2022 Student Award Winners
Cronkite students have won more awards than any other school in the nation. Please take a look at our 2022 winners below.
Broadcast Education Association (BEA)
Top overall school
Top news programs
Top sports programs
Edward R. Murrow Award
Cronkite News 2 Go
Emma VandenEinde, Michael Baribault and Kamilah William
EPPY Awards
Best feature story on a college/university website
Gaslit (runner up)
Best video on a college/ university website
Gaslit
Best college/ university investigative/ documentary
Gaslit
Greg Crowder Memorial Photojournalism Award
First Place – Alex Gould
Hearst Journalism Awards
Audio News/Features
Twentieth place: “Pregnant people aren’t getting COVID vaccine, health providers worry” – Karen Marroquin
Exploratory Writing
Fourth place: “Diversifying the pack: Cross fostering helps Mexican wolf population boost genetic mix” – Christopher Howley
Tenth place: “Advocates spotlight an overlooked cause of maternal mortality: mental health” – Mikenzie Hammel
Feature Writing Competition – Second Place
“Dubbing ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ into Navajo Language” – Kiera Riley
Multimedia Digital News/Enterprise Story
Twelfth place: “One of the last true great American twirlers” – Ike Everard
Multimedia Innovative Storytelling and Audience Engagement
Thirteenth place: “Breaking the stigma of arts through pursuing music as an Asian American student” – Judah Brody
Multimedia Narrative Video Storytelling
Eight place: “What the New Stimulus Plan Means for College Students” – Travis Robertson
Fourteen place: “Herberger student who lost his job due to Covid-19 starts his own business selling vintage clothes” – Drake Presto
Personality/Profile Writing
Eighteen place: “‘It was an open country’: Gadsden resident reflects on life along the border” – Samantha Byrd
Photojournalism I – News and Features
First place: Photo Collection – Alberto Mariani
Thirteen place: Photo Collection – Samantha Chow
Photojournalism II – Picture Story/Series
Fourth place: “The Western Way of Life” – Marlee Smith
Sports
Seventh place: “Last Chance Yuma: Thriving Arizona Western soccer program bonds a community” – Amiliano Fragoso
Ninth place: “Rez ball rebirth in Chinle: Navajo Nation rebounds as pandemic takes its toll” – Gabrielle Ducharme
Television Features
Twentieth place: “Rodeo Team” and “Trailblazing football coach makes a comeback” – Zachary Larsen
Television II – News
Second place: “Eating Disorders Increase,” “Graffiti Busters” and “Therapeutic Foster Care” – Faith Abercrombie
Fourth place: “Downwinders,” “Point in Time” and “School Bus Driver Shortage” – Raven Payne
Writing Championship
“Fields of dreams: How farming and football helped Eloy harvest NFL talent” – Andrew Lwowski
Los Angeles Press Club
Best News Writing, Off Campus Issues – Print or Online
“‘Be bold. Be courageous’: Gabby Giffords opens Gun Violence Memorial in LA” – David Rodish
Best Sports Writing – Print or Online
“’They ‘just want to play:’ The history of girls in the Little League World Series” – David Rodish
Best Personality Profile, Off Campus Personalities – Any Platform – Third Place
“First LGBTQ+ mariachi group is paving the way for the next generation” – Amanda Day
Best Feature Writing, Off Campus – Finalist
“Joshua trees are first plant to get California protections because of climate change” – Jude Binkley
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Student Production Awards
College News Report – Serious or Light
“Eating Disorders Increase” – Faith Abercrombie
College Multimedia Journalist
“Bee Theft” – Karen Marroquin
College Video Essay
“Documentary: Hope Coach Drivers” – Miles Green
College Public Affairs / Community Service
“Case By Case” – Kamilah Williams
College Sports Story or Segment
“Xavier Prep Softball Dedication” – Benjamin Garcia
“Athletes in Conflict” – Zach Larson, Ryan Blank, Conor McGill, Ike Everard, Austin Ford
College Sports Program
“Cronkite Sports Report” – Ike Everard
College Talent – News or Sports
Weather and Sustainability Reporter
Evan Lis
Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) Awards
Projects and collaborations
Gaslit
Stories for student media outlets
Washington, D.C. coverage, including: Gun reform, Migrant labor, Street vendors. – Neetish Basnet
Society of Professional Journalists – Mark of Excellence (National)
Best Independent Online Student Publication
The State Press
Broadcast/Online Sports Videography
“Rush: Jackson He” – Drake Presto
Editorial Cartooning
Reed Steiner, The State Press
Feature Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students – Finalist
“The Drag Show Must Go On: 4Some Revue Adjusts to Performing During Pandemic” – Alina Nelson
In-Depth Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students
“Little Victims Everywhere” – The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism
Radio Feature
“Arizona’s RUF Nation Puts Indigenous Roots on Display Through Combat Athletics” – David Montoya
Radio In-Depth Reporting – Finalist
“Pinal County Farmer Struggles to Grow Crops With Less Water,” – Emma VandenEinde
Radio Sports Reporting – Finalist
“You’re it!’ Local Parkour Athlete Plays, Commentates Competitive Tag” – Henry Greenstein and David Payne
Sports Writing (Large) 10,000+ Students
“Last chance Yuma: Thriving Arizona Western Soccer Program Bonds a Community” – Amiliano Fragoso
Television General News Reporting
“Water Pipeline” – Katelyn Keenehan
Society of Professional Journalists – Mark of Excellence (Regional)
Best Use of Multimedia – Finalist
Gaslit
Breaking News Reporting (Print/Online, Large, 10k+ students)
“Arizona officials decry, delight in Supreme Court ending abortion rights” – Neetish Basnet
In-Depth Reporting (Print/Online, Large, 10k+ students)
“‘I’m tired’: Teachers face mental health crisis due to low pay, pandemic stress, scant support” – Cami Parrish
Data Visualization
Gaslit
Photo Essay/Slideshow
“In focus: Migrants languish in Mexico’s chaotic immigration system” – Taylor Bayly
Radio Feature
“Hopi Tribe translates election material into Hopi language” – Autriya Maneshni
Princeton Review
Best College Radio Station
Blaze Radio