2015 College/University Student Production Award Recipients
Congratulations to the college/university recipients in the 2015 NATAS-Upper Midwest Regional Student Production Awards! Recipients were announced at a ceremony on Sunday April 12th, 2015 at the Radisson Blu Hotel at the Mall of America.
This year, the NATAS – Upper Midwest Chapter received more than 260 entries from 40 different high schools and colleges/universities from across our region!
David Gillette from Twin Cities Public Television hosted the award ceremony and presented Crystal Pillars to the recipients. The awards are presented to the schools for promotional purposes to encourage students to pursue the media arts. Any student whose name is on the recipient entry form is eligible to purchase a duplicate Crystal Pillar Award. We also offer nomination certificates and plaques for students listed on nominated entries.
Student Crystal Pillar order form
Student Nomination Plaque order form
Student Nomination certificate order form
Student Production Crystal Pillar Award
OFFICIAL NATIONAL NATAS RULES FOR STUDENT AWARD PROMOTION: High school & college/university students may refer to the fact that they are recipients of a NATAS – Upper Midwest Regional Student Production Award. OR, they may say they received a Student Production Crystal Pillar Award from the Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter/Foundation. Students are not considered peer professionals and as such, their regional student productions are not eligible for Emmy® award recognition. Schools/students may not use the Emmy® name or replica of the Emmy® figure in any form of school publications, commercial advertising and promotion.
AND THE RECIPIENTS ARE….
C-01: College – Newscast
UTVS News en Español – St. Cloud State University
- Emilio Ramos DeJesus, Producer
C-02: College – News: General Assignment – Serious News
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Creating a Safe Environment – UTVS – St. Cloud State University
- Karsen Forsman, Reporter
Driving in Fear – UTVS – St. Cloud State University
- Emilio Ramos DeJesus, Reporter
C-03: College – News: General Assignment – Light News
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trails – Central Lakes College
- Riley Nelson, Reporter/Writer/Editor
- Brandon Brown, Video Journalist
Honor Flight Twin Cities – UTVS – St. Cloud State University
- Emilio Ramos DeJesus, Producer
- Mike Wiener, Videographer
C-04: College – Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs
Capturing History – Recreating a Civil War Photograph – Hennepin Technical College
- Ryan Hall, Editor
- Jason Ewert, Producer
- Tong Lee, Videographer
- Richard Oxley, Advisor
C-05: College – Music Video
Tyger & Lamb – Dordt College
- Megan Kaiser, Producer/Editor
- Daryl Bruinsma, Cinematographer/Editor
- Jerusha Pimentel, Musician/Actress
- Eric Geels, Actor
- Natalee Drissell, Actress
C-06: College – Fiction
Fort Firerock – University of Northwestern, St. Paul
- Jared Myers, Director/Writer/Animator/Editor
- William Bakken, Producer
- Sophie Meath, Director of Photography
- Jacob Crosby, Musical Composer
C-07: College – Non-Fiction (***FOUR RECIPIENTS***)
Ger Kler: A Journey of Untold Strength
Extending the Link – College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University
- Rachel Mullin, Co-Producer
- Sean Raible, Co-Producer
- Ashley LaLiberte, Production Assistant
- Megan Towle, Production Assistant
- Mackenzie Lecy, Production Assistant
- Nikki Orth, Researcher
- Ana Nugent, Production Assistant
- Maria Jagodinski, Production Assistant
- Andrew Warzecha, Videographer/Editor
- Thomas Brossart, Videographer
- Su Nguyen, Production Assistant
Home Country – Wartburg College
- Jacqueline Schutte, Producer
- Ali Kilburg, Producer
- Lanie Crouse, Producer
- Carmen Stevens, Producer
- Kristin Canning, Producer
- Sarah Boraas, Producer
- Danny Housholder, Producer
The House Music Built – Wartburg College
- Ashley Dickinson, Producer
- Peter Hoffman, Producer
- Ted Leuck, Producer
- Armand Piecuch, Producer
- Holly Hejlik, Producer
- Caitlin Harbach, Producer
- Justin Szykowny, Producer
To Jake With Love – Wartburg College
- Bekah Holten, Producer
- Brianna Becker, Producer
- Beth McAtee, Producer
- Anna McMullen, Producer
- Adam Azzaro, Producer
- Katlyn Underwood, Producer
- Simon Sager, Producer
C-08: College – Sports
Marlene Stollings: First Game as a Gopher
U of M Athletics – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Benjamin Pobiel, Producer/Editor/Videographer
- Dan West, Producer/Editor/Videographer
- Charlie Weierke, Videographer
C-09: College – Sports: Live Event
SCSU vs UND – Husky Productions – St. Cloud State University
- Elizabeth Burda, Producer
- Patrick Crooks, Director
- Brittany Rooney, Associate Producer
- Matt Bohach, Technical Director
C-10: College – Public Service (PSAs) (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
PSA Brother and Sister – MN State Highway Patrol – Century College
- Parminder Papial, Director
- Kelli Smith, Producer
- Nate McGowen, Camera Operator
The Ones Forgotten – ITEMP.org – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Steven Hoff, Producer
C-11: College – Public Affairs/Community Service
Survivor – Central Lakes College
- Bobbi Kruchten, Producer/Director/Writer
C-12: College – Commercial
UNW Football – Compete With Purpose – University of Northwestern – St. Paul
- Matthew Abeler, Director
C-13: College – Animation/Graphics/Special Effects
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
AE News Report – Hennepin Technical College
- Henry Tice, Producer/Animator
UTVS Animation Showcase 2015 – St. Cloud State University
- Wesley Beskar, Computer Artist/Designer/Editor
- Tommy Vice, Audio Design/Creative Input
C-14: College – Director
Academy of Whole Learning – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- Aaron Bergland, Director
C-15: College – Editor (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Maverick Hockey Weekend Coach’s Show with Mike Hastings
Bethany Lutheran College
- Brian Christensen, Editor
Sydnee Bendorf Composite – Century College
C-16: College – Photographer
Naoya Uchida Composite
Campus News – Minnesota State University – Moorhead
C-17: College – Talent
Taylor Budge Composite – UTVS – St. Cloud State University
C-18: College – Writing
Ariana Babcock Composite
Campus News – Minnesota State University – Moorhead
