Awards and Recognition
Organized by year are the awards we have received from professional journalism organizations. After this section is a list of awards that we have presented internally to our students and alumni.
Awards Received
2020
College Media Business and Advertising Managers
First Place
- Best self promo audio ad
- Best self promotion multimedia ad campaign
- Best special section
- Best Guerrilla marketing strategy program or event
- Best college multi media program
Second Place
- Best digital display ad
- Best audio or underwriting spot
- Best video ad or underwriting spot
Third Place
- Best self promo audio ad
Honorable mention
- Best audience engagement strategy
- Best display ad half page or larger
- Best Audio ad or underwriting spot
- Best public relations or marketing manager
- Best graphic designer
Utah Press Association
Society of Professional Journalists
Mark of Excellence Award
2019
College Media Business and Advertising Managers
First Place
- Best College Multimedia Program
- Best Self Promotion Audio Ad
- Best Social Media Promotion (for a paid video)
Second Place
- Best Cross Platform Social Media Campaign (for the Basketball Preview)
- Best Self-Branded Promotional Giveaway (for black Aggie Radio t-shirt)
Third Place
- Best Video Ad or Underwriting Spot (for Metal Factory 30 sec video)
Honorable Mention
- Best Self Promotion Video Ad (for Big Agg Show)
Associated Collegiate Press
Best of Show Award-Feature Magazine
- Fifth Place for Football Preview
Best of Show Award-Four year Website (More than 10,000 Enrollment)
- Eighth Place For The Utah Statesman
Utah Press Association
Society of Professional Journalists
First Place
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in the Newspapers – Division B: General news category to Brianne Sorensen for “USU hosts first university-funded drag show in state of Utah”
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in the Newspapers – Division B: Military category to Shelby Black for “100 years of history: USU and the US Military”
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in the Newspapers – Division B: Multimedia journalist category to Alison Berg for “Aggie royalty: a love story”
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in the Newspapers – Division B: Front page design category to Thomas Sorenson, Chantelle McCall, Emmalee Mangum for “The State of Mental Health”
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in the Newspapers – Division B: Sports non-deadline reporting category to Jason Walker and Matthew Harris “Questions remain about track coach firing”
Second Place
- 2018 Football Preview designed by Savannah Nyre
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in the Newspapers – Division B: Education category to Shelby Black and Brianne Sorensen for “Humans of USU: Undergraduate Research Day on Capitol Hill”
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in the Newspapers – Division B: Review/criticism category to Erick Graham Wood for “Movie Review: How the original ‘scream queen’ is carving the way for women over 50”
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in the Newspapers – Division B: Sports column category to Jaden Johnson for “Aggie Football tries to make old new again; brings mixed emotions”
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in the Newspapers – Division B: Sports deadline reporting category to Daniel Hansen for “Udder domination: Utah State defeats North Texas 52-13 to claim New Mexico Bowl title”
Third Place
- in the Videography: Sports category to Kyle Jensen for “USU vs. UVU”
- in the Photojournalism: Feature photo category to Cameo Tamala for “World War II ‘Candy Bomber’ pilot ‘Uncle Wiggly Wings’ speaks at USU”
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in the Newspapers – Division B: Humor / lifestyle column category to Logan Jones for “Can’t stop every drunk driver”
Honorable Mention
- in the Magazine: Feature story category to Jason Walker for “89,000 miles”
- in the Newspapers – Division B: Arts and entertainment category to Kortni Wells for “‘Uncle Wiggly Wings’ speaks at USU”
- in the Newspapers – Division B: Continuing coverage category to Lauren Bennett, Alison Berg, and Carter Moore for “Utah State University responds to allegations of harassment made by two former piano students”
- in the Newspapers – Division B: Criminal justice category to Lauren Bennett for “USU football player charged with 2 felonies has prior drug charge”
- in the Newspapers – Division B: Opinion column category to Thomas Sorenson “When is fake news not fake news?”
Mark of Excellence Award
Finalists
- Sports Writing (Large)–Jason Walker for “89,000 miles”
- Editorial Writing to staff of The Utah Statesman
- Best Student Magazine to staff of The Utah Statesman
- Best Use of Multimedia–Alison Berg for “Aggie royalty: A love story”
Winners
- Sports Column Writing–Daniel Hansen, Thomas Sorenson, and Jaden Johnson
- Feature Photography (Large)–Cameo Tamala for “World War II ‘Candy Bomber’ pilot ‘ Uncle Wiggle Wings’ speaks at USU”
- Photo Illustration (Large)–Savannah Nyre, Megan Nielson, and Matt Halton for “Breakout players for the 2018 season”
- Podcast–Kathryn LaBore for “Free Association”
- Online/Digital Sports Videography–Kyle Jensen for “USU vs. UNI”
- Broadcast News Videography–Kim Solorio and Cali Watkins for “Getting to know sophomore guard John Knight III”
2018
College Media Business and Advertising Managers
Second Place
- Best Special Section (for Football Preview)
Honorable Mention
- Best Audio Ad or Underwriting Spot (15 seconds or shorter)
Honorable Mention
- Best Sponsored Content or Native Advertising (for Bowl Mania sponsored with MayMoes)
Utah Press Association
First Place
- Best Sports Column–Daniel Hansen
- Best Lifestyle Page–The Utah Statesman
- Best Community Event–Carter Moore
- Best Sports Story–Thomas Sorenson
Second Place
- Best Special Section–The Utah Statesman
- Best Website–The Utah Statesman
Third Place
- Best Editorial–The Utah Statesman
- Best Editor’s Column–Logan Jones
- Best Front Page–The Utah Statesman
- Best Sports Photograph–Erica McNeill
- Best Sports Page
Society of Professional Journalists
Newspapers-Division B
First Place
- Best Newspaper–The Utah Statesman Staff
- Editorial–The Utah Statesman Staff
- Religion/Values– Alison Berg
Second Place
- Arts and Entertainment–Miranda Lorenc for “USU professor talks about feminism and diversity in media at Salt Lake Comic Con’s FanX”
- Series–Alison Berg for “Torrey Green: Through the eyes of others”; “Torrey Green: The stories behind the accusations”
Third Place
- Government–Carter Moore–“DREAMing of a better future”
- Spot News–Alison Berg–“Department of Justice investigating USU for Title IX Practices”
- Military–Dillan Passmore–“A vigil for the lives lost in battle”
- Sports Column–Daniel Hansen–“On the flip side of the storybook ending”
Mark of Excellence Award:
Finalists
- Sports Column Writing–Daniel Hansen for “On the flipside of a storybook ending”, “End of the Jalen Moore era”, and “Crossroads of Utah State football.”
Winners
- Sports Column Writing–Logan Jones for “A personal thank you to the man in the odd cap”, “Rayshad Lewis owes you nothing” and “Nothing but respect for those who kneel.”
- In-Depth Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students–Alison Berg and Carter Moore for “$8 million of Huntsman school differential tuition being spent without input from students who pay it.”
2017
Society of Professional Journalists
*First Place–Newspapers – Division B: Military–“Then vs. Now” by Isabel Forinash
First Place–Newspapers-Division B: Spot news–“USU administration restricts activities at sexual education event” by Alison Berg
First Place–Newspapers-Division B: Sports column–“Debate is NOT our national pastime” by Logan Jones
First Place–Magazine: Feature story–“All aboard the Mays train” by Logan Jones
First Place–Newspapers–Division B: Feature Page Design–“The Utah Statesman” by Staff
First Place–Newspapers-Division B: Feature Page Design–“Rough Road Ahead” by Staff
First Place–Newspapers-Division B: Editorial–“The Utah Statesman” by Statesman Editorial Board
First Place–Newspapers-Division B: Editorial–“Freedom of information” by Statesman Editorial Board
Second Place–Newspapers-Division B: Feature Page Design–“One Last Ride” by Staff
*Second Place–Newspapers- Division B: Spot News–“President Albrecht to retire” by Brenna Kelly
Second Place-Newspapers-Division B: Feature Page Design–“One Last Ride” by Staff
Third Place–Division B: Front Page Design–“Falling Flat” by Staff
*Third Place–Newspapers – Division B: General news–“Factory Alcohol Policy Change” by Katherine Taylor
Third Place–Graphics: Best single-page design–“Fall in love” by staff
Honorable Mention–Newspapers-Division B: Feature Page Design–“Origins of Easter” by Staff
Utah Press Association
First Place–Best Lifestyle Page by staff
First Place–Best Sports Photograph–“Fired Up” by Matthew Halton
Second Place–Best News Photograph–“Aggie Marketplace” by Ethan Babcock
Second Place–Best Digital Breaking News Story–“Funda Nakkasoglu to leave Utah State women’s basketball team” by Paige Cavaness
Second Place–Best Sports Column–“Sports Column Writing” by Logan Jones
Third Place–Best Feature Series–“From Mormon to Catholic” by Vivian Gates
Third Place–Best Feature Story–“Welcome to Zaqistan” by Miranda Lorenc
Third Place–Best Editor’s/Feature Column–“General Column Writing” by Logan Jones
Third Place–Best Feature Photograph–“Joshua Claflin” by Kyle Todecheene
Third Place–Best Front Page by staff
Third Place–Best Sports Page by staff
2016
Society of Professional Journalists
First Place–Newspapers-Division B: Front page design–“The Utah Statesman” by Staff
Second Place–Newspapers-Division B: Feature page design–“Wheres the beef?” by Staff
*Third Place–Newspapers – Division B: Opinion column–“Enough” by Jeffery Dahdah
*Third Place–Newspapers – Division B: Spot news–“Fraternity member accused of sexual misconduct” by Jeffery Dahdah
*Third Place–Newspapers – Division B: General news–“Lost Trust” by Amy Reid
Third Place–Newspapers-Division B: Front page design–“All dogs go to heaven” by staff
Third Place–Newspapers-Division B: Front page design–“Logan Ink” by staff
Honorable Mention–Online: Best news-oriented website-“usustatesman.com”
Honorable Mention–Newspapers-Division B: Front page design–“Not horsing around” by staff
*Honorable Mention–Graphics: Best single-page design–“Village of USU” by Jeffery Dahdah
Honorable Mention–Newspapers-Division B: Best newspaper–“The Utah Statesman”
Mark of Excellence Award Winner–Online Sports Reporting–“The road to one final minute of playing time” by Megan McNulty
Mark of Excellence Award Winner–Sports Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students–“Closing Speed” by Matthew Halton
Mark of Excellence Award Winner–Sports Column Writing–“Trailblazin’” by Logan Jones
*Mark of Excellence Award Finalist–Radio Feature–“Utah Man Masters Disability, Finds Joy In Building Custom Longboards” by Aimee Cobabe
Mark of Excellence Award Finalist–Sports Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students–“Sky high Koby” by Ethan Babcock
Mark of Excellence Award Finalist–Breaking News Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students–“USU administration restricts activities at sexual education event” by Alison Berg
Utah Press Association
First Place–Best Lifestyle Page–The Utah Statesman
First Place–Best Sports Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Best Digital Breaking News Story–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Feature Photography–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Front Page–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Feature Story–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Feature Series–The Utah Statesman
2015
Society of Professional Journalists
First Place–Newspaper-Spot news– “Big Blue Impersonator” by Brenna Kelley
First Place–Newspapers-Best Newspaper Reporter–Jeffrey Dahdah
First Place–Newspapers-Front Page Design– “Censored” Utah Statesman Staff
First Place–Newspapers-Series– “College suicides an issue of concern”- Mariah Noble
Second Place–Newspapers-Best Newspaper Reporter– “Cash and Gown” by Melanie Fenstermaker
Second Place–Newspapers-Feature Page Design– “Where’s the Beef?”-Utah Statesman Staff
Third Place–Newspapers-Front Page Design– “All Dogs go to Heaven”-Utah Statesman Staff
Third Place–Sports Column– “My DTR with BYU Football” -Logan Jones
Third Place–Newspapers-Feature Page Design– “Logan Ink” -Utah Statesman Staff
Third Place–Newspapers-General News– “Lost Trust” by Amy Reid
Third Place–Newspapers-Opinion Column– “Enough” by Jeffrey Dahdah
Third Place–Newspapers-Spot News– “Fraternity Member accused of sexual assault” by Jeffrey Dahdah
Third Place–Sports non-deadline reporting– “The Great One”- Kalen Taylor
Honorable Mention–Newspapers-Best Newspaper–Utah Statesman Staff
Honorable Mention–Newspapers-Feature Page Design– “Not Horsing Around” -Utah Statesman Staff
Honorable Mention–Graphics: Best Single-page Design– “Village of USU” by Jeffrey Dahdah
Honorable Mention–Online: Best news-oriented website– Utah Statesman Staff
*Mark of Excellence Award Finalist–Sports Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students–“Home safe” by Kylee Larsen
*Mark of Excellence Award Finalist, In-Depth Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students–“College suicides and issue of concern” by Mariah Noble
*Mark of Excellence Award Winner–General News Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students–“All dogs go to heaven” by Ryan Costanzo
*Mark of Excellence Award Finalist–Feature Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students–“Adderall season” by Jeffery Dahdah
Mark of Excellence Award Winner–Sports Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students– “Touchdown Aggies” by Kyle Todecheene
Mark of Excellence Award Winner-Breaking News Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students– “Big Blue impersonator allegedly scams community members” by Kylee Larsen
Mark of Excellence Award Finalist–General column writing–Logan Jones
Mark of Excellence Award Finalist–Sports column writing–Logan Jones
Mark of Excellence Award Winner–Sports Writing (Large)– “All eyes on Keeton” -Logan Jones
Utah Press Association
First Place–Best Front Page–The Utah Statesman
First Place–Best General News Story– “All Dogs go to Heaven” -Mandy Morgan Ditto
Second Place–Best Feature Story– “Adderall Season”-Jeffrey Dahdah
Second Place–Best Feature Story–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Best News Photograph– “Spring Cleaning” -Mark Bell
Second Place–Best News Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Best Sports Photograph– “Touchdown Aggies” -Kyle Todecheene
Second Place–Best News Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Best Feature Story–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Breaking News Story– “Fraternity Member accused of sexual misconduct” -Jeffrey Dahdah
Third Place–Best Breaking News Story–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best News Series– “College Suicide an issue of concern” -Mariah Noble
2014
Society of Professional Journalists
*Second Place–Div C- Medical/Science Reporting–“Devastated: The world’s largest known living organism is in Utah, and it’s dying” by Matthew LaPlante and Paul Christansen
*Second Place, Div C – Series–“Aurora theater victims search for peace, I know because I was there” by Lori Schafer
*Third Place–Div C – Continuing Coverage–“Go big or go dorm” by Sarah Menlove
Third Place–Div C-Best Newspaper-“The Utah Statesman”
*Mark of Excellence Award Finalist–In-Depth Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students–“Summer sales big risk big reward” by Eric Jungblut
*Div C- General News Photo–Heidi Bruner
Utah Press Association
Second Place–Best Sports Page
Second Place–Best Breaking News Story
Second Place–Best Breaking News Story
Second Place–Best Sports Page
Third Place–Best Sports Story
Third Place–Best Sports Story
2013
Society of Professional Journalists
Third Place— Div C- Religion/Values Reporting—”Diverse Religions Commemorate Holidays” by Cale Patterson
Second Place— Div C- Business/Consumer Reporting—”Kneaders Bakery Offers a Cozy Environment” by Allee Evenson
Third Place—Div C- Personality Profile—”Professor Garners World Experience” by Allee Evensen
Second Place—Div C- Editorial Cartoon—”OUR VIEW: New Tuition Rule Won’t Change Much” by Steve Kent
Third Place—Div C- General News—”Spring Break Fall Seriously Injures USU Track Athlete” by Catherine Meidell
Mark of Excellence Award Finalist—Region 9—“Cylclist Collides with Slackline in Fatal Old Main Hill Accident” by Statesman News Staff
2012
Society of Professional Journalists
*First Place–Review/Criticism/Div. C–Sam McConkie
First Place–Religion/Values Reporting–Sam McConkie
*Second Place–N20C-Sports Non-deadline–“Even in motherhood…” by Adam Nettina
Second Place—N28C-Page Design-Feature Page—Utah Statesman
*Third place–N5C-General Feature–“One year later…” by Meredith Kinney
*Honorable Mention–N3C-Spot News–“Heroes lift car” by Chris Lee
Honorable Mention—N25C-Humor/Lifestyle Column—“Bringing the Girlfriend Home” by Steve Schwartzman
Utah Press Association
Second Place—Group III- Best Breaking News Story—Utah Statesman
Second Place—Group III- Best Photo Page—Utah Statesman
Second Place– Group III- Best Feature or Community Lifestyle Page–Utah Statesman
Second Place—Group III- Best Sports Page—The Utah Statesman
Second Place—Group III- Best Sports Column—The Utah Statesman
Best Editorial–The Utah Statesman (Awarded Twice)
Best Front Page–The Utah Statesman
2011
Society of Professional Journalists
*First Place–Review/Criticism–“Contrived, predicable elements…” by Chelsey Gensel
*First Place–Photo Essay/ Photo Journalism Div C–“A Day At…” by Ani Mirzakhayan
Second Place—Best Newspaper—The Statesman
*Second Place–Photo Essay–“CEU Merger” by Patrick Oden
*Third Place–Opinion Column–“Why this country needs…” by Justin Hinh
*Honorable Mention–Spot News–“Police arrest 11 during HOWL” by Blaze Bullock
Utah Press Association
Second Place–Group III- Best Breaking News Story–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Group III- Best General News Story–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Group III-Best Photo Page-The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Group III- Best Features Series–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Group III- Best Features Story–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Group III-Best Sports Story–The Utah Statesman
Best Breaking News Story–The Utah Statesman
Best Sports Photography–The Utah Statesman
Best Sports Story–The Utah Statesman
2010
Society of Professional Journalists
*First Place–Page Design-Feature Page–“ROTC Training” by Pete Smithsuth
Second Place–Best Sports Column–“Sports Column Writing” by Logan Jones
Second Place—Best Newspaper—Staff Utah Statesman
*Second Place–Sports Action–“Ags Run Into Steel Curtain” by Pete Smithsuth
*Second Place–Feature–“Climbing, a Way of Life in Logan” by Pete Smithsuth
*Second Place–Photo Essay–“Down and Dirty” by Pete Smithsuth
*Third Place–General News–“Construction to Begin on Equine Education” by Pete Smithsuth
*Third Place–Military Reporting–USU Army ROTC Places” by Pete Smithsuth
*Third Place–Page Design-Feature Page–“Frightmares” by Patrick Oden
Third Place—Continuing Coverage—The Utah Statesman
Honorable Mention—Page Design-Feature Page—Statesman Staff
Utah Press Association
Second Place–Group III- Best News Series–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Group III- Best News Coverage– The Utah Statesman
Second Place– Group III- Best News Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Third Place– Group III- Best Features Story–The Utah Statesman
Third Place– Group III- Best Sports Page–The Utah Statesman
Best Sports Story–The Utah Statesman
Best Feature Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Best Feature Story– The Utah Statesman
2009
Society of Professional Journalists
*First Place–Religion/Values Reporting–“The Man Behind The Message” by Greg Boyles
*First Place–Consumer Reporting–“Soaring Up and Away” by Seth Hawkins
*First Place–Sports–“Wins outweigh Character” by Sammy Hislop
*First Place-Division C-Photography:Sports–“Football Aloha to Warriors” by Tyler Larson
*Second Place–Medical/Science Reporting–“USU Steel Bride team constructs win at region” by Lisa Christensen
*Second Place–Opinion Column– “Aggies need to compete…” by Sammy Hislop
*Second Place–Feature–“Nighttime Marathon Runner” by Tyler Larson
*Second Place–Photo Essay–“Trading Heels for Wheels” by Tyler Larson
*Second Place–General Feature–“A grizzly of a tale” by Brittny Jones
*Second Place–Page Design-Feature Page–“A&E Driver” by Brittny Jones
*Third Place–Consumer Reporting–“Greenhouse not just for plants?” by Arie Kirk
*Third Place–Continuing Coverage–“Election and how it affected students at USU” by Arie Kirk
*Third Place–Page Design-Feature Page–“Aggie Life” by Amanda Mears
*Third Place–Feature–“Bending Into Perfection” by Tyler Larson
Third Place–Criminal Justice Reporting–“Sketch Artist” by Courtnie Packer
Third Place—Division B- Best Newspaper—The Utah Statesman
Utah Press Association
Third Place—Group III- Best Breaking News Story—The Utah Statesman
Third Place—Group III- Best Feature Column—The Utah Statesman
Best Special Section– The Utah Statesman
Best Photo Page– The Utah Statesman
2008
Society of Professional Journalists
*1st Place–Minority Issues Reporting–“Assistance for Minorities at USU” by Brittany Goodsell Jones
*1st Place–Education Reporting–“Students Could Pay $3,000 Fine to RIAA for File Sharing Di Lewis, Opinion Column by Liz Lawyer
*1st Place–Medical/Science Reporting–“Examination of birth control options” by Manette Newbold
*Second Place–“As Long as I can Master Stripper Heels, I’m Good to Go” by Liz Lawyer
*Second Place–Military Reporting–“How GI Bill is Still Working” by Holly Mitchell
Utah Press Association
Second Place—Group III- Best Feature Story—The Utah Statesman
Second Place—Group III- Best Special Section—The Utah Statesman
Third Place—Group III- Best Sports Page—The Utah Statesman
Best Feature Photograph– The Utah Statesman
Best Circulation Photograph– The Utah Statesman
2007
Utah Press Association
Second Place–Group III- Best Lifestyle Page–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Group III- Best Sports Column–The Utah Statesman
Second Place– Group III- Best Feature Photograph– The Utah Statesman
Third Place– Group III- Best Special Section–The Utah Statesman
Best Sports Page–The Utah Statesman
Best News Photograph–The Utah Statesman
2006
Utah Press Association
Second Place—Group III- Best Sports Page—The Utah Statesman
Second Place—Group III-Best Editor’s Column—The Utah Statesman
Best Lifestyle Page–The Utah Statesman
2005
Society of Professional Journalists
Mark of Excellence Award First Place– Region 9- Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper– The Utah Statesman
Utah Press Association
Second Place–Group III- Best News Coverage–The Utah Statesman
Second Place– Group III- Best Breaking News Story–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Group III- Best Sports Page–The Utah Statesman
Second Place– Group III- Best Feature Column–The Utah Statesman
Second Place– Group III- Best Sports Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Third Place—Group III- Best Classified Page or Pages—The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Group III- Best News or Features Story– The Utah Statesman
2004
Utah Press Association
Second Place—Group III- Best Sports Photograph—The Utah Statesman
Second Place—Group III- Best Sports Page—The Utah Statesman
Second Place—Group III- Best Photo Page– The Utah Statesman
Third Place—Group III- Best Front Page—The Utah Statesman
Best Lifestyle Page–The Utah Statesman
2003
Society of Professional Journalists
Second Place Mark of Excellence Award– Region IX- Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper–Utah Statesman
Utah Press Association
Third Place– Group III- Best News Coverage–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Group III- Best Breaking News Story– The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Group III- Best Photo Page–The Utah Statesman
Best Feature Photograph– The Utah Statesman
Other
“Continued Support” awarded by USU Hockey Team to The Utah Statesman
2002
Utah Press Association
Second Place—Group III- Best Feature Column—The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Group III- Best News Photography–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Sports Coverage–The Utah Statesman
Third Place– Best News Story– The Utah Statesman
Best Social Coverage– The Utah Statesman
2001
Society of Professional Journalists
First Place–Column Writing–Andy Morgan
Second Place– Best All-Around Non-Daily Newspaper–The Utah Statesman
College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers
First Place–Create ADeas On-Site Contest 2001–The Utah Statesman Staff
Utah Press Association
Third Place–Best Feature Column– The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Sports Coverage–The Utah Statesman
2000
Utah Press Association
Second Place–Best Lifestyle Coverage–The Utah Statesman
Best Feature Photography–The Utah Statesman
Best Editor’s Column– The Utah Statesman
Best Feature Column– The Utah Statesman
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association
First Place–Special Section–Utah State Staff
First Place–Photo Story–Utah State Staff
First Place–Sports Photo–Utah State Staff
Second Place–Feature Photo–Alan Murray
Second Place–News Photo-Alan Murray
1999
Utah Press Association
First Place–Sports Feature–Derek Jensen
First Place–Humorous Cartoon–Alan Gardner
Second Place–Editorial Writing–Derek Jensen
Second Place–Sports Column–Derek Jensen
Second Place–Best News Photography–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Web Site General Excellence–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Feature Photography–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Special Section–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best News Story–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Sports Photo–Eli Lucero
Third Place–Photo Story–Eli Lucero
Honorable Mention–Typography, Layout and Design–Utah State University
Honorable Mention–News Photo–Alan Murray
1998
Utah Press Association
Second Place–Best Feature Column–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best News Photograph & Photography–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Feature Photograph(s)–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Sports Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Third Place-Best Sports Page/Section–The Utah Statesman
Group III-Best Lifestyle Page/Section—The Utah Statesman
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association
First Place–Division IA- Feature Photo– Eli Lucero
First Place–Division IA- Sports Column–Derek Jensen
Second Place–Division 1A-Sports Photo–Eli Lucero
Second Place–Investigative/Interpretative Reporting–Josh Loftin
Third Place– Division IA- Editorial Cartoon– Alan Gardner
1997
Society of Professional Journalists
First Place–Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper–The Utah Statesman
Utah Press Association
Second Place—Group III- Best Editor’s Column—The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best News Story–The Utah Statesman
Best Sports Page/ Section–The Utah Statesman
Best Lifestyle Page/ Section–The Utah Statesman
1996
Utah Press Association
Second Place–Best Lifestyle Section/Page–Utah Statesman
Best Special Section—The Utah Statesman
Best Special Section– The Utah Statesman
Best Feature Column–The Utah Statesman
1995
Utah Press Association
Best Editor’s Column–The Utah Statesman
Best Sports Photo–The Utah Statesman
1994
Utah Press Association
Best Sports Column– The Utah Statesman
Best Feature Column–The Utah Statesman
Best News Photograph–The Utah Statesman
1993
Utah Press Association
Best News Story– The Utah Statesman
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Media Alliance
Third Place–Typography/Design/Layout–The Utah Statesman
1992
Utah Press Association
Second Place–Best Feature Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Sports Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best Lifestyle Page/Section–Utah Statesman
Best Sports Column– The Utah Statesman
1991
Utah Press Association
Third Place–Best News Photograph–Utah Statesman
1990
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association
First Place–Ad Campaign–Utah Statesman
Second Place–Page Make Up-Staff
Third Place–Page Make Up-Staff
Honorable Mention–Critical Review–Lisa Linford
Honorable Mention—General Excellence—Utah Statesman
Scripps Howard Foundation
National Journalism Award- Outstanding College Cartoonist–Kerry Soper
Utah Press Association
First Place–Best Feature Photograph–The Utah Statesman
Second Place–Best Special Section–Utah Statesman
Second Place–Best News Series–The Utah Statesman
Third Place–Best News Story–The Utah Statesman
1989
Utah Press Association
3rd Place–Best Special Section–The Utah Statesman
1987
The Society of Professional Journalists
Second Place—Region 9-Best All-Around Newspaper—The Utah Statesman
1986
Utah Press Association
2nd Place–Best Sports Section–The Utah Statesman
1985
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association
First Place—Sixty Second Annual Contest—The Utah Statesman
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association
2nd Place–Typography, Design and Layout Division I-A–Statesman
1984
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association
First Place-Division I-A- Typography, Design, Layout—Utah Statesman
First Place—Division I-A- General Excellence—Utah Statesman
Third Place—Division I-A- Headline Writing—Utah Statesman
General Excellence—Division I-A- Newspaper—The Utah Statesman
1983
Utah State University A.S.U.S.U
Organization Award–Statesman
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association
1st Place–Division I-A General Excellence—The Utah Statesman Staff
1st Place–Typography, Design and Layout Division I-A-Utah Statesman Staff
1982
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association
First Place—Div A-Typography, Design, and Layout—Utah Statesman
First Place—Div A- General Excellence—Utah Statesman
General Excellence—Div A Newspaper—The Utah Statesman
1980
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association
2nd Place–General Excellence in Typography, Layout and Design–Utah State Statesman
1978-1979
Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association
President’s Award—Journalistic Experience—The Utah Statesman
Other
Outstanding–Campus Organization Award
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Student Media Awards
2019-20
Best Event Coverage–Kortni Wells Gardner
Best Multimedia Story–Sydney Dahle
Best Student Life Story–Kortni Wells Gardner
Best News Story–Karcin Harris
Best Sports Story–Jason Walker
Most Prolific Writer-Jason Walker
Best Reporter-Kortni Wells Gardner
Best Opinion Piece–Sam Paepke and Keith Wilson
Best Student Life Photo–Iain Laurence
Best Sports Photo-Hailey Larson
Best Photographer-Hailey Larson
Best Graphic/Illustration–Sarie Jenkins
Best Self-promotion Ad–Rosie Davis
Best Client Ad Design--Rosie Davis
Best Graphic Designer-Rosie Davis
Best Proposal–Maggie Lea
Best Marketing Campaign-Sara Tangren
Best Self-Promotion (Liners)–Kai Hartley and Griffin Dubanowich
Best Radio Show of the Year–Niyonta Nahia-Chowdhury
DJ of the Year–Darcy Ritchie
Best Podcast-McKay Wadsworth
Most Downloaded Podcast–Dalton Renshaw and Jason Walker
Best Audio Story-Lexy Roberts
Best Radio Theater Sound Design-Lexy Roberts
Intern of the Year-– Sara Tangren
Salesperson of the year–Maggie Lea
Rookie of the Year- Karcin Harris
Rookie of the Year-Lexy Roberts
Behind the Scenes-Connor Parker
Behind the Scenes-Andrew Neeley
Behind the Scenes-Jonah Hansen
Leader of the year–Brandon Ellis
The Enduring Legacy Award— Mady Koller
The Jay Wamsley Award for Excellence in Journalism–Marissa Neeley
Alumnus/Alumna of the Year–Timothy Olsen
2018-19
Best Event Coverage–Spencer Burt– Torrey Green coverage
Best Multimedia Story— Dalton Renshaw, Matthew Halton, Savannah Knapp, Jason Walker, Megan Nielson– MW Tournament Coverage
Best Feature Story— Alison Berg, Naomi Ward– Stalking victims
Best Student Life Story— Shelby Black– Government shutdown affects student’s finances, families and summer job hunting
Best News Story— Naomi Ward– Young Americans for freedom chalk project sparks debate on freee speech
Best Sports Story— Jason Walker– 89,000 Miles
Best Opinion Peice— Spencer Burt– Universal healthcare? How a busy newsroom showed me the need for healthcare reform
Best Overall Photo— Tim Carpenter– Men’s Basketball, Big Agg Show coverage
Best Overall Video— Kyle Jensen– Highlander Guru’ video trailer
Best Video Series— Austin Roundy, Kim Solorio, Kyle Jenson– Aggie Radio Tiny Studio Concert
Best Graphic— Makalee Richardson– Faith Distress Group
Most Creataive Ad— Savannah Nyre– Basketball Preview Social
Best Self-promotion Ad— Makalee Richardson– Hiring Wedding Videographer
Best Client Ad Design-– Savannah Nyre– Basketball Preview Social
Best Proposal— Marissa Neeley– Lee’s Marketplace
Best Self-Promotion (Liners)— Allison Allred– Flower Power Music Hour
Specialty Show of the Year– Aggie Raio 92.3 KBLU-LP– Allison Allred– Flower Power Music Hour
Personality of the Year– Aggie Radio 92.3 KBLU-LP– Allison Allred– Flower Power Music Hour
Most Downloaded Podcast— Paige Zamora, Jaden Johnson– The Sports Paige Out Loud
Most Prolific Writer– Utah Statesman– Jason Walker– 75 individual stories written
Most Viral Video— Austin Roundy– Tiny Studio Concert series: The Painted Roses- Reckless
Intern of the Year-– Savannah Knapp
Marketer of the year— Matt Jager
Salesperson of the year— Jakob Ambuehl
Rookie of the Year- Aggie Radio 92.3 KBLU-LP– Brandon Ellis
Leader of the year— Klaus VanZanten
The Enduring Legacy Award— Marissa Neeley
The Jay Wamsley Award for Excellence in Journalism— Jaden Johnson
Alumnus/Alumna of the Year— Jeff Allred
2017-18
Best Podcast–Kayte Labore– Free Association- A Mental Health Podcast
Music Program/Personality of the Year – Aggie Radio 92.3 KBLU-LP–Byron Morales for “Scatting in reggae”
Specialty Show of the Year-Aggie Radio 92.3 KBLU-LP–Johnathon Woodall for “Johnny’s Show”
Best Self-Promotion (Liners)–Kayte LaBore–Free Association – Liner
Best of News- Reporter (non-editorial board)–Alison Berg
Best of Student Life – Reporter (non-editorial board)–Kortni Wells
Best of Sports – Reporter (non-editorial board)–Daniel Hansen
Best of Photo/Graphics – Photographer/Designer (non-editorial board)–Kyle Todecheene
Best Column–Logan Jones– “Captain Aggie, gun violence and the trouble with the NCAA”
Best Digital Story–Lauren Bennett–“USU Piano investigation ends”
Best News Story–Alison Berg, Carter Moore–“$8 million in differential tuition being spent without input from those who pay it”
Best Student Life Story–Miranda Lorenc–“Cache Valley Humane takes in shelter dogs from Texas”
Best Sports Story–Jason Walker, Matthew Harris–“Questions Remain About Track Coach Firing”
Best Feature Story–Carter Moore–“Aggies never forget: USU rededicates Huntsman 9/11 Memorial”
Best News Photo/Graphic/Video–Megan Nielsen–Photos from Sundance
Best Student Life Photo/Graphic/Video–Iain Laurence–Enjoying the Fall Colors up Logan Canyon
Best Feature Photo/Graphic/Video–Cameo Tamala–Day of The Dead Feature photo
Best Sports Photo/Graphic/Video–Tim Carpenter–Gymnastics vs. BYU
Best Event Coverage–The Utah Statesman Staff–Mountain West Basketball Tournament
Behind the Scenes – Utah Statesman–Spencer Burt
Behind the Scenes – Aggie Radio 92.3 KBLU-LP–Sydney Dahle
Rookie of the Year – Utah Statesman–Carter Moore
Rookie of the Year – Utah Statesman–Lauren Bennett
Rookie of the Year – Aggie Radio 92.3 KBLU-LP–Lydia Velazquez
Intern of the Year–Megan Albrechtsen
Salesperson of the Year–Marissa Neeley
Marketing Consultant of the Year–Mackenzie Garrison
Designer of the Year–Haley Yoder
Photographer of the Year–Kyle Todecheene
Most Prolific Writer – Utah Statesman–Daniel Hansen
The Enduring Legacy Award--Emmalee Mangum
The Enduring Legacy Award–JD Herndon
The Enduring Legacy Award–Ellie Hampton
The Jay Wamsley Award for Excellence in Journalism–Thomas Sorenson
Alumna of the Year–Vicki Laursen
2015-16
Aggie Radio Awards
Behind the Scenes awarded to Riley Thompson
Best Broadcast Event awarded to Jordan Risley for Hub Trivia
Newcomer of the Year awarded to Rachel Jones
News/Entertainment/Talk Show/DJ of the Year awarded to Morgan Pratt for The Aggie Morning Word
Music Show/DJ of the Year awarded to Kayla Thompson for 11 a.m. Midday Mayhem
Sports Show/DJ of the Year awarded to Ethan Chadwick for The Bullpen
The Enduring Legacy awarded to Nathan Dukatz
Blue Microphone awarded to Connor Rivers
Intern of the Year awarded to:
Julie Lisle
Stephen Brown
Page Cavaness
The Utah Statesman Awards
Best News Story awarded to Brenna Kelly for “Big Blue impersonator allegedly scams community members”
Best Sports Story awarded to Logan Jones for “All Eyes on Keeton”
Best Student Life Story awarded to Mandy Morgan for “Reporting tragedy at a university newspaper”
Best of Photo/Graphic awarded to Kyle Todecheene
Best of Sports Reporter awarded to Thomas Sorenson
Best of News Reporter awarded to Ashley Stilson
Best of Student Life Reporter awarded to Miranda Lorenc
Best Columnist awarded to Logan Jones
Intern of the Year awarded to Paige Cavaness
Rookie of the Year awarded to Shanie Howard
Salesperson of the Year awarded to Colby May
Most Prolific Writer awarded to Brenna Kelly
Enduring Legacy awarded to Kylee Larsen
Enduring Legacy Finalist awarded to Alayna Leaming
Enduring Legacy Finalist Riley Thompson
Behind the Scenes awarded to Nicole Wilding
Behind the Scenes awarded to Marissa Neeley
Behind the Scenes awarded to Ethan Babcock
Jay Wamsley Award for Excellence in Journalism awarded to Jeffrey Dahdah
Alumna of the Year awarded to Linda Zimmerman
2014-15
Best News Photo/Graphic awarded to Mikayla Kapp for “Censored”
Best Features Photo/Graphic awarded to Annie Hall for “Bus Stop”
Best Sports Photo/Graphic awarded to Kylee Larsen for “Joe Hill TD run”
Best of Photo/Graphic (non-editorial) awarded Thakariah Minson
Best News Story awarded to Mariah Noble for “Fired”
Best Sports Story awarded to Kalen Taylor for “The Great One”
Best of Sports (non-editorial) awarded to Joe Baraiolo for “Saying Farewell to the Flat Top”
Rookie of the Year awarded to Brenna Kelly
Salesperson of the Year awarded to Colby May
Enduring Legacy awarded to Marcus Haslam
Behind the Scenes awarded to Benjamin Smith
2013-14
Most Prolific Writer awarded to Jeffrey Dahdah
Mrs. Comeback awarded to Mariah Noble
Ray of Sunshine awarded to Chelsea Hunter
Best at-semester performance awarded to Noelle Johansen
Dave Berry Award awarded to Steve Schwartzman
Most-improved Features Column awarded to Marissa Neeley
Best Rookie Features Writer awarded to Katie Whitmore
Best Review awarded to Scott E. Hall
Eager Beaver Award awarded to Christopher Campbell
The “No clue. Ask Nate” Award awarded to Tavin Stucki
The “Disagreeable One” Award awarded to Paul Christiansen
Best Overall Column awarded to Brianna Bowen
Mr. Political awarded to Andy Pierucci
“Not Allowed to Leave” Award awarded to Eric Jungblut
Coach of the Year awarded to Curtis Lundstrom
Best Sports Writer awarded to Logan Jones
Best Sports Features Writer awarded to Calvin Makelky
Sports Rookie of the Year awarded to Kalen Taylor
Second-home Award awarded to Emily Duke
Breath of Fresh Air Award awarded to Manda Perkins
Golden Shovel Award awarded to Katie Larsen
News Newcomer of the Year awarded to Madison Maners
Go Far Award awarded to Morgan Pratt
Gutsy Award awarded to Maile Burnett
Best Editor awarded to Lis Stewart
Best Reporter awarded to Danielle Manley
Steady Eddie Award awarded to David Berg
Best Non-journalist Award awarded to Ashlyn Tucker Runyan
Most Valuable Freshman awarded to Mikayla Kapp
Big Heart Award awarded to Meghann Nixon
Best Sports Photography awarded to Kylee Larsen
Most Artistic Photographer awarded to Nick Carpenter
Best Topper Photography awarded to Riley Densley
Best Event Photographer awarded to Ryan Constanzo
Best Accident Photos awarded to Heidi Bruner
Crutch Award awarded to Colby May
Statesman Legacy Award awarded to Jay Wamsley
The “No clue. Ask Tavin” Award awarded to Nathan Laursen
Recognition
ACP/CMBAM Awards Student Media Nine Titles
Three members of the sales team, two members of the editorial board, both Student Media advisers, and one associate director of the Student Involvement and Leadership Center flew off to La Jolla, California for the annual Associated Collegiate Press/College Media...
Aggie Radio Attends CBI in Seattle
Four members of Aggie Radio's Board of Directors attended the CBI Conference in Seattle for the College Broadcasters Inc., (CBI) Conference October 24 to 27. The conference provides college students the opportunity to network and learn from people in the industry as...
John Zsiray- Alumnus of the Year 2017
John Zsiray This year’s Alumnus/Alumna of the Year award went to John Zsiray at The Herald Journal for his help in mentoring our photographers to become better photojournalists.