Awards
Photojournalism Senior Receives Society of American Business Editors and Writers Award
Columbia, Mo. (March 20, 2012) — The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) has recognized a Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism senior with a “Best in Business” award. The competition honors excellence in business and financial journalism across all news platforms. Robson Abbott received an honorable mention in the student category for “Les … Continued
Two Radio-TV Journalism Students Place Second and Fourth in Hearst Journalism Awards Program
Blake Hanson and David Wietlispach Will Receive Scholarships for Their Wins Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism seniors Blake Hanson and David Wietlispach placed second and fourth, respectively, in the second television competition for the Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Hanson will receive a $2,000 scholarship for his top placement; Wietlispach, $1,000. … Continued
Missouri Journalism Student Ties for Second Place in International ‘Girls’ State of the Union’ Video Contest
Jamie’s Crockett’s Entry Competed with More Than 50 Entries from Around the World Columbia, Mo. (March 12, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism sophomore Jamie Crockett tied for second place in the “Girls’ State of the Union” video contest. Sponsored by the Women’s Media Center in New York, the international competition sought to identify important … Continued
Strategic Communication Senior Earns Two ADDY Student Awards from the AAF Kansas City Chapter
The “Lifesavers” Campaign Will Compete on the National Level Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Nathan Morris earned two recognitions in the recent ADDY awards student competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation’s Kansas City Chapter (AAFKC). He is a dual major in strategic communication and marketing. The “Lifesavers” campaign … Continued
Journalism Senior Places in Top 10 of Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia Competition
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 28, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Ellen Thommesen received eighth place in the second multimedia competition of the academic year for the Hearst Journalism Awards Program. The name of the category was “The Human Condition.” More than 100 undergraduate journalism programs are eligible to participate … Continued
Columbia Missourian Sports Section Recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors
Four Print and Digital News Students Earn Writing Awards Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2012) — The Columbia Missourian sports section has been named one of the Top 8 in the country in the under-15,000 circulation category in the annual Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) competition. The Missourian also earned honorable mention in the 30,000-and-under category. … Continued
Work of Two Missouri School of Journalism Students Places in Top 10 in Hearst Journalism Awards Program
Katy Bergen and Brian Nordli Earn Fourth and Sixth Honors in Enterprise Reporting Category Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 20, 2012) — The work of two Missouri School of Journalism students placed in the top 10 of the Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Katy Bergen, a print and digital news journalism senior, and Brian Nordli, BJ ’11, placed … Continued
Eight Journalism Seniors Selected for Elite Mizzou ’39
Award Recognizes Academic Achievements, Service and Leadership to MU Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 8, 2012) — Eight Missouri School of Journalism seniors have been selected for Mizzou ’39, an award recognizing 39 exceptional seniors for their academic achievements, service and leadership to the University of Missouri and the community. The Class of 2012 is the eighth … Continued
Student Work Earns Second Place in National Press Photographers Association Quarterly Contest
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 8, 2012) — “Pro-Life,” a photo layout published in the Columbia Missourian, earned second-place in the National Press Photographers Association‘s (NPPA) “Best Use of Photography” 2010 third quarter competition. The contest is a quarterly contest where newspapers from around the nation submit clips to be judged by a panel of NPPA members. … Continued
Journalism Student, Alumni Win Three of Five ACES Scholarships
Joshua Barone Earns Top Honor as Aubespin Scholar Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 8, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism students Margaux Henquinet and Joshua Barone along with Zack Aldrich, BJ ’11, have won three of the five scholarships awarded by the American Copy Editors Society (ACES) during the student copy editing contest. “It’s not surprising that … Continued