Lansing Area
San Antonio College, KSYM-FM – Atomic Toys

BEST SPECIAL BROADCAST
Loyola University Maryland, WLOY Loyola Radio – Covid Legacy – Evergreen Echo
Loyola University Maryland, WLOY Loyola Radio – Evergreen Advocacy
Michigan State University, Impact 89FM – Behind the Mics: The First Broadcast: February 24, 1989
Neumann University, Neumann Media – Out There Here

BEST DOCUMENTARY
Montclair State University, 90.3 WMSC-FM – Trans Day of Visibility
Slippery Rock University, WSRU-FM – Our Campus Mockumentary
University of Colorado Boulder, KVCU Radio 1190 – Nonverbal Episode 3
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WSUM 91.7 FM – Radio Resistance: TNT and the Guianas:
Atlantic Indians

BEST REGULARLY SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Hillsdale College, Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM – I’ve Got Aux
John Carroll University, Blue Streak Media – From the Bench
Michigan State University, Impact 89FM – Exposure: State of Fifths
Montclair State University, 90.3 WMSC-FM – It’s Showtime

BEST PODCAST
Milligan University, WUMC – Sami’s Spotlight
Mississippi State University, WMSV Radio – Today with Taylor: Food security and Crop Diversity in a Time of Climate Change
Rowan University, Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM – True Crime Collective with Carly Murray
Seattle Public Schools, KNHC Public Radio – Get A Clue: The Adventures of Bruce Booker

BEST SPORTS REPORTING
Berry College, Viking Fusion – Finding Community in Basketball
Goshen College, WGCS – 91.1 The Globe – Goshen College: A Home for International Student Athletes
Hillsdale College, Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM – The Life of a Kicker
Marshall University, WMUL-FM – Abby Herring First Female Runner to Qualify for Nationals

BEST SPORTS PLAY-BY-PLAY
Indiana State University, WZIS – Indiana State vs Ball State Basketball
Marshall University, WMUL-FM – Marshall Football vs. Arkansas State November 25, 2023
St. Cloud State University, KVSC-88.1FM – St. Cloud State Men’s Hockey vs. North Dakota January 20, 2024
Texas State University, KTSW-FM 89.9 – Texas State vs. Louisiana Softball April 14, 2024

BEST SPORTS SHOW
Ithaca College, WICB-FM – Radio Row Review February 7, 2024
Marshall University, WMUL-FM – Speedzone Episode 34
University of Indianapolis, WICR 88.7 – In the Fast Lane
University of West Georgia, WOLF Sports Network – Sports Packs 2024 Episode 2

BEST STATION IMAGING
Goshen College, WGCS – 91.1 The Globe – The Globe Imaging
Milligan University, WUMC-FM – The Home of New, Indie, & Local Music First
Seton Hall University, WSOU 89.5 FM – WSOU Drop: Smart Speakers
Villanova University, 89.1 WXVU – Swingin’ Fridays

COMBINED DIVISION

BEST STUDENT MEDIA WEB SITE
Montclair State University, 90.3 WMSC-FM – wmscradio.com
Oregon State University, KBVR-FM – kbvrfm.orangemedianetwork.com
University of North Texas, North Texas Television – northtexastelevision.com
University of West Georgia, WOLF Radio – thewolfuwg.com

BEST SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
Illinois State University, WZND Fuzed Radio – WZND Social Media
Michigan State University, Impact 89FM – Impact 89FM Social Media
Temple University, OwlSports Update – OwlSports Update Social Media
University of North Texas, North Texas Television – North Texas Television Instagram

VIDEO DIVISION

SHORT FILM FICTION
Taylor University, Film & Media Production – Second Hand
 University of West Georgia, School of Communication, Film and Media – Snapped
York College of Pennsylvania, WVYC-FM – Stolen
York College of Pennsylvania, WVYC-FM – Wizard Affairs

LONG FILM FICTION
Berry College, Viking Fusion – Wishcraft
Midwestern State University, MNG Media – Abandoned
Muskingum University, WMCO – Student Anomaly
Taylor University, Film & Media Production – Nothing in the Middle of Nowhere

DIGITAL SHORTS
University of Cincinnati, Media Production Division – Proust
University of Mount Union, Raider Student Media – The College Loop
West Texas A&M University, KWTS-FM – WT Shuttle Bus
York College of Pennsylvania, WVYC-FM – Dean Andrew Barnes-Weaver

BEST COMEDY
Elon University, WSOE 89.3 FM – The Sixteen Season Itch
Oregon State University, KBVR-TV – Mixed Signals: Duo’s Latest Updates
University of North Texas, North Texas Television – Ain’t We Got Fun? Episode 2
University of Texas at Dallas, UTD-TV – Meteor Madness: The Big One

BEST PROMO
Arkansas State University, ASU-TV – ASU-TV: Your Campus Channel
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Titan TV – Duck, Duck Whisper
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Titan TV – Titan TV 50^th Anniversary
Wayne State College, KWSC – KWSC-TV Promo

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Oregon State University, KBVR-TV – Basic Needs Center
University of Indianapolis, UINDY TV – Math Lab
University of Indianapolis, UINDY TV – UINDY Day 2024
University of South Dakota, KYOT-TV – Sexual Assault

BEST NEWSCAST
Baylor University, Lariat TV News – Lariat TV News Today: Oct. 20, 2023
Penn State University, Bellisario College Student Media – Centre County Report: December 1, 2023
Penn State University, Bellisario College Student Media – Centre County Report: February 2, 2024
University of South Dakota, KYOT-TV – Coyote News

BEST HARD NEWS REPORTING
Montclair State University, 90.3 WMSC-FM – Phoenix Homelessness and Possible Solution
Penn State University, Bellisario College Student Media – Student Groups Organize Protest for Palestine
University of North Texas, North Texas Television – Border Issues
University of North Texas, North Texas Television – Palestine Protest

BEST FEATURE NEWS REPORTING
Appalachian State University, AppTV – Ashe County Cheese
Appalachian State University, AppTV – Solar Eclipse in the High Country
Montclair State University, 90.3 WMSC-FM – Cowboy College
University of North Texas, North Texas Television – Meow Wolf

BEST SPECIAL BROADCAST
Colorado State University, CTV – CTV Cribs
Ithaca College, ICTV – ICTV Election Center 2023
Montclair State University, 90.3 WMSC-FM – Focus: Our Election
University of Indianapolis, UINDY TV – Wong Island Prodcast

BEST DOCUMENTARY LONG FORM
Arkansas State University, School Of Media and Journalism – Monstrosity: From Dunks to Trucks
Hillsdale College, Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM – The Prison Games
Midwestern State University, MNG Media – The Greater Good?
Taylor University, Film & Media Production – Beyond Silence

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FORM
Midwestern State University, MNG Media – Limitless
Oregon State University, KBVR-TV – The Story of the Mount Union Historic Cemetery
Taylor University, Film & Media Production – orang. utan.
York College of Pennsylvania, WVYC-FM – NENA

BEST GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
University of Cincinnati, Media Production Division – CATSTV
University of Cincinnati, Media Production Division – CATSTV: Restaurant Edition
University of North Florida, Spinnaker Media – Osprey 101: Hall
University of Texas-Austin, Texas Student Television – Video Game Hour Live – Season 33

BEST LIVE PRODUCTION
Goshen College, WGCS – 91.1 The Globe – Globe Music Presents: Abby Thomas
Michigan State University, Impact 89FM – The Basement: Margaux and the Grumpees
Taylor University, Film & Media Production – The State of the Arts
West Texas A&M University, KWTS-FM – One Sessions: 3.14 Big Band

BEST SPORTS REPORTING
Appalachian State University, AppTV – #TakeTheStairs
Colorado State University, 90.5 KCSU Fort Collins – Nano Kis
Ithaca College, ICTV – Sports Final: Cornell Lacrosse’s CJ Kirst
Penn State University, Bellisario College Student Media – Centre County is Key Spot For Fastest Growing High School Sport

BEST LIVE SPORTS BROADCAST
Ithaca College, ICTV – Bombers Live: Ithaca vs. Cortland “Cortaca Jug” Football
SUNY-Oswego, WTOP-10 TV – SUNY-Oswego vs. SUNY- Plattsburgh Men’s Hockey
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Titan TV – NCAA Women’s Basketball Second Round: UWO vs. Webster University
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Titan TV – NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Round: UWO vs. Trine University

BEST SPORTSCAST
Ithaca College, ICTV – Sports Final April 21, 2024
Mississippi State University, Take 30 News – Take 30 Sportscast
Penn State University, Bellisario College Student Media – After The Whistle: September 22, 2023
Temple University, OwlSports Update Productions – Courts In Session February 20, 2024