ASU journalism students dominate NATAS Student Production Award nominations
The Cronkite School is one of the nation’s top journalism and mass communication schools, with professional programs in digital media, broadcast news, sports reporting, media innovation, public relations, digital marketing, Spanish-language news and more. ASU photo
Students at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication dominated the nominations field of the prestigious Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student Production Awards.
Nominated for their exemplary work in reporting, editing, directing, producing, writing and photography, students earned 24 nominations across 13 categories — more than any other college or university.
Cronkite School students nabbed every nomination in the College Sports Program and College Sports Story or Segment categories. Student Henry Domine and recent graduate Tabitha Bland — who recently began her professional career as a multimedia journalist at WMTV 15 News in Madison, Wisconsin — each earned three nominations.
The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honors the art and science of professionals and students working in television with regional Emmy Awards and Student Production Awards, and covers the regions of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and southeastern California.
Winners will be announced at the Student Production Awards ceremony on Sept. 21 in Scottsdale.
Cronkite School student nominees
College newscast
Cronkite News, October 31, 2023: Janaé Bradford, Sivan Plotkin, Mea Griffin, Zachary Davis
College news report
Outrigger Connections: Tabitha Bland
Homeless Solutions: Tabitha Bland
College multimedia journalist
Relocating Rattlesnakes: Tabitha Bland
McInerny Celebrates 40 Years: Jonah Krell
College non-fiction — short form
Sweltering Saguaros: Daniel Stipanovich, Jason Marmon, Seungshin Seo
Pollinator Protectors: Ellie Willard, Alexis Heichman, Molly Mazinter, Chito Sakala
College public affairs/community service
Singletons: Lauren Bly
Getting Connected: Maria Staubs
College arts/entertainment/cultural affairs
Music Nonprofit: Leslie Chapman
NASCAR Camping Culture: Jeffrey Hinkle
College magazine program
Cronkite News: Arizona’s Oasis: Zachary Davis, Sivan Plotkin
College sports story or segment
Donning the Doan: Matt Venezia
Horse Racing Stalled: Jacob Luthi
Going for Gold: Beatriz Martinez
College sports program
Cronkite Sports Report NCAA Special: Henry Domine
Cronkite Sports Live: Ronan Heykoop, Henry Domine, Justin Carter, Ben Parris, Riley Swenson
Sun Devil Football Pregame Show: Matt Venezia, Paul Schulz, Janae Bradford
Cronkite Sports Final Four Preview: Paul Schulz, Henry Domine
College audio/sound
Signa CN Director’s Track: Mick Signa
College editor
House v. NCAA: Ethan Tuttle
Territorial Cup Preview: Nick Borgia
College photographer
Danny S. Shoots & Delivers: Danny Stipanovich
College writer
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