2013 National Student Production Awards

Last Updated on January 30, 2013 by Jessica Clary

Congratulations to the 2013 Winners and Finalists! Winning entries are in BOLD and you can click on the name to see or hear a sample of the winning entry.

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Best Promo – Radio
Winner: The Edge – WSWI, “That Rocks” – University of Southern Indiana
Finalists: WPTS-FM, “Story of Thanksgiving” – University of Pittsburgh
103.3 WZND Fused Radio, “WZND Street Team Promo” – Illinois State University
KZLX LP-FM Maryville, “Male Flight Attendant” – Northwest Missouri State University

Best Promo – Television
Winner: WTOP-10, “‘The Playing Field’ Promo” – State University of New York at Oswego
Finalists: KJHK, “KJHK on mtvU” – University of Kansas
UTVS, “UTVS 2013 Station Promo” – St. Cloud State University
WTOP-10, “Oswego Sports Update Promo” – State University of New York at Oswego

Best News Reporting – Radio
Winner: 92 WICB, “Youth Rock the Vote: Election 2012 Recap” – Ithaca College
Finalists: Bronc Radio, “HESTEC-Wolf Story” – University of Texas Pan American
WGCS-Goshen, “Chili Cook-off” – Goshen College
District, “Savannah Jazz Festival” – Savannah College of Art and Design

Best News Reporting – Television
Winner: Saddleback College, CTVR, “Anaheim White House: Motel Kids” – Saddleback College
Finalists: UTVS, “No Public Safety Escorts Leaves Students Unsafe” – St. Cloud State University
Saddleback College, CTVR, “OC Bugstock” – Saddleback College
Texas Student Television, “KVR News – Inner City Boxing” – University of Texas at Austin

Best Comedy – Television
Winner: Texas Student Television, “Shenanigans: Episode 5: The Show Must Go On” – University of Texas at Austin
Finalists: ROAR Network, “Hyperlinked: Pilot” – Loyola Marymount University
Rowan Television Network, “A Party Brad Christmas – The Wordsman Show” – Rowan University
Rowan Television Network, “Rowan 911! – The Interviews” – Rowan University

Best DJ – Radio
Winner: WGCS-Goshen, “Kelsey James” – Goshen College
Finalists: The Edge – WSWI, “The Kayla McCarty Show” – University of Southern Indiana
WCRX FM, “The Melissa Swift Morning Show” – Columbia College Chicago
Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM, “The Indie Fix with Allie Volpe” – Rowan University

Best Documentary – Radio
Winner: Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM, “Heroin High” – Rowan University
Finalists: WCRX FM, “2nd Amendment – Guns” – Columbia College Chicago
AUC Radio, “Musical Comedy in Egypt: A Dance between Song and Joke” – The American University in Cairo
District, “This Collegiate Life: Valentine’s Day” – Savannah College of Art and Design

Best Documentary/Public Affairs – Television
Winner: Westminster Cable Network, “4th and a Miracle” – Westminster College
Finalists: MSU TV-2/MCOM-4243, “Not Just a Syndrome” – Midwestern State University
Saddleback College, CTVR 129, “A Call to Action” – Saddleback College
Texas Student Television, “Philanthropy: The Power of Giving” – University of Texas at Austin

Best Vodcast – Television
Winner: SGTV, “Capstone Scholars | A Look Back,” University of South Carolina
Finalists: SGTV, “Capital City Sports Outback Bowl New Years Eve Parade” – University of South Carolina
Viking Fusion, “Going Up – Episode 4” – Berry College
Viking Fusion, “Roll Call” – Berry College

Best Podcast – Radio
Winner: The Edge – WSWI, “Cellar Dwellers” – University of Southern Indiana
Finalists: WWNW-FM/Titan Radio & Westminster Cable, “Dirty Secrets & Broken News: Checkbook Journalism, Interview Poaching and Bigfoot Journalism” – Westminster College
WMUL-FM, “Herd Roundup 10-19-12” – Marshall University
WLOY Loyola Radio, “Both Feet In – Mary Beth” – Loyola University Maryland

Best PSA – Radio
Winner: 103.3 WZND Fuzed Radio, “Practice Safe Text” – Illinois State University
Finalists: Radio Fusion, “Cyberbully” – Nanyang Technological University
The Edge – WSWI, “EVPL Library” – University of Southern Indiana
Audio8Ball.com, “Freedom of Speech PSA” – Mt. San Antonio College


Best PSA – Television
Winner: Westminster Cable Network, “Stop Cyber Bullying Before it Starts” – Westminster College
Finalists: Orbit Media, “What Does Freedom of Speech Mean to You?” – Muskingum University
KGCS, “National Alliance on Mental Illness” – Missouri Southern State University

Best Sports Reporting – Radio
Winner: WUTM FM 90.3 The Hawk, “An Impromptu Homecoming Interview with former Lady Volunteers Head Basketball Coach Pat Summitt” – University of Tennessee at Martin
Finalists: COM 240, Audio Production, “Rail Riders Audio Postcard” – Misericordia University
90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh, “UW-Oshkosh vs. UW-Whitewater Football Preview” – University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
WMUL-FM, “Eddie Sullivan Returns” – Marshall University

Best Sportscast – Television
Winner: UTVS, “Husky Mag” – St. Cloud State University
Finalists: LVTV-3, “Enjoying the Journey” – University of La Verne
Ithaca College Television, “The Big Red Faceoff” – Ithaca College
TV2 KSU, “Sports Corner” – Kent State University

Best Feature – Radio
Winner: WLOY Loyola Radio, “What Happens Next? Episode 112” – Loyola Maryland University
Finalists: WGCS-Goshen, “Rewind” – Goshen College
88.1 WBGU-FM, “Aviation with Farba” – Bowling Green State University
District, “Pedals Eco Entertainment” – Savannah College of Art and Design

Best Special Broadcast – Television
Winner: District, “Humans vs. Zombies 2013 Montage” – Savannah College of Art and Design
Finalists: TV2 KSU, “Campaign to Kent” – Kent State University
Ithaca College Television, “Election Center 2012” – Ithaca College
Adv. Television News Producing, “Kent Connects” – Kent State University

Best Newscast – Radio
Winner: UTA Radio, “UTA Radio News 4-16-13″ – University of Texas at Arlington
Finalists: Bronc Radio, “Bronc Radio News Spring 2013, #2” – University of Texas Pan American
WGCS-Goshen, “Globe Noon News” – Goshen College
WONC-FM, “WONC Headline News – May 10, 5:55 p.m.” – North Central College

Best Newscast – Television
Winner: UTVS, “UTS News” – St. Cloud State University
Finalists: The Southeastern Channel, “Northshore News (3/6/13 episode” – Southeastern Louisiana University
WTOP-10 TV, “WTOP-10 Top in the Morning” – State University of New York at Oswego
Texas Student Television, “KVR News – Spring 2013 Episode 12” – University of Texas at Austin

Best Regularly Scheduled Program – Radio
Winner: KJHK 90.7 FM, “Live @ KJHK – Nov. 12, 2012” – The University of Kansas
Finalists: Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM, “Saturday Night at the Oldies” – Rowan University
WLOY Loyola Radio, “What Happens Next? Episode 118” – Loyola Maryland University
WLOY Loyola Radio, “Both Feet In – James C” – Loyola Maryland University

Best General Entertainment Program – Television
Winner: Viking Fusion, “Going Up – Episode 5” – Berry College
Finalists: SGTV, “Scene Sounds” – University of South Carolina
Titan TV, “Work in Progress – The Importance of Being Honest” – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
District, “SCAD Swing Club Profile” – Savannah College of Art and Design

Best Sports Play by Play – Radio
Winner: 92 WICB, “Ithaca College Football vs. Hartwick” – Ithaca College
Finalists: 90.3 WRST-FM, “Division 3 Football: (#10) UW-Oshkosh at (#5) UW-Whitewater” – University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
92 WICB, “The 54th Cortaca Jug – Ithaca College vs. SUNY Cortland” – Ithaca College
WSUM 91.7 FM, “99th Rose Bowl Game” – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Best Community Involvement
Winner: WLOY Loyola Radio, “Word on the Street Homeless Newspaper” – Loyola University Maryland
Finalists: 89.1 The Point, “19th Annual Coats for Kids” – College at Brockport
KZLX LP-FM, “Breast Cancer Awareness” – Northwest Missouri State University

Best Station Imaging
Winner: WPTS-FM, “WPTS-FM Imaging” – University of Pittsburgh
Finalists: KTSW-FM 89.9, “MR Fest 2013” – Texas State University-San Marcos
Radio DePaul, “The Chicago Show Imaging Package” – DePaul University
The Edge-WSWI, “The Edge Imaging” – University of Southern Indiana

Best Student Media Website
Winner: KJHK 90.7 FM, kjhk.org – University of Kansas
Finalists: WKNC-FM, wknc.org – North Carolina State University
ROAR Network, roarnetwork.com – Loyola Marymount University
KTSW-FM 89.9, ktsw.txstate.edu – Texas State University-San Marcos

 

For information on entering the 2014 National Student Production awards, click here.