2023 NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS

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Regional high school recipients from Upper Midwest and all participating Regional Emmy® Chapters will automatically advance to a national competition.

Recipients of the National awards will be announced in the fall of 2023.

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2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
COLLEGE
CATEGORY #C01
COLLEGE - NEWSCAST
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
BIN Newscast 12/8/2022
North Dakota State University
Cauy Hartel, Producer/Anchor
Adam Tofil, Director
Malik Mitchell, Anchor
Jacob Morgan, Sports Anchor
Dashal Mentzel, Weather
Alexander Misheski, Audio
Logan Guenterberg, Graphics
Jeff Anders, Advisor
Coyote News February 16
University of South Dakota
Michelle Van Maanen, Advisor
Marissa Brunkhorst, Producer
Sydney Fundermann, News Anchor
Philip Larson, News Anchor
Cait Kroemer, News Reporter
Landon DeBoer, Sports Reporter
Hannah Gochenour, Sports Anchor
Michael Stake, Sports Anchor
Todd Mechling, Advisor
DITV Newscast
University of Iowa
Ashley Weil, Director
Julia Richards, Director
Justina Borgman, Director
Michael Merrick, Director
UTVS News
St. Cloud State University
Steven Schroeder, Producer
Lilly Marohn, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C02
COLLEGE - NEWS REPORT
Citizens rally in front of Minnesota Capitol following leaked Supreme Court opinion
University of St. Thomas
Scout Mason, Reporter
Rori West, Videographer
Greg Vandegrift, Adviser
Peter Gregg, Adviser
SCSU Tunnels
St. Cloud State University
Grace Jacobson, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Teacher strike marches through Minneapolis
University of St. Thomas
Scout Mason, Reporter
Rori West, Videographer
Greg Vandegrift, Adviser
Peter Gregg, Adviser
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Ukraine Rally
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Laura Hovland, Reporter
CATEGORY #C03
COLLEGE - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Class for Clowns
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Genna Scott, Reporter/Photographer
CATEGORY #C04
COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
For the Sake of a Single Poem with George Maurer
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Nick McGrane, Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Meet the Director: Elijah Browne
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Chenxu Yu, Producer
Trevor the One Wheel Wonder
St. Cloud State University
Lilly Marohn, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C05
COLLEGE - FICTION
Detention
Bethany Lutheran College
Colin Neville, Writer/Director Of Photography/ Editor
Sophie Gernander, Writer/Director
Ambrose Palm, Writer/Audio
Andy Muske, Actor
Ben Kelm, Actor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Lulu
Bethany Lutheran College
Mizha Overn, Writer/Director
Franklin Selvey, Cinematographer/Editor
Vianna Kovaciny, Animator/Editor
The Last Letter
Bethany Lutheran College
Mizha Overn, Writer/Director
Franklin Selvey, Writer/Director
Alec Lade, Editor
David Roemhildt, Actor
Alec Mueller, Director Of Photography
Ben Stelter, Producer
The Man in the Yellow Shirt
Bethany Lutheran College
Joey Pasbrig, Writer/Director/Editor
Colin Neville, Director Of Photography/ Writer
Ari Selvey, Writer/Actor
Noah Rittierodt, Writer
Job Wosmek, Director
Jacob Norris, Audio
The Way It Was
Loras College
Nate Kaiser, Producer
Jake Heelein, Producer/Writer
The Woodsman
Dordt University
Jonah Hofmeyer, Writer/Director
Type A
Drake University
Miles Fritz, Writer/Director
Abby Schindel, Director
CATEGORY #C06
COLLEGE - NON-FICTION
Dancer's Monologue: The Cat & Mouse Game
Loras College
Marion Edwards, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
gooder: DALL-E
Bethel University
Peter Kraakevik, Producer
Monsters Among Us
Wartburg College
Ronald Johnson, Faculty Submitting
Penni Pier, Faculty Adviser
Della Whittaker, Producer
Madison Freeland, Writer/Producer
Alec Ille, Videographer/Editor
Kobe Schmuecker, Videographer/Editor
Lura Ajdini, Graphic Designer
Malé Ginindza, Digital Media Producer
Katie Hirv, Digital Media Producer
Scoundrel or Scapegoat
Wartburg College
Ronald Johnson, Faculty Submitting
Penni Pier, Faculty Adviser
Britt Avery, Producer
Skylar Cunningham, Videographer/Editor
Hope Mather, Writer/Producer
Kayla Boeke, Graphic Designer
Nick Thompson, Writer/Editor
Kathryn Luers, Digital Producer
Kelsey Ryan, Designer
Unsanctioned Chapter 1: Passion and Purpose
Buena Vista University
Jerry Johnson, Advisor
Clayton Van Horn, Producer/Director
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Why Not Me?
Loras College
Emily Surma, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Libby Perry, Producer/Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #C07
COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Diverse Bodies, Beautiful Minds: Voices of Disability Activism
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Alexander Morales-Garcia, Producer/Director
Grace Savard, Producer/Director
Allie Sia Su, Producer/Director
Regan Dolezal, Videographer/Editor
Kevin Downes, Videographer/Editor
Logan Woods, Videographer/Editor
Charlie Matuska, Videographer/Editor
Maeve Miley, Videographer/Editor
Nick McGrane, Videographer/Editor
Peyton Reece, Videographer/Editor
Elijah Browne, Videographer/Editor
Feed My Starving Children
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Laura Hovland, Reporter
CATEGORY #C08
COLLEGE - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Behind the Scenes with the Collegeville Dropouts
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Nick McGrane, Producer/Editor
Josh Ehlen, Producer/Editor
De'Marco Walton, Audio/Music
Jose Ochoa, Photographer
Concordia Powwow
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Gracie Jackson, Reporter
DU IT.
Loras College
Emily Surma, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
FLAIR
Loras College
Libby Perry, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor
Iowa City Theatres Celebrate the Holiday Season
University of Iowa
Ashley Weil, Reporter
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Love Project
Loras College
Hope Ehling, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Marion Edwards, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
CATEGORY #C09
COLLEGE - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Culture - Season 7 - Episode 2
St. Cloud State University
Gianna Njau, Producer
Aiden Farrell, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C10
COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Where is My Mind by the Collegeville Dropouts
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Josh Ehlen, Producer/Editor
De'Marco Walton, Audio
Cole Milz, Photographer
Collin Kyro, Photographer
Zach Tallman, Photographer
Jose Ochoa, Photographer
Chenxu Yu, Photographer
Zachary Thomas - A Jester and the Queen
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Nick McGrane, Producer/Editor
Josh Ehlen, Producer
Cole Milz, Audio
CATEGORY #C11
COLLEGE - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Jeremiah Minkel
St. Cloud State University
Nyah Adams, Producer
Aiden Farrell, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
SCSU Volleyball 2022: The Cinderella Story
St. Cloud State University
Anna Behning, Producer
Jacob Palm, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Story of the 2022 Mason Cup Championship Game
Bethany Lutheran College
Alec Mueller, Producer/Editor
Franklin Selvey, Cinematographer
Ben Stelter, Cinematographer
Matt Maisch, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #C12
COLLEGE - SPORTS PROGRAM
Bison Overtime: Season 3-Episode 7
North Dakota State University
Cauy Hartel, Director
Malik Mitchell, Co-Host
Dashal Mentzel, Co-Host
Crunch Time Season 12 - Episode 3
St. Cloud State University
Jacob Palm, Producer
Connor Cook, Producer
Ryan McNamara, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Knight Vision Fall Sports Special
Wartburg College
Ronald Johnson, Faculty Submitting
Tony Moton, Faculty Adviser
Joshua Hamlyn, Anchor
Zach Hiney, Reporter
Christopher Guerrero, Reporter
Danika Rademacher, Reporter
Caleb Kammerer, Reporter
Henry Powers, Reporter
Jax Caddell, Reporter
Joey Goetz, Technical Director
Abby Denault, Director
Mila Iushkova, Graphics
CATEGORY #C13
COLLEGE - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
2022 CCHA Mason Cup Championship Game
Bethany Lutheran College
Brock Aaker, Producer
Noah Rittierodt, Director
A-R-C Track & Field Championships
Loras College
Cade Messer, Commentary
Hugh Molony, Director/Technical Director
Ryan Haywood, Producer
Jill Specht, Advisor
Craig Schaefer, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
St. Cloud State vs. University of North Dakota
St. Cloud State University
Robin Oakman, Producer
Kirby Schmid, Producer
Jacob Palm, Director
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Wartburg vs Simpson Football
Wartburg College
Ronald Johnson, Faculty Adviser
Tony Moton, Faculty Adviser
Joshua Hamlyn, Play-by-Play Announcer
Henry Powers, Color Commentary Announcer
Lauren Ulveling, Director
Nick Van Laningham, Instant Replay
Keziah Ambundo, Graphics
Christopher Guerrero, Photographer
Zach Hiney, Photographer
Caleb Kammerer, Photographer
Henry Hahn, Student Engineer
Jayden Kimpel, Master Control
CATEGORY #C14
COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
MPCA Pro Mascot PSA
Century College
Miranda Zabel, Director
Travis Curl, Writer
Cristian Stoltzman, Music Producer
Kaye Hill, Producer
Cooper Noot, Drone Pilot
Calvin Vang, Photographer
Derkek Bjerke, Photographer
Mike Eddy, Instructor
Real Life Advocacy
Drake University
Aaron Khan-Gumm, Producer
McCade Gowdy, Editor
Dylan Deangelo, Writer/videographer
Abby King, Writer/videographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
We Depend On Farmers
University of South Dakota
Michelle Van Maanen, Advisor
Karlee Phillips, Producer
Todd Mechling, Advisor
CATEGORY #C15
COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL
A Student Experience - Mass Communications
St. Cloud State University
Rickie Bruno, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Bethel University Men's Hockey Intro: 2022-2023
Bethel University
Mild Du, Producer
Glasha Hovey, Producer
Carmens Flower Shop Promo
Bethel University
Ellie McGlaughlin, Producer
Lucky Shots Pickleball Club Promo
Bethel University
Carter Nelson, Producer
Amira Graf, Producer
CATEGORY #C16
COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Annunciation
Loras College
Grace Henrich, Graphic Artist
Dreams
Bethany Lutheran College
Alec Lade, Graphic Artist
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Educaytion
Bethany Lutheran College
Alec Lade, Graphic Artist
The Thanksgiving Tragedy
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Callie Stonecipher, Animator
CATEGORY #C17
COLLEGE - DIRECTOR
Can Our Love Last?
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design
Tristan Crawford, Director
Dead Calf
Augsburg University
Savanna Gorbunow, Director
Raven Johnson, Advisor
Jacob Palm Composite
St. Cloud State University
Jacob Palm, Director
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Way It Was
Loras College
Jake Heelein, Director
CATEGORY #C18
COLLEGE - EDITOR
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
2022 Hobey Baker Award Winner - Dryden McKay
Bethany Lutheran College
Ben Stelter, Editor
Cadenza - Fall Showcase
University of St. Thomas
Brenda Cabral Limon, Editor
The Hydrology Team
University of Northern Iowa
Keller Birkenholtz, Editor
The Spectroscopy Team
University of Northern Iowa
Ethan Ahrens, Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Way It Was
Loras College
Nate Kaiser, Editor
CATEGORY #C19
COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER
Justina Borgman
University of Iowa
Justina Borgman, Reporter
Moving Images of Lake Sagatagan
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Chenxu Yu, Photographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Tylar Frame Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Tylar Frame, Photographer
CATEGORY #C20
COLLEGE - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Anna Behning Composite
St. Cloud State University
Anna Behning, Talent
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Ryan McNamara Composite
St. Cloud State University
Ryan McNamara, Talent
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C22
COLLEGE - WRITER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Genna Scott Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Genna Scott, Writer
HIGH SCHOOL
CATEGORY #H01
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST
Eagle Zone Live 10.31.22
Aberdeen Central High School
Brian Johnson, Anchor/Reporter
Summer Ryan, Reporter/Producer
Preston Kreber, Reporter
Sam Ryan, Reporter
Samson Flakus, Director
Austin Erickson, Audio
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
OVP's 4th Hour Second Newscast
Oskaloosa High School
Logan McCallum, Anchor
Jacob Schutz, Anchor
Karter Flaherty, Editor
Isaac Nienkerk, Editor
Kim Gile, Instructor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Flash 12.21.22
Eastview High School
Blake Hoffmann, Anchor
Ian Machalek, Anchor
Mady Leick, Reporter
Rowan Lee, Editor
Kolbot Pal, Editor
Damien Mogere, Anchor
WCTV Season 24 Episode 604
Webster City High School
Katjia Cortes, Director
Braxton Flattery, Technical Director
Luke Holberg, Anchor
Annabelle Hurt, Anchor
Alexis Brown, Reporter
Sergio Terrones, Reporter
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
CATEGORY #H02
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS REPORT
A 200-Member Family Vacation: Ankeny Bands Trip 2022
Ankeny High School
Vivian Wu, Reporter
MOA Lockdown
Eastview High School
Rowan Lee, Reporter
No words. She saved me
Aberdeen Central High School
Summer Ryan, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Sam Streeter: One of Ours
Apple Valley High School
Trevor Cloutier, Editor/Talent
Cody Anderson, Photographer
Dominic Johnson, Producer
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Veterans Day
Aberdeen Central High School
Emma Pierce, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H03
HIGH SCHOOL - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Michael Gruber
Eastview High School
Blake Hoffmann, MMJ
Sugar-Free Dog Dangers
Aberdeen Central High School
Natalie DeVries, Multimedia Journalist
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H05
HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION
(Un)alarmed
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Logan Westin, Director/Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
One Please
Aberdeen Central High School
Alice Vogel, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Ring
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Luke Garcia, Director/Editor/Videographer
CATEGORY #H06
HIGH SCHOOL - NON-FICTION
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
My PBS Mentorship
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Abrianna Hilson, Director/Editor/Videographer
CATEGORY #H07
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Accessible Fun
Aberdeen Central High School
Trevan Rychlik, Reporter
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
It's still affecting us
Aberdeen Central High School
Preston Kreber, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H08
HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
House in the Ground
Eastview High School
Ian Machalek, Reporter
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
MLK Day-A Day On
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Ruweyda Ali, Director/Editor/Talent
Fyzeen Ahmad, Talent/Writer
Matthew Keil, Advisor
The Desk
Eastview High School
Mady Leick, Reporter
CATEGORY #H09
HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Ankeny Rap Show
Ankeny High School
Tri Luu, Director/Producer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Eagle Zone 11.16.22
Aberdeen Central High School
Summer Ryan, Producer
Jason Lopez Martinez, Anchor/Reporter
Courtney Thorstenson, Anchor/Reporter
Jett Carlson, Reporter
Jacob Krenz, Anchor
Camden Fauth, Reporter
Preston Kreber, Editor
Cooper Eisenbeisz, Editor
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
EaglEye #214
Apple Valley High School
Lucy Pershica, Anchor/Writer
Fowziya Mohamed, Anchor/Writer
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Tech Morning Show-Season 3/Episode 17
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Zamzam Hashi, Talent
Ruweyda Ali, Talent/Writer/Editor
Ethan Stoeckel, Talent/Writer
Austin Schultz, Talent/Editor/Photographer
Nikita Brusso, Talent/Editor
Julia Lor, Talent
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H10
HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO
Burnout
Ankeny High School
Tri Luu, Director
Dive In [unofficial music video]
Ankeny High School
Chloe McGrath, Writer/Director
Foreign
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Logan Westin, Director/Editor/Videographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Proud
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Zamzam Hashi, Producer
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H11
HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Dennis Gibson Interview
Ankeny High School
Sky Sather, Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Dwyne Smith: One of Ours
Apple Valley High School
Jesse Gyamfi, Photographer/Editor
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Happy Birthday Title IX
Aberdeen Central High School
Summer Ryan, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H13
HIGH SCHOOL - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
Boys' Basketball: St. Louis Park at Jefferson
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
Sofia Pehrson, Director/Replays
Adam Rich, Photographer
Keo Beach, Photographer
Thomas Fyler, Photographer
Calvin Amundson-Geisel, Talent
Paul Fourniea, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Girls Hockey: Holy Angels at Jefferson
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
Sofia Pehrson, Producer
Adam Rich, Crew
Elise Lee, Crew
Paul Fourniea, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Homecoming Football: South St. Paul at Jefferson
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
Malachi Martichuski, Producer/Director
Jakob Miskell, Audio
Sam Starks, Replays
Leland Hauer, Camera
Thomas Fyler, Camera
Tyler Engeholm, Camera
Keo Beach, Camera
Theo Nordstrum, Camera
Tom Ringdal, Advisor
Oskaloosa Girls Volleyball vs PC
Oskaloosa High School
Kim Gile, Instructor
Logan McCallum, Director
Isaac Nienkerk, Audionician
Reed Peterson, Photographer
Lydia Rayl, Photographer
Jacob Schutz, Photographer
Oskaloosa High School Football vs Pella
Oskaloosa High School
Isaac Nienkerk, Director
Logan McCallum, Instant Replay
Reed Peterson, Sideline Photographer
Lydia Rayl, Photographer
Jacob Schutz, Photographer
Karter Flaherty, Photographer
Kim Gile, Instructor
Webster City vs Ft. Dodge Volleyball
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Play By Play Announcer
Luke Holberg, Technical Director
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
Webster City vs Hampton-Dumont-CAL Girls Basketball
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Play By Play Announcer
Luke Holberg, Technical Director
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
CATEGORY #H14
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
Digital Addictions PSA
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Mary Chandara, Director/Editor/Videographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Hand Check Please
Aberdeen Central High School
Alice Vogel, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Superhero
Aberdeen Central High School
Rhett Burilovich, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H15
HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL
Boys Basketball Hype Video
Oskaloosa High School
Kim Gile, Instructor
Reed Peterson, Photographer
Lydia Rayl, Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Chainsaw Man x Monster
Ankeny High School
Tri Luu, Producer
Girls basketball Hype Video
Oskaloosa High School
Kim Gile, Instructor
Reed Peterson, Photographer
Logan McCallum, Editor
Roosevelt Golf Hype Video
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
John Charlson, Director/Editor/Videographer
CATEGORY #H16
HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Juliana Craemer, Special Effects
Nikita Brusso, Special Effects
Brooklyn Belen, Special Effects
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H17
HIGH SCHOOL - DIRECTOR
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Kemper
Ankeny High School
Tri Luu, Director
Tech Morning Show-Season 4/Episode 1
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Daniel Cook, Director
Austin Schultz, Director
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H18
HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Ankeny Boys Basketball Hype Video
Ankeny High School
Tri Luu, Editor
Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Ibrahim Camara, Editor
Nikita Brusso, Editor
Juliana Craemer, Editor
Brooklyn Belen, Editor
Zian Easley, Editor
Matthew Keil, Advisor
Tech Morning Show-Season 4/Episode 1
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Nikita Brusso, Editor
Juliana Craemer, Editor
Daniel Cook, Editor
Austin Schultz, Editor
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Trevor Cloutier Composite
Apple Valley High School
Trevor Cloutier, Editor
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
What Once Was
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Abrianna Hilson, Editor
CATEGORY #H19
HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Cody Anderson Composite
Apple Valley High School
Cody Anderson, Photographer
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Rhett Burilovich Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Rhett Burilovich, Photographer
Tech Morning Show-Season 4/Episode 1
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Austin Schultz, Photographer
Daniel Cook, Photographer
Alex Schaefer, Photographer
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H20
HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
Brian Johnson Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Brian Johnson, Talent
Courtney Thorstenson Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Courtney Thorstenson, Talent
Ian Machalek Composite
Eastview High School
Ian Machalek, Anchor/Reporter
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Ibrahim Camara, Talent
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H22
HIGH SCHOOL - WRITER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Alice Vogel Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Alice Vogel, Writer
Llaves
Ankeny High School
Chloe McGrath, Writer
Tiger Pride
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Etenesh Bonitto, Writer
Zamzam Hashi, Writer
Evie Billig, Writer
Daniel Cook, Writer
Matthew Keil, Advisor