2024 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.
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2024 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
COLLEGE
CATEGORY #C01
COLLEGE - NEWSCAST
Coyote News - April 19, 2023
University of South Dakota
Marissa Brunkhorst, Producer
Grant Robertson, Producer
Landon DeBoer, Sports Director
Coyote News - October 18, 2023
University of South Dakota
Karlee Phillips, Producer
Calli Connors, Producer
Spencer Buley, Sports Director
Sydney Kolln, Sports Director
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
DITV Newscast
University of Iowa
Ashley Weil, Producer
Johnny Valtman, Producer
Michael Merrick, Anchor
Carson Ramirez, Technical Manager
UTVS News
St. Cloud State University
Lilly Marohn, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C02
COLLEGE - NEWS REPORT
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
An Inside Look At Iowa Soil Richness
University of Iowa
Cara Dulin, Reporter
Herky Turns 75
University of Iowa
AJ Reisetter, Reporter
Hot Dog Gun
University of Iowa
Max Von Gries, Reporter
Matt Walsh's Lecture Sparks Protests On Campus
University of Iowa
Ashley Weil, News Director
Sioux Chef
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Alex Sapp, Reporter
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
CATEGORY #C03
COLLEGE - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
College Students Celebrate Halloween At Bingo Night
University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism
Sabrina Salguero Del Cid, MMJ
Scott Libin, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Fighter Turned Teacher
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Tylar Frame, Reporter/Photographer
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
Universal Transit Pass Doubles In Ridership
University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism
Sabrina Salguero Del Cid, MMJ
Scott Libin, Advisor
CATEGORY #C04
COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY
Bloomington Educational Cable
Hennepin Technical College
Nick Sventek, Director
Richard Oxley, Advisor
Brass Hat- Meet My Auntie
Hennepin Technical College
Paul Shepherd, Director
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
WBC Video Essay
Hennepin Technical College
Aidan Lynch, Director
Richard Oxley, Advisor
CATEGORY #C05
COLLEGE - FICTION
Beige Noise
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Alice Vogel, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor
Ryan Clancy, Advisor
Breathe In...
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Erin Brown, Producer/Director
Kenzie Kilborn, Producer/Director
Calamity Kathryn, Producer/Director
Ryan Witte, Producer/Director
Luke Chatelaine, Producer/Director
Blake Hazuga, Producer/Director
Pai Zhou, Producer/Director
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Cereal Killer
Century College
Noah Jensen, Writer/Producer
Harrison Walz, Producer/Editor
Devon Wisenbaker, Writer/Director/Editor
Moo Lawla, Editor/Photographer
Cameron Hulick, Director
Mike Eddy, Advisor
PAW
Loras College
Timothy Tindle, Writer/Director
Martin Blythe, Writer/Editor
Noah Miller, Producer/Editor
Ivan Rico, Production/Editor/Social Promotions
The Blur
Central Lakes College
Barrett Rezac, Writer/Producer/Director
Mark Ambroz, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The EDEN Project
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Aidan Jones, Director
Thomas Noack, Boom Operator
Dellana Graeber, Talent
Josh Carlisle, Talent
The Fawn: A Short Film By Peyton Reece
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Peyton Reece, Writer/Producer
Simon-Hoa Phan, Faculty Advisor
Vessel
Bethany Lutheran College
Colin Neville, Writer/Director
Without A Doubt
Bethany Lutheran College
Tyler Pasbrig, Writer/Director
CATEGORY #C06
COLLEGE - NON-FICTION
Before Our Eyes
Loras College
Matthew Williams, Producer/Director/Editor
Joshua Payan, Producer/Photographer/Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Border Of Dreams
Bethel University
Soraya Keiser, Producer
Mild Du, Associate Editor
Brotherhood: The Enduring Heart Of Captain Daniels
Wartburg College
Olivia Foster, Producer/Director
Rachel Green, Writer/Producer
Henry Hahn, Videographer/Editor
Ethan Shawgo, Videographer/Editor
Danika Rademacher, Digital Producer
Britta Williams, Graphic Designer
Dr. Penni Pier, Faculty Advisor
From Iowa To The World
Wartburg College
Jenna White, Producer/Director
James Mossman, Videographer/Editor
Mila Iushkova, Graphic Designer
Grant Berends, Digital Producer
Katie Claman, Writer
Eva Schoell, Animator
Dr. Penni Pier, Faculty Advisor
V I C T O R I A
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Wynter Hewett, Director/Editor
CATEGORY #C07
COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Higher Learning Commission Criterion 4 Evaluation And Improvement
Central Lakes College
Matt Hill, Producer/Videographer/Editor
Brent Balmer, Technical Producer
Mark Ambroz, Advisor
Higher Learning Commission Criterion 5 Institutional Effectiveness
Central Lakes College
Barrett Rezac, Editor/Actor
Craig Money, Actor
Amelia Pagan, Actor
Brent Balmer, Technical Producer
Mark Ambroz, Advisor
CATEGORY #C08
COLLEGE - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Club Spotlights: Indigenous Student Association
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Landon Muonio, Producer
Ethan Wittrock, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
On The Mend
University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism
Jasmine Snow, Producer
Punk Punditz
Iowa State University
Tony Moton, Advisor
Colton Pestel, Videographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Red Sand Project
Central Lakes College
Matt Hill, Producer/Videographer/Editor
Mark Ambroz, Advisor
Brent Balmer, Technical Producer
CATEGORY #C09
COLLEGE - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Campus News 4-28-23
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Jordan Austen, Producer
Tylar Frame, Producer
Laura Hovland, Producer
Bryant Stenberg, Producer
Matthew Stewart, Producer
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
The Agriculture Show
Iowa State University
Tony Moton, Advisor
Cael Sleezer, Director
Matt Goss, Editor
Maris Cameron, Producer
Stacia Drey, Talent
Marijke Mendeszoon, Talent
Nora Alkhasram, Photographer
Jordan Peterson, Photographer
Sophie Winkelpleck, Graphics
Kate Henning, Producer
Zachary Tucker, Audio
The Culture - Season 9 - Episode 5
St. Cloud State University
Aaliyah Demry, Producer
Chrisitan Winfield, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C10
COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO
Freedom
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Lilly Goyah, Writer/Talent
Scott Spangler, Producer/Editor
Ethan Plumier, Audio
Katie Kaluza, Photographer
Mark Holian, Photographer
Maggie McConville, Photographer
Cole Milz, Photographer
Erin Utke, Technical Advisor
Ethan Wittrock, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Heart Drop
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Taylor Miller, Advisor/Instructor
Leah Elliott, Producer/Director
CATEGORY #C11
COLLEGE - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Hawkeyes Break Women's Basketball Attendance Record
University of Iowa
AJ Reisetter, Reporter
Kenzie Foley: Not Done Yet
St. Cloud State University
Savannah Reinke, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
The Legacy Of Matt Cullen
St. Cloud State University
Anna Behning, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Zach Okabe: The Road To 100 Points
St. Cloud State University
Ryan McNamara, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C12
COLLEGE - SPORTS PROGRAM
Crunch Time - Season 13 - Episode 4
St. Cloud State University
Jacob Palm, Producer
Ryan McNamara, Producer
Connor Cook, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Fall Sports Review
Iowa State University
Tony Moton, Advisor
Cael Sleezer, Writer
Matt Goss, Director/Editor
Zachary Tucker, Producer
Maris Cameron, Producer
Sophie Winkelpleck, Producer
Ella Ehlers, Producer
Kate Henning, Producer
Jordan Petersen, Producer
Marijke Mendeszoon, Producer
Nora Alkhashram, Producer
Stacia Drey, Producer
Husky Mag
St. Cloud State University
Julia Werner, Producer
Anna Behning, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Pregame: Before The Kickoff – Iowa Vs. Wisconsin
University of Iowa
Michael Merrick, Producer
CATEGORY #C13
COLLEGE - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2023 MIAC Softball Semifinal: Vs. St. Olaf
Bethel University
Kyle Zwart, Director
Aaron Vinje-Smallman, Camera Operator
Bethel Vs. Macalester: Men's Basketball
Bethel University
Sam Sheedlo, Director
Aaron Vinje-Smallman, Camera
Paige Drew, Camera
Cadie Logston, Camera
Abbie Shearer, Camera
Knight Vision Football - Wartburg Vs Illinois College
Wartburg College
Ronald Johnson, Faculty Adviser
Caleb Kammerer, Play-by-Play Announcer
Henry Powers, Color Commentary Announcer
Jax Caddell, Director
Dillon Kremer, Camera
Jaden Patterson, Camera
Megan Rodriguez, Camera
Addie Nabholz, Instant Replay
Cyrah Isa, Graphics
Landon Jepson, Master Control
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
St. Cloud State Vs. Michigan
St. Cloud State University
Aiden Farrell, Producer
Julia Werner, Director
Olivia Stephes, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C14
COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Black Hills National Forest PSA
University of South Dakota
Ella Servaty, Producer
Flat Tire PSA
Century College
Nate Moore, Writer/Director
Mike Eddy, Advisor
CATEGORY #C15
COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL
Bethel University Men's Soccer Intro 2023
Bethel University
Mild Du, Producer
Ellie McLaughlin, Producer
Abbi Bates, Producer
Nora Waffensmith, Producer
Noah Meissner, Producer
Bethel University Women's Basketball Intro 2023-24
Bethel University
Sam Sheedlo, Producer
Kenton LaDoux, Producer
Nicholas Cravaack, Producer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Charlotte's: A Love Story - Chapter 1
Loras College
Emily Surma, Writer/Producer/Director/Editor
Libby Perry, Writer/Producer/Director/Editor
Creating Life Long Learners
Iowa Central Community College
Nicole Rasmussen, College Instructor
Kainen Fuson, Photographer/Editor
Welcome To UTVS
St. Cloud State University
Brett Pettit, Producer
Aiden Farrell, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C16
COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Genesis Tree
Hennepin Technical College
Peter Rudolph, Animator
John McCaffrey, Adviser
Melancholia
Loras College
Artie Kerchmar, Animator
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
The Chicago Cubs & 108
Bethany Lutheran College
Luke Haines, Animator
The Critic
Bethany Lutheran College
Reece Gartner, Animator
CATEGORY #C17
COLLEGE - DIRECTOR
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
2023 Minnesota State Men's Hockey - Show Open
Bethany Lutheran College
Ben Stelter, Director
Colin Neville, Director
Brett Pettit Directing Composite
St. Cloud State University
Brett Pettit, Director
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Empty But Overwhelmed Fish Jar
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Chenxu Yu, Director
Simon-Hoa Phan, Faculty Advisor
Whispers Of Childhood
University of Northern Iowa
Karlie Klemesrud, Director
CATEGORY #C18
COLLEGE - EDITOR
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Bethel University Men's Soccer Intro 2023
Bethel University
Mild Du, Editor
Ellie McLaughlin, Editor
Breathe In...
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Erin Brown, Editor
Cinematic Recap: Saint John's Defeats Trinity In Overtime
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Peyton Reece, Editor
Elijah Wade, Editor
Ethan Wittrock, Production Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
EDM Is Plastic?
Loras College
Than San, Editor
Julia Werner Editing Composite
St. Cloud State University
Julia Werner, Editor
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Minnesota State Basketball 2023 - Show Open
Bethany Lutheran College
Ben Stelter, Editor
On The Endless
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Chenxu Yu, Editor
Simon-Hoa Phan, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #C19
COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Chris Hovden Photography Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Chris Hovden, Photographer
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
Nick McGrane: Aerial Cinematographer
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Nick McGrane, Photographer
Ethan Wittrock, Advisor
CATEGORY #C20
COLLEGE - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
Alex Sapp Anchoring Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Alex Sapp, News Anchor
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Anna Behning Talent Composite
St. Cloud State University
Anna Behning, Talent
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Cael Sleezer Composite
Iowa State University
Tony Moton, Advisor
Cael Sleezer, Talent
Esther Michael
South Dakota State University
Rocky Dailey, Instructor
Esther Micheal, Talent
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Ryan McNamara Talent Composite
St. Cloud State University
Ryan McNamara, Talent
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C22
COLLEGE - WRITER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Alex Sapp Writing Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Alex Sapp, Writer
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
HIGH SCHOOL
CATEGORY #H01
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Eagle Zone Live 11.30.23
Aberdeen Central High School
Courtney Thorstenson, Producer
Jason Lopez Martinez, Producer
Hailey Johnson, Reporter
Braidan Lynn, Reporter
Joseph Pierce, Director
Delaney Johnson, Audio
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Small Talk
Ankeny High School
Hayden DeWitt, Anchor/Editor
Ava Sarenpa, Director/Editor
Rose McGill, Anchor/Editor
The Flash 11.29
Eastview High School
George Mulbah, Anchor
Sam Oduro Kwarteng Kwantu, Anchor
Lizzie Schiffman, Reporter
Katie Clifford, Videographer
Brandon Cox, Reporter
Shreya Rajiv, Reporter/Editor
Clare Murray, Videographer
WCTV Season 25 Episode 626
Webster City High School
Evangeline Streigle, Director
Luke Holberg, Director
Braxton Flattery, Director
Connor Caquelin, Talent/Writer
Kandice Butler, Talent/Writer
Xander Fawcett, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Owen Gallentine, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Maja Gordon, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Ashlee Tinoco, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Alexander Turkett, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
CATEGORY #H02
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS REPORT
A Teacher's Artistic Expression
Eastview High School
Raavi Singh, Producer/Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Chess Champion Andrew Prochnow
Apple Valley High School
Trevor Cloutier, Editor/Talent
Cody Anderson, Photographer
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Drug Trends Close To Home
Aberdeen Central High School
Alek Bultema, Producer
Evan Hauer, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Lynn's Positivity
Eastview High School
Katie Clifford, Producer/Editor
Piercen Haehnel, Photographer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
One Of Ours: Mia Holmstead
Apple Valley High School
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cody Anderson, Photographer/Editor
Anthony Chabla, Writer
CATEGORY #H03
HIGH SCHOOL - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
Burning Barriers
Eastview High School
Shreya Rajiv, Reporter
Inaugural Cum Laude Event Caps Senior Experience
Black River Falls High School
Jackson Tiedens, Producer
Internet To Everyone
Aberdeen Central High School
Hailey Johnson, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Softball Player Keeps Dreams Alive
Black River Falls High School
Samantha Berra, Producer
CATEGORY #H04
HIGH SCHOOL - VIDEO ESSAY
Mean Girls
Eastview High School
Mahad Nur, Producer
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Veterans Day
Aberdeen Central High School
Emma Pierce, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H05
HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION
Dear Sam
Ankeny High School
Evie Neller, Director/Producer/Talent
Endings
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Harper Egge, Writer/Director/Editor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Where We Left Off
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Alexander Beveridge, Writer/Director/Editor
Hunter Christenson, Writer/Director/Editor
CATEGORY #H06
HIGH SCHOOL - NON-FICTION
Immigration And Kids
Aberdeen Central High School
Jason Lopez Martinez, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
My Iowa PBS High School Mentorship Experience
Waukee Northwest High School
Grace Fisher, Videographer/Director/Editor/Narrator
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Suicide Awareness
Eastview High School
Raavi Singh, Producer
Yunny Huang, Editor
Shreya Rajiv, Editor
CATEGORY #H07
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Donate Blood Save Lives
Aberdeen Central High School
Kaitlyn Carda, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
What Is It Like To Be A Student Of Color At Ankeny High School
Ankeny High School
Vivian Wu, Producer/Writer/Editor/Talent
CATEGORY #H08
HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Bringing Native Culture Into The Spotlight
Black River Falls High School
Samantha Berra, Producer
Madyson Schultz, Photographer
Kaylee Wood, Photographer
Evelyn Bolger, Photographer
Latinx Dance Team
Apple Valley High School
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Trevor Cloutier, Writer/Editor
Lucy Pershica, Photographer
The Confining Lines That Define My Life
Ankeny High School
Vivian Wu, Producer/Director/Talent
CATEGORY #H09
HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Eagle Zone 3.8.23
Aberdeen Central High School
Summer Ryan, Producer
Sam Ryan, Editor
Courtney Thorstenson, Anchor/Reporter
Jason Lopez Martinez, Anchor
Will Ewalt, Anchor/Reporter
Max Jaime, Anchor/Editor
Joseph Pierce, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
EaglEye Episode 228
Apple Valley High School
Mfaz Mohamed Ali, Anchor
Aquilla Dunn, Anchor
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Small Talk
Ankeny High School
Hayden DeWitt, Anchor/Editor
Ava Sarenpa, Director/Editor
Rose McGill, Anchor/Editor
CATEGORY #H10
HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO
Cancer
Ankeny High School
Chloe McGrath, Writer/Producer/Director
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
You Matter
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Lanaya Lopez-Bailey, Producer
Umayma Abdi, Producer
Ibrahim Camara, Producer
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H11
HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Behind The Athlete
Ankeny High School
Ella Huber, Producer/Writer/Editor/Talent
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Built Different
Apple Valley High School
Trevor Cloutier, Editor/Talent
Cody Anderson, Photography
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Showcase Of Spirit
Eastview High School
Deanna Cai, Producer
Winnie Williams, Editor
Raavi Singh, Editor
Track & Field 2023 Season
Apple Valley High School
Anthony Chabla, Editor/Talent
Eric Childs, Writer/Photographer
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
CATEGORY #H12
HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS PROGRAM
After The Buzzer
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Talent/Writer
Luke Holberg, Director/Audio/Graphics
Ivan Lopez, Photographer
Breanna Somvong, Photographer
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Inside Jefferson Football
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
Asher Barrett, Producer/Director/Audio
Jakob Miskell, Video/Cameras/Graphics
Paul Fourniea, Advisor
CATEGORY #H13
HIGH SCHOOL - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Boys Basketball: Vs Brainerd
Moorhead High School
Cole Darling, Director/Graphics/Audio
Marcus Stavenger, Photographer
Brady Saari, Talent
Thomas Fuchs, Jr., Talent
MacKenzie Hareland, Photographer
Alex Ryan, Advisor
Boys Hockey Section Finals: Vs Roseau
Moorhead High School
Cole Darling, Director/Graphics/Audio
Marcus Stavenger, Photographer
Alex Ryan, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Boys' Hockey: Jefferson Vs Kennedy
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
Jakob Miskell, Producer/Director
Asher Barrett, Graphics/Audio
Sofia Pehrson, Replays
Adam Rich, Camera
Leland Hauer, Camera
Andy Moen, Camera
Paul Fourniea, Advisor
Lynx Boys Basketball Vs CGD
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Talent/Writer
Luke Holberg, Director/Graphics/Audio
Ivan Lopez, Photographer
Breanna Somvong, Photographer
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
Lynx Volleyball Vs Waverly-Shell Rock
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Talent/Writer
Luke Holberg, Director/Graphics/Audio
Ivan Lopez, Photographer
Breanna Somvong, Photographer
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
Lynx Wrestling Vs Crestwood
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Talent/Writer
Luke Holberg, Director/Graphics/Audio
Breanna Somvong, Photographer
Ivan Lopez, Photographer
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
CATEGORY #H14
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Be A Hero. Don't Smoke.
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Cabe Warwick, Director/Editor
Don't Be Tardy
Aberdeen Central High School
Luke Ketterling, Producer
Carson Krumm, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Snow Day Video - No School
Oskaloosa High School
Kim Gile, Instructor
Jacob Schutz, Editor
Isaac Nienkerk, Reporter
Reed Peterson, Photographer
CATEGORY #H15
HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL
Central High School Promo
Aberdeen Central High School
Emma Pierce, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Olivia's Organic Cafe
Eastview High School
Kayla Simpson, Producer/Editor
Lindsay Mello, Photographer
Senior Pants
Ankeny High School
Evie Neller, Director/Producer/Talent
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Producer
Isaac Wunderlich, Producer
Matthew Keil, Advisor
The Talon Promo
Ankeny High School
Vivian Wu, Producer/Writer/Editor/Talent
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Twirling Through Time- Amazon Alexa Commercial
Ankeny High School
Chloe McGrath, Writer/Producer/Director
CATEGORY #H16
HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Rhett Burilovich Special Effects Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Rhett Burilovich, Graphics
Tech Morning Show S5/E4
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Umayma Abdi, Graphics
Ibrahim Camara, Graphics
Alex Schaefer, Graphics
Romeriah Ellis, Graphics
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H17
HIGH SCHOOL - DIRECTOR
St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Director
Isaac Wunderlich, Director
Matthew Keil, Advisor
Tech Morning Show-S5 E6 Thanksgiving Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Umayma Abdi, Director
Romeriah Ellis, Director
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Turkey Bingo
Eastview High School
Clare Murray, Director
What Is It Like To Be A Student Of Color At Ankeny High School
Ankeny High School
, Director
CATEGORY #H18
HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR
Clara's Glow Up
Ankeny High School
Ella Huber, Editor
Rhett Burilovich Editing Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Rhett Burilovich, Editor
St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Editor
Isaac Wunderlich, Editor
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Yunny Huang Composite
Eastview High School
Yunny Huang, Editor
CATEGORY #H19
HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Photographer
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H20
HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
Boys Basketball: Moorhead Vs DGF
Moorhead High School
Thomas Fuchs, Jr., Talent
Alex Ryan, Advisor
Clare Murray Talent Composite
Eastview High School
Clare Murray, Talent
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Courtney Thorstenson Anchor Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Courtney Thorstenson, Talent
Tech Morning Show-S4 Final Episode
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Daniel Cook, Talent
Austin Schultz, Talent
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H21
HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: PERFORMER
Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Talent
Gabriel Bert, Talent
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
You Matter
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Lanaya Lopez-Bailey, Talent
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H22
HIGH SCHOOL - WRITER
CRYSTAL PILLAR RECIPIENT
Dear Sam
Ankeny High School
Evie Neller, Writer
The Confining Lines That Define My Life
Ankeny High School
Vivian Wu, Writer
COLLEGE
NOMINEES
CATEGORY #C01
COLLEGE - NEWSCAST
Coyote News - April 19, 2023
University of South Dakota
Marissa Brunkhorst, Producer
Grant Robertson, Producer
Landon DeBoer, Sports Director
Coyote News - October 18, 2023
University of South Dakota
Karlee Phillips, Producer
Calli Connors, Producer
Spencer Buley, Sports Director
Sydney Kolln, Sports Director
DITV Newscast
University of Iowa
Ashley Weil, Producer
Johnny Valtman, Producer
Michael Merrick, Anchor
Carson Ramirez, Technical Manager
UTVS News
St. Cloud State University
Lilly Marohn, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C02
COLLEGE - NEWS REPORT
An Inside Look at Iowa Soil Richness
University of Iowa
Cara Dulin, Reporter
Herky turns 75
University of Iowa
AJ Reisetter, Reporter
Hot Dog Gun
University of Iowa
Max Von Gries, Reporter
Matt Walsh's Lecture Sparks Protests on Campus
University of Iowa
Ashley Weil, News Director
Sioux Chef
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Alex Sapp, Reporter
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
CATEGORY #C03
COLLEGE - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
College students celebrate Halloween at Bingo Night
University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism
Sabrina Salguero Del Cid, MMJ
Scott Libin, Advisor
Fighter Turned Teacher
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Tylar Frame, Reporter/Photographer
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
Universal Transit Pass doubles in ridership
University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism
Sabrina Salguero Del Cid, MMJ
Scott Libin, Advisor
CATEGORY #C04
COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY
Bloomington Educational Cable
Hennepin Technical College
Nick Sventek, Director
Richard Oxley, Advisor
Brass Hat- Meet My Auntie
Hennepin Technical College
Paul Shepherd, Director
WBC Video Essay
Hennepin Technical College
Aidan Lynch, Director
Richard Oxley, Advisor
CATEGORY #C05
COLLEGE - FICTION
Beige Noise
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Alice Vogel, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor
Ryan Clancy, Advisor
Breathe In...
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Erin Brown, Producer/Director
Kenzie Kilborn, Producer/Director
Calamity Kathryn, Producer/Director
Ryan Witte, Producer/Director
Luke Chatelaine, Producer/Director
Blake Hazuga, Producer/Director
Pai Zhou, Producer/Director
Cereal Killer
Century College
Noah Jensen, Writer/Producer
Harrison Walz, Producer/Editor
Devon Wisenbaker, Writer/Director/Editor
Moo Lawla, Editor/Photographer
Cameron Hulick, Director
Mike Eddy, Advisor
PAW
Loras College
Timothy Tindle, Writer/Director
Martin Blythe, Writer/Editor
Noah Miller, Producer/Editor
Ivan Rico, Production/Editor/Social Promotions
The Blur
Central Lakes College
Barrett Rezac, Writer/Producer/Director
Mark Ambroz, Advisor
The EDEN Project
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Aidan Jones, Director
Thomas Noack, Boom Operator
Dellana Graeber, Talent
Josh Carlisle, Talent
The Fawn: A Short Film by Peyton Reece
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Peyton Reece, Writer/Producer
Simon-Hoa Phan, Faculty Advisor
Vessel
Bethany Lutheran College
Colin Neville, Writer/Director
Without a Doubt
Bethany Lutheran College
Tyler Pasbrig, Writer/Director
CATEGORY #C06
COLLEGE - NON-FICTION
Before Our Eyes
Loras College
Matthew Williams, Producer/Director/Editor
Joshua Payan, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Border of Dreams
Bethel University
Soraya Keiser, Producer
Mild Du, Associate Editor
Brotherhood: The Enduring Heart of Captain Daniels
Wartburg College
Olivia Foster, Producer/Director
Rachel Green, Writer/Producer
Henry Hahn, Videographer/Editor
Ethan Shawgo, Videographer/Editor
Danika Rademacher, Digital Producer
Britta Williams, Graphic Designer
Dr. Penni Pier, Faculty Advisor
From Iowa to the World
Wartburg College
Jenna White, Producer/Director
James Mossman, Videographer/Editor
Mila Iushkova, Graphic Designer
Grant Berends, Digital Producer
Katie Claman, Writer
Eva Schoell, Animator
Dr. Penni Pier, Faculty Advisor
V I C T O R I A
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Wynter Hewett, Director/Editor
CATEGORY #C07
COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Higher Learning Commission Criterion 4 Evaluation and Improvement
Central Lakes College
Matt Hill, Producer/Videographer/Editor
Brent Balmer, Technical Producer
Mark Ambroz, Advisor
Higher Learning Commission Criterion 5 Institutional Effectiveness
Central Lakes College
Barrett Rezac, Editor/Actor
Craig Money, Actor
Amelia Pagan, Actor
Brent Balmer, Technical Producer
Mark Ambroz, Advisor
CATEGORY #C08
COLLEGE - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Club Spotlights: Indigenous Student Association
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Landon Muonio, Producer
Ethan Wittrock, Advisor
On the Mend
University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism
Jasmine Snow, Producer
Punk Punditz
Iowa State University
Tony Moton, Advisor
Colton Pestel, Videographer
Red Sand Project
Central Lakes College
Matt Hill, Producer/Videographer/Editor
Mark Ambroz, Advisor
Brent Balmer, Technical Producer
CATEGORY #C09
COLLEGE - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Campus News 4-28-23
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Jordan Austen, Producer
Tylar Frame, Producer
Laura Hovland, Producer
Bryant Stenberg, Producer
Matthew Stewart, Producer
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
The Agriculture Show
Iowa State University
Tony Moton, Advisor
Cael Sleezer, Director
Matt Goss, Editor
Maris Cameron, Producer
Stacia Drey, Talent
Marijke Mendeszoon, Talent
Nora Alkhasram, Photographer
Jordan Peterson, Photographer
Sophie Winkelpleck, Graphics
Kate Henning, Producer
Zachary Tucker, Audio
The Culture - Season 9 - Episode 5
St. Cloud State University
Aaliyah Demry, Producer
Chrisitan Winfield, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C10
COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO
Freedom
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Lilly Goyah, Writer/Talent
Scott Spangler, Producer/Editor
Ethan Plumier, Audio
Katie Kaluza, Photographer
Mark Holian, Photographer
Maggie McConville, Photographer
Cole Milz, Photographer
Erin Utke, Technical Advisor
Ethan Wittrock, Advisor
Heart Drop
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Taylor Miller, Advisor/Instructor
Leah Elliott, Producer/Director
CATEGORY #C11
COLLEGE - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Hawkeyes Break Women's Basketball Attendance Record
University of Iowa
AJ Reisetter, Reporter
Kenzie Foley: Not Done Yet
St. Cloud State University
Savannah Reinke, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
The Legacy of Matt Cullen
St. Cloud State University
Anna Behning, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Zach Okabe: The Road to 100 Points
St. Cloud State University
Ryan McNamara, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C12
COLLEGE - SPORTS PROGRAM
Crunch Time - Season 13 - Episode 4
St. Cloud State University
Jacob Palm, Producer
Ryan McNamara, Producer
Connor Cook, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Fall Sports Review
Iowa State University
Tony Moton, Advisor
Cael Sleezer, Writer
Matt Goss, Director/Editor
Zachary Tucker, Producer
Maris Cameron, Producer
Sophie Winkelpleck, Producer
Ella Ehlers, Producer
Kate Henning, Producer
Jordan Petersen, Producer
Marijke Mendeszoon, Producer
Nora Alkhashram, Producer
Stacia Drey, Producer
Husky Mag
St. Cloud State University
Julia Werner, Producer
Anna Behning, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Pregame: Before the Kickoff – Iowa vs. Wisconsin
University of Iowa
Michael Merrick, Producer
CATEGORY #C13
COLLEGE - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2023 MIAC Softball Semifinal: vs. St. Olaf
Bethel University
Kyle Zwart, Director
Aaron Vinje-Smallman, Camera Operator
Bethel vs. Macalester: Men's Basketball
Bethel University
Sam Sheedlo, Director
Aaron Vinje-Smallman, Camera
Paige Drew, Camera
Cadie Logston, Camera
Abbie Shearer, Camera
Knight Vision Football - Wartburg vs Illinois College
Wartburg College
Ronald Johnson, Faculty Adviser
Caleb Kammerer, Play-by-Play Announcer
Henry Powers, Color Commentary Announcer
Jax Caddell, Director
Dillon Kremer, Camera
Jaden Patterson, Camera
Megan Rodriguez, Camera
Addie Nabholz, Instant Replay
Cyrah Isa, Graphics
Landon Jepson, Master Control
St. Cloud State vs. Michigan
St. Cloud State University
Aiden Farrell, Producer
Julia Werner, Director
Olivia Stephes, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C14
COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
Black Hills National Forest PSA
University of South Dakota
Ella Servaty, Producer
Flat Tire PSA
Century College
Nate Moore, Writer/Director
Mike Eddy, Advisor
CATEGORY #C15
COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL
Bethel University Men's Soccer Intro 2023
Bethel University
Mild Du, Producer
Ellie McLaughlin, Producer
Abbi Bates, Producer
Nora Waffensmith, Producer
Noah Meissner, Producer
Bethel University Women's Basketball Intro 2023-24
Bethel University
Sam Sheedlo, Producer
Kenton LaDeux, Producer
Nicholas Cravaack, Producer
Charlotte's: A Love Story - Chapter 1
Loras College
Emily Surma, Writer/Producer/Director/Editor
Libby Perry, Writer/Producer/Director/Editor
Creating Life Long Learners
Iowa Central Community College
Nicole Rasmussen, College Instructor
Kainen Fuson, Photographer/Editor
Welcome to UTVS
St. Cloud State University
Brett Pettit, Producer
Aiden Farrell, Producer
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C16
COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Genesis Tree
Hennepin Technical College
Peter Rudolph, Animator
John McCaffrey, Adviser
Melancholia
Loras College
Artie Kerchmar, Animator
The Chicago Cubs & 108
Bethany Lutheran College
Luke Haines, Animator
The Critic
Bethany Lutheran College
Reece Gartner, Animator
CATEGORY #C17
COLLEGE - DIRECTOR
2023 Minnesota State Men's Hockey - Show Open
Bethany Lutheran College
Ben Stelter, Director
Colin Neville, Director
Brett Pettit Directing Composite
St. Cloud State University
Brett Pettit, Director
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Empty But Overwhelmed Fish Jar
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Chenxu Yu, Director
Simon-Hoa Phan, Faculty Advisor
Whispers of Childhood
University of Northern Iowa
Karlie Klemesrud, Director
CATEGORY #C18
COLLEGE - EDITOR
Bethel University Men's Soccer Intro 2023
Bethel University
Mild Du, Editor
Ellie McLaughlin, Editor
Breathe In...
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Erin Brown, Editor
Cinematic Recap: Saint John's Defeats Trinity in Overtime
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Peyton Reece, Editor
Elijah Wade, Editor
Ethan Wittrock, Production Advisor
EDM is Plastic?
Loras College
Than San, Editor
Julia Werner Editing Composite
St. Cloud State University
Julia Werner, Editor
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Minnesota State Basketball 2023 - Show Open
Bethany Lutheran College
Ben Stelter, Editor
On the Endless
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Chenxu Yu, Editor
Simon-Hoa Phan, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #C19
COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER
Chris Hovden Photography Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Chris Hovden, Photographer
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
Nick McGrane: Aerial Cinematographer
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
Nick McGrane, Photographer
Ethan Wittrock, Advisor
CATEGORY #C20
COLLEGE - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
Alex Sapp Anchoring Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Alex Sapp, News Anchor
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
Anna Behning Talent Composite
St. Cloud State University
Anna Behning, Talent
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
Cael Sleezer Composite
Iowa State University
Tony Moton, Advisor
Cael Sleezer, Talent
Esther Michael
South Dakota State University
Rocky Dailey, Instructor
Esther Micheal, Talent
Ryan McNamara Talent Composite
St. Cloud State University
Ryan McNamara, Talent
Derrick Silvestri, Advisor
CATEGORY #C22
COLLEGE - WRITER
Alex Sapp Writing Composite
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Alex Sapp, Writer
Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor
HIGH SCHOOL
NOMINEES
CATEGORY #H01
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST
Eagle Zone Live 11.30.23
Aberdeen Central High School
Courtney Thorstenson, Producer
Jason Lopez Martinez, Producer
Hailey Johnson, Reporter
Braidan Lynn, Reporter
Joseph Pierce, Director
Delaney Johnson, Audio
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Small Talk
Ankeny High School
Hayden DeWitt, Anchor/Editor
Ava Sarenpa, Director/Editor
Rose McGill, Anchor/Editor
The Flash 11.29
Eastview High School
George Mulbah, Anchor
Sam Oduro Kwarteng Kwantu, Anchor
Lizzie Schiffman, Reporter
Katie Clifford, Videographer
Brandon Cox, Reporter
Shreya Rajiv, Reporter/Editor
Clare Murray, Videographer
WCTV Season 25 Episode 626
Webster City High School
Evangeline Streigle, Director
Luke Holberg, Director
Braxton Flattery, Director
Connor Caquelin, Talent/Writer
Kandice Butler, Talent/Writer
Xander Fawcett, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Owen Gallentine, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Maja Gordon, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Ashlee Tinoco, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Alexander Turkett, Talent/Photographer/Editor
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
CATEGORY #H02
HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS REPORT
A Teacher's Artistic Expression
Eastview High School
Raavi Singh, Producer/Editor
Chess Champion Andrew Prochnow
Apple Valley High School
Trevor Cloutier, Editor/Talent
Cody Anderson, Photographer
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Drug Trends Close to Home
Aberdeen Central High School
Alek Bultema, Producer
Evan Hauer, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Lynn's Positivity
Eastview High School
Katie Clifford, Producer/Editor
Piercen Haehnel, Photographer
One of Ours: Mia Holmstead
Apple Valley High School
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cody Anderson, Photographer/Editor
Anthony Chabla, Writer
CATEGORY #H03
HIGH SCHOOL - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
Burning Barriers
Eastview High School
Shreya Rajiv, Reporter
Inaugural Cum Laude Event Caps Senior Experience
Black River Falls High School
Jackson Tiedens, Producer
Internet to Everyone
Aberdeen Central High School
Hailey Johnson, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Softball Player Keeps Dreams Alive
Black River Falls High School
Samantha Berra, Producer
CATEGORY #H04
HIGH SCHOOL - VIDEO ESSAY
Mean Girls
Eastview High School
Mahad Nur, Producer
Veterans Day
Aberdeen Central High School
Emma Pierce, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
CATEGORY #H05
HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION
Dear Sam
Ankeny High School
Evie Neller, Director/Producer/Talent
Endings
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Harper Egge, Writer/Director/Editor
Where We Left Off
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Alexander Beveridge, Writer/Director/Editor
Hunter Christenson, Writer/Director/Editor
CATEGORY #H06
HIGH SCHOOL - NON-FICTION
Immigration and Kids
Aberdeen Central High School
Jason Lopez Martinez, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
My Iowa PBS High School Mentorship Experience
Waukee Northwest High School
Grace Fisher, Videographer/Director/Editor/Narrator
Suicide Awareness
Eastview High School
Raavi Singh, Producer
Yunny Huang, Editor
Shreya Rajiv, Editor
CATEGORY #H07
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Donate Blood Save Lives
Aberdeen Central High School
Kaitlyn Carda, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
What is it Like to be a Student of Color at Ankeny High School
Ankeny High School
Vivian Wu, Producer/Writer/Editor/Talent
CATEGORY #H08
HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Bringing Native Culture Into the Spotlight
Black River Falls High School
Samantha Berra, Producer
Madyson Schultz, Photographer
Kaylee Wood, Photographer
Evelyn Bolger, Photographer
Latinx Dance Team
Apple Valley High School
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Trevor Cloutier, Writer/Editor
Lucy Pershica, Photographer
The Confining Lines That Define My Life
Ankeny High School
Vivian Wu, Producer/Director/Talent
CATEGORY #H09
HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Eagle Zone 3.8.23
Aberdeen Central High School
Summer Ryan, Producer
Sam Ryan, Editor
Courtney Thorstenson, Anchor/Reporter
Jason Lopez Martinez, Anchor
Will Ewalt, Anchor/Reporter
Max Jaime, Anchor/Editor
Joseph Pierce, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
EaglEye Episode 228
Apple Valley High School
Mfaz Mohamed Ali, Anchor
Aquilla Dunn, Anchor
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Small Talk
Ankeny High School
Hayden DeWitt, Anchor/Editor
Ava Sarenpa, Director/Editor
Rose McGill, Anchor/Editor
CATEGORY #H10
HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO
Cancer
Ankeny High School
Chloe McGrath, Writer/Producer/Director
You Matter
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Lanaya Lopez-Bailey, Producer
Umayma Abdi, Producer
Ibrahim Camara, Producer
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H11
HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Behind the Athlete
Ankeny High School
Ella Huber, Producer/Writer/Editor/Talent
Built Different
Apple Valley High School
Trevor Cloutier, Editor/Talent
Cody Anderson, Photography
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Showcase of Spirit
Eastview High School
Deanna Cai, Producer
Winnie Williams, Editor
Raavi Singh, Editor
Track & Field 2023 Season
Apple Valley High School
Anthony Chabla, Editor/Talent
Eric Childs, Writer/Photographer
Andrew McCluskey, Advisor
Cliff Dodge, Advisor
CATEGORY #H12
HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS PROGRAM
After the Buzzer
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Talent/Writer
Luke Holberg, Director/Audio/Graphics
Ivan Lopez, Photographer
Breanna Somvong, Photographer
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
Inside Jefferson Football
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
Asher Barrett, Producer/Director/Audio
Jakob Miskell, Video/Cameras/Graphics
Paul Fourniea, Advisor
CATEGORY #H13
HIGH SCHOOL - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
Boys Basketball: vs Brainerd
Moorhead High School
Cole Darling, Director/Graphics/Audio
Marcus Stavenger, Photographer
Brady Saari, Talent
Thomas Fuchs, Jr., Talent
MacKenzie Hareland, Photographer
Alex Ryan, Advisor
Boys Hockey Section Finals: vs Roseau
Moorhead High School
Cole Darling, Director/Graphics/Audio
Marcus Stavenger, Photographer
Alex Ryan, Advisor
Boys' Hockey: Jefferson vs Kennedy
Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)
Jakob Miskell, Producer/Director
Asher Barrett, Graphics/Audio
Sofia Pehrson, Replays
Adam Rich, Camera
Leland Hauer, Camera
Andy Moen, Camera
Paul Fourniea, Advisor
Lynx Boys Basketball vs CGD
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Talent/Writer
Luke Holberg, Director/Graphics/Audio
Ivan Lopez, Photographer
Breanna Somvong, Photographer
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
Lynx Volleyball vs Waverly-Shell Rock
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Talent/Writer
Luke Holberg, Director/Graphics/Audio
Ivan Lopez, Photographer
Breanna Somvong, Photographer
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
Lynx Wrestling vs Crestwood
Webster City High School
Braxton Flattery, Talent/Writer
Luke Holberg, Director/Graphics/Audio
Breanna Somvong, Photographer
Ivan Lopez, Photographer
Mark Murphy, Advisor
Austin Priborsky, Advisor
CATEGORY #H14
HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
Be a Hero. Don't Smoke.
Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools
Cabe Warwick, Director/Editor
Don't Be Tardy
Aberdeen Central High School
Luke Ketterling, Producer
Carson Krumm, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Snow day video - No school
Oskaloosa High School
Kim Gile, Instructor
Jacob Schutz, Editor
Isaac Nienkerk, Reporter
Reed Peterson, Photographer
CATEGORY #H15
HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL
Central High School Promo
Aberdeen Central High School
Emma Pierce, Producer
Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor
Olivia's Organic Cafe
Eastview High School
Kayla Simpson, Producer/Editor
Lindsay Mello, Photographer
Senior Pants
Ankeny High School
Evie Neller, Director/Producer/Talent
St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Producer
Isaac Wunderlich, Producer
Matthew Keil, Advisor
The Talon Promo
Ankeny High School
Vivian Wu, Producer/Writer/Editor/Talent
Twirling Through Time- Amazon Alexa Commercial
Ankeny High School
Chloe McGrath, Writer/Producer/Director
CATEGORY #H16
HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Rhett Burilovich Special Effects Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Rhett Burilovich, Graphics
Tech Morning Show S5/E4
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Umayma Abdi, Graphics
Ibrahim Camara, Graphics
Alex Schaefer, Graphics
Romeriah Ellis, Graphics
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H17
HIGH SCHOOL - DIRECTOR
St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Director
Isaac Wunderlich, Director
Matthew Keil, Advisor
Tech Morning Show-S5 E6 Thanksgiving Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Umayma Abdi, Director
Romeriah Ellis, Director
Matthew Keil, Advisor
Turkey Bingo
Eastview High School
Clare Murray, Director
What is it Like to be a Student of Color at Ankeny High School
Ankeny High School
, Director
CATEGORY #H18
HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR
Clara's Glow Up
Ankeny High School
Ella Huber, Editor
Rhett Burilovich Editing Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Rhett Burilovich, Editor
St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Editor
Isaac Wunderlich, Editor
Matthew Keil, Advisor
Yunny Huang Composite
Eastview High School
Yunny Huang, Editor
CATEGORY #H19
HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER
St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Photographer
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H20
HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS
Boys Basketball: Moorhead vs DGF
Moorhead High School
Thomas Fuchs, Jr., Talent
Alex Ryan, Advisor
Clare Murray Talent Composite
Eastview High School
Clare Murray, Talent
Courtney Thorstenson Anchor Composite
Aberdeen Central High School
Courtney Thorstenson, Talent
Tech Morning Show-S4 Final Episode
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Daniel Cook, Talent
Austin Schultz, Talent
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H21
HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: PERFORMER
Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Romeriah Ellis, Talent
Gabriel Bert, Talent
Matthew Keil, Advisor
You Matter
Saint Cloud - Tech High School
Lanaya Lopez-Bailey, Talent
Matthew Keil, Advisor
CATEGORY #H22
HIGH SCHOOL - WRITER
Dear Sam
Ankeny High School
Evie Neller, Writer
The Confining Lines That Define My Life
Ankeny High School
Vivian Wu, Writer