2022 NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
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2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
COLLEGE
CATEGORY #C-01
COLLEGE - NEWSCAST
CLCTV April 16th/2020
Central Lakes College
• Kiernan McFadden, Host
• John Grogan, Reporter
• Stormy Ebel, Reporter
• Richard Hartung, Editor
• Blake Tunnell, Reporter
• Gunnar Olson, Reporter
• Brent Balmer, Advisor
• Mark Ambroz, Instructor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
LCTV News
Loras College
• Asia Singleton, Producer
• Hope Ehling, Producer
• Michael Runde, Anchor/Reporter
• Ben Friedman, Anchor/Reporter
Knight Vision News - 2021 April 2 Episode
Wartburg College
• Madison Freeland, Producer/Director
• Dominic Hanson, Technical Director
• Hope Mather, Anchor/Reporter
• Molly Coy, Reporter
• Lauren Ulveling, Reporter
• Rachel Green, Reporter
Top Stories - March 5/2020
University of St. Thomas
• Emily Haugen, Host
• Leila Weah, Host
• Samantha HoangLong, Producer
• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor
• Peter Gregg, Advisor
Coyote News TV -- September 29/2021 Newscast
University of South Dakota
• Keeley Thomas, Producer
• Jaxon Thorson, Producer
• Todd Mechling, Advisor
• Michelle Van Maanen, Advisor
CATEGORY #C-02
COLLEGE - NEWS REPORT: SERIOUS NEWS
Minority Owned Business in Dubuque
Loras College
• Marion Edwards, Reporter
Coyote News TV -- School Board Meeting
KYOT-TV
• Keeley Thomas, Producer
• Jaxon Thorson, Producer
• Michelle Van Maanen, Advisor
• Todd Mechling, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Tensions/anticipation turn to relief/celebration at George Floyd memorial
University of St. Thomas
• Justin Amaker, Reporter
• Sam Larson, Reporter
• Irene Shin, Reporter
• Leila Weah, Reporter
• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor
CATEGORY #C-03
COLLEGE - NEWS REPORT: LIGHT NEWS
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Training Iowa's Future Farmers
Digital Media
• Estefania Ravasio Corrales, Director
• Taylor Palmer, Director
The Swappers Meet
St. Cloud State University
• Elaina Mihalik, Reporter
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Furry friends bring comfort to St. Thomas campus
University of St. Thomas
• Emily Rudie, Videographer
• Peter Gregg, Advisor
• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
The New Age of Audio: From Radio to Podcasting
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Taja Longley, Producer/Editor
• Cole Milz, Talent
Archery Dodgeball
MSU Moorhead
• Bryant Stenberg, Reporter
CATEGORY #C-04
COLLEGE - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Buzi Bus
MSU Moorhead
• Alix Larsen, Reporter/Photographer
Tower Garden Project
Wartburg College
• Jenna White, MMJ Reporter
CATEGORY #C-05
COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY
A Simple Woodworker
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Michael Pineda, Producer/Editor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
2021 Iowa Field Hockey: The Road to the NCAA Tournament
University of Iowa
• Stewart Brown, Lead Videographer/Editor
CATEGORY #C-06
COLLEGE - FICTION: SHORT FORM
The Return of the Ex
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Callie Stonecipher, Director/Editor
• Adam Lovaas, Director/Editor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Seven of Magpies
Bethany Lutheran College
• Joey Pasbrig, Photographer/Editor/Writer
• Noah Rittierodt, Writer/Director
• Alex Gutzke, Audio
• Joe Roemhildt, Writer
Mute
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Adam Lovaas, Director
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
The Box
Bethany Lutheran College
• Alec Muller, Writer/Director/Editor
I am Not Alone!
Hennepin Technical College
• Colin Branch, Director
• Sydni Saunders, Writer
• Jayvon Curry-Evans, Audio Technician
• Ian Rivers, Camera Operator
• Blake Dekarski, Editor
• Shawn Crossen, Advisor
The Grind
Augsburg University
• Kobe Markworth, Director
• Corrine Werckman, Writer/Talent
• Jenny L. Hanson, Advisor
Hello, Simon
Loras College
• Amber Krieg, Director/Producer
• Caroline Breitbach, Writer/Producer
• Benjy Miller, Actor
• Elainee Koehler, Actor
CATEGORY #C-07
COLLEGE - FICTION: LONG FORM
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Hitchhiker
Dordt College
• Daniel Ketchelos, Director/Writer
• Derek Koops, Producer/Editor
• Tyson Van De Berg, Cinematographer
• Phillip Simmons, Music Composer
Penny Road
Loras College
• Andrew Kilburg, Actor/Producer
• Chase Guerdet, Director/Producer
• Austin Ellis, Producer
• Randy Guerdet, Producer
Of The Same Mind
Loras College
• Chase Guerdet, Producer/Director
• Andrew Kilburg, Producer/Director
Breaking Habits
Central Lakes College
• McKenzie Cheney, Editor/Producer
• Jay Petrie, Writer
• Dustin DeMars, Production
• Justin Othoudt, Writer
• Kyle Strecker, Director Of Photography
• Kevin Porter, Field Producer
• Brent Balmer, Advisor
• Kieran Moore, Instructor
Sypher
Century College
• John Tangen, Director
• Travis Curl, Producer
• Calvin Vang, Director Of Photography
• Cris Stoltzman, Audio Producer
• Derek Bjerke, Camera Operator
• Mike Eddy, Instructor
CATEGORY #C-08
COLLEGE - NON-FICTION: SHORT FORM
Augsburg Profile - Za'Nia Coleman
Augsburg University
• Yani Foreman, Producer/Director
• Jenny L. Hanson, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
La Violencia Generalizada
Loras College
• Laura Cifuentes Almanza, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
In Search of Snow
Central Lakes College
• Gunnar Olson, Producer/Writer/Videographer/Editor
• Mark Ambroz, Advisor
The Edge
Loras College
• Amber Krieg, Producer/Editor
• Colton Bachar, Director
• Jon Quinn, Director/Editor
• Michael Runde, Director
• Asia Singleton, Producer/Editor
• Dana Majerczyk, Producer/Editor
• Nate Kaiser, Producer/Editor
• Nora Carr, Producer/Editor
• Ellie Schill, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #C-09
COLLEGE - NON-FICTION: LONG FORM
Kenosha: The Shooting of Jacob Blake
Loras College
• Jon Quinn, Director/Producer
MSUM: Under the Mask
MSU Moorhead
• Madison Nelson-Gira, Producer
• Sean Rice, Editor
Letters from a Young State
Wartburg College
• Juliana Pelaez, Project Producer
• Peyton Meisner, Graphic Designer
• Chris Lucas, Digital Producer
• Liam Easley, Producer
• Zachary Brunkhorst, Cinematographer
• Drew Carfrae, Creative Supervisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
The Life of Lefty
Century College
• Josh Englert, Producer Director
• Mike Eddy, Instructor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
One Stolen Moment
Loras College
• Ben Friedman, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
• Michael Runde, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
• Pat Hunt, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
• Ben Burkholder, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
My People's Bones
Wartburg College
• Dominic Hanson, Videographer/Editor
• Nathan Stephany, Videographer/Editor
• Silvia Oakland, Writer/Producer
• Anshika Singh, Graphic Designer
• Lauren Wisdom, Project Manager
• Courtney Stucker, Digital Media Producer
Changing Hearts and Minds: Ruby Sutton
Wartburg College
• Alexa Ganzeveld, Copywriter And Producer
• Kendall Erenberger, Graphic Designer
• Kayla Marthaler, Digital Producer
• Ethan Pfaltzgraff, Videographer
• Alex Buchheim, Project Manager
• Kaylin Muggler, Videographer
CATEGORY #C-10
COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Black History Exhibit
MSU Moorhead
• Genna Scott, Reporter/Photographer
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Finding a Community Through Art
Digital Media
• Megan Studer, Director
• Jacob Ruth, Director
Green Bandana Project
Central Lakes College
• Clare Schaefbauer, Producer/Videographer
• Henry Fageroos, Videographer/Editor
• Mark Ambroz, Advisor
Trans Rights in Iowa Legislation
Digital Media
• Estefania Ravasio Corrales, Director
CATEGORY #C-11
COLLEGE - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Come to the Throne
Loras College
• Morgan Minear, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
• Nate Kaiser, Cinematographer
• Jon Quinn, Cinematographer
• Ben Yeiser, Cinematographer
Changing the Rhythm
Drake University
• Autumn Osia, Director
Tattoo stigmas fading away in working world
University of St. Thomas
• Mia Laube, Reporter
• Emily Rudie, Videographer
• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor
• Peter Gregg, Advisor
CATEGORY #C-12
COLLEGE - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Our COVID-19 World
Digital Media
• Jake Darling, Anchor
• Spencer Feinberg, Anchor
• David Gleason, Producer
• Brock Guerrero, Editor/Producer
• Brandon Haraldson, Producer
• Kavieon Hughes, Producer
• Josh Michel, Producer
• Taylor Palmer, Title Editor
• Logan Tobler, Producer
• Cameron Wolff, Producer
Campus News 4-24-21
MSU Moorhead
• Marissa Shiock, Producer
• Ty Schonert, Producer
• John Hayes, Producer
• Alix Larson, Producer
• Genna Scott, Producer
• Jordan Austen, Producer
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Creator's Corner
Loras College
• Hope Ehling, Director
• Marion Edwards, Producer/Editor
• Alexis Riesberg, Producer/Editor
• Grace Henrich, Host
• Josh Payan, Host
COVID-19 Comedy Show
Digital Media
• Logan Tobler, Anchor
• Taylor Palmer, Title Editor
• Jack Anstoetter, Producer
• Jacob Ruth, Producer
• Aaron True, Producer
• Cameron Wolff, Producer
• Jake Darling, Producer
• Spencer Feinberg, Producer
• Megan Studer, Show Editor/Producer
CATEGORY #C-13
COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO
Slowly Fading by Samantha Clayman
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Samantha Clayman, Artist
• Josh Ehlen, Producer/Director/Editor
• Scott Spangler, Editor/Camera
• De'Marco Walton, Editor/Camera
• Elijah Browne, Audio
• Jack Clisham, Camera
• José Ochoa, Camera
• Ben Epper, Production
• Aaron Utke, Studio Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Heaven's Ranch
Loras College
• Nate Kaiser, Director/Producer
• Morgan Minear, Director/Producer
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Emmanuel LKD - Legend
Bethany Lutheran College
• Emmanuel Luankhemdeng, Producer/Writer/Actor/Director
• Alec Mueller, Photography
SIIKS NINET33n music video - Christian Holguin
Western Iowa Tech
• Christian Holguin, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #C-14
COLLEGE - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Frozen Four Formula
St. Cloud State University
• Nik Speliopoulos, Reporter
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Time of Transition
Drake University
• Kayla Hartman, Director
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Gopher Basketball Player's Discovery in Recovery
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
• Emma Carpenter, Producer/Director/Videographer/Editor
• Regina McCombs, Advisor
Softball Puppies
MSU Moorhead
• Breck Stutz, Reporter
CATEGORY #C-15
COLLEGE - SPORTS PROGRAM
Augsburg Men's Soccer: MIAC Playoff vs. Macalester
Augsburg University
• Finnr Elsmo, Director
• Jenny L. Hanson, Advisor
2021 USD vs. SDSU Rivalry Special
KYOT-TV
• Kyle Ireland, Producer
• Brock Weidner, Producer
• Todd Mechling, Advisor
• Kyle Miller, Advisor
Crunch Time - Season 10 - Episode 4
St. Cloud State University
• Jacob Palm, Producer
• Connor Cook, Producer
• Ryan McNamara, Producer
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Husky Mag - Spring 2021 - Episode 4
St. Cloud State University
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
• Sam Geotzinger, Producer
• Parker Kayser, Producer
2020 Summit League Preview Show
KYOT-TV
• Cooper Seamer, Producer
• Shawn Kuhnel, Director
• Todd Mechling, Advisor
• Kyle Miller, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
SportsZONE
Loras College
• Nate Kaiser, Producer/Anchor
• CJ Ponton, Producer/Director
• Morgan Minear, Anchor/Reporter
CATEGORY #C-16
COLLEGE - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
St. Cloud State vs. Colorado College
St. Cloud State University
• Joey Erickson, Producer
• Paige Jaeger, Director
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C-17
COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Wartburg College
• James Mossman, Videographer/Editor
• Henry Hahn, Videographer/Editor
• Grant Berends, Producer
• Rachel Green, Producer
Chosen Name Policy
Western Iowa Tech
• Kristen Barnes, Videographer/graphics And Editing
Spiked
Hennepin Technical College
• Ian Rivers, Director
• John Charboneau, Camera
• Kathryn Chadbourne, Writer
• Nick Olson, Actor
• Richard Oxley, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Don't Let Your Future Vaporize!
Hennepin Technical College
• Alex Redding, Director/Editor
• Blake Dekarski, Actor
• Colin Branch, Actor
• Richard Oxley, Advisor
CATEGORY #C-18
COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL
Heavy Equipment Program Commercial
Central Lakes College
• Henry Fageroos, Editor/Producer
• Clare Schaefbauer, Videographer
• Kaia Leibel, Videographer
• Quinton Prouty, Videographer
• Mark Ambroz, Advisor
Craft Beer Commercial
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Josh Ehlen, Producer
• Nathan Barrett, Producer
Bethel Women's Hockey Hype Video
Bethel University
• Carter Nelson, Producer
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Bethany Esports - Game Fuel Thank You
Bethany Lutheran College
• Franklin Selvey, Editor/Writer
• Alec Mueller, Photographer/Writer
Bethel Volleyball Hype Video
Bethel University
• Benjamin Martin, Producer
• Matthew Eng, Producer
The Schu Coffee Shop Commercial
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Josh Ehlen, Producer
• Nathan Barrett, Producer
CATEGORY #C-19
COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Sleep
Hennepin Technical College
• Katie Erickson, Animator
• John McCaffrey, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Ee
Augsburg University
• Nancy Yang, Animator
Art History Explainer Video
Hennepin Technical College
• Steven Kinney, Animator
• John McCaffrey, Advisor
The Cinema Auteur
Bethany Lutheran College
• Alec Mueller, Animator
CATEGORY #C-20
COLLEGE - DIRECTOR
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Kenosha: The Shooting of Jacob Blake
Loras College
• Jon Quinn, Director
Josh Ehlen/Director - "The Schu Coffee Shop Commercial"
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
• Josh Ehlen, Director
CATEGORY #C-21
COLLEGE - EDITOR
2021 - 2022 Iowa Men's Basketball Intro Video
University of Iowa
• Stewart Brown, Editor
Prevent Death (Maiwasan ang Kamatayan)
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
• Amiyah Broadway, Editor
• Dawn Schot Klotzbach, Advisor
The Edge
Loras College
• Colton Bachar, Editor
• Michael Runde, Editor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Elliot Knight Editing Composite
St. Cloud State University
• Elliot Knight, Editor
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Minnesota State Hockey - Senior Montage: Nick Rivera
Bethany Lutheran College
• Matt Maisch, Editor
Rachel Herzog Editing Composite
St. Cloud State University
• Rachel Herzog, Editor
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C-22
COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
The Edge
Loras College
• Colton Bachar, Photographer
• Jon Quinn, Photographer
• Michael Runde, Photographer
• Amber Krieg, Photographer
• Nate Kaiser, Photographer
Heaven's Ranch
Loras College
• Nate Kaiser, Photographer
• Morgan Minear, Photographer
CATEGORY #C-23
COLLEGE - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
Nyah Adams Reel
St. Cloud State University
• Nyah Adams, Talent
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Nick Maxson Reel
St. Cloud State University
• Nick Maxson, Talent
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Sam Geotzinger Reel
St. Cloud State University
• Sam Geotzinger, Talent
• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
HIGH SCHOOL
CATEGORY #H-01
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST
Jaguar SPOTS LIVE: March 3/2021
Bloomington Jefferson
• Scott Sieling, Teacher
WCTV Season 23 Episode 577
Webster City High School
• Caroline Ehn, Student Director
• Mason Ingraham, Technical Director
• Braxton Flattery, WCTV Staff
• Annabelle Hurt, WCTV Staff
• Luke Holberg, WCTV Staff
• Isaiah Muller, WCTV Staff
• Perla Torres, WCTV Staff
• Austin Priborsky, Advisor
• Mark Murphy, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
The Flash 10.9.20
Eastview High School
• Madeline Sundheim, Talent
• Saia D'Silva, Talent
• Godwin Agbara, Director
• Sofia Hernandez, Videographer
EaglEye #202
Apple Valley High School
• Camryn Lahammer, Anchor/Writer
• Averie Hillyer, Anchor/Writer
• Dillon Kuzma, Anchor/Writer
• Ella Russell, Anchor/Writer
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
CATEGORY #H-02
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS REPORT: SERIOUS NEWS
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Melissa's Kidney Search
Aberdeen Central High School
• Hunter Paysen, Producer
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Wealth by the Numbers
Apple Valley High School
• Garrett Gerlach, Camera/Editor
• Jacob Guerrette, Talent/Writer
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
Nothing to Something
Apple Valley High School
• Elizabeth Abundis Zavala, Writer/Camera/Editor
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
CATEGORY #H-03
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS REPORT: LIGHT NEWS
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
One of Ours: Maddie Mortison
Apple Valley High School
• Reice Revier, Talent/Writer
• Alex Selikoff, Camera/editor
• Morgan Robinson, Production
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
One of Ours: Ms. Voss Rocks a Pony
Apple Valley High School
• Hunter Bertrum, Talent/Writer
• Tashina Barta, Camera
• Shawna Krueger, Production
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
Covid Casting
Eastview High School
• Jack Singer, Reporter
Zoom Acting
Eastview High School
• Rain Hartos, Editor
• Godwin Agbara, Reporter
CATEGORY #H-04
HIGH SCHOOL - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Systemic Change
Eastview High School
• Godwin Agbara, MMJ
Ice Fishing with Noah
Apple Valley High School
• Noah Archambault, Talent/Camera/Editor
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
CATEGORY #H-06
HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION: SHORT FORM
"Friendly" Competition
Waconia Public Schools/ ISD 110
• Richie Sturm, Director/Producer/Editor/Writer
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Freeway Horror
Eastview High School
• Brayden LeLoup, Videographer
The Alonso Show
Apple Valley High School
• Alonso Delgado-De Leon, Talent/Writer
• Garrett Gerlach, Editor/Writer
• Jacob Guerrette, Camera
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
Fluorescent Shadows
Shakopee High School
• CarolAnn Hook, Teacher
• Cayleigh Johnson, Director
• Bianca Purdy, Director
CATEGORY #H-10
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Tackle Cancer
Eastview High School
• Madeline Sundheim, Reporter
• Olivia Brothers, Videographer
• Paige Williams, Videographer
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Representation
Eastview High School
• Godwin Agbara, Reporter
School Walkout
Eastview High School
• Khaalid Cumar, Reporter
• Godwin Agbara, Videographer
Save Our Stages: The Garage
Apple Valley High School
• Dillon Kuzma, Editor/Talent
• Levi Gurley, Camera
• Oden LeBlanc, Production
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
CATEGORY #H-11
HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Arts Achievement
Eastview High School
• Hanna Olson, Reporter
• Lucas Lucas, Photographer
Ramadan
Apple Valley High School
• Camryn Lahammer, Camera/Writer
• Averie Hillyer, Editor/Writer
• Huda Ali, Editor/Writer
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Poetry Reading
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Abdullahi Jama, Writer/Editor/Producer/Artist
Sever's Fall Festival
Bloomington Jefferson
• Scott Sieling, Teacher
• Cassie Sieling, Student Reporter
• Ellie Sieling, Student Videographer
CATEGORY #H-12
HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
EaglEye #192
Apple Valley High School
• Gabe Pena, Anchor/Producer
• Sara Abourjeily, Anchor/Producer
• Cliff Dodge, Instructor
• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor
CATEGORY #H-13
HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO
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Ankeny High School
• Tri Luu, Student
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
2020 Vision
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Winston Johnson, Writer/Editor/Producer/Musician
CATEGORY #H-14
HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Superfans
Eastview High School
• Olivia Brothers, Reporter
• Madeline Sundheim, Photographer
Senior Skips
Eastview High School
• Paige Williams, Reporter
• Madeline Sundheim, Photographer
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Swimming Sensation
Eastview High School
• Madeline Sundheim, Reporter
• Jordan Sundheim, Photographer
• Cole Frost, Photographer
• Georgia Paul, Photographer
CATEGORY #H-15
HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS PROGRAM
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Inside Jefferson Football
Bloomington Educational Cable Television (BEC-TV)
• Tom Ringdal, Station Dir./Advisor
• Lucas Krieg, Producer/Director
• Asher Barrett, Graphics
• Andrew Grund, Audio
CATEGORY #H-16
HIGH SCHOOL - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
Webster City vs Waterloo East Volleyball
Webster City High School
• Jonnatan Magdaleno, Technical Director
• Braxton Flattery, Play By Play Announcer
• Luke Holberg, Camera Operator
• Annabelle Hurt, Camera Operator
• Isaiah Muller, Camera Operator
• Austin Priborsky, Advisor
• Mark Murphy, Advisor
Oskaloosa football vs Knoxville
Oskaloosa High School
• Kim Gile, Instructor
• Jackson Shafer, Student Commentator
• Tucker DeJong, Student Sideline Reporter
• Devin Allen, Director
• Christian DeWitt, Technical Director
• Jacob Schakel, Camera
• Lydia Ryal, Camera
• Landon Covey, Camera
• Jayden Overton, Replay Camera
• Camden Silvers, Editor
• Khydin Yang, Instant Replay
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Oskaloosa Boys Basketball vs Davis County
Oskaloosa High School
• Kim Gile, Instructor
• Camden Silvers, Director
• Keygan Roberts, Editor
• Christian DeWitt, Camera
• Khydin Yang, Camera
• Devin Allen, Technical Director
Webster City vs Ft. Dodge Football
Webster City High School
• Jonnatan Magdaleno, Technical Director
• Braxton Flattery, Play By Play Announcer
• Luke Holberg, Camera Operator
• Annabelle Hurt, Camera Operator
• Isaiah Muller, Camera Operator
• Austin Priborsky, Advisor
• Mark Murphy, Advisor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Webster City vs St. Edmond Boys Basketball
Webster City High School
• Jonnatan Magdaleno, Technical Director
• Braxton Flattery, Play By Play Announcer
• Luke Holberg, Camera Operator
• Annabelle Hurt, Camera Operator
• Isaiah Muller, Camera Operator
• Austin Priborsky, Advisor
• Mark Murphy, Advisor
CATEGORY #H-17
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
Don't Text & Drive
Central Campus/Des Moines Public Schools
• Tyler Faris, Director/Editor
• Luke Okland, Director/Editor
Escape The Vape
Eastview High School
• Ian Machalek, Writer/Photographer/Editor/Actor
Covid prevention
Oskaloosa High School
• Kim Gile, Instructor
• Grace Richardson, Producer
• McKenzie Haefner, Camera
• Isaac Nienkerk, Editor
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Grow Up - Phone Down
Aberdeen Central High School
• Nickolas Clemens, Producer
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H-18
HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL
Central Campus Fashion & Merchandising Student Ambassador Virtual Tour
Central Campus/Des Moines Public Schools
• Maude Malone, Director/Editor/Videographer
• Abrianna Hilson, Videographer
Waconia Dodge Commercial
Waconia Public Schools/ ISD 110
• Benny Crowder, Director
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
All People are Tech People-Commercial Parody
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Jeffrey Ernst, Writer/Editor/Producer/
Wildcat Media Productions Promo
Waconia Public Schools/ ISD 110
• Aidan Lynch, Director/Producer/Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #H-19
HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Chimpmunks Lost In Time- Stop Motion
Ankeny High School
• Chloe MCGrath, Stop Motion Animator
• Patrick Asmussen, Advisor
Stop Motion Animation
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Karl Friedrich-Schroeder, Stop Motion Animator
CATEGORY #H-20
HIGH SCHOOL - DIRECTOR
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Somali Dish
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Fardowsa Abdulahi, Director
CATEGORY #H-21
HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Tech Morning Show-Scary Season Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Daniel Cook, Editor
• Avery Cheek, Editor
CATEGORY #H-22
HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER
Camera Shots
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Nasra Abdinasir, Photographer
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Robot 98377G
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
• Austin Schultz, Photographer
CATEGORY #H-23
HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
Olivia Brothers Talent
Eastview High School
• Olivia Brothers, Talent
Paige Williams Talent
Eastview High School
• Paige Williams, Talent
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Brian Johnson Anchor Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
• Brian Johnson, Talent
• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H-24
HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: PERFORMER
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Savaria Owens as "Little Tommie"
Thomas Edison High School Minneapolis Public Schools
• Savaria Owens, Performer
CATEGORY #H-25
HIGH SCHOOL - WRITER
Melissa's Kidney Search
Aberdeen Central High School
• Hunter Paysen, Writer
Madeline Sundheim Writing
Eastview High School
• Nick Fornicioa, Teacher
• Madeline Sundheim, Writer
2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Godwin Agbara Writing
Eastview High School
• Godwin Agbara, Writer