Student Production Awards - Nominees & Recipients

NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS

NOMINATIONS

March 10th, 2025

14th Annual

AWARDS CEREMONY

April 11th, 2025

Official Academy Student Award Promotion Rules

Student Production Awards are NOT Regional Emmy^® Awards.
PLEASE DO NOT REFER TO THESE HONORS AS STUDENT EMMYS. Students are not considered peer professionals and as such, their regional student productions are NOT eligible to be promoted as a Regional Emmy^® award.
Students and schools may not use the Emmy^® name or replica of the Emmy^® figure in any form of school publications, commercial advertising and promotion.
Students may refer to receiving a Student Production Nomination or Award from the Upper Midwest Emmy^® Foundation... or being an Upper Midwest Emmy^® Student Production Award Nominee or recipient.
The presentation of these awards is intended to be an incentive for the continued pursuit of excellence by those studying media and journalism and to focus public attention on outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements by undergraduate college and/or high school students.
Crystal Pillar Awards are presented to recipient schools for promotional purposes. Students listed on official entry are eligible to purchase awards.

High School National Awards Eligibility

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 2025.

Crystal Pillar

Anyone listed on official Student Production Award nominee or recipient entries from 2011 onward may purchase awards. Nomination Certificates and Crystal Pillar Awards will be engraved with the entrant’s name and role on the entry.

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CATEGORY #C01

NEWSCAST

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

DITV Newscast – 01.17.24

University of Iowa

• Johnny Valtman, Producer

• Ashley Weil, Producer

• Michael Merrick, Producer

• Carson Ramirez, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Collegian Report Spring 2024 Edition

South Dakota State University

• Annie Witt, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

UTVS News - October 15, 2024

St. Cloud State University

• Samantha Roering, Producer

• Mya Fryckman, Director

• Kahar Cainion, Advisor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

DITV Newscast – 04.08.24

University of Iowa

• Johnny Valtman, Producer

• Ashley Weil, Producer

• Michael Merrick, Producer

• Carson Ramirez, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

KYOT-TV November 13 Newscast

University of South Dakota

• Sydney Kolln, Producer

CATEGORY #C02

HEADLINE NEWS

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Johnnie Bennie Campus News 9/19/2024

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Olivia Smith, Producer

• Chloe Moore, Producer

• Gabe Evenocheck, Director

• Bernie Noria-Castillo, Director

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

CATEGORY #C03

HARD NEWS REPORT

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

MSUM Network Outage

MSU - Moorhead

• Chris Hovden, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

House Speaker Mike Johnson Attracts Protestors in

University of Iowa

• Johnny Valtman, Reporter

• Hannah Lipski, Reporter

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tommie community casts its votes at McNeely Hall

University of St. Thomas

• Adam Mueller, Reporter

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Protest Closures

University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism

• Eitan Schoenberg, Reporter

CATEGORY #C04

FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Impact of a Rocori Swimmer

St. Cloud State University

• Joel Eisenschenk, Producer

• Jaedon Boeve, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lunch at Val’s

St. Cloud State University

• Matthew Moorlach, Producer

• Luke Paider, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Driving Readers

University of Iowa

• Jayce Bertrand, Reporter

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Meet The People Behind Fashion

Iowa State University

• Jacob Rice, Reporter

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dedication to Fashion

University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism

• Eitan Schoenberg, Reporter

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Music Venue Sees Record Crowds

Iowa State University

• Liam Brennan, Reporter

CATEGORY #C05

SOLO STORYTELLER

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Exploring Local: Women-Owned Businesses (Series)

Loras College

• Nora Bruxvoort, Solo Storyteller

• Jill Specht, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

So Far and Yet So Near

Augsburg University

• Danielle Russell, Solo Storyteller

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Pumpkinpalooza

Western Iowa Tech

• Luke Larson, Solo Storyteller

• Chris Mansfield, Advisor

CATEGORY #C06A

FICTION - SHORT FORM

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Solace

Bethel University

• Kyle Zwart, Producer

• Lauren Puncochar, Producer

• Kathryn Kovalenko, Producer

• Emma Studenski, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Momentary

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Ian Porter, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Blessing

Bethany Lutheran College

• Coleton Pringle, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Entropy

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Riles Lamar Hinson, Director

• Morgan Wiebold, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Can I Smoke In Your Car?

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Chenxu Yu, Producer

• Simon-Hoa Phan, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Threshold

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Matthew Sherrard, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Eighteen Years

Loras College

• Libby Perry, Director

• Emily Surma, Producer

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

CATEGORY #C06B

FICTION - LONG FORM

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Watching Daisy

University of Wisconsin - Superior

• Aidan Jones, Director

• Veronica Jones, Talent - Performer

• John Busse, Talent - Performer

• Marciana Jones, Talent - Performer

• Brent Notbohm, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Remember What's Important

Dordt University

• Logan Baccam, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Mina

Bethany Lutheran College

• Tyler Pasbrig, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

1836

Bethany Lutheran College

• Joey Pasbrig, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

NODROPHOBIA

Augsburg University

• Braden Williams, Director

• Max Jacobson, Talent - Performer

CATEGORY #C07

NON-FICTION - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jayden Upton: Give it your all

Loras College

• Dylan Ervin, Producer

• Kevin Franks, Producer

• Nolan Swartz, Producer

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Crafting Harmony: Saint John's Abbey Organ Builders

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Scott Spangler, Producer

• Nick McGrane, Producer

• Chenxu Yu, Photographer

• Brendan Amaris, Photographer

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tim Olson: Observing Oddities

Loras College

• Jessen Weber, Producer

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

¿Dónde Vive?

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Annika Gothmann, Producer

• Maeve Miley, Producer

• Emily Cavanaugh, Producer

• Lydia Mattern, Producer

• Nick McGrane, Photographer

• Ben Hissam, Photographer

• Chenxu Yu, Editor

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Dudhwaala: The Milkman

Bethel University

• Luca Lombardi, Producer

• Mild Du, Producer

• Sarah Bakeman, Writer

• Alyssa Malyon, Photographer

• Madi Kremer, Photographer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Needful

Bethany Lutheran College

• Coleton Pringle, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Munchkin

Bethany Lutheran College

• Corey Peters, Director

CATEGORY #C08

PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Remember Them-Honor Them

Hennepin Technical College

• Aaron Bennett, Photographer

• Patrick Erickson, Editor

• Logan Frovarp, Photographer

• Angelo-Jason Gbeve, Photographer

• Jakob Halberg, Photographer

• Abram Hall, Photographer

• Lyle Hoffmeister, Photographer

• Ellie Mae Knudsen, Photographer

• Richard Oxley, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Civic Snapshot - Volunteering

University of St. Thomas

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

• Casey Eakins, Director

• Cheyene Bialke, Editor

• Derek Badger, Photographer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

TEDx St. Cloud - Rylie Johnson

St. Cloud State University

• Mya Fryckman, Producer

• Savannah Reinke, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C09

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Interview with Eliot Martin

University of Northern Iowa

• Vex Anderson, Producer

• Peyton Thamke, Producer

• Francesca Soans, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Profile Shots: Japanese Anime Films

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Landon Muonio, Producer

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Reel 2 Real - Monster Summer

Hennepin Technical College

• Ellie Mae Knudsen, Director

• Aaron Bennett, Photographer

• Dan Wilder, Writer

• Angelo- Jason Gbeve, Writer

• Nathan Petersen, Talent - Host

• Logan Frovarp, Photographer

• Abram Hall, Photographer

• Lyle Hoffmeister, Photographer

• Tanner Miller, Photographer

• Kobe Session, Photographer

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

On the Net with Kenzie Foley

St. Cloud State University

• Joe Anderson, Editor

• Thomas Riess, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

CATEGORY #C10

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Inside The Maker (Series)

Loras College

• Brant Perry, Producer

• Jill Specht, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Strolling Down the Music Walk

Iowa State University

• Brittany Huston, Reporter

• Caleb Polking, Photographer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Faces of Siouxland

Western Iowa Tech

• London Russell, Director

• Chris Mansfield, Advisor

CATEGORY #C11

MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Media for Change: Building an Inclusive World

University of Northern Iowa

• Grant Hospordarsky, Producer

• Diamond Roundtree, Producer

• Vex Anderson, Host

• Peyton Thamke, Host

• Callee Fair, Director

• Maddie Celarek, Technical Director

• Addie Buseman, Video Playback

• Devesh Desai, Audio

• Ellie Marmie, Camera Operator

• Katheryn Spilger, Camera Operator

• Jeramiah Stiffler, Camera Operator

• Katie Zanck, Camera Operator

• Francesca Soans, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Don't Call It a Comeback

Iowa State University

• Brittany Huston, Talent - Host

• Chayse Roecker, Talent - Host

• Matthew Nielsen, Director

• Lucas Thompson, Producer

• Caleb Polking, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Nick Harmon, Producer

• Dylan Fobian, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Logen Clark, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Keegan Jensen, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Henry Gonzalez, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Kaitlyn Nanke, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Kiley Allan, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Abby Altman, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Blake Petersen, Graphics Animator

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Taking Aim at Ames

Iowa State University

• Nick Harmon, Director

• Abby Altman, Talent - Performer

• Matthew Nielsen, Talent - Performer

• Caleb Polking, Reporter

• Keegan Jensen, Reporter

• Kaitlyn Nanke, Reporter

• Henry Gonzalez, Reporter

• Logen Clark, Producer

• Brittany Huston, Photographer

• Chayse Roecker, Photographer

• Dylan Fobian, Photographer

• Blake Petersen, Graphics Animator

• Kiley Allan, Producer

• Lucas Thompson, Photographer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Campus News 4-13-24

MSU - Moorhead

• Alex Sapp, Producer

• Chris Hovden, Producer

• Drew Berg, Producer

• Matthew Stewart, Producer

• Josh Boyko, Producer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C12

MUSIC VIDEO

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

6pm

Bethel University

• Kyle Zwart, Producer

• Emma Studenski, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Kobe Vang - 9-5

Hennepin Technical College

• Yang Vang, Director

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

P.O. Box - One Sock

Bethany Lutheran College

• Colin Neville, Director

CATEGORY #C13

SPORTS STORY

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dominic Basse Senior Profile

St. Cloud State University

• Savannah Reinke, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Four years after gymnastics program cut

University of Iowa

• Brady Behrend, Reporter

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Basketball CEO Means Business

Iowa State University

• Caleb Polking, Reporter

• Kaitlyn Nanke, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Behind The Spotlight

Loras College

• Brady Oberfoell, Solo Storyteller

• Jill Specht, Solo Storyteller

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

RJ Enga: A Heart for Coaching

St. Cloud State University

• Anna Behning, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hawkeyes' React to National Championship Loss

University of Iowa

• Michael Merrick, Reporter

• Brady Behrend, Reporter

• Johnny Valtman, Reporter

• Jayce Bertrand, Reporter

CATEGORY #C14

SPORTS PROGRAM

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Husky Mag - October 1, 2024

St. Cloud State University

• Noah Grant, Producer

• Savannah Reinke, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

DITV Before the Kickoff

University of Iowa

• Brady Behrend, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Fall Sports Review 2024

Iowa State University

• Abby Altman, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Nick Harmon, Director

• Caleb Polking, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Brittany Huston, Reporter

• Blake Petersen, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Dylan Fobian, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Matthew Nielsen, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Henry Gonzalez, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Kaitlyn Nanke, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Chayse Roecker, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Lucas Thompson, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Logen Clark, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Keegan Jensen, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Kiley Allan, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Husky Faceoff – St. Cloud State vs Denver

St. Cloud State University

• Ryan McNamara, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

CATEGORY #C15

LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

St. Cloud State vs Boston College

St. Cloud State University

• Savannah Reinke, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

College Hockey: Bowling Green vs Minnesota State

Bethany Lutheran College

• Skylar Fisher, Producer

• Santiago Tenorio, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MIAC Playoff, Volleyball: BU VS St. Olaf

Bethel University

• Paige Drew, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MIAC Championship, Men's Hockey: BU VS St. Olaf

Bethel University

• Sam Sheedlo, Producer

CATEGORY #C16

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Where is it???

Western Iowa Tech

• London Russell, Director

• Chris Mansfield, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

2024 Minnesota State Men's Hockey Hype Video

Bethany Lutheran College

• Santiago Tenorio, Producer

• Alec Lade, Editor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bethel University Women's Hockey Intro 2024-2025

Bethel University

• Mild Du, Producer

• Symone Harms, Producer

• Dylan Grilz, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Husky Productions Promo

St. Cloud State University

• Savannah Reinke, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MSU Softball Jersey Reveal

Minot State University

• Matthew Bosch, Director/Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #C17

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Be Kind to Mother Earth

MSU - Moorhead

• Bella Ternes, Editor

• Abinfoluwa Iwayemi, Talent - Performer

• Xavier Scott, Producer

• Nathan Stange, Producer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Limiting Screen Time

MSU - Moorhead

• Andrew Dehkes, Editor

• Ash Davis, Director

• Isaiah Stetz, Photographer

• Elizabeth Richter, Talent - Performer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Prescription Drug Safety

MSU - Moorhead

• Jade Millner, Producer

• Judah Lind, Editor

• Grace Schmidt, Talent - Performer

• Alejandro Martinez-Caballero, Talent - Performer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C18

COMMERCIAL

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Scandinavian Swimmers at Trader Joe's

Bethel University

• Kathryn Kovalenko, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

BUBBL'R

Bethel University

• Abby Burbach, Producer

• Lauren Puncochar, Producer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Yummy Lip Gloss

Bethel University

• Annika Simpson, Producer

CATEGORY #C19

ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Embrace Uncertainty

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Chenxu Yu, Graphics Animator

• Simon-Hoa Phan, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Smooth Moves

Hennepin Technical College

• Biago Guagliardo, Graphics Animator

• John McCaffrey, Graphics Animator

CATEGORY #C20

DIRECTOR

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Nowhere to Go

Bethany Lutheran College

• Noah Lippert, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

See You One Last Time

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Chenxu Yu, Director

• Simon-Hoa Phan, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Reminiscent

Bethany Lutheran College

• Santiago Tenorio, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Mya Fryckman Directing Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Mya Fryckman, Director

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C21

EDITOR

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bethel University Women's Hockey Intro 2024-2025

Bethel University

• Mild Du, Editor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bethel University Football Intro 2024

Bethel University

• Leah Robinson, Editor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Savannah Reinke Editor Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Savannah Reinke, Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C22

PHOTOGRAPHER

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hunter Schwartz Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Hunter Schwartz, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Carter Jostock - 2024 Football Cinematography Reel

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Carter Jostock, Photographer

• Damien Dumonceaux, Advisor

CATEGORY #C23

TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Olivia Stephes Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Olivia Stephes, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Noah Grant Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Noah Grant, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Blake Petersen Composite

Iowa State University

• Blake Petersen, Talent - Sports Anchor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Zach Rudeen Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Zach Rudeen, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Annie Witt Composite

South Dakota State University

• Annie Witt, Talent - News Anchor

CATEGORY #C25

WRITER

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

In Dogged Pursuit of Readers

Iowa State University

• Kaitlyn Nanke, Writer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Chris Hovden Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Chris Hovden, Writer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Annie Huynh's Comeback

Iowa State University

• Henry Gonzalez, Writer

CATEGORY #H01

NEWSCAST

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Eagle Zone Live 11.14.24

Aberdeen Central High School

• Joseph Pierce, Producer

• Zoe Stucke, Reporter

• Tristan Cunningham, Reporter

• Preston Brake, Reporter

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Flash 10.30.24

Eastview High School

• Nicholas Fornicoia, Advisor

• Ibrahim Way, Reporter

• Jenny Dao, Reporter

• Piper Murray, Reporter

• Nick Zylstra, Talent - News Anchor

• Kian Ghobadi, Talent - News Anchor

• Simar Means, Editor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Flash 12.4.24

Eastview High School

• Ben Belz, Talent - News Anchor

• Jenny Dao, Reporter

• Will Brown, Reporter

• Nicholas Fornicoia, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

WCTV Season 26 Episode 651

Webster City High School

• Braxton Flattery, Director

• Evangeline Streigle, Director

• McKaylee Winkler, Talent - News Anchor

• Ivan Lopez, Talent - News Anchor

• Austin Priborsky, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

CATEGORY #H02

HEADLINE NEWS

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The 4Cast

Eastview High School

• Cadence Gensmer, Talent - News Anchor

• Kayla Griglak, Talent - News Anchor

• Nicholas Fornicoia, Advisor

CATEGORY #H03

HARD NEWS REPORT

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

One Percent Club

Aberdeen Central High School

• Joseph Pierce, Reporter

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Desensitization of School Violence

Ankeny High School

• Danny Nguyen, Reporter

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Sexual Assault Awareness

Eastview High School

• Nicholas Fornicoia, Advisor

• Lindsay Mello, Reporter

CATEGORY #H04

FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

One of Ours: Glo Vigniavo

Apple Valley High School

• Dylan Moe, Editor

• Jordi Fortunat, Editor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Tim Sheehan, Advisor

• Ryan Franus, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Deployment

Aberdeen Central High School

• Jackson Board, Reporter

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Student Scholarship

Eastview High School

• Nicholas Fornicoia, Advisor

• Nick Zylstra, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

CATEGORY #H05

SOLO STORYTELLER

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

A Love Letter to the Human Spirit

SPEAK MPLS

• Halimah Abdullah, Solo Storyteller

• James Harris, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

El Niño

Apple Valley High School

• Anya Gann, Solo Storyteller

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H06

FICTION - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Blood On Your Hands

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

• Harper Egge, Director

• Thomas Lehman, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Death and Taxes

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

• Alexander Beveridge, Director

• Hunter Christenson, Director

CATEGORY #H07

NON-FICTION - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sydney Jones and her musical journey

Ankeny High School

• Amber Eft, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Treyson Green

Eastview High School

• Nicholas Fornicoia, Advisor

• Lilly Blumb, Reporter

• Jenny Dao, Photographer

• Angel Thao, Photographer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Game Dev's Guide to Procrastination

SPEAK MPLS

• Henry Jennings, Director/Producer/Photographer/Editor

• James Harris, Advisor

• Vageesha Dharmadasa, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Slim Sticky

Ankeny High School

• Patrick Asmussen, Advisor

• James Lopez, Writer

• Sam Green, Talent - Host

• Caden Bahe, Producer

CATEGORY #H08

PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Youth For Blue

SPEAK MPLS

• Ciana Bates, Photographer/Editor

• Kate Mandujano, Director

• Debra Gbidi, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• James Harris, Advisor

• Vageesha Dharmadasa, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Emily's Hope

Aberdeen Central High School

• Jason Lopez Martinez, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Play for Patrick

Eastview High School

• Nicholas Fornicoia, Advisor

• Piercen Haehnel, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

CATEGORY #H09

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

IHSPA Ava

Ankeny High School

• Patrick Asmussen, Advisor

• Ava Gifford, Writer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A New Park For Everyone

Oskaloosa High School

• Kim Gile, Advisor

• Chase Holmes, Reporter

• Marshall Seibert, Editor

• Cooper Rupprecht, Photographer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Reel Talk Movie Review

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Cabe Warwick, Director

CATEGORY #H10

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Teens, Mentors and a Drum Keep Culture Alive

Black River Falls High School

• Jackson Tiedens, Solo Storyteller

• Julie Tiedens, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Arts Shape Louis

Eastview High School

• Nicholas Fornicoia, Advisor

• Piper Murray, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Broadway 2024

Apple Valley High School

• Tettrina Sesay, Reporter

• Christian Klein, Editor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Tim Sheehan, Advisor

CATEGORY #H11

MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tech Morning Show S6/E3

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Alex Schaefer, Photographer

• Nikita Brusso, Photographer

• Umayma Abdi, Editor

• Tucker Collette, Talent - Host

• LiYun Nelson, Talent - Host

• Andrew Bares, Editor

• Theodore Klaverkamp, Editor

• Maren Inkster, Reporter

• Aidan Kiffmeyer, Writer

• Trey Bailey, Writer

• Kacilynn Dobbs, Talent - Host

• Benjamin Keil, Writer

• Aprilia Borchert, Writer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Eagle Zone 3.6.24

Aberdeen Central High School

• Colby Dauwen, Talent - Host

• Cooper Fosher, Reporter

• Preston Brake, Reporter

• Gavin Bitz, Talent - Host

• Joseph Pierce, Reporter

• Delaney Johnson, Graphic Artist

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EaglEye Episode #241

Apple Valley High School

• Hayden Johnson, Talent - Host

• Charles Poss, Talent - Host

• Dean Larson, Director

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Ryan Franus, Advisor

• Tim Sheehan, Advisor

CATEGORY #H12

MUSIC VIDEO

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Who Am I?

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Alex Schaefer, Producer

• Andrew Bares, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Supercut

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Harper Egge, Director

CATEGORY #H13

SPORTS STORY

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Season of memories

Ankeny High School

• Ava Gifford, Photographer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ethan's Story

Aberdeen Central High School

• Joseph Pierce, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Eastview Fan Experience

Eastview High School

• Dawson Torgerson, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Ibrahim Way, Photographer

• Piercen Haehnel, Photographer

• Nick Fornicoia, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

AVEV Gymnastics

Apple Valley High School

• Adrianna Ortiz, Reporter

• Ashley Phommasengkeo, Editor

• Lesley Segura Espinoza, Photographer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Ryan Franus, Advisor

• Tim Sheehan, Advisor

CATEGORY #H14

SPORTS PROGRAM

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

At the Net & After the Buzzer

Webster City High School

• Braxton Flattery, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Austin Priborsky, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

CATEGORY #H15

LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Football: Rochester John Marshall at Jefferson

Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)

• Lucas Krieg, Producer

• Thomas Fyler, Director

• Hailey Schwain, Photographer

• Hannah Schwain, Photographer

• Connal Krouth-Chelmo, Photographer

• Amos Keronche, Photographer

• Andrew Marotz, Photographer

• Brayden Kinney, Photographer

• John Kumpf, Photographer

• Paul Fourniea, Advisor

• Tom Ringdal, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Lynx Boys Wrestling vs Clear Lake

Webster City High School

• Luke Holberg, Director

• Braxton Flattery, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Breanna Somvong, Photographer

• John Wilwerding, Photographer

• Austin Priborsky, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lynx Football vs Hampton-Dumont-CAL

Webster City High School

• Braxton Flattery, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Alexander Turkett, Photographer

• Luke Holberg, Photographer

• Ivan Lopez, Photographer

• Austin Priborsky, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lynx Boys Basketball vs Algona

Webster City High School

• Braxton Flattery, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Luke Holberg, Director

• John Wilwerding, Photographer

• Breanna Somvong, Photographer

• Austin Priborsky, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lynx Volleyball vs Boone

Webster City High School

• Ivan Lopez, Director

• Braxton Flattery, Talent - Sports Anchor

• Luke Holberg, Photographer

• Breanna Somvong, Photographer

• Austin Priborsky, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

CATEGORY #H16

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Be Central - Culinary Promo

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

• Cabe Warwick, Director

• Harper Egge, Director

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Tech High School Promo

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Umayma Abdi, Producer

• Andrew Bares, Photographer

• Jonathan Hegge, Photographer

• Maren Inkster, Photographer

• Benjamin Keil, Photographer

• LiYun Nelson, Photographer

• Alex Schaefer, Photographer

CATEGORY #H17

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Wizard of Oz Snow Day Video

Oskaloosa High School

• Kim Gile, Advisor

• Lydia Whitley, Director

• Marshall Seibert, Editor

• Cash Hall, Talent - Performer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Look Up

Ankeny High School

• Sam Sandvig, Writer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Husband and Device

Aberdeen Central High School

• Owen Deutsch, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

CATEGORY #H18

COMMERCIAL

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tech HS Yearbook Commercial

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Bisharo Bashir, Director

• Ihtithal Yusuf, Talent - Host

• Ilhan Abdullahi, Talent - Host

• Sabrin Ismail, Talent - Host

• Nasteho Adan, Talent - Host

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

RPM/Rumors

Ankeny High School

• Patrick Asmussen, Advisor

• Caden Bahe, Director

• James Lopez, Editor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

OHS Baseball Promotion

Oskaloosa High School

• Kim Gile, Advisor

• Lydia Whitley, Director

• Reed Peterson, Photographer

• Javion Reeves, Editor

CATEGORY #H19

ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Who Am I?

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Benjamin Keil, Graphics Animator

• Theodore Klaverkamp, Graphics Animator

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The One Eyed Chosen One

SPEAK MPLS

• Saty Jaimes Botello, Graphics Animator

• James Harris, Advisor

• Vageesha Dharmadasa, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Godzilla

Ankeny High School

• Patrick Asmussen, Advisor

• James Lopez, Graphic Artist

• Sam Green, Graphics Animator

CATEGORY #H20

DIRECTOR

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Warmest Night

SPEAK MPLS

• Ella Hahler, Director

• James Harris, Advisor

• Vageesha Dharmadasa, Advisor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tech High School Promo

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Umayma Abdi, Director

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

CATEGORY #H21

EDITOR

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Who Am I?

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Benjamin Keil, Editor

• Theodore Klaverkamp, Editor

CATEGORY #H22

PHOTOGRAPHER

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Parking Garage

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Sayvon Spears, Photographer

• Justin Mancera, Photographer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Who Am I?

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Maren Inkster, Photographer

• Jonathan Hegge, Photographer

• Benjamin Keil, Photographer

CATEGORY #H23

TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Braxton Flattery - Play by Play Announcer

Webster City High School

• Braxton Flattery Flattery, Talent - Sports Anchor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Joey Pierce Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Joseph Pierce, Talent - News Anchor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Thomas Fuchs Basketball Play-by-Play

SpudsTV

• Thomas Fuchs, Jr., Talent - Sports Anchor

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Kemiah Cook Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Kemiah Cook, Talent - News Anchor

CATEGORY #H24

TALENT - PERFORMER

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Detective Casey Clean

Aberdeen Central High School

• Tristan Cunningham, Talent - Performer

CATEGORY #H25

WRITER

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Brock Anderson Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Brock Anderson, Writer

2025 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bad Lip Reading of Chucky

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Tucker Collette, Writer

• Kacilynn Dobbs, Writer

• Andrew Bares, Writer

CATEGORY #C01

COLLEGE - NEWSCAST

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

DITV Newscast

University of Iowa

• Ashley Weil, Producer

• Johnny Valtman, Producer

• Michael Merrick, Anchor

• Carson Ramirez, Technical Manager

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Coyote News - October 18, 2023

University of South Dakota

• Karlee Phillips, Producer

• Calli Connors, Producer

• Spencer Buley, Sports Director

• Sydney Kolln, Sports Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

UTVS News

St. Cloud State University

• Lilly Marohn, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Coyote News - April 19, 2023

University of South Dakota

• Marissa Brunkhorst, Producer

• Grant Robertson, Producer

• Landon DeBoer, Sports Director

CATEGORY #C02

COLLEGE - NEWS REPORT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

An Inside Look at Iowa Soil Richness

University of Iowa

• Cara Dulin, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Herky turns 75

University of Iowa

• AJ Reisetter, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sioux Chef

MSU - Moorhead

• Alex Sapp, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hot Dog Gun

University of Iowa

• Max Von Gries, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Walsh's Lecture Sparks Protests on Campus

University of Iowa

• Ashley Weil, News Director

CATEGORY #C03

COLLEGE - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

College students celebrate Halloween at Bingo Night

University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism

• Sabrina Salguero Del Cid, MMJ

• Scott Libin, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Fighter Turned Teacher

MSU - Moorhead

• Tylar Frame, Reporter/Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bloomington Educational Cable

Hennepin Technical College

• Nick Sventek, Director

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Brass Hat- Meet My Auntie

Hennepin Technical College

• Paul Shepherd, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

WBC Video Essay

Hennepin Technical College

• Aidan Lynch, Director

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

CATEGORY #C05

COLLEGE - FICTION

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Blur

Central Lakes College

• Barrett Rezac, Writer/Producer/Director

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Fawn: A Short Film by Peyton Reece

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Peyton Reece, Writer/Producer

• Simon-Hoa Phan, Faculty Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Beige Noise

MSU - Moorhead

• Alice Vogel, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor

• Ryan Clancy, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The EDEN Project

University of Wisconsin - Superior

• Aidan Jones, Director

• Thomas Noack, Boom Operator

• Dellana Graeber, Talent

• Josh Carlisle, Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

PAW

Loras College

• Timothy Tindle, Writer/Director

• Martin Blythe, Writer/Editor

• Noah Miller, Producer/Editor

• Ivan Rico, Production/Editor/Social Promotions

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Vessel

Bethany Lutheran College

• Colin Neville, Writer/Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Without a Doubt

Bethany Lutheran College

• Tyler Pasbrig, Writer/Director

CATEGORY #C06

COLLEGE - NON-FICTION

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Before Our Eyes

Loras College

• Matthew Williams, Producer/Director/Editor

• Joshua Payan, Producer/Photographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Border of Dreams

Bethel University

• Soraya Keiser, Producer

• Mild Du, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

V I C T O R I A

University of Wisconsin - Superior

• Wynter Hewett, Director/Editor

CATEGORY #C07

COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Higher Learning Commission Criterion 4 Evaluation and Improvement

Central Lakes College

• Matt Hill, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Brent Balmer, Technical Producer

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

On the Mend

University of Minnesota - Hubbard School of Journalism

• Jasmine Snow, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Punk Punditz

Iowa State University

• Tony Moton, Advisor

• Colton Pestel, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Club Spotlights: Indigenous Student Association

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Landon Muonio, Producer

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Red Sand Project

Central Lakes College

• Matt Hill, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

• Brent Balmer, Technical Producer

CATEGORY #C09

COLLEGE - MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Campus News 4-28-23

MSU - Moorhead

• Jordan Austen, Producer

• Tylar Frame, Producer

• Laura Hovland, Producer

• Bryant Stenberg, Producer

• Matthew Stewart, Producer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Culture - Season 9 - Episode 5

St. Cloud State University

• Aaliyah Demry, Producer

• Chrisitan Winfield, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C10

COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Freedom

College of Saint Benedict and 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Heart Drop

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

• Taylor Miller, Advisor/Instructor

• Leah Elliott, Producer/Director

CATEGORY #C11

COLLEGE - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Zach Okabe: The Road to 100 Points

St. Cloud State University

• Ryan McNamara, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Kenzie Foley: Not Done Yet

St. Cloud State University

• Savannah Reinke, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hawkeyes Break Women's Basketball Attendance Record

University of Iowa

• AJ Reisetter, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Legacy of Matt Cullen

St. Cloud State University

• Anna Behning, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C12

COLLEGE - SPORTS PROGRAM

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Crunch Time - Season 13 - Episode 4

St. Cloud State University

• Jacob Palm, Producer

• Ryan McNamara, Producer

• Connor Cook, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Pregame: Before the Kickoff – Iowa vs. Wisconsin

University of Iowa

• Michael Merrick, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Husky Mag

St. Cloud State University

• Julia Werner, Producer

• Anna Behning, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C13

COLLEGE - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bethel vs. Macalester: Men's Basketball

Bethel University

• Sam Sheedlo, Director

• Aaron Vinje-Smallman, Camera

• Paige Drew, Camera

• Cadie Logston, Camera

• Abbie Shearer, Camera

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

St. Cloud State vs. Michigan

St. Cloud State University

• Aiden Farrell, Producer

• Julia Werner, Director

• Olivia Stephes, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

2023 MIAC Softball Semifinal: vs. St. Olaf

Bethel University

• Kyle Zwart, Director

• Aaron Vinje-Smallman, Camera Operator

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #C14

COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Black Hills National Forest PSA

University of South Dakota

• Ella Servaty, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Flat Tire PSA

Century College

• Nate Moore, Writer/Director

• Mike Eddy, Advisor

CATEGORY #C15

COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bethel University Men's Soccer Intro 2023

Bethel University

• Mild Du, Producer

• Ellie McLaughlin, Producer

• Abbi Bates, Producer

• Nora Waffensmith, Producer

• Noah Meissner, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Creating Life Long Learners

Iowa Central Community College

• Nicole Rasmussen, College Instructor

• Kainen Fuson, Photographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Welcome to UTVS

St. Cloud State University

• Brett Pettit, Producer

• Aiden Farrell, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bethel University Women's Basketball Intro 2023-24

Bethel University

• Sam Sheedlo, Producer

• Kenton LaDoux, Producer

• Nicholas Cravaack, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Charlotte's: A Love Story - Chapter 1

Loras College

• Emily Surma, Writer/Producer/Director/Editor

• Libby Perry, Writer/Producer/Director/Editor

CATEGORY #C16

COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Genesis Tree

Hennepin Technical College

• Peter Rudolph, Animator

• John McCaffrey, Adviser

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Chicago Cubs & 108

Bethany Lutheran College

• Luke Haines, Animator

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Melancholia

Loras College

• Artie Kerchmar, Animator

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Critic

Bethany Lutheran College

• Reece Gartner, Animator

CATEGORY #C17

COLLEGE - DIRECTOR

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Brett Pettit Directing Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Brett Pettit, Director

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Empty But Overwhelmed Fish Jar

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Chenxu Yu, Director

• Simon-Hoa Phan, Faculty Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

2023 Minnesota State Men's Hockey - Show Open

Bethany Lutheran College

• Ben Stelter, Director

• Colin Neville, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Whispers of Childhood

University of Northern Iowa

• Karlie Klemesrud, Director

CATEGORY #C18

COLLEGE - EDITOR

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cinematic Recap: Saint John's Defeats Trinity in Overtime

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Peyton Reece, Editor

• Elijah Wade, Editor

• Ethan Wittrock, Production Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota State Basketball 2023 - Show Open

Bethany Lutheran College

• Ben Stelter, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bethel University Men's Soccer Intro 2023

Bethel University

• Mild Du, Editor

• Ellie McLaughlin, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

On the Endless

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Chenxu Yu, Editor

• Simon-Hoa Phan, Faculty Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Julia Werner Editing Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Julia Werner, Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EDM is Plastic?

Loras College

• Than San, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Breathe In...

Minneapolis Community And Technical College

• Erin Brown, Editor

CATEGORY #C19

COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Nick McGrane: Aerial Cinematographer

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Nick McGrane, Photographer

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Chris Hovden Photography Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Chris Hovden, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C20

COLLEGE - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Sapp Anchoring Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Alex Sapp, News Anchor

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Ryan McNamara Talent Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Ryan McNamara, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Anna Behning Talent Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Anna Behning, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cael Sleezer Composite

Iowa State University

• Tony Moton, Advisor

• Cael Sleezer, Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Esther Michael

South Dakota State University

• Rocky Dailey, Instructor

• Esther Micheal, Talent

CATEGORY #C22

COLLEGE - WRITER

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Alex Sapp Writing Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Alex Sapp, Writer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #H01

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Small Talk

Ankeny High School

• Hayden DeWitt, Anchor/Editor

• Ava Sarenpa, Director/Editor

• Rose McGill, Anchor/Editor

CATEGORY #H02

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS REPORT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lynn's Positivity

Eastview High School

• Katie Clifford, Producer/Editor

• Piercen Haehnel, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

One of Ours: Mia Holmstead

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cody Anderson, Photographer/Editor

• Anthony Chabla, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Drug Trends Close to Home

Aberdeen Central High School

• Alek Bultema, Producer

• Evan Hauer, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Chess Champion Andrew Prochnow

Apple Valley High School

• Trevor Cloutier, Editor/Talent

• Cody Anderson, Photographer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Teacher's Artistic Expression

Eastview High School

• Raavi Singh, Producer/Editor

CATEGORY #H03

HIGH SCHOOL - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Burning Barriers

Eastview High School

• Shreya Rajiv, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Internet to Everyone

Aberdeen Central High School

• Hailey Johnson, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Inaugural Cum Laude Event Caps Senior Experience

Black River Falls High School

• Jackson Tiedens, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Softball Player Keeps Dreams Alive

Black River Falls High School

• Samantha Berra, Producer

CATEGORY #H04

HIGH SCHOOL - VIDEO ESSAY

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Mean Girls

Eastview High School

• Mahad Nur, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Veterans Day

Aberdeen Central High School

• Emma Pierce, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

CATEGORY #H05

HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dear Sam

Ankeny High School

• Evie Neller, Director/Producer/Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Endings

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Harper Egge, Writer/Director/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Suicide Awareness

Eastview High School

• Raavi Singh, Producer

• Yunny Huang, Editor

• Shreya Rajiv, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Immigration and Kids

Aberdeen Central High School

• Jason Lopez Martinez, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

My Iowa PBS High School Mentorship Experience

Waukee Northwest High School

• Grace Fisher, Videographer/Director/Editor/Narrator

CATEGORY #H07

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Donate Blood Save Lives

Aberdeen Central High School

• Kaitlyn Carda, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Confining Lines That Define My Life

Ankeny High School

• Vivian Wu, Producer/Director/Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bringing Native Culture Into the Spotlight

Black River Falls High School

• Samantha Berra, Producer

• Madyson Schultz, Photographer

• Kaylee Wood, Photographer

• Evelyn Bolger, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Latinx Dance Team

Apple Valley High School

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Trevor Cloutier, Writer/Editor

• Lucy Pershica, Photographer

CATEGORY #H09

HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EaglEye Episode 228

Apple Valley High School

• Mfaz Mohamed Ali, Anchor

• Aquilla Dunn, Anchor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Small Talk

Ankeny High School

• Hayden DeWitt, Anchor/Editor

• Ava Sarenpa, Director/Editor

• Rose McGill, Anchor/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

CATEGORY #H10

HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cancer

Ankeny High School

• Chloe McGrath, Writer/Producer/Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Showcase of Spirit

Eastview High School

• Deanna Cai, Producer

• Winnie Williams, Editor

• Raavi Singh, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Behind the Athlete

Ankeny High School

• Ella Huber, Producer/Writer/Editor/Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Track & Field 2023 Season

Apple Valley High School

• Anthony Chabla, Editor/Talent

• Eric Childs, Writer/Photographer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Built Different

Apple Valley High School

• Trevor Cloutier, Editor/Talent

• Cody Anderson, Photography

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H12

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS PROGRAM

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Inside Jefferson Football

Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)

• Asher Barrett, Producer/Director/Audio

• Jakob Miskell, Video/Cameras/Graphics

• Paul Fourniea, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #H13

HIGH SCHOOL - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Boys Hockey Section Finals: vs Roseau

Moorhead High School

• Cole Darling, Director/Graphics/Audio

• Marcus Stavenger, Photographer

• Alex Ryan, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Be a Hero. Don't Smoke.

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Cabe Warwick, Director/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Don't Be Tardy

Aberdeen Central High School

• Luke Ketterling, Producer

• Carson Krumm, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Central High School Promo

Aberdeen Central High School

• Emma Pierce, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Olivia's Organic Cafe

Eastview High School

• Kayla Simpson, Producer/Editor

• Lindsay Mello, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Senior Pants

Ankeny High School

• Evie Neller, Director/Producer/Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Romeriah Ellis, Producer

• Isaac Wunderlich, Producer

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Twirling Through Time- Amazon Alexa Commercial

Ankeny High School

• Chloe McGrath, Writer/Producer/Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Talon Promo

Ankeny High School

• Vivian Wu, Producer/Writer/Editor/Talent

CATEGORY #H16

HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Rhett Burilovich Special Effects Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Rhett Burilovich, Graphics

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

What is it Like to be a Student of Color at Ankeny High School

Ankeny High School

• , Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Romeriah Ellis, Director

• Isaac Wunderlich, Director

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Turkey Bingo

Eastview High School

• Clare Murray, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tech Morning Show-S5 E6 Thanksgiving Special

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Umayma Abdi, Director

• Romeriah Ellis, Director

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

CATEGORY #H18

HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

St. Cloud Downtown Boxing Gym

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Romeriah Ellis, Editor

• Isaac Wunderlich, Editor

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Yunny Huang Composite

Eastview High School

• Yunny Huang, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Clara's Glow Up

Ankeny High School

• Ella Huber, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Rhett Burilovich Editing Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Rhett Burilovich, Editor

CATEGORY #H19

HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Clare Murray Talent Composite

Eastview High School

• Clare Murray, Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Courtney Thorstenson Anchor Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Courtney Thorstenson, Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tech Morning Show-S4 Final Episode

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Daniel Cook, Talent

• Austin Schultz, Talent

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Boys Basketball: Moorhead vs DGF

Moorhead High School

• Thomas Fuchs, Jr., Talent

• Alex Ryan, Advisor

CATEGORY #H21

HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: PERFORMER

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Romeriah Ellis, Talent

• Gabriel Bert, Talent

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

You Matter

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Lanaya Lopez-Bailey, Talent

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

CATEGORY #H22

HIGH SCHOOL - WRITER

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Dear Sam

Ankeny High School

• Evie Neller, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Confining Lines That Define My Life

Ankeny High School

• Vivian Wu, Writer

CATEGORY #C01

COLLEGE - NEWSCAST

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

UTVS News

St. Cloud State University

• Steven Schroeder, Producer

• Lilly Marohn, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

DITV Newscast

University of Iowa

• Ashley Weil, Director

• Julia Richards, Director

• Justina Borgman, Director

• Michael Merrick, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

CATEGORY #C02

COLLEGE - NEWS REPORT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Ukraine Rally

MSU - Moorhead

• Laura Hovland, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

SCSU Tunnels

St. Cloud State University

• Grace Jacobson, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Teacher strike marches through Minneapolis

University of St. Thomas

• Scout Mason, Reporter

• Rori West, Videographer

• Greg Vandegrift, Adviser

• Peter Gregg, Adviser

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #C03

COLLEGE - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Class for Clowns

MSU - Moorhead

• Genna Scott, Reporter/Photographer

CATEGORY #C04

COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Meet the Director: Elijah Browne

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Chenxu Yu, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

For the Sake of a Single Poem with George Maurer

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Nick McGrane, Director/Cinematographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Trevor the One Wheel Wonder

St. Cloud State University

• Lilly Marohn, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C05

COLLEGE - FICTION

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Woodsman

Dordt University

• Jonah Hofmeyer, Writer/Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Type A

Drake University

• Miles Fritz, Writer/Director

• Abby Schindel, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Way It Was

Loras College

• Nate Kaiser, Producer

• Jake Heelein, Producer/Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Lulu

Bethany Lutheran College

• Mizha Overn, Writer/Director

• Franklin Selvey, Cinematographer/Editor

• Vianna Kovaciny, Animator/Editor

CATEGORY #C06

COLLEGE - NON-FICTION

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Unsanctioned Chapter 1: Passion and Purpose

Buena Vista University

• Jerry Johnson, Advisor

• Clayton Van Horn, Producer/Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

gooder: DALL-E

Bethel University

• Peter Kraakevik, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Why Not Me?

Loras College

• Emily Surma, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Libby Perry, Producer/Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dancer's Monologue: The Cat & Mouse Game

Loras College

• Marion Edwards, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

CATEGORY #C07

COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Feed My Starving Children

MSU - Moorhead

• Laura Hovland, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Diverse Bodies, Beautiful Minds: Voices of Disability Activism

College of Saint Benedict and 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

CATEGORY #C08

COLLEGE - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

FLAIR

Loras College

• Libby Perry, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Concordia Powwow

MSU - Moorhead

• Gracie Jackson, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Love Project

Loras College

• Hope Ehling, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Marion Edwards, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa City Theatres Celebrate the Holiday Season

University of Iowa

• Ashley Weil, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Behind the Scenes with the Collegeville Dropouts

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Nick McGrane, Producer/Editor

• Josh Ehlen, Producer/Editor

• De'Marco Walton, Audio/Music

• Jose Ochoa, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

DU IT.

Loras College

• Emily Surma, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #C09

COLLEGE - MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Zachary Thomas - A Jester and the Queen

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Nick McGrane, Producer/Editor

• Josh Ehlen, Producer

• Cole Milz, Audio

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Where is My Mind by the Collegeville Dropouts

College of Saint Benedict and 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

CATEGORY #C11

COLLEGE - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jeremiah Minkel

St. Cloud State University

• Nyah Adams, Producer

• Aiden Farrell, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

SCSU Volleyball 2022: The Cinderella Story

St. Cloud State University

• Anna Behning, Producer

• Jacob Palm, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C12

COLLEGE - SPORTS PROGRAM

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bison Overtime: Season 3-Episode 7

North Dakota State University

• Cauy Hartel, Director

• Malik Mitchell, Co-Host

• Dashal Mentzel, Co-Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Crunch Time Season 12 - Episode 3

St. Cloud State University

• Jacob Palm, Producer

• Connor Cook, Producer

• Ryan McNamara, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

2022 CCHA Mason Cup Championship Game

Bethany Lutheran College

• Brock Aaker, Producer

• Noah Rittierodt, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #C14

COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

We Depend On Farmers

University of South Dakota

• Michelle Van Maanen, Advisor

• Karlee Phillips, Producer

• Todd Mechling, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Real Life Advocacy

Drake University

• Aaron Khan-Gumm, Producer

• McCade Gowdy, Editor

• Dylan Deangelo, Writer/videographer

• Abby King, Writer/videographer

CATEGORY #C15

COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lucky Shots Pickleball Club Promo

Bethel University

• Carter Nelson, Producer

• Amira Graf, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bethel University Men's Hockey Intro: 2022-2023

Bethel University

• Mild Du, Producer

• Glasha Hovey, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Student Experience - Mass Communications

St. Cloud State University

• Rickie Bruno, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Carmens Flower Shop Promo

Bethel University

• Ellie McGlaughlin, Producer

CATEGORY #C16

COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Thanksgiving Tragedy

MSU - Moorhead

• Callie Stonecipher, Animator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Educaytion

Bethany Lutheran College

• Alec Lade, Graphic Artist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Annunciation

Loras College

• Grace Henrich, Graphic Artist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dreams

Bethany Lutheran College

• Alec Lade, Graphic Artist

CATEGORY #C17

COLLEGE - DIRECTOR

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jacob Palm Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Jacob Palm, Director

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Can Our Love Last?

Minneapolis College Of Art And Design

• Tristan Crawford, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dead Calf

Augsburg University

• Savanna Gorbunow, Director

• Raven Johnson, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Way It Was

Loras College

• Jake Heelein, Director

CATEGORY #C18

COLLEGE - EDITOR

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Way It Was

Loras College

• Nate Kaiser, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Hydrology Team

University of Northern Iowa

• Keller Birkenholtz, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Spectroscopy Team

University of Northern Iowa

• Ethan Ahrens, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

2022 Hobey Baker Award Winner - Dryden McKay

Bethany Lutheran College

• Ben Stelter, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cadenza - Fall Showcase

University of St. Thomas

• Brenda Cabral Limon, Editor

CATEGORY #C19

COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Justina Borgman

University of Iowa

• Justina Borgman, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Moving Images of Lake Sagatagan

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Chenxu Yu, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Tylar Frame Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Tylar Frame, Photographer

CATEGORY #C20

COLLEGE - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ryan McNamara Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Ryan McNamara, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Anna Behning Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Anna Behning, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C22

COLLEGE - WRITER

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Genna Scott Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Genna Scott, Writer

CATEGORY #H01

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

OVP's 4th Hour Second Newscast

Oskaloosa High School

• Logan McCallum, Anchor

• Jacob Schutz, Anchor

• Karter Flaherty, Editor

• Isaac Nienkerk, Editor

• Kim Gile, Instructor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MOA Lockdown

Eastview High School

• Rowan Lee, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A 200-Member Family Vacation: Ankeny Bands Trip 2022

Ankeny High School

• Vivian Wu, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Veterans Day

Aberdeen Central High School

• Emma Pierce, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

No words. She saved me

Aberdeen Central High School

• Summer Ryan, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

CATEGORY #H03

HIGH SCHOOL - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Michael Gruber

Eastview High School

• Blake Hoffmann, MMJ

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sugar-Free Dog Dangers

Aberdeen Central High School

• Natalie DeVries, Multimedia Journalist

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

CATEGORY #H05

HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ring

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Luke Garcia, Director/Editor/Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

(Un)alarmed

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Logan Westin, Director/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

One Please

Aberdeen Central High School

• Alice Vogel, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

CATEGORY #H06

HIGH SCHOOL - NON-FICTION

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

My PBS Mentorship

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Abrianna Hilson, Director/Editor/Videographer

CATEGORY #H07

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Accessible Fun

Aberdeen Central High School

• Trevan Rychlik, Reporter

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

It's still affecting us

Aberdeen Central High School

• Preston Kreber, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

CATEGORY #H08

HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

MLK Day-A Day On

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Ruweyda Ali, Director/Editor/Talent

• Fyzeen Ahmad, Talent/Writer

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Desk

Eastview High School

• Mady Leick, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

House in the Ground

Eastview High School

• Ian Machalek, Reporter

CATEGORY #H09

HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EaglEye #214

Apple Valley High School

• Lucy Pershica, Anchor/Writer

• Fowziya Mohamed, Anchor/Writer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ankeny Rap Show

Ankeny High School

• Tri Luu, Director/Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Foreign

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Logan Westin, Director/Editor/Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Burnout

Ankeny High School

• Tri Luu, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Proud

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Zamzam Hashi, Producer

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dive In [unofficial music video]

Ankeny High School

• Chloe McGrath, Writer/Director

CATEGORY #H11

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dennis Gibson Interview

Ankeny High School

• Sky Sather, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Happy Birthday Title IX

Aberdeen Central High School

• Summer Ryan, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Dwyne Smith: One of Ours

Apple Valley High School

• Jesse Gyamfi, Photographer/Editor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H13

HIGH SCHOOL - LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Digital Addictions PSA

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Mary Chandara, Director/Editor/Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Hand Check Please

Aberdeen Central High School

• Alice Vogel, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Superhero

Aberdeen Central High School

• Rhett Burilovich, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

CATEGORY #H15

HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Chainsaw Man x Monster

Ankeny High School

• Tri Luu, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Roosevelt Golf Hype Video

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• John Charlson, Director/Editor/Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Girls basketball Hype Video

Oskaloosa High School

• Kim Gile, Instructor

• Reed Peterson, Photographer

• Logan McCallum, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Boys Basketball Hype Video

Oskaloosa High School

• Kim Gile, Instructor

• Reed Peterson, Photographer

• Lydia Rayl, Editor

CATEGORY #H16

HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tech Morning Show-Season 4/Episode 1

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Daniel Cook, Director

• Austin Schultz, Director

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Kemper

Ankeny High School

• Tri Luu, Director

CATEGORY #H18

HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Ankeny Boys Basketball Hype Video

Ankeny High School

• Tri Luu, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

What Once Was

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Abrianna Hilson, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Trevor Cloutier Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Trevor Cloutier, Editor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #H19

HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Rhett Burilovich Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Rhett Burilovich, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tech Morning Show-Season 4/Episode 1

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Austin Schultz, Photographer

• Daniel Cook, Photographer

• Alex Schaefer, Photographer

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Cody Anderson Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Cody Anderson, Photographer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H20

HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Tech Morning Show-Halloween Special

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Ibrahim Camara, Talent

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ian Machalek Composite

Eastview High School

• Ian Machalek, Anchor/Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Courtney Thorstenson Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Courtney Thorstenson, Talent

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Brian Johnson Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Brian Johnson, Talent

CATEGORY #H22

HIGH SCHOOL - WRITER

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Alice Vogel Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Alice Vogel, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Llaves

Ankeny High School

• Chloe McGrath, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tiger Pride

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Etenesh Bonitto, Writer

• Zamzam Hashi, Writer

• Evie Billig, Writer

• Daniel Cook, Writer

• Matthew Keil, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-01

COLLEGE - NEWSCAST

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

LCTV News

Loras College

• Asia Singleton, Producer

• Hope Ehling, Producer

• Michael Runde, Anchor/Reporter

• Ben Friedman, Anchor/Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Top Stories - March 5/2020

University of St. Thomas

• Emily Haugen, Host

• Leila Weah, Host

• Samantha HoangLong, Producer

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Minority Owned Business in Dubuque

Loras College

• Marion Edwards, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Coyote News TV -- School Board Meeting

University of South Dakota

• Keeley Thomas, Producer

• Jaxon Thorson, Producer

• Michelle Van Maanen, Advisor

• Todd Mechling, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Training Iowa's Future Farmers

University of Northern Iowa

• Estefania Ravasio Corrales, Director

• Taylor Palmer, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Swappers Meet

St. Cloud State University

• Elaina Mihalik, Reporter

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Furry friends bring comfort to St. Thomas campus

University of St. Thomas

• Emily Rudie, Videographer

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The New Age of Audio: From Radio to Podcasting

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Taja Longley, Producer/Editor

• Cole Milz, Talent

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Archery Dodgeball

MSU - Moorhead

• Bryant Stenberg, Reporter

CATEGORY #C-04

COLLEGE - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Buzi Bus

MSU - Moorhead

• Alix Larsen, Reporter/Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tower Garden Project

Wartburg College

• Jenna White, MMJ Reporter

CATEGORY #C-05

COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Simple Woodworker

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Michael Pineda, Producer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Return of the Ex

MSU - Moorhead

• Callie Stonecipher, Director/Editor

• Adam Lovaas, Director/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Seven of Magpies

Bethany Lutheran College

• Joey Pasbrig, Photographer/Editor/Writer

• Noah Rittierodt, Writer/Director

• Alex Gutzke, Audio

• Joe Roemhildt, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Mute

MSU - Moorhead

• Adam Lovaas, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Box

Bethany Lutheran College

• Alec Muller, Writer/Director/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Grind

Augsburg University

• Kobe Markworth, Director

• Corrine Werckman, Writer/Talent

• Jenny L. Hanson, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Hitchhiker

Dordt University

• Daniel Ketchelos, Director/Writer

• Derek Koops, Producer/Editor

• Tyson Van De Berg, Cinematographer

• Phillip Simmons, Music Composer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Penny Road

Loras College

• Andrew Kilburg, Actor/Producer

• Chase Guerdet, Director/Producer

• Austin Ellis, Producer

• Randy Guerdet, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Of The Same Mind

Loras College

• Chase Guerdet, Producer/Director

• Andrew Kilburg, Producer/Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Augsburg Profile - Za'Nia Coleman

Augsburg University

• Yani Foreman, Producer/Director

• Jenny L. Hanson, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

La Violencia Generalizada

Loras College

• Laura Cifuentes Almanza, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

In Search of Snow

Central Lakes College

• Gunnar Olson, Producer/Writer/Videographer/Editor

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Kenosha: The Shooting of Jacob Blake

Loras College

• Jon Quinn, Director/Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MSUM: Under the Mask

MSU - Moorhead

• Madison Nelson-Gira, Producer

• Sean Rice, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Life of Lefty

Century College

• Josh Englert, Producer Director

• Mike Eddy, Instructor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Black History Exhibit

MSU - Moorhead

• Genna Scott, Reporter/Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Finding a Community Through Art

University of Northern Iowa

• Megan Studer, Director

• Jacob Ruth, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Green Bandana Project

Central Lakes College

• Clare Schaefbauer, Producer/Videographer

• Henry Fageroos, Videographer/Editor

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Trans Rights in Iowa Legislation

University of Northern Iowa

• Estefania Ravasio Corrales, Director

CATEGORY #C-11

COLLEGE - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Come to the Throne

Loras College

• Morgan Minear, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Nate Kaiser, Cinematographer

• Jon Quinn, Cinematographer

• Ben Yeiser, Cinematographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Changing the Rhythm

Drake University

• Autumn Osia, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Our COVID-19 World

University of Northern Iowa

• 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Creator's Corner

Loras College

• Hope Ehling, Director

• Marion Edwards, Producer/Editor

• Alexis Riesberg, Producer/Editor

• Grace Henrich, Host

• Josh Payan, Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

COVID-19 Comedy Show

University of Northern Iowa

• 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Slowly Fading by Samantha Clayman

College of Saint Benedict and 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Heaven's Ranch

Loras College

• Nate Kaiser, Director/Producer

• Morgan Minear, Director/Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Emmanuel LKD - Legend

Bethany Lutheran College

• Emmanuel Luankhemdeng, Producer/Writer/Actor/Director

• Alec Mueller, Photography

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

SIIKS NINET33n music video - Christian Holguin

Western Iowa Tech

• Christian Holguin, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #C-14

COLLEGE - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Frozen Four Formula

St. Cloud State University

• Nik Speliopoulos, Reporter

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Time of Transition

Drake University

• Kayla Hartman, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Gopher Basketball Player's Discovery in Recovery

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Emma Carpenter, Producer/Director/Videographer/Editor

• Regina McCombs, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Softball Puppies

MSU - Moorhead

• Breck Stutz, Reporter

CATEGORY #C-15

COLLEGE - SPORTS PROGRAM

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Augsburg Men's Soccer: MIAC Playoff vs. Macalester

Augsburg University

• Finnr Elsmo, Director

• Jenny L. Hanson, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

2021 USD vs. SDSU Rivalry Special

University of South Dakota

• Kyle Ireland, Producer

• Brock Weidner, Producer

• Todd Mechling, Advisor

• Kyle Miller, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Crunch Time - Season 10 - Episode 4

St. Cloud State University

• Jacob Palm, Producer

• Connor Cook, Producer

• Ryan McNamara, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Husky Mag - Spring 2021 - Episode 4

St. Cloud State University

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

• Sam Geotzinger, Producer

• Parker Kayser, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

2020 Summit League Preview Show

University of South Dakota

• Cooper Seamer, Producer

• Shawn Kuhnel, Director

• Todd Mechling, Advisor

• Kyle Miller, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Wartburg College

• James Mossman, Videographer/Editor

• Henry Hahn, Videographer/Editor

• Grant Berends, Producer

• Rachel Green, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Chosen Name Policy

Western Iowa Tech

• Kristen Barnes, Videographer/graphics And Editing

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Spiked

Hennepin Technical College

• Ian Rivers, Director

• John Charboneau, Camera

• Kathryn Chadbourne, Writer

• Nick Olson, Actor

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Heavy Equipment Program Commercial

Central Lakes College

• Henry Fageroos, Editor/Producer

• Clare Schaefbauer, Videographer

• Kaia Leibel, Videographer

• Quinton Prouty, Videographer

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Craft Beer Commercial

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Josh Ehlen, Producer

• Nathan Barrett, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bethel Women's Hockey Hype Video

Bethel University

• Carter Nelson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bethany Esports - Game Fuel Thank You

Bethany Lutheran College

• Franklin Selvey, Editor/Writer

• Alec Mueller, Photographer/Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bethel Volleyball Hype Video

Bethel University

• Benjamin Martin, Producer

• Matthew Eng, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Schu Coffee Shop Commercial

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Josh Ehlen, Producer

• Nathan Barrett, Producer

CATEGORY #C-19

COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sleep

Hennepin Technical College

• Katie Erickson, Animator

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Augsburg University

• Nancy Yang, Animator

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Art History Explainer Video

Hennepin Technical College

• Steven Kinney, Animator

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Cinema Auteur

Bethany Lutheran College

• Alec Mueller, Animator

CATEGORY #C-20

COLLEGE - DIRECTOR

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Kenosha: The Shooting of Jacob Blake

Loras College

• Jon Quinn, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Josh Ehlen/Director - "The Schu Coffee Shop Commercial"

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Josh Ehlen, Director

CATEGORY #C-21

COLLEGE - EDITOR

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

2021 - 2022 Iowa Men's Basketball Intro Video

University of Iowa

• Stewart Brown, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Prevent Death (Maiwasan ang Kamatayan)

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Amiyah Broadway, Editor

• Dawn Schot Klotzbach, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Edge

Loras College

• Colton Bachar, Editor

• Michael Runde, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Elliot Knight Editing Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Elliot Knight, Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota State Hockey - Senior Montage: Nick Rivera

Bethany Lutheran College

• Matt Maisch, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Rachel Herzog Editing Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Rachel Herzog, Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-22

COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Edge

Loras College

• Colton Bachar, Photographer

• Jon Quinn, Photographer

• Michael Runde, Photographer

• Amber Krieg, Photographer

• Nate Kaiser, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Heaven's Ranch

Loras College

• Nate Kaiser, Photographer

• Morgan Minear, Photographer

CATEGORY #C-23

COLLEGE - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Nyah Adams Reel

St. Cloud State University

• Nyah Adams, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Nick Maxson Reel

St. Cloud State University

• Nick Maxson, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sam Geotzinger Reel

St. Cloud State University

• Sam Geotzinger, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-01

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jaguar SPOTS LIVE: March 3/2021

Bloomington Jefferson

• Scott Sieling, Teacher

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Flash 10.9.20

Eastview High School

• Madeline Sundheim, Talent

• Saia D'Silva, Talent

• Godwin Agbara, Director

• Sofia Hernandez, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Melissa's Kidney Search

Aberdeen Central High School

• Hunter Paysen, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Wealth by the Numbers

Apple Valley High School

• Garrett Gerlach, Camera/Editor

• Jacob Guerrette, Talent/Writer

• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor

• Cliff Dodge, Instructor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Covid Casting

Eastview High School

• Jack Singer, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Zoom Acting

Eastview High School

• Rain Hartos, Editor

• Godwin Agbara, Reporter

CATEGORY #H-04

HIGH SCHOOL - MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Systemic Change

Eastview High School

• Godwin Agbara, MMJ

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

"Friendly" Competition

Waconia Public Schools/ ISD 110

• Richie Sturm, Director/Producer/Editor/Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Freeway Horror

Eastview High School

• Brayden LeLoup, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Fluorescent Shadows

Shakopee High School

• CarolAnn Hook, Teacher

• Cayleigh Johnson, Director

• Bianca Purdy, Director

CATEGORY #H-10

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tackle Cancer

Eastview High School

• Madeline Sundheim, Reporter

• Olivia Brothers, Videographer

• Paige Williams, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Representation

Eastview High School

• Godwin Agbara, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

School Walkout

Eastview High School

• Khaalid Cumar, Reporter

• Godwin Agbara, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Arts Achievement

Eastview High School

• Hanna Olson, Reporter

• Lucas Lucas, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ramadan

Apple Valley High School

• Camryn Lahammer, Camera/Writer

• Averie Hillyer, Editor/Writer

• Huda Ali, Editor/Writer

• Cliff Dodge, Instructor

• Andrew McCluskey, Instructor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Poetry Reading

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Abdullahi Jama, Writer/Editor/Producer/Artist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sever's Fall Festival

Bloomington Jefferson

• Scott Sieling, Teacher

• Cassie Sieling, Student Reporter

• Ellie Sieling, Student Videographer

CATEGORY #H-12

HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

..-. .- .-.. ... ./... .. --. -. ...

Ankeny High School

• Tri Luu, Student

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

2020 Vision

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Winston Johnson, Writer/Editor/Producer/Musician

CATEGORY #H-14

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Superfans

Eastview High School

• Olivia Brothers, Reporter

• Madeline Sundheim, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Senior Skips

Eastview High School

• Paige Williams, Reporter

• Madeline Sundheim, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Inside Jefferson Football

Bloomington Educational Community 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Don't Text & Drive

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Tyler Faris, Director/Editor

• Luke Okland, Director/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Escape The Vape

Eastview High School

• Ian Machalek, Writer/Photographer/Editor/Actor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Covid prevention

Oskaloosa High School

• Kim Gile, Instructor

• Grace Richardson, Producer

• McKenzie Haefner, Camera

• Isaac Nienkerk, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Grow Up - Phone Down

Aberdeen Central High School

• Nickolas Clemens, Producer

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-18

HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Central Campus Fashion & Merchandising Student Ambassador Virtual Tour

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Maude Malone, Director/Editor/Videographer

• Abrianna Hilson, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Waconia Dodge Commercial

Waconia Public Schools/ ISD 110

• Benny Crowder, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

All People are Tech People-Commercial Parody

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Jeffrey Ernst, Writer/Editor/Producer/

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Wildcat Media Productions Promo

Waconia Public Schools/ ISD 110

• Aidan Lynch, Director/Producer/Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #H-19

HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Chimpmunks Lost In Time- Stop Motion

Ankeny High School

• Chloe MCGrath, Stop Motion Animator

• Patrick Asmussen, Advisor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Stop Motion Animation

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Karl Friedrich-Schroeder, Stop Motion Animator

CATEGORY #H-20

HIGH SCHOOL - DIRECTOR

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Somali Dish

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Fardowsa Abdulahi, Director

CATEGORY #H-21

HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION 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

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Camera Shots

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Nasra Abdinasir, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Robot 98377G

Saint Cloud - Tech High School

• Austin Schultz, Photographer

CATEGORY #H-23

HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: NEWS OR SPORTS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Olivia Brothers Talent

Eastview High School

• Olivia Brothers, Talent

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Paige Williams Talent

Eastview High School

• Paige Williams, Talent

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Brian Johnson Anchor Composite

Aberdeen Central High School

• Brian Johnson, Talent

• Erich Schaffhauser, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-24

HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT: PERFORMER

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Savaria Owens as "Little Tommie"

Thomas Edison High School Minneapolis Public Schools

• Savaria Owens, Performer

CATEGORY #H-25

HIGH SCHOOL - WRITER

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Melissa's Kidney Search

Aberdeen Central High School

• Hunter Paysen, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Madeline Sundheim Writing

Eastview High School

• Nick Fornicioa, Teacher

• Madeline Sundheim, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Godwin Agbara Writing

Eastview High School

• Godwin Agbara, Writer

CATEGORY #C-01

COLLEGE - NEWSCAST

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Coyote News TV Newscast 10-30-19

University of South Dakota

• Cooper Seamer, Newscast Producer

• Todd Mechling, Advisor

• Michelle Van Maanen, Advisor

• Kyle Miller, Contest Submitter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

UTVS News

St. Cloud State University

• Summer Welch, Producer

• Sydney Wolf, Anchor

• Mitchell Barnhart, Producer

• Alex Cotter, Anchor

• Paige Jaeger, Director

• Leif Ender, Sports Anchor

• Bobby Poynter, Meteorologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cedar Valley Today 2019 April 4

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Advisor

• Taylor Webb, Executive Producer

• Nathan Stephany, Director

• Ryan Reebenacker, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

LCTV News

Loras College

• LCTV News Staff, Reporting Staff & Production Crew

CATEGORY #C-02

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Navigating handicap accessibility at St. Thomas

University of St. Thomas

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

• Noah Brown, Reporter

• Emily Sweeney, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Feed My Starving Children

MSU - Moorhead

• Tanner Robinson, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sandbag Central 2019

MSU - Moorhead

• Anthony Fridgen, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Break-ins on Lydia Ave

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Dave Berggren, Educator/Advisor

• Scott Krueger, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #C-03

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Concordia Quidditch Club

MSU - Moorhead

• Tanner Robinson, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Filipino Students Celebrate Culture Through Dance

Drake University

• Tina Intarapanont, Writer/Producer/Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Twin Cities Honor Flight

St. Cloud State University

• Tony Langfellow, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

A Custodian's Love

Iowa State University

• Josh Lamberty, Reporter

• Jeff Ames, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Anton’s Restaurant is Back Open

St. Cloud State University

• Spencer Schacht, Reporter

CATEGORY #C-04

COLLEGE - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ice Percussion

MSU - Moorhead

• Anthony Fridgen, Reporter/Photographer

• Alyssa Goelzer, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Backstage Pass with Lumasi

University of St. Thomas

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

• Mackenzie Bailey, Studio Producer

• Taylor Shupe, Host

CATEGORY #C-05

COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Rings of Saturn

Loras College

• Colton Bachar, Producer/Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

It's a Start

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Emily Booth, Producer

• Myah Christenson, Producer

• John Nguyen, Producer

• Cameron Swanson, Artist/Actor

• Alexis Marthaler, Actor

• Michael Pineda, Videographer

• Nathan Barrett, Videographer

• Jayne Heitner, Videographer

• Reibel Ramirez, Videographer

• Aaron Utke, Mentor

• Joshua Akkerman, Mentor

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-06

COLLEGE - SHORT FORM: FICTION

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Are You Jake Porter

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Advisor

• William Wallace, Director

• Taylor Webb, Producer

• Max Weber, Actor

• Megan Malaski, Actor

• Matthew Ohl, Assistant Director

• Anh Le, Cinematographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Control Room

St. Cloud State University

• Riley Buck, Producer

• Connie Knipe, Producer

• Tony Langfellow, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

A Love Affair (In Brief)

Loras College

• Amber Krieg, Co-writer/co-Producer

• Caroline Breitbach, Co-writer/co-Producer

CATEGORY #C-07

COLLEGE - SHORT FORM: NON-FICTION

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Road to Recovery: Elaina’s Journey Through Mental Health

St. Cloud State University

• Elaina Fourniea, Producer

• Connie Knipe, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

St. Thomas community demands climate action

University of St. Thomas

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

• Drew Bouman, Videographer

• Emily Haugen, Reporter

• Jack Stanek, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Severt's Woods

Central Lakes College

• John Grogan, Videographer

• Stormy Ebel, Reporter

• Richard Hartung, Videographer

• Blake Tunnell, Videographer

• Kiernan McFadden, Producer

• Gunnar Olson, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tupa: Priest and Painter

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Nathan Barrett, Producer/Director

• Michael Pineda, Videographer

• Alexander Huerta, Videographer/Audio

• Aaron Utke, Mentor

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

College Life

Augsburg University

• Darton Weaver, Director/Writer

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-08

COLLEGE - LONG FORM: FICTION

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Whistleblower

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Mitchell Baubonis, Director/Editor/DP

• Jack Dannecker, Producer/DP

• Dawn Klotzbach, Faculty Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Esther

Loras College

• Sarah Mueller, Writer/Producer/Director/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Barn

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Advisor

• Rose Schroeder, Actor

• Ryley Seymour, Producer

• Taylor Webb, Director

• Matthew Ohl, Cinematographer

• Courtney Stucker, Actor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

FLAVA

University of Northern Iowa

• Tarrell Christie, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Curling for President

Central Lakes College

• Stormy Ebel, Videographer/Producer

• Kiernan McFadden, Writer/director

• Richard Hartung, Videographer/Producer

• Blake Tunnell, Videographer/Lighting Director

• John Grogan, Editor

• Gunnar Olson, Videographer/Producer

• Mark Ambroz, Instructor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

TEMP Pilot Episode

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Abdirahman Mohamed, Director/Writer

• Nicholas Barikmo, Writer

CATEGORY #C-09

COLLEGE - LONG FORM: NON-FICTION

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Powwow on the Plains

MSU - Moorhead

• Branson Reasor, Producer

• Zac Hoffner, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bayt Jadeed: Seeking Home

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Mackenzie Kuhl, Producer/Director 2018-19

• Danica Simonet, Producer/Director 2018-19

• Michael Klonowski, Videographer/Editor

• Ryan Revoir, Videographer/Editor

• Abigail Rader, Director 2019-20

• Charlotte Frisk, Director 2019-20

• Samuel Black, Director 2019-20

• Paul Marsnik, Faculty Advisor

• Ethan Wittrock, Production Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Karina's Adoption Story

University of St. Thomas

• Maggie Martin, Creator

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Not So Fragile

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Advisor

• Amber Rottinghaus, Documentary Team Member

• Alexis Bodzioch, Documentary Team Member

• Krystal Johnson, Documentary Team Member

• Irnea Muhovic, Documentary Team Member

• Savannah Nichols, Documentary Team Member

• Alisha Ungs, Documentary Team Member

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Grant Price

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Advisor

• Ian Coon, Documentary Team Member

• Madison Bloker, Documentary Team Member

• Kathryn Kries, Documentary Team Member

• Jonathan Mohwinkle, Documentary Team Member

• Robert Newell, Documentary Team Member

• Anh Le, Documentary Team Member

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Joy's Journey

Central Lakes College

• Garett Christopherson, Producer/Director

• Mark Ambroz, Instructor

CATEGORY #C-10

COLLEGE - SPORTS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Herb Brooks Statue

St. Cloud State University

• Kirsten Krull, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Fall 2019 Blugold Sports Previews

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

• Evan Hong, Sports Reporter

• Bryant Rahm, Sports Reporter

• Alex Moldenhauer, Sports Reporter

• Ben Petersen, Sports Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Esports Tournament

MSU - Moorhead

• Tanner Robinson, Reporter

CATEGORY #C-11

COLLEGE - SPORTS - PROGRAM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Crunch Time Season 6/Episode 9

St. Cloud State University

• Austin Schindler, Producer

• Leif Ender, Producer

• Nathan Daggett, Producer

• Joey Erickson, Panelist

• Nik Speliopoulos, Panelist

• Max Steigauf, Panelist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

SportsZONE

Loras College

• SportsZONE Staff, Sports Reporting Staff & Studio Production Crew

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Locker Room with men’s basketball - Dec. 5/2019

University of St. Thomas

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

• Carly Noble, Host

• Kate Nechanicky, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Husky Mag - Top 50

St. Cloud State University

• Sam Goetzinger, Producer

• Parker Kayser, Producer

• Joe Scarrella, Talent

• Alexis Pearson, Talent

• Greg Spaeth, Director

• Ryan Smith, Technical Director

• Alex Cotter, Teleprompter

• Joey Erickson, Audio

• Sydney Wolf, Camera

• Ernie Cottier, Video

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Knight Vision Sports

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Advisor

• Ryan Reebenacker, Co-Producer/Anchor

• Annika Wall, C0-Producer/Anchor

CATEGORY #C-12

COLLEGE - SPORTS - LIVE EVENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Blugold Football vs UW-Stout

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

• Evan Hong, Commentator

• Ben Petersen, Commentator

• Michaela Beal, Production Director

• Abby Randall, Graphics

• Alex Moldenhauer, Sports Content Director

• Demi Cimiaskaite, Sideline Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

St. Cloud State Men’s Hockey vs. Omaha

St. Cloud State University

• Chris Person, Producer

• Joey Erickson, Associate Producer

• Paige Jaeger, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Knight Vision Sports - Wartburg vs Dubuque

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Faculty Advisor

• Peyton Meisner, Announcer

• Ryan Reebenacker, Announcer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Loras Football vs. Simpson

Loras College

• LCTV Live Sports, LCTV Live Sports Crew

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

William Penn Football vs Peru State

William Penn University

• Jared Buckallew, Producer/Director

• Arthur Luz, Technical Director

• Austin Spencer, Technical Director/Replay Operator

• Anthony Chavez, Replay Operator/Audio

• A J Helgeson, Announcer

• Seth Crook, Announcer

• Matthew Hecht, Camera Operator

• Destiny Rottman, Camera Operator

• Alex Perreira, Camera Operator

• Jacob McKinsey, Camera Opertor

• Selyna Lockard, Camera Operator

• Douglas Hoskins, Faculty Advisor

CATEGORY #C-13

COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

PSA Put Down the Phone

Century College

• Grant Newkirk, Director/Editor/Producer

• Joe Bostany, Production Assistant

• Teddy Cruz, Camera Operator/Co-Producer

• Michael Herzog, Foley Artist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

PSA Dirty Windshield

Century College

• Alex Huot, Director/Camera Operator

• Jimmy Yang, Producer/Editor

• Charlie Mains, Camera Operator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

KYOT-TV Vaping Hospital PSA

University of South Dakota

• Todd Mechling, Advisor

• Kyle Miller, Contest Submitter

CATEGORY #C-14

COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Panther News/Women's Wrestling: A New Generation

University of Northern Iowa

• Alyshia Dobson, Co-director

• Megan Studer, Co-director

• Ellie Taylor, Co-director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Panther News/Trans Community in Sports

University of Northern Iowa

• Alan Moore, Co-director

• Kelsi DeBrower, Co-director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

A Crisis at Home: Opioid Addiction in the Twin Ports

University of Wisconsin - Superior

• Brent Notbhom, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-15

COLLEGE - MAGAZINE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Panther News: Challenging Gender Norms in Sports

University of Northern Iowa

• Kelsi DeBrower, Co-Producer

• Alyshia Dobson, Co-Producer

• Nick Hoppel, Co-Producer

• Brandon Haraldson, Co-Producer

• Tristan Gingerich, Co-Producer

• David Gleason, Co-Producer

• Alan Moore, Co-Producer

• Jacob Ruth, Co-Producer

• Megan Studer, Co-Producer

• Ellie Taylor, Co-Producer

• Kwan Williams, Co-Producer

• Cameron Wolff, Co-Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Culture Season 2 Episode 8

St. Cloud State University

• Jancilyn Huff, Producer

• Justice Jenkins, Producer

• Soufiana Kaba, Talent

• Araya Smith, Talent

• Akiyra Torrance, Talent

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Entertainment 30 Season 2 Episode 6

St. Cloud State University

• Kenny Johnson, Producer

• Maya Brown, Producer

CATEGORY #C-16

COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

LabStrong Rapids Water Purification System

Loras College

• Ben Friedman, Producer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Sports Cave

Bismarck State College

• Justine Smith, Writer/Producer

• Levi Holzer, Videographer/Producer

• Petra Davidson, Editor/Voice/Producer

• Isaiah Larkin, Production Assistant

• Dusty Anderson, Adviser

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Magician Hockey - Feel the Magic

University of St. Thomas

• Peter Gregg, Instructor

• Joey Skare, Producer/Director/Videographer/Editor

CATEGORY #C-17

COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

ink

Drake University

• Anna Steenson, Animator/Writer/Score Composer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Maid v Frog

Hennepin Technical College

• Adam Beech, Director

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Christopher Person Graphic Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Christopher Person, Graphic Designer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bedlam Galactic

Hennepin Technical College

• Riley Cominetti, Animator

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-18

COLLEGE - DIRECTOR

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Paige Jaeger Directing

St. Cloud State University

• Paige Jaeger, Director

CATEGORY #C-19

COLLEGE - EDITOR

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Dingers

Central Lakes College

• Gunnar Olson, Editor

• Mark Ambroz Ambroz, Instructor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Andrew Legatt Editing Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Andrew Legatt, Editor

CATEGORY #C-20

COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jack Anderson Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Jack Anderson, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Notes from the Road

Loras College

• Seth Kilburg, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #C-21

COLLEGE - TALENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Noah Coté Talent Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Noah Cote`, Talent

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tony Langfellow Talent Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Tony Langfellow, Talent

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Nik Speliopoulos Talent Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Nik Speliopoulos, Talent

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Kirsten Krull Talent Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Kirsten Krull, Talent

CATEGORY #C-22

COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Woodbury House

Hennepin Technical College

• Dallas Gibson, Director

• Ian Glendenning, Audio Technician

• Jacob Youngquist, Camera Operator

• Harrison Marchio, Camera Operator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

H.G. Leathers House

Hennepin Technical College

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

• Ian Glendenning, Director/Editor

• Jacob` Youngquist, Camera Operator

• Justin Ramey, Camera Operator

• Calvin Bentz, Audio Technician

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Crescent Grange Hall

Hennepin Technical College

• Harrison Marchio, Editor

• Dallas Gibson, Camera Operator

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-23

COLLEGE - WRITING

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Tanner Robinson Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Tanner Robinson, Writer

CATEGORY #H-01

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EaglEye #189

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Gabriel Peña, Anchor/Producer

• Faith Johnson, Anchor/Producer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The 10.03.19 Show

Eastview High School

• Faris Ahmed, Host

• Mason Enderlein, Host

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

WCTV Season 21 Episode 544

Webster City High School

• Emma Stroner, Student Director

• Dylan Bergantzel, Student Director

• Jacob Lahr, Technical Director

• WCTV Staff, Staff

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

• Stephanie Pace, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EaglEye #185

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Sara Abourjeily, Anchor/Producer

• Gabriel Peña, Anchor/Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Holiday Show

Eastview High School

• Max Gouette, Host

• Kevin Gonzalez, Host

CATEGORY #H-02

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Teen Mother

Eastview High School

• Olivia Cuoco, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Jordan Bolton- One of Ours

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Hunter Bertram, Talent

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Playing with a Purpose

Eastview High School

• Jake Brockman, Reporter

• Ian Carroll, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Budget Cuts

Pelican Rapids High School

• Kirby Nelson, Photographer

• Colm Fitzsimmons, Reporter

• Kathryn Anderson, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Marathon Stars

Eastview High School

• Elise Wiegele, Videographer

• Jack Singer, Reporter

CATEGORY #H-03

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

iPad Possibilities

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Hunter Bertram, Talent

• Drew Carruth, Camera

• Sara Abourjeily, Grip

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Missing Dog

Eastview High School

• Erik Speegle, Reporter

• Max Gouette, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Valentine's Day

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Stacey Minion, Advisor

• Taylor Endres, Talent

• Elise Grabinger, Director

• MacKenzie Ehlers, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Trades Opportunities

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Mohamed Hussein, Grip 2nd Camera

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Phone Policy

Eastview High School

• Tiffany Kaldahl, Reporter

CATEGORY #H-04

HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Cinco de Mayo Parade

Eastview High School

• Olivia Cuoco, Reporter

• Jill Lamkins, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Art of Expression: Hair

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Camera/Editor, Anchor/Producer

• Faith Johnson, Talent

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Culture Blocked

Ankeny High School

• Autumn Cadoree, Student

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Singing for Those In Need

Eastview High School

• Jack Singer, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Interfaith Dialouge

Eastview High School

• Iqra Ismail, Reporter

CATEGORY #H-05

HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Break my heart

Eden Prairie High School

• Sophia Sailer, Director

• Ian Brown, Musician

• Reagan Sissel, Actress

• Josie Morss, Actress

• Aria Miles, Actress

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Leave it to the Northside

Minneapolis North High School

• Samuel Wilbur, Teacher

• Kelan Holcomb, Lyricist

• Monaea Upton, Singer/Dancer

• Jasiona White, Singer/Songwriter/Dancer

• Nijionna Montjoy, Dancer

• Jacob Butler, Director/Cinemotgrapher

• Maresha Green, Director/Cinemtographer

• Shamaia Ross-Hawkins, Dancer

• Demetria Jones, Singer/Songwriter

• Khadija Ba, Singer/Dancer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

2k19 Homecoming

Thomas Edison High School Minneapolis Public Schools

• David Salzer, Classroom Teacher

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Primrose

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Stacey Minion, Advisor

• Elise Grabinger, Talent

• Kevin Bjorgan, Editor

CATEGORY #H-06

HIGH SCHOOL SHORT FORM: FICTION

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Car Review

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Stacey Minion, Advisor

• Gavan Mikkelson, Talent

• Brendan Erickson, Editor

• Jack Mattson, Talent

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Our War

St. Thomas Academy

• Pawel Williams, Producer/Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

On the Scene

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Stacey Minion, Advisor

• Andrew Softing, Director

• Carter Anderson, Talent

• Colby Hesby, Talent

CATEGORY #H-07

HIGH SCHOOL - SHORT FORM: NON-FICTION

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Senior Spotlight

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Stacey Minion, Advisor

• Justin How, Director/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Addiction Adversity

Eastview High School

• Abby Lindgren, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Kindergartner for a Day

Pelican Rapids High School

• Kirby Nelson, Reporter

• Colm Fitzsimmons, Photographer

• Kathryn Anderson, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Home

Bemidji High School

• Gavin Kestner, Videographer/Editor

• Westin Gourneau, Actor/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tennis Superstar

Eastview High School

• Hailey Rohlwing, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Paws: A Dogumentary

St. Thomas Academy

• Joseph Zak, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Positivity

Eastview High School

• Sydney Lacher, Reporter

CATEGORY #H-08

HIGH SCHOOL - LONG FORM: FICTION

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Family First

St. Thomas Academy

• Nicholas Tucci, Producer

CATEGORY #H-10

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Coaches Corner

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Stacey Minion, Advisor

• Justin How, Photographer

• MacKenzie Ehlers, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

College Gameday

Eastview High School

• Hailey Rohlwig, Reporter

• Parker Hagebock, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Brotherhood On The Ice

Bemidji High School

• Susie Ritter, Videographer/Editor

CATEGORY #H-12

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS - LIVE EVENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Webster City vs Ballard Wrestling

Webster City High School

• Emma Stroner, Student Director

• Sarah Lindstrom, Camera Operator

• Gabe Tague, Camera Operator

• Lucas Yoder, Camera Operator

• Dylan Bergantzel, Sound Board Operator

• Jacob Lahr, Replay Operator

• Henry Ambrose, Play By Play Announcer

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

• Stephanie Pace, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Oskaloosa Basketball vs Norwalk

Oskaloosa High School

• Kim Gile, Instructor

• Caleb Edwards, Camera Operator

• Selyna Lockard, Technical Director/Camera Operator

• Katelyn Sirovy, Producer/Director

• Camden Silvers, Technical Director

• Stephen Goodwin, Camera Operator

• Coy Snakenberg, PTZ Camera Operator

• Kale Hoover, Camera Operator

• Mason Ford, PTZ Camera Operator

• Maximum Orduna, PTZ Camera Operator

• Tyler Hirl, Camera Operator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Football: Providence Academy at Kennedy

Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)

• Joe Wiklund, Student Producer/Director

• Zach Vacura, Director/Camera

• Max Manwarren, Graphics/Camera

• Lucas Krieg, Replays/Audio

• Jeremy Lee, Replays/Camera

• Vladislav Budiak, Audio/Camera

• Tom Ringdal, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Boys' Hockey: Jefferson at Kennedy

Bloomington Educational Community Television (BEC-TV)

• Zach Vacura, Student Producer/Director

• Ben Cannavo, Director/Camera

• Andrew Grund, Graphics/Camera

• Max Manwarren, Graphics/Camera

• Paul Fourniea, Staff Advisor

• Jack Click, Replays/Camera

• Tom Ringdal, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-13

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Speak Up. Reach Out.

St. Thomas Academy

• Joseph Zak, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Drinking and Driving PSA

Minnetonka High School

• Jonathan Presson, Director/Editor

• Cole Komisar, Lead Actor

• Anna Knutson, Set Production Assistant

• Chrissy Hansen, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Driving Blindfolded

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Jirah Bautista, Actor

• Aaron Sesay, Producer And Editor

• Carter Ehlers, Actor And Editor

• Seth Johnson, Lights/Grip

• Joanna Santiago, Writer And Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bullying - PSA

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Stacey Minion, Advisor

• Sienna Baratono, Editor

• Elise Grabinger, Talent

• Allison Rohweller, Talent

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Antibiotic Resistence

Eastview High School

• Kevin Gonzalez, Talent

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Distracted Driving

Minnetonka High School

• Hanna Baskin, Director

• Katie Rohling, Interviewer

• Drew Sigel, Film

• Bryce Rega, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Gun Safety

Minnetonka High School

• Andrew Hicks, Producer

• Fletcher Anderson, Editor

• Joe Sorenson, Cinematographer

• Jackson Sinykin, Director

CATEGORY #H-14

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

DigiGirlz

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Oscar Nieto, Camera/Editor

• Airyona Deherrera, Camera/Editor

• Julia Congdon, Grip 2nd Camera

• Jinelly Dominguez-Rodriguez, Talent

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Dangers of Vaping

Eastview High School

• Max Gouette, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Venmo Scams

Eastview High School

• Parker Hagebock, Reporter

• Mason Enderlein, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Youth Climate Change

Eastview High School

• Iqra Ismail, Reporter

CATEGORY #H-15

HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

VNN Nov

Pelican Rapids High School

• Ibrahim Ali, Photographer

• Moira Fitzsimmons, Reporter

• Autumn Gummringer, Telepromter

• Adam Hoover, Camera Operator

• Ellie Johnson, Reporter

• David Johnston, Reporter

• Jared Kekaha, Photographer

• Alex Motz, Photographer

• Anna Kunz, Reporter

• Ivy Ott, Photographer

• Emma Seter, Photographer

• Kathryn Anderson, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EaglEye #184

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Mohamed Hussein, Anchor/Producer

• Jarett Huard, Anchor/Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

VNN April

Pelican Rapids High School

• Zane Broszowske, Anchor

• Mackenzie Thornton, Anchor

• Katlyn Haugrud, Photographer

• Tucker Maus, Reporter

• Crystal Diaz, Camera Operator

• Melissa Salazar, Teleprompter

• Spencer Okke, Photographer

• Noah Ballard, Reporter

• Kathryn Anderson, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EaglEye #179

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Sara Abourjeily, Anchor/Producer

• Gabriel Peña, Anchor/Producer

• Rapheall Davis, Anchor/Producer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-16

HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Ashery Lane Farm

Minnetonka High School

• Katie Rohling, Research Coordinator

• Drew Sigel, Editor

• Christina Hansen, Communications Lead

• Cole Komisar, Filmer/Editor

• Michelle Senescall, Project Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Snapology Commercial

Minnetonka High School

• Jeff Gerczak, Editor

• Sadiq Osman, Cinematogropher

• Drew Hicks, Research

• Kyle Woese, Communications

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Be A Boarder Commercial

Minnetonka High School

• Jonathan Presson, Director/Editor

• Jackson Sinykin, Research Coordinator

• Charlie Hemer, Creative Lead

• Nick Roberts, Communications Lead

CATEGORY #H-17

HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Star Wars

Eastview High School

• Parker Hagebock, Animator

• Jack Singer, Editor

CATEGORY #H-19

HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Jarett Huard

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Jarett Huard, Editor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-20

HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Jarett Huard

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Jarett Huard, Photographer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-21

HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Hunter Bertram

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Hunter Bertram, Talent

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Gabriel Peña

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Gabriel Peña, Talent

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sara Abourjeily

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Sara Abourjeily, Talent

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-22

HIGH SCHOOL - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Light Show

Eastview High School

• Evan Burns, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Runner's Tale

Eastview High School

• Brady Schlaefer, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

What is Love?

Eastview High School

• Emma Rae, Reporter

CATEGORY #H-23

HIGH SCHOOL - WRITING

2020 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Hannah Robinson

Apple Valley High School

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Hannah Robinson, Writing

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-01

COLLEGE - NEWSCAST

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Campus News 4-7-18

MSU - Moorhead

• Emma Vatnsdal, Producer

• Leah Backstrom, Associate Producer

• Sara Erickson, Associate Producer

• Anthony Fridgen, Associate Producer

• Benjamin Rieke, Associate Producer

• Tyler Ziegler, Associate Producer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

LCTV News

Loras College

• Amber Krieg, Co-Producer

• Ben Friedman, Co-Producer/Anchor

• Maggie Wedlake, Associate Producer/Anchor

• LCTV Staff, Reporters/Studio Crew

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Top Stories – April 27/2018

University of St. Thomas

• Noah Brown, Anchor/Writer

• Carolyn Meyer, Anchor/Writer

• Natalie Koerbitz, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

UTVS News

St. Cloud State University

• Kyle Fahrmann, News Director

• Mitchell Barnhart, Producer

• Bre Saunders, Producer

• Kendra Kluver, Producer

• Greg Spaeth, Director

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

• Paige Jaeger, Technical Director

• Tony Langfellow, Anchor

• Jenna LeMair, Anchor

• Alexis Pearson, Sports Anchor

• Noah Cote, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #C-02

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Teachers and Guns

MSU - Moorhead

• Ben Rieke, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Asbury Sidewalk Controversy

Loras College

• Ben Friedman, Reporter

• Michael Runde, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Screamtown

St. Cloud State University

• Spencer Schacht, Reporter

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hurricane Harvey Mission Trip

MSU - Moorhead

• Shay Dahle, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

As social media usage grows/so does its criticism

University of St. Thomas

• Lauren Andrego, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

St. Thomas community denounces racism with sit-in

University of St. Thomas

• Solveig Rennan, Reporter

• Charlie Siddons, Videographer

CATEGORY #C-03

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dog Lady

MSU - Moorhead

• Emma Vatnsdal, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Give Kids a Smile Day

MSU - Moorhead

• Sara Erickson, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Marine Biology Lab

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyler Ziegler, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hammocks emerge as spring finally begins

University of St. Thomas

• Lauren Andrego, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Grounds Crew's Best Friend

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Brennen Scarborough, Reporter

• Vanshay Murdock, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #C-04

COLLEGE - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Picturing Music

MSU - Moorhead

• Leah Backstrom, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ninja U

Wartburg College

• Nathan Stephany, Reporter & Videographer

CATEGORY #C-05

COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Blessings

Hennepin Technical College

• Cody Anton, Producer

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Fab Da Jewel - Progreso/Envidia y Fama

Hennepin Technical College

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

• Jerome Bour Serra, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

KJNB Studio Sessions presents "We Could Be Happy" by Jake Braun

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• John Nguyen, Producer

• Michael Frye, Director

• Nathan Barrett, Editor/Videographer

• Ryan Revoir, Editor/Videographer

• Charlotte Frisk, Videographer

• Michael Bloss, Videographer

• Ashley Yang, Audio Operator

• Aaron Utke, Mentor

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Take Me

Loras College

• Seth Kilburg, Producer/Photographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Happy Boring Life

University of St. Thomas

• Sam Luloff, Producer/Director/Editor

CATEGORY #C-06

COLLEGE - SHORT FORM: FICTION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Fairy of the Night

Augsburg University

• Joel Myers, Director

• Jila Nikpay, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Coffee Talk

Loras College

• Sarah Mueller, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Do Not Pass GO

South Dakota State University

• Joel Quanbeck, Producer/Director

• Mikaela Neubauer, Producer/Director

• Noah Rieber, Producer/Director

• Kasey Teigen, Producer/Director

• Rocky Dailey, Project Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cycle

Augsburg University

• Winston Heckt, Director

• Lukas Olson, Editing/Sound

• Lauren Tabor, Writer

• Robert Cowgill, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Have a Snow Ball

Buena Vista University

• Mason McGrew, Director/Producer/Editor/and Animator

CATEGORY #C-07

COLLEGE - SHORT FORM: NON-FICTION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lake Sagatagan: A Lake of Saint John's Abbey Arboretum

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Michael Pineda, Producer/Editor

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Transgender Author Publishes His Second Book Under His New Name

St. Cloud State University

• Spencer Schacht, Reporter

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EMS: A Career with a Heartbeat

Loras College

• Kelly Kuboushek, Co-Producer

• Madison Galloway, Co-Producer

CATEGORY #C-08

COLLEGE - LONG FORM: FICTION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

HTRPG

Hennepin Technical College

• Perry Nguyen, Director

• Dyaln Salber, Actor

• Leah Fischer, Actress

• Dallas Gibson, Director Of Photography

• Cameron Ruff-Freiberg, Editor

• Ian Glendenning, Production Assistant

• Lina M. Abdirahman, Audio

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Take Me Home

Augsburg University

• Rebecca Lynn Schroeder, Director/Writer

• Lukas Olson, Sound/Editing

• Winston Heckt, Camera/Editing

• Francesca Chiari, Producer

• Meredith Carstens, Assistant Director

• Olivia Drury, Production Design

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Curdled

Loras College

• Sarah Mueller, Writer/Co-Producer

• John Spencer, Co-Producer

• Brody Kuhar, Co-Producer

• Jack Sarcone, Co-Producer

• Amber Krieg, Co-Producer

• Caroline Breitbach, Co-Producer/Actress

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Merge

University of Northern Iowa

• Laney Kraus-Taddeo, Writer/Editor

• Kevin Thorn, Cinematographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Gun-Chuck Danger

MSU - Moorhead

• Brent Kiehl, Producer

• Erin LeMair, Director Of Photography And Editor

• Aaron Beck, Director

• Jordan Kilian, Sound Designer

• Raymond Rea, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Pre-Mortem

Dordt University

• Adam DeKleine, Director

• Elizabeth Eckels, Producer

• Zachary Dirksen, Writer

• Emi Stewart, Cinematographer

• Kendra Nydam, Assistant Director

• Mackenzie Peterson, Editor

• Mark Volkers, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #C-09

COLLEGE - LONG FORM: NON-FICTION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bonnie Campbell

Wartburg College

• Aubree Taylor, Writer/Producer

• Allison Stahmer, Digital Producer

• Kaz Onoo, Videographer/Editor

• McKenzie Kielman, Vision Coordinator

• Marisa Falco, Project Manager

• Megan Burke, Graphics

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

As Syrian refugees resettle in Minnesota/student parallels her journey from Ethiopia

University of St. Thomas

• Deborah Honore, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Art of Living

Loras College

• John Spencer, Co-Producer

• Brody Kuhar, Co-Producer

• Jack Sarcone, Co-Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Nibi Eteg: Where the Water Is

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Grace Lindquist, Producer/Director

• Brennan Lafeber, Producer/Director

• Mackenzie Kuhl, Current Director

• Danica Simonet, Current Director

• George Dornbach, Videographer/Editor

• Ryan Revoir, Videographer/Editor

• Salvador Garcia, Videographer/Editor

• Ashley Yang, Videographer/Editor

• Maggie Grunow, Editor/Animator

• Paul Marsnik, Faculty Advisor

• Ethan Wittrock, Production Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Nice

Wartburg College

• Alyssa Edwards, Digital Producer

• Bailey Strait, Production Manager

• Adeboye Olaniyan, Graphics

• Paul Bossa, Videographer/Editor

• Molly Savage, Writer/Producer

CATEGORY #C-10

COLLEGE - SPORTS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Blessed - The Isaiah Westfall Story

St. Cloud State University

• Joe Scarrella, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

• Madison Golden, Associate Producer

• Ashley Pierson, Associate Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Natural Born Defender

St. Cloud State University

• Ashley Pierson, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Erin Fons Dives In

MSU - Moorhead

• Aaron Simmons, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

NDSU Women and Girls Sports Day

MSU - Moorhead

• Emma Vatnsdal, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

BSU Women's Hockey

Bemidji State University

• Jarrett Hastig, Director/Editor/Videographer/Producer

CATEGORY #C-11

COLLEGE - SPORTS - PROGRAM

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

SportsZONE

Loras College

• Pat Hunt, Co-Producer/Anchor

• Michael Runde, Co-Producer

• CJ Ponton, Anchor/Reporter

• SportsZONE Staff, Reporters/Studio Crew

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Husky Mag

St. Cloud State University

• Parker Kayser, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

• Bethanie Barrios, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Crunch Time

St. Cloud State University

• Austin Schindler, Producer

• Leif Ender, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-12

COLLEGE - SPORTS - LIVE EVENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

SCSU vs BSU Men's DI College Hockey - November 16th 2018

St. Cloud State University

• Greg Spaeth, Producer

• Madison Golden, Associate Producer

• Ashley Pierson, Director

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

StreamTeam presents SJU Football - Saint John's vs. Thomas More 11/10/2018

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Reibel J. Ramirez, Manager & Executive Producer

• Josiah Passe, Director

• Brendan Conway, Assistant Director

• Jazmyne H. Rojas, Camera Operator

• Alexander Huerta, Camera Operator

• Meegan Frank, Camera Operator

• Joshua Akkerman, Mentor

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

William Penn Football Live vs Graceland

William Penn University

• Mason Shrader, Director

• Jimmy Ott, Technical Director

• Jenny Hugins, Media-Replay Operator

• Dominic Bravo, Camera Operator

• Seth Crook, Camera Operator

• Kadeem Ellington, Camera Operator

• Jarrett Hunt, Camera Operator

• Wade Votroubek, Camera Operator

• Douglas Hoskins, Faculty Advisor

• Adam Chown, Faculty Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Maverick Hockey Weekend- Season Championship Broadcast

Bethany Lutheran College

• Tyler Rogers, Producer

• Kenny Ramirez, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Wartburg vs. Central

Wartburg College

• Jon Mohwinkle, Announcer

• Ryan Reebenacker, Announcer

• Blake Zimmerman, Camera

• Alec Ille, Camera

• Hunter Werner, Camera

• Madison Freeland, Graphics

• Josh Voigt, Replay

• Blake Crawmer, Assistant Replay

• Dominic Hanson, Director

• Paul Benson, Assistant Director

• Anshika Singh, Producer

• Laura Ajdini, Master Control/Audio

CATEGORY #C-13

COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Selfie Killer PSA

Hennepin Technical College

• Justin Ramey, Director

• Dyaln Salber, Actor

• Josh Olson, Director Of Photography

• Lina Mohamed-Abdirahman, Production Assistant

• Ian Glendenning, Writer

• Kale Asada, Writer

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hero

Century College

• Ian Felix, Producer

• Dain Rodriguez-Hines, Editor

• Ben Bauer, Director

• Mario Castillo, Camera Operator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

You Set the Example

Century College

• Tiffany Vang, Producer/Editor

• Mitchell Smisek, Director

• David Powers, Camera Operator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

All Roads Lead Home

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Tristan Evans-Fargione, Director

• Zak Schermerhorn, Editor

• Caytlin Neuburger, Production Manager

CATEGORY #C-15

COLLEGE - MAGAZINE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Entertainment-30

St. Cloud State University

• Maya Brown, Associate Producer

• Kenny Johnson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Anoka County Historical Society National Registry of Historic Places - Carlos Avery Game Farm

Hennepin Technical College

• Charles Ellingson, Director

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Anoka County Historical Society National Registry of Historic Places - Ticknor House - Anoka

Hennepin Technical College

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

• Justin Ramey, Director

CATEGORY #C-16

COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lets Talk

Augsburg University

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

• Adrianna Foreman, Director/Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

WITCC Video and Media Production Program Promotiion

Western Iowa Tech

• Jonathan Rouse, Producer/Editor

• Chris Mansfield, Advisor

• Mike Jones, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Fall Sports Promo

Wartburg College

• Josh Voigt, Producer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

College Radio Foundation promo

Western Iowa Tech

• Joseph Brooks, Producer/Editor

• Chris Mansfield, Advisor

• Mike Jones, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-17

COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

I Wanna Be Yours - Lyric Video

Loras College

• Madison Tolley, Producer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Firewater

Hennepin Technical College

• Riley Cominetti, Director

• Calvin Bentz, Director Of Photography

• Michael Schmitz, Editor

• Marques Hewitt, Production Assistant

• Sara Heidrich, Production Assistant

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Rodney and Jimmy and the Campfire

Augsburg University

• Joel Myers, Director

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-18

COLLEGE - DIRECTOR

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Merge

University of Northern Iowa

• Laney Kraus-Taddeo, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Paige Jaeger - Director

St. Cloud State University

• Paige Jaeger, Director

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-19

COLLEGE - EDITOR

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Amusement

Augsburg University

• Joel Myers, Editor

• Jila Nikpay, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Twin Cities 2018 Winter Highlights

Century College

• Jimmy Yang, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Andrew Legatt Editing Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Andrew Legatt, Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-20

COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Zac Hoffner Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Zac Hoffner, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Art of Living documentary

Loras College

• John Spencer, Photographer

• Brody Kuhar, Photographer

• Jack Sarcone, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Leah Backstrom Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Leah Backstrom, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-21

COLLEGE - TALENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Miranda O'Bryan

South Dakota State University

• Miranda O'Bryan, Anchor/Reporter

• Rocky Dailey, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Noah Brown

University of St. Thomas

• Noah Brown, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Madison Golden Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Madison Golden, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ben Rieke Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

• Ben Rieke, Talent/Anchor

CATEGORY #C-22

COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond the Ice - Robby Jackson

St. Cloud State University

• Ashley Pierson, Producer

• Juli Stone Pitzer, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

No Right to Complain

St. Cloud State University

• Chelsea Bauman, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor

• Juli Stone Pitzer, Advisor

• Rachel Thiesse, Photographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Ohl

Wartburg College

• Matthew Ohl, Videographer & Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Man Behind the Mic

MSU - Moorhead

• Aaron Simmons, Photographer/Editor

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-23

COLLEGE - WRITING

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Tyler Ziegler Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyler Ziegler, Writer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-01

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EagleVision News Program

Eden Prairie High School

• Perry Kennedy, Advisors

• Rolf Olson, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

WCTV Season 20 Episode 520

Webster City High School

• Kaitlynn Seeley, Technical Director

• Kyra Wagner, WCTV Student Director

• Daniel Blankenship, WCTV Student Director

• WCTV Staff, WCTV Staff

• Heather Noethe, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Flash 9.20.18

Eastview High School

• Simi Hill, Producer

• Jake Brockman, Reporter

• Olivia Cuoco, Anchor

• Ian Carroll, Anchor

• Iqra Ismail, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Flash 9.13.18

Eastview High School

• Joey Mayer, Anchor

• Jake Brockman, Anchor

• Olivia Cuoco, Reporter

• Tyler Tschida, Reporter

• Jillian Lamkins, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EaglEye #169

Apple Valley High School

• Antonio DeLugo, Anchor

• Emily Westcott, Anchor

• EaglEye Crew, Studio Crew

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

WCTV Season 20 Episode 508

Webster City High School

• Kyra Wagner, Student Director

• Daniel Blankenship, Student Director

• Kaitlynn Seeley, Technical Director

• WCTV Staff, WCTV Staff

• Heather Noethe, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-02

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tent City

Eastview High School

• Will Verduzco, Reporter/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

One of Ours: Aaron Johnson

Apple Valley High School

• Connie Knipe, Camera/Editor

• Hunter Bertram, Talent

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-03

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sticker Thursday

Eastview High School

• Cara Miller, Reporter/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Snackin' with Syd

Eastview High School

• Sydney Lacher, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Some of Ours: A Brother Sister Duo

Webster City High School

• Emma Stroner, Reporter

• Heather Noethe, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Established in 1923: The Story of EPHS

Eden Prairie High School

• Andrew Nosal, Director/Editor/Writer

• Ethan Lambert, Director/Editor/Reporter

CATEGORY #H-04

HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Equivalence

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• Imani Moore, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Danceworks

Apple Valley High School

• Marie Peña, Writer/Editor

• Connie Knipe, Camera/Editor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

I Want To Be My Own Hero

Eastview High School

• Iqra Ismail, Reporter

• Kyle Hoang, Editor

CATEGORY #H-05

HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Born to Love You

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Nicole Embree, Director/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Livin' the Dream

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Michael Allen, Director/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lost Myself

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Cade Murphy, Director/Editor

• Luke Cipale, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ripple

Bemidji High School

• Clifford Jones, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Masochism Tango

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Geneva Klein, Director/Editor

CATEGORY #H-06

HIGH SCHOOL SHORT FORM: FICTION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Anime Badminton: Family Legacy

Eastview High School

• Brady Schlaefer, Writer/Director/Special Effects

• Jake Brockman, Actor

• Joey Mayer, Actor

• Simi Hill, Actor

• Sky Waters, Graphics

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Marie

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• Henry Marek, Producer

• Phoebe Kropuenske, Actor

• James Harris, Actor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Falling out of love

Bemidji High School

• Mckinley Kingbird, Director/Editor/and Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Shattered

Eastview High School

• Simi Hill, Writer/Director

CATEGORY #H-07

HIGH SCHOOL - SHORT FORM: NON-FICTION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Deaf Parents

Eastview High School

• Olivia Cuoco, Reporter

• Jillian Lamkins, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Found

Eastview High School

• Jake Brockman, Reporter

• Tyler Tschida, Camera

• Joey Mayer, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Spooky Basement

Pelican Rapids High School

• Kathryn Anderson, Advisor

• Colm Fitzsimmons, Reporter

• Zane Brosowske, Photographer

CATEGORY #H-08

HIGH SCHOOL - LONG FORM: FICTION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Project Descendants

Eden Prairie High School

• Andrew Nosal, Director/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor/Actor

• Ethan Lambert, Actor/Creative Consultant/Camera Operator

• David Nelson, Actor

• Hallie Williams, Actress

• Zach Martin, Actor

• Carter Aakhus, Actor/Creative Consultant/Camera Operator

• Nico DiGiovanni, Actor

• James Wilkins, Actor

• Rachel Fischer, Actress

• Ben O'Connor, Actor/Camera Operator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Relics

Eden Prairie High School

• Carter Aakhus, Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Chase Anderson, Actor

• David Nelson, Actor

CATEGORY #H-09

HIGH SCHOOL - LONG FORM: NON-FICTION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Keep it in the Ground

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• Jacqualine Martinez, Producer

• Emily Cashel, Producer

• Sumaiya Kadir, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

One Day At A Time

Eastview High School

• The Flash Crew, Reporter/Editor

CATEGORY #H-10

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Girls Lacrosse

Apple Valley High School

• Jacob Hartman, Talent/Writing

• Connie Knipe, Camera/Editor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Growing Up On The Rink

Bemidji High School

• Susan Ritter, Producer/Videographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bemidji Boys Basketball

Bemidji High School

• Wyatt Harrom, Editor

CATEGORY #H-11

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS - PROGRAM

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Inside Jefferson Football - 10.9.18

Bloomington Educational Cable Television (BEC-TV)

• Tom Ringdal, Advisor

• Paul Fourniea, Advisor

• Ben Cannavo, Director

• Jack Click, Audio

• Alex Redding, Floor Director & Producer

CATEGORY #H-12

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS - LIVE EVENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Football: Benilde-St. Margaret's at Jefferson Composite

Bloomington Educational Cable Television (BEC-TV)

• Tom Ringdal, Advisor

• Nic Lee, Producer

• Ben Cannavo, Director

• Colin Bustos, Technical Director

• Nora Malueg, Graphics

• Jack Click, Audio

• Zach Vacura, Replays

• Evan Redding, Scorebox

• Max Manwarren, Camera

• James Loken, Camera

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sioux Falls Roosevelt vs Rapid City Central Boys Basketball

Roosevelt High School - Sioux Falls/South Dakota

• Brenten Bartels, Play-By-Play Announcer/Producer

• Jenny Chatwell, Color Announcer And Co-Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Webster City vs Hampton Dumont Volleyball 2018

Webster City High School

• Kaitlynn Seeley, Student Director

• Zachary Mickelson, Soundboard Operator

• Dylan Bergantzel, Camera Operator

• Mackenzie Burney, Camera Operator

• Kyle Chieng, Camera Operator

• Tucker Judkins, Play By Play Announcer

• Alex Hooker, Play By Play Announcer

• Heather Noethe, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Webster City vs Hampton Dumont Boys Basketball 2018

Webster City High School

• Kaitlynn Seeley, Student Director

• Jacob Lahr, Soundboard Operator

• Dylan Bergantzel, Camera Operator

• Zachary Mickelson, Camera Operator

• Mackenzie Burney, Camera Operator

• Kyle Chieng, Replay Operator

• Tucker Judkins, Play By Play Announcer

• Heather Noethe, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Baseball Target Field

Bloomington Educational Cable Television (BEC-TV)

• Tom Ringdal, Advisor

• Evan Faas, Director/Student Producer

• Emmaline Tarnowski, Technical Director

• Elaina Fourneia, Graphics

• Miles Ronning, Replay Operator

• Ben Cannavo, Camera Operator

• Nic Lee, Camera Operator

• Zach Vacura, Audio

• Owen Ronning, Runner

• Alex Redding, Field Talent

CATEGORY #H-13

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Inner Thoughts Can Be Taunting

Minnetonka High School

• Evan Steingas, Editor

• Sammy Burmeister, Director

• Gillian Coult, Editior

• Kate McHugh, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

See the Unseen

Minnetonka High School

• Blake Birno, Producer

• Lauren Callahan, Director

• Connor Shelquist, Talent

• Delanie Varner, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Antibiotic Awareness

Eastview High School

• Emma Rae Roberts, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

School Safety: Show Your ID

Minnetonka High School

• Julia Mau, Writing

• Ray Shehadeh, Photographer

• Abigail Turnquist, Editor

CATEGORY #H-14

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Student Walkout

Apple Valley High School

• Ishwaq Warsame, Writer/Editor

• Emily Westcott, Camera

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Giving

Eastview High School

• Iqra Ismail, Reporter/Editor

CATEGORY #H-15

HIGH SCHOOL - MAGAZINE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

VNN-November Newscast

Pelican Rapids High School

• Kathryn Anderson, Advisor

• Kirby Nelson, Anchor

• Katlyn Haugrud, Anchor

• Tucker Maus, Reporter

• Mackenzie Thornton, Reporter

• Crystal Diaz, Photographer

• Melissa Salazar, Reporter

• Spencer Okke, Photographer

• Noah Ballard, Camera Operator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Flash Special Edition: Play for Patrick

Eastview High School

• Jon Singer, Reporter/Editor

• Jillian Lamkins, Anchor

• Olivia Cuoco, Anchor

• Emma Rae Roberts, Graphics

• Nicholas Fornicoia, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-16

HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cornerstone : Rebuilding Lives and Restoring Hope

Minnetonka High School

• Sammy Burmeister, Director

• Laura Wilkins, Editor

• Lucas Chow, Editor

• Daniel Paulson-Luna, Writer

• Chinaka Ihekweazu, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Come Explore Central Campus

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Antonesia Williams, Director/Editor/Writer

• Cade Pahl, Director/Writer/Videographer

• Dustin Hagler, Director/Writer/Videogpraher

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Kiddywampus

Minnetonka High School

• Benjamin Walton, Writing

• Benjamin Haddley, Editor

• Issac Goldmen, Director

• Lily Jackson, Photographer

CATEGORY #H-17

HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Brady Schlaefer VFX

Eastview High School

• Brady Schlaefer, Producer

CATEGORY #H-18

HIGH SCHOOL - DIRECTOR

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Kaitlynn Seeley Composite

Webster City High School

• Kaitlynn Seeley, Technical Director

• Heather Noethe, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-19

HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Search

Bemidji High School

• Toby Glen, Producer/Editor/Cinematographer

• Jace Peterson, Talent/Co Editor

• Ryan Pouge, Talent

• Tanner Hammitt, Talent

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Kaitlynn Seeley Composite

Webster City High School

• Kaitlynn Seeley, Technical Director

• Heather Noethe, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-20

HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Brady Schlaefer Photography

Eastview High School

• Brady Schlaefer, Photographer

CATEGORY #H-22

HIGH SCHOOL - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Turning 18

Eastview High School

• Brady Schlaefer, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Just Do It

Eastview High School

• Will Verduzco, Editor

• The Flash Crew, Support

CATEGORY #H-23

HIGH SCHOOL - WRITING

2019 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Connie Knipe Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Connie Knipe, Writer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-01

COLLEGE - NEWSCAST

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Campus News - April 29th, 2017

MSU - Moorhead

• Haley Foster, Producer

• Betsy Harmsen, Associate Producer

• Sara Erickson, Associate Producer

• Levi Lass, Associate Producer

• Tanner Robinson, Associate Producer

• Emma Vatnsdal, Associate Producer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

This Week on Campus #8

Western Iowa Tech

• Cynthia Monroy, Host

• Taylor Holmes, Director

• Jonathan Rouse, Technical Director

• Alex Ochoa, Audio Engineer

• Jordan Beeman, Photographer

• Zach Malenosky, Photographer

• Joe Brooks, Graphics

• Chris Mansfield, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

UTVS News

St. Cloud State University

• Piper Shaw, News Director

• Spencer Schacht, News Director

• Tonya Nyberg, Producer

• Kyle Fahrmann, Producer

• Jenna Kingsley, Produer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

LCTV News

Loras College

• Allison Wong, Producer/Anchor

• Ben Freidman, Anchor/Reporter

• Payton Van Vors, Producer/Director

• Kelly Kuboushek, Associate Producer/Reporter

• Sarah Mueller, Associate Producer

• Kaitlyn LeGrange, Sports Shorts Producer

• Sami Graff, Sports Shorts Anchor/Reporter

• Allie Kaleta, Reporter

• LCTV News Staff & Studio Crew, .

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cedar Valley Today - March 24th, 2017

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Advisor

• Robert Newell, Cedar Valley Today Station Manager

CATEGORY #C-02

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Women's March in Fargo

MSU - Moorhead

• Betsy Harmsen, Reporter/Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

St. Thomas partners with PBS Under Told Stories Project

University of St. Thomas

• Simeon Lancaster, Producer

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Standing with Standing Rock

MSU - Moorhead

• Adam Pope, Reporter

• Ben Rieke, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-03

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Professor's Vinyl Collection

MSU - Moorhead

• Emma Vatnsdal, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Laundry Love

St. Cloud State University

• Spencer Schacht, Reporter

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Honor Flight

St. Cloud State University

• Piper Shaw, Reporter

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Local Veterans Helping Veterans

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Advisor

• Calyn Thompson, Anchor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Into the Booming Grounds

Central Lakes College

• Sarah Nelson, Director/Writer/Videographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Mark of a Generation

MSU - Moorhead

• Haley Foster, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sophomore creates community across campus

University of St. Thomas

• Lauren Andrego, Reporter

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Johnnie Bennie Campus News at Up 'Til Dawn

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Josie Thelen, Reporter

• Emily Webster, Executive Producer

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-04

COLLEGE - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Great River Arts

Central Lakes College

• Nicholas Koester, Producer/Director/Writer/Videographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

St. Thomas uses Arrupe College as model for two-year program

University of St. Thomas

• Lauren Andrego, Reporter

• Mary Brickner, Reporter

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

28th Annual Woodlands and High Plains PowWow

MSU - Moorhead

• Levi Lass, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-05

COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Skeletons

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Ryan Hall, Director

• Tyler Patten, Director Of Photography

• Zoe Cramer, Producer

• Aaron DeVall, Editor

• Mark Myers, Production Assistant

• Sam Bostrom, Cinematographer

• Alex Zwart, Cinematographer

• Jordan Pohl, Writer/SongWriter

• Ann Sorenson, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Wash County Sheriff Lip Sync - Music Video

Century College

• Ian Felix, Editor/Photographer

• Benjamin Bauer, Producer/Editor

• Blake Betland, Photographer

• Dain Rodriguez-Hines, Photographer

• David Powers, Photographer/Editor

• Jack Kompelien, Photographer

• Mario Castillo, Photographer

• Mee Moua, Photographer

• Mitchell Smisek, Editor

• Seth Zabel, Photographer

• Tiffany Vang, Photographer/Editor

• Ted Kermes, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Story

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Samara Ehlke, Director/DP/Editor

• Kourtney White, Producer

• Samuel Pederson, Composer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Oh Lord

Loras College

• Emilie Dalsing, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Jon Quinn, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Andrew Kilburg, Producer/Editor/Actor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Badinovs – Music-Video

Century College

• Dain Rodriguez-Hines, Editor/Photographer

• Grant Newkirk, Director/Editor

• Mee Moua, Producer/Director

• Shon Rought, Photographer/Editor

• Mike Eddy, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-06

COLLEGE - FICTION

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Way Out

Dordt University

• Kyle Fossé, Writer/Producer/Director/Editor

• Mark Volkers, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Invisible - Pilot Episode

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Ryan O'Neill, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Promotion

Hennepin Technical College

• Charles Ombati, Director

• Colton Letellier, Director Of Photography

• Austin Sandquist, Production Assistant

• Cameron Ruff-Freiberg, Actor

• Yang Vang, Production Assistant

• David Parast, Assistant Director

• Harrison Reeder, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Monday Train

Augsburg University

• Emily James, Writer/Director

• Jila Nikpay, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

One Fourth

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Kayleigh Phillips, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Rhodes

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Samara Ehlke, Writer/Director/Editor

• Micah Haworth, Director Of Photography

• Zach Strahan, Composer

CATEGORY #C-07

COLLEGE - NON-FICTION

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dubuque's Holding

Loras College

• Allison Wong, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Charlie Grant, Producer/Videographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

SSQTCH Creative Presents: Saint John's Maple Syrup

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Ian Fritz, Producer/Director

• Conor Murphy, Producer/Director

• Simon-Hòa Phan, Advisor/Professor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Luen Hai: Decoding the Connection

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Malia Carson, Producer/Director

• Erin Beacom, Producer/Director

• Grace Lindquist, Current Director

• Brennan Lafeber, Current Director

• George Dornbach, Videographer/Editor

• Elizabeth Flaherty, Videographer/Editor

• Marin Jaszewski, Videographer/Editor

• Jeffrey Johnson, Videographer/Editor

• Paul Marsnik, Advisor

• Ethan Wittrock, Production Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Like A Girl

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Eden Palmer, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Con Life

Century College

• Louis Pei, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor

• Mike Eddy, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hidden in the Heartland

Wartburg College

• Ronald Johnson, Advisor

• Kristina Aleksander, Videographer

• Ellyn Felton, Writer

• Megan Hoing, Project Manager

• Hannah Hilgenkamp, Editor

• Brett Schwickerath, Graphic Design

• Abigail Mahoney, Web Designer

CATEGORY #C-08

COLLEGE - SPORTS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Family, faith shape past decade for Caruso

University of St. Thomas

• Carolyn Meyer, Reporter

• Greg Vandegrift, Advisor

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Off the Court Connection

MSU - Moorhead

• Tanner Robinson, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Ryan Poehling Draft

St. Cloud State University

• Katie Emmer, Reporter

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Relentless – The Joe Hallock Story

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyler Ziegler, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

My Therapy, Clara Krenz

St. Cloud State University

• Joseph Scarrella, Producer

• Madison Golden, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-09

COLLEGE - SPORTS: PROGRAM/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Husky Mag

St. Cloud State University

• Alexis Pearson, Producer

• Joseph Scarrella, Producer

• Madison Golden, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

SportsZONE

Loras College

• Allie Kaleta, Producer/Anchor

• Dimitri Villanueva, Anchor/Reporter

• Sami Graff, Associate Producer/Reporter

• Jeremy Vallin, Director/Associate Producer/Reporter

• SportsZONE Staff & Studio Crew, .

CATEGORY #C-10

COLLEGE - SPORTS: LIVE EVENT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

StreamTeam Men's Basketball - Saint John's vs. Hamline

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Michael Frye, Executive Producer

• Erin Queme, Director

• Reibel Ramirez, Assistant Director

• Gabrielle Harvey, Photographer

• Salvador Garcia, Photographer

• Alexander Huerta, Photographer

• Joshua Akkerman, Mentor

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

William Penn Football Live vs Grand View

William Penn University

• Dino Landucci IV, Producer/Director/Graphics

• Alyssa Kerry, Producer/Technical Director/Graphics

• Markesha Yarbrough, Media/Replay Operator

• Jimmy Ott, Technical Director/Photographer

• Cheyenne Jaquez, Photographer/Replay Operator

• Mason Shrader, Photographer/Replay Operator

• Wade Votroubek, Photographer

• Jared Buckallew, Photographer

• Jennifer Hugins, Photographer

• Doug Hoskins, Faculty Advisor

• Adam Chown, Faculty Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

SCSU Men's Hockey vs Colorado College

St. Cloud State University

• Sarah Paulus, Producer

• Greg Spaeth, Director

• Jeremy Lagos, Associate Producer

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Maverick Hockey Weekend - MSU vs NMU

Bethany Lutheran College

• Sam Shubert, Producer

• Kenny Ramirez, Director

• Tyler Voigt, Graphic Designer

• Hayes Schneider, Graphics Operator/Animator

• Sarah Meilner, Associate Producer/Video Board Producer

• Eric Westphal, Main Replay Operator

CATEGORY #C-11

COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

An impact on the road will Impact the home

Hennepin Technical College

• Colton Letellier, Director

• Christi Chanthalangsy, Audio Technician

• Tyler Cashman, Writer

• Ian Nordbo, Actor

• Austin Sandquist, Production Assistant

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Stop Tempting Fate - Your Snap Can Wait!

Hennepin Technical College

• Charles O, Director

• Luke Leisner, Audio Technician

• Konner Sanghera, Director Of Photography

• Leah Fischer, Writer

• Corey Arntson, Production Assistant

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Face of the Crash

Century College

• Louis Pei, Producer/Director/Editor

• Shelly Dominik, Makeup/Hand Choreography

• Tyler Matthes, Hand Choreography/Lighting

• Vongsone Her, Hand Choreography/Lighting

• Tuazeng Vang, Lighting

• Mike Eddy, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Four Seconds

Century College

• Tyler Matthes, Director/Editor

• Shelly Dominik, Producer

• Dan Corcoran, Photographer

• Mike Eddy, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-13

COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lantern Light Festival

Hennepin Technical College

• Charles Ombati, Editor

• Kristen Stoeckeler, Videographer

• David Parast, Videographer

• Damien Walberg, Videographer

• Ian Nordbo, Videographer

• Corey Arntson, Videographer

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Welcome Home - Mercy Birthplace

Drake University

• Sam Fathallah, Director/Photographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

BVTV: By Beavers, For Beavers Spots

Buena Vista University

• Morgan McGrew, Student

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MTTIA: Come to Brainerd

Central Lakes College

• Orlin Peterson, Photographer

• Megan Schmidt, Producer

• Emily Skelton, Editor

• Christian Ganz, Director

• Mitch Anderson, Photographer

• Brandon Wetherbee, Editor

• Nick Groshong, Photographer

• David Mumbleau, Photographer

CATEGORY #C-14

COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Dyslexia: Vibrant Diversity

Drake University

• Anna Steenson, Animator

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Gross Goblin

Hennepin Technical College

• Ethan Pike-Nobile, Animator

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

HTC City

Hennepin Technical College

• Charles Ombati, Animator

• Dylan Salber, Animator

• Christi Chanthalangsy, Animator

• Camden Folsom, Animator

• Kelly Jones, Animator

• Todd Randall, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Burnt

Hennepin Technical College

• Isiah Taylor, Animator

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Missing

Hennepin Technical College

• Justin Ramey, Animator

• Tyler Cashman, Animator

• Chaeli Ansley, Animator

• Rebekah Herdklotz, Animator

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-15

COLLEGE - DIRECTOR

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Backstage Pass with Kevin Andrews

University of St. Thomas

• Lauren Andrego, Director

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

A Spectrum of Faith - documentary

Drake University

• Anna Steenson, Director

CATEGORY #C-16

COLLEGE - EDITOR

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tease 11-17-17

St. Cloud State University

• Calvin Barker, Editor

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

'Twas the Skate Before Christmas

Bethany Lutheran College

• Megan Westphal, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Mitchell Baubonis Composite

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Mitchell Baubonis, Editor

CATEGORY #C-17

COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Great Streets Kick-off Party

Loras College

• Brody Kuhar, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jared Eischen Photography Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Jared Eischen, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-18

COLLEGE - TALENT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Piper Shaw

St. Cloud State University

• Piper Shaw, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Katie Emmer

St. Cloud State University

• Katie Emmer, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-19

COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Will Steger Wilderness Center

ThreeSixty Journalism

• Deborah Honore, Videojournalist

• Bao Vang, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-20

COLLEGE - WRITING

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Tanner Robinson Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Tanner Robinson, Writer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tyler Ziegler Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyler Ziegler, Writer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-01

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EaglEye #164

Apple Valley High School

• Marie Pena, Director

• Hunter Bertram, Technical Director

• Ishwaq Warsame, Digital Playback

• Connie Knipe, Audio

• Sam Karch, Teleprompter

• Jacob Hartman, Floor Director

• Martin Muringai, Photographers

• Joe Borman, Social Media

• Antonio DeLugo, Anchor

• Kailey Dekraker, Anchor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EaglEye #157

Apple Valley High School

• Suresh Balram, Director

• Maurice Castile, Technical Director

• Steven Schroeder, Digital Playback

• Zoe Gabor, Audio

• Kayla Markwell, Teleprompter

• Leslie Morales, Photographer

• Lindsey Markwell, Floor Director

• Connie Knipe, Anchor

• Genesis Cabrera, Anchor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Raider Nation News - May, 2017

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Savanah Schindler, Anchor

• Will James III, Anchor

• Joe Peterson, Photographer

• Eli Bjerken, Director

• Elise Whitehead, Sound

• Jenna Braseth, Graphics

• Elsa Larson, Teleprompter

• Rileigh Leininger, Studio Manager

• RNN News Team, Reporters

• Laureen Svobodny, Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Raider Nation News - December, 2017

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Kendra Leendertsen, Anchor

• Marcus Dickelman-Stassen, Anchor

• Justin How, Photographer

• Jacob Anderson, Director

• Jacob Woody, Sound

• Trinity Moore, Graphics

• Mackenzie Ehlers, Teleprompter

• Courtney Anderson, Studio Manager

• Raider Nation News Team, Reporters

• Laureen Svobodny, Michael Bashford, Advisors

CATEGORY #H-02

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Fidget Toys

Apple Valley High School

• Connie Knipe, Talent/Writer

• Kayla Markwell, Photographer/Editor

• Kyler Condon, Photographer

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

AVID Send Off

Apple Valley High School

• Connie Knipe, Talent/Writer

• Zoe Gabor, Photographer/Editor

• Genesis Cabrerra, Photographer

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-03

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Unique Eats: Tommy's Malt Shop

Apple Valley High School

• Suresh Balram, Talent/Writer

• Kyler Condon, Photographer/Editor

• Lindsey Markwell, Photographer

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

One of Ours: Barbara Tan

Apple Valley High School

• Zoe Gabor, Talent/Writer

• Connie Knipe, Photographer/Editor

• Kayla Markwell, Photographer

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-04

HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Heart of a Raider - Jacob Woody

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Erin Grabinger, Writer/Editor

• Savanah Schindler, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bemidji High School Musical

Bemidji High School

• Clifford Jones, Director

• McKinley Kingbird, Director/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Band Scalise

Apple Valley High School

• Marie Pena, Talent/Writer

• Joe Borman, Photographer/Editor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-05

HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Melody step

Bemidji High School

• McKinley Kingbird, Director/Editor/Talent

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

So Long, Dearie

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Savanah Schindler, Writer/Singer/Editor

• Erin Grabinger, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Maanendam

Bemidji High School

• Clifford Jones, Director/Editor/Talent

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Woodrick Lamar

Bemidji High School

• Luc Berard, Producer/Cinematographer/Editor

CATEGORY #H-06

HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

She's Gonna Leave Me

Perpich Center for Arts Education

• Savanna Thunder, Writer/Filmmaker

• Will Comejo, Actor

• Chloe Janisch, Actor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Top 5 Movie Genres

Bethany Lutheran College

• Greg Vandermause, Advisor

• Mizha Overn, Producer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Obliterate

Eden Prairie High School

• Andrew Nosal, Director

• Zach Mitchell, Actor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Wolves

Bemidji High School

• Jarrett Hastig, Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Bryan Hammitt, Advisor

• Carson Carter, Actor

• Mitchell Shaw, Actor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Nucleus

Perpich Center for Arts Education

• Amal Flower Kay, Filmmaker

• Sammi Bryant, Poet

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Day in the Life of a Dinosaur

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Marcus Dickelman-Stassen, Director

• Garret Frank, Editor

• Grant Pederson, Photographer

• Jaden Walthers, Actor

• Laureen Svobodny, Michael Bashford, Advisors

CATEGORY #H-07

HIGH SCHOOL - NON-FICTION

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Artist Spotlight: Destiny Bilges

Perpich Center for Arts Education

• Amal Flower Kay, Filmmaker

• Destiny Bilges, Featured Artist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

14O's with Abdirahman Hassan

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• Kalalyna Murphy, Student

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Northern Sun

CTV North Suburbs

• Kat St. Martin-Norburg, Filmmaker

• Jordan Lee Thompson, Youth Media Advisor

• Sarah Olander, Youth Media Advisor

CATEGORY #H-08

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Unsharpened Axe

Bemidji High School

• Jarrett Hastig, Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Bryan Hammitt, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Spring Sports

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Erin Grabinger, Writer/Editor

• Ben Carson, Photographer

• Michael Vohnoutka, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Winter X Games Highlights

Lakeville South High School

• Alex Ingalls, Photographers/Editing

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bemidji Football 2017

Bemidji High School

• Jace Peterson, Director

CATEGORY #H-10

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS: LIVE EVENT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Mikey and Mitch Live GBB vs Ada 1-6-17

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Michael Vohnoutka, Play By Play Announcer

• Mitchell Hall, Color Analyst

• Elsa Larson, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Webster City vs Forest City Wrestling

Webster City High School

• Kaitlynn Seeley, Director

• Antonio Calles, Student Director

• Curtis Heuton, Photographer

• Tyler Nelson, Photographer

• Jacob Wagner, Photographer

• Heather Powers, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Parker Weyer Live BB vs PC

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Parker Weyer, Play By Play Announcer

• Kendra Leendertsen, Photographer

• Claudia DeBlieck, Photographer

• Blake Polejewski, Photographer

• Justin How, Director

• Jacob Woody, Statistician

• Laureen Svobodny, Michael Bashford, Advisors

CATEGORY #H-11

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

It's A Culture, Not a Costume

Perpich Center for Arts Education

• Savanna Thunder, Filmmaker

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Stay Together, Stay Safe

Perpich Center for Arts Education

• Katie Vega, Filmmaker

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Blood Drive

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Blake Polejewski, Reporter/Editor

• Claudia DeBlieck, Photographer/Writer

• Laureen Svobodny, Michael Bashford, Advisors

CATEGORY #H-12

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Last Hope

Apple Valley High School

• Connie Knipe, Talent/Writer

• Jayha Casso, Photographer/Editor

• Faith Hudalla, Photographer/Editor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Valley of Giving

Apple Valley High School

• Marie Pena, Writer/Talent

• Connie Knipe, Photographer/Editor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-13

HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Good Times Park

Lakeville South High School

• Nate O'Meara, Producer

CATEGORY #H-14

HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Reminisce

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Savanah Schindler, Editor

• Laureen Svobodny, Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Disparates

Bemidji High School

• Clifford Jones, Director

• McKinley Kingbird, Director/Editor/Talent

CATEGORY #H-15

HIGH SCHOOL - DIRECTOR

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Micah Nelson Director

Apple Valley High School

• Micah Nelson, Director

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-16

HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Ingalls Composite

Lakeville South High School

• Alex Ingalls, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bemidji High School Trap

Bemidji High School

• Toby Glen, Producer

CATEGORY #H-17

HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Alex Ingalls Composite

Lakeville South High School

• Alex Ingalls, Photographer

CATEGORY #H-20

HIGH SCHOOL - WRITING

2018 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Marie Pena Composite Writing

Apple Valley High School

• Marie Pena, Writer

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-01

COLLEGE - NEWSCAST

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

UTVS News

St. Cloud State University

• Sarah Rudlang, News Director

• Lyanne Valdez, News Director

• Piper Shaw, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Campus News from 4-30-16

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyrel Filley, Producer

• Jerrod Schumacher, Associate Producer

• Betsy Harmsen, Associate Producer

• Veronica Utecht, Associate Producer

• Haley Warnecke, Associate Producer

• Trent Zbichorski, Associate Producer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

LCTV News 11-30-16

Loras College

• Allison Wong, Producer

• Payton Van Vors, Producer

• Kelly Kuboushek, Associate Producer

• Rachel Choice, Associate Producer

• Charlie Grant, Technical Director

• Sarah Mueller, Director

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

LCTV Decision 2016

Loras College

• Charlie Grant, Producer

• Allison Wong, Anchor

• Allie Kaleta, Anchor

• Rachel Choice, Director

• Frank Fernandez, Technical Director

• Kelly Kuboushek, Live Reporter

• Sami Graff, Live Reporter

• Clare Huguelet, Live Reporter

• Levi Bernhard, Live Reporter

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-02

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Living on the Frontlines

St. Cloud State University

• Bailey Vertin, Writer/Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Concordia Budget Cuts

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyrel Filley, Producer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Fundraiser Helps Child in Need

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyrel Filley, Producer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MSUM Student Fights to Stay in School

MSU - Moorhead

• Haley Warnecke, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Terror Trials

St. Cloud State University

• Ubah Ali, Writer/Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Rally Against Islamophobia

St. Cloud State University

• Sarah Rudlang, Writer/Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-03

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Twin Cities Honor Flight

St. Cloud State University

• Sarah Rudlang, Writer/Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bev Wesly and the Campus Collies

MSU - Moorhead

• Haley Warnecke, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

You Too, Are Beautiful

St. Cloud State University

• Rebecca David, Writer/Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ziggy's Pizza and Lights

Wartburg College

• Calyn Thompson, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Battleship H2O at MSUM

MSU - Moorhead

• Sara Erickson, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A day in the life: Student Grounds Worker

University of St. Thomas

• Andrew Brinkmann, Reporter/Photographer

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Flight of Honor

St. Cloud State University

• Piper Shaw, Writer/Editor/Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-04

COLLEGE - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Muslim Friendly Meals at MSUM

MSU - Moorhead

• Taimoor Satti, Reporter

• Marina Vereskun, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

5 Second Rule

St. Cloud State University

• Josie Spry, Executive Producer/Host

• Ashley Terry, Host

• Eric Jacobs-Andresen, Associate Producer/Camera Operator

• AJ Larson, Editor/Camera Operator

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

27th Annual Woodlands and High Plains PowWow

MSU - Moorhead

• Hailey Gerlach, Reporter

• Annie Persson, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-05

COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

American Queen

St. Cloud State University

• Piper Shaw, Writer/Editor/Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Faded

Hennepin Technical College

• Kong Thao, Director

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Election of 2016

University of Northern Iowa

• Laney Kraus-Taddeo, Camera Operator/Editor/Writer/Director

• Devin Harschnek, Camera Operator

• Eric Braley, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

LGA -Seed

Hennepin Technical College

• Cassandra Shields, Producer

• Michael Scheuermann, Director/Editor

• Cody Pratt, Producer

• Kong Thao, Color Correction

• Mark Walentiny, Camera Operator

• Ryan Hall, Camera Operator

• Travis Hanson, Production Assistant

• Shawn Marpe, Lighting Technician

• Alex Musial, Production Assistant

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-06

COLLEGE - FICTION

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Drifter

Century College

• Dan Corcoran, Director

• Caleb Milbrath, Editor

• Vongsone Her, Photographer

• Tuazeng Vang, Audio Tech

• Mike Eddy, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Seeing Violet

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Joe McNairy, Co-Director

• Sebastian Swanson, Co-Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Wilder Short Film

Dordt University

• Lucas Simonson, Writer/Director

• Hannah Norton, Producer

• Ellen Inggrid Dengah, Cinematographer

• Ricky Nelson, Cinematographer

• Connor Neal, Editor

• Stephanie Korthuis, Actress

• Kyle Fossé, Actor

• Jeff Ploegstra, Actor

• Mark Volkers, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Purposeful Jar

Augsburg University

• Joel Myers, Director

• Grace Berg, Casting Director

• Lauren Tabor, Screenwriter

• Luke Mickelson, Audio Recordist/Boom Operator

• Mark Lukitsch, Editor

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Deep Six

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Joel Dehnel, Director/Producer/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor

• Caroline Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Mark Neuman-Scott, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-07

COLLEGE - NON-FICTION

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Where Patriots Gather

Wartburg College

• Kaitlyn Behnken, Project Manager

• Taylor Jensen, Writer/Producer

• Molly Schmitt, Digital Producer

• Karina Devine, Videographer

• J.J. McClendon, Videographer

• Meghan Parman, Graphic Designer

• Derica Jakoubek, Graphic Designer

• Cliff Brockman, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tu is Better than One

Wartburg College

• Ali Schuetz, Project Manager

• Jeanne Edson, Writer/Producer

• Dan Haack, Digital Producer

• Jenny Kuennen, Videographer

• Tirrena Collins, Videographer

• Jessica Grant, Videographer

• Mauricio Gutierrez, Graphic Designer

• Cliff Brockman, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Earning the Halo

Loras College

• Makaila Haase, Producer

• Juanita Bustamante, Producer

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Don't Let Go of the Rope

Augsburg University

• Elle Abeler, Producer

• Lukas Olson, Camera

• Winston Heckt, Camera

• Iain Hood, Camera/Editor

• Joel Myers, Camera/Editor

• Abby Tilford, Producer

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Carpenter

Hennepin Technical College

• Zach Gustafson, Director/Editor/Camera Operator

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Leopold's Mississippi Gardens Event Center

Hennepin Technical College

• Kelly Schommer, Director/Editor

• Ana Mendez, Lighting Technician

• Brandi Arrache, Audio Technician

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Ubumwe: Together We Grow

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Anna Cron, Producer/Director

• Megan Towle, Producer/Director

• Bao Khang, Videographer/Editor

• George Dornbach, Videographer/Editor/Music

• Jeff Johnson, Videographer/Editor

• Diana Elhard, Production Assistant

• Chayce Kenny, Script Researcher/Production Assistant

• Emily Nagel, Production Assistant

• Grace Lindquist, Production Assistant

• Brennan Lafeber, Production Assistant

• Malia Carson, Production Assistant

• Paul Marsnik, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Behind the Bump: A Birth Mother's Story

Loras College

• Melissa Link, Producer

• Maddie Galloway, Producer

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-08

COLLEGE - SPORTS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Foam Weapon Fight Club

MSU - Moorhead

• Sara Erickson, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Pride and passion fuel Tommies' undefeated record

University of St. Thomas

• Lauren Andrego, Reporter/Photographer

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

True Grit

St. Cloud State University

• Megan Hedstrom, Writer/Editor/Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Life of a Kicker

MSU - Moorhead

• Haley Foster, Reporter

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-09

COLLEGE - SPORTS: PROGRAM/SERIES

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

SportsZONE 10-5-16

Loras College

• Allison Kaleta, Producer

• Sami Graff, Associate Producer

• Aidain Wojciehowski, Associate Producer

• Rachel Choice, Director

• Sarah Mueller, Technical Director

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Husky Mag

St. Cloud State University

• Joe Scarrella, Producer

• Alexis Pearson, Producer

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Inside the WCHA

Bethany Lutheran College

• David Schuyler, Producer/Director

• Ryan Kastenschmidt, Host

• Andrew Jelken, Co-Host

• Tyler Voigt, Graphics Producer

• Greg Vandermause, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-10

COLLEGE - SPORTS: LIVE EVENT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Men's Hockey SCSU vs UND - November 18/2016

St. Cloud State University

• Austin Tema, Producer

• Josie Spry, Associate Producer

• Neil Lommel, Director

• Brian Stanley, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota State vs Lake Superior State on Maverick Hockey Weekend

Bethany Lutheran College

• David Schuyler, Producer

• Tyler Voigt, EIC/Video Technician/Master Control

• Greg Vandermause, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Women's Basketball vs Ohio State

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Cole Mayer, Director

• Joel Dehnel, Technical Director

• Ryan O'Neill, Camera Operator

• Alyssa Conell, Graphics

• JJ Denk, Replay Operator

• Garrett Wright, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

StreamTeam Coverage of Tommie-Johnnie Football 2016

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Cayman Salitros, Executive Producer

• Erin Queme, Director

• Richard Swanson, Production Assistant

• Lucy Cervino, Production Assistant

• Michael Frye, Production Assistant

• Alejandra Gallardo, Production Assistant

• Salvador Garcia, Camera Operator

• Reibel Ramirez, Camera Operator

• Allie Rudnickas, Camera Operator

• Ethan Wittrock, Advisor

• Gabbie Harvey, Production Assistant

• Kevin Conway, Graphics

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

William Penn Football vs Graceland

William Penn University

• Miranda Keeler, Producer/Director/Technical Director/Media Operator

• Alyssa Kerry, Technical Director/Media Operator/Producer

• Dino Landucci IV, Replay Operator/Camera Operator

• Alyssa Phillips, Technical Director/Camera Operator

• Becky Kopp, Camera Operator

• Markesha Yarbrough, Camera Operator

• Aaron Petrash, Replay Operator/Camera Operator

• Wade Votroubek, Camera Operator

• Sabrina Bryant, Camera Operator

• Arthur Luz, Camera Operator

• Cheyenne Jaquez, Camera Operator

• Mason Shrader, Camera Operator

CATEGORY #C-11

COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The New Field of Dreams

Central Lakes College

• Sarah Nelson, Producer/Director

• Mercile Martinsen, Camera Operator

• Zachary Hatcher, Camera Operator/Editor

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Freedom of Speech: We the People

Drake University

• Ethan Fickau, Producer

• AJ Thiede, Producer

• Todd Evans, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Freedom of Speech: What's Left?

Drake University

• Lauren Baker, Producer

• Brooke Haesemeyer, Producer

• Todd Evans, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Crash Dummy

Century College

• Emily Pilacinski, Producer/Director

• Patrick Frost, Photographer/Editor

• Spencer Klover, Producer/Photographer

• Bret Christiansen, Photographer

• Mike Eddy, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Freedom of Speech: Use Words Wisely

Drake University

• Hannah Bigot, Producer

• Todd Evans, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-12

COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The F Word: Faces of Feminism

University of Northern Iowa

• Laney Kraus-Taddeo, Camera Operator/Editor

• Christopher Martin, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hidden Potential

Hennepin Technical College

• Casandra Shields, Producer

• Cody Pratt, Editor

• Michael Scheuermann, Talent

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MIA

Augsburg University

• Michaela Stein, Writer/Director/Editor/Camera

• Yuri Garcia-Pena, Producer

• Marin Genevois, Assistant Director/Assistant Camera

• Ricardo Cortes, Assistant Director/Assistant Camera

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

#UNITEIOWA

Drake University

• Anna Steenson, Producer/Director/Editor

• Todd Evans, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-13

COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Easy Choice

Central Lakes College

• Riley Nelsen, Producer/Director

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Inspire Cafe

Loras College

• Kelly Kuboushek, Producer

• Jack Sarcone, Producer

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

TommieMedia - Groveland Barbershop Ad

University of St. Thomas

• Zach Neubauer, Photographer

• Andrew Brinkmann, Photographer

• Zach Lang, Ad Producer

• Peter Gregg, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

ARCS Promo

Century College

• Emily Pilacinski, Producer/Director

• Eric Sazo, Editor

• Bret Christiansen, Photographer

• Patrick Frost, Photographer

• Spencer Klover, Producer/Photographer

• Isaac Overland, Production Assistant

• Mike Eddy, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-14

COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Interface

Augsburg University

• Jake Moore, Producer

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Louis Pei Composite

Century College

• Louis Pei, VFX Artist

• Mike Edd, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-15

COLLEGE - DIRECTOR

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

I am Erica

University of Wisconsin - Superior

• Ethan Freel, Student/Creator

• Brent Notbhom, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Kaimana

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Samuel Canniff, Director

• Mark Neuman-Scott, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Be Remembered

William Penn University

• Dino Landucci IV, Director

• Doug Hoskins, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-16

COLLEGE - EDITOR

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

A Spectrum of Faith

Drake University

• Anna Steenson, Editor

• Todd Evans, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Use Words Wisely

Drake University

• Hannah Bigot, Editor

• Todd Evans, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Laney Kraus-Taddeo Composite

University of Northern Iowa

• Laney Kraus-Taddeo, Editor

• Eric Braley, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony Larson Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Anthony Larson, Editor

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tyler Matthes Composite

Century College

• Tyler Matthes, Editor

• Mike Eddy, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Be Remembered

William Penn University

• Miranda Keeler, Editor

CATEGORY #C-17

COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Public Safety Ride Along

MSU - Moorhead

• Jerrod Schumacher, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Dubuque Artist

Loras College

• Charlie Grant, Photographer

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lifeguarding 101 at MSUM

MSU - Moorhead

• Samantha Stark, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Battleship H2O at MSUM

MSU - Moorhead

• Sara Erickson, Photographer

• Leah Backstrom, Photographer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-18

COLLEGE - TALENT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Joe Scarrella Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Joe Scarrella, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Allie Krings Composite

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Allie Krings, Talent

• Garrett Wright, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Haley Foster Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Haley Foster, Talent

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Megan Hedstrom Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Megan Hedstrom, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sarah Rudlang Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Sarah Rudlang, Talent

• Derrick Silvestri, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-20

COLLEGE - WRITING

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Tyrel Filley Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyrel Filley, Writer

• Aaron Quanbeck, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Be Remembered

William Penn University

• Dino Landucci IV, Writer

• Doug Hoskins, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-01

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

BooneTV News Show - 11/18/2016

Boone High School

• Tanner Frost, Anchor/Editor/Writer

• Madi Desher, Anchor/Entertainment Reporter

• Zach Chopard, News Reporter

• Anna Olson, News Reporter/Entertainment Reporter

• Sydney Woodruff, News Reporter/Entertainment Reporter

• Jimmy Boustead, Feature Reporter

• Corbin Wafful, Sports Reporter

• Justin Elsner, Sports Reporter/Graphics

• Ben Bravard, Advisor

• Phil Kramer, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Flash

Eastview High School

• Joe Sheehan, Anchor

• Zach Machacek, Anchor

• Irina Berman, Reporter

• Terry Johnson, Reporter

• Emma Sinn, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Raider Nation News - April/2016

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Carli Raaen, Anchor

• Hunter Christianson, Anchor

• Cole Syvertson, Reporter

• McKenzie Ohm, Reporter

• Taylor Carlson, Reporter

• Emma Osborne, Reporter

• Lane Ulmer, Director

• Hunter Frank, Sound

• Allie Herfindahl, Graphics

• Clay Anderson, Camera

• Tabatha Anglin, Studio Manager

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Raider Nation News - November/2016

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Savanah Schindler, Anchor

• William James III, Anchor

• Mitchell Hall, Reporter

• Cassidy Holmstrom, Reporter

• Elsa Larson, Reporter

• Sheena Meachem, Reporter

• Molly Dickelman, Reporter

• Erin Grabinger, Director

• Elise Whitehead, Sound

• Jenna Braseth, Graphics

• Rileigh Leininger, Studio Manager

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

WCTV Season 18 Show 4

Webster City High School

• Katie Greenfield, Student Director

• Erin Bahrenfuss, Technical Director

• WCTV Staff, Student Reporters And Techies

• Jacqueline Faust, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Technical Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EaglEye #151 Nov 17/2016

Apple Valley High School

• EaglEye Crew, Entire Crew Responsible For Production

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-02

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Intersection Investigation

Boone High School

• Zach Chopard, Writer/Director/Editor

• Ben Bravard, Advisor

• Phil Kramer, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Nerf War Tragedy

Eastview High School

• Jack Kohaut, Reporter

• Alex Lindstrom, Editor

• Danny Kapala, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

One of Ours: Jack Forrey

Apple Valley High School

• Maddi Bahm, Talent/Writer

• Micah Nelson, Photographer/Editor

• Shannon Kelly, Editor/Writer

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

One for Ours: Hamza Kone

Apple Valley High School

• Micah Nelson, Talent/Writing/Photographer

• Gensis Cabrerra Mendoza, Photography/Editor

• Jamil Robinson, Photography

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

R Word

Webster City High School

• Katie Greenfield, Student Reporter

• WCTV Staff, Student Reporters And Techies

• Jacqueline Faust, Advisor

• Mark J. Murphy, Technical Advisor

CATEGORY #H-03

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Year Round Skiing

Eastview High School

• Bailey Strasser, Reporter

• Nick Fornicoia, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Around Raider Nation in 90 Seconds

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Emma Osborne, Photographer

• Allie Herfindahl, Editor

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Class Trip Story

Eden Prairie High School

• Cole Pixley, Reporter/Editor

• Rolf Olson, Advisor

• Perry Kennedy, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Unique Eats: Valley Girl

Apple Valley High School

• Aaron Toavs, Talent

• Micah Nelson, Camera

• Matt Kotlan, Editor/Writer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

iPads become tools

Eastview High School

• Jack Kohaut, Reporter

• Bailey Strasser, Photographer

CATEGORY #H-04

HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hip Hop Dance

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• James Green, Producer

• Keng Her, Producer

• Abdirahman Mohamed, Producer

• Nico Munoz, Producer

• Aileen Rojas-Duarte, Producer

• Adan Salcido, Producer

• Christian Samson, Producer

• Doua Xiong, Producer

• Cheng Yang, Producer

• Chong Yang, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

First African American Laker

Eastview High School

• Ali Shahrokhi, Reporter

• Blake Hoeschen, Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hawk McIntyre Feature

Boone High School

• Corbin Wafful, Reporter/Editor/Writer

• Ben Bravard, Advisor

• Phil Kramer, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Dominican Republic Mission Trip

Burnsville High School

• Scott Tinkham, Producer

• Tyler Krebs, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-05

HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Teacher vs. Student Rap Battle

Apple Valley High School

• Geo Velez, Editor

• Romero Reynoso, Photographer/Editor

• Kyler Condon, Photographer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Happy

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Rachel Wade, Director

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Don't Let Me Go

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Sierra Crawley, Director

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Mansion

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Noah LaVie, Director

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Good To Be A Senior!

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Jake Sherbrooke, Editor

• Paul Jenson, Editor

• Hunter Christianson, Editor

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

CATEGORY #H-06

HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Two Friends

CTV North Suburbs

• Jim Belden, Writer/Director/Editor

• Misha Ardichvili, Talent

• Isaiah Commodore, Talent

• Jordan Thompson, Advisor

• Sarah Olander, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The D List

Eden Prairie High School

• Chloe Ramos, Director

• Camille Ramos, Writer

• Perry Kennedy, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Door Scene

Minnetonka High School

• Jack Stanek, Director/Photographer/Editor

• Joseph Lamere, Photographer

• Elye Ruhland, Editor

• Paul Olson, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Lost

Bemidji High School

• Jarrett Hastig, Editor/Producer/Writer/Director

• Casey Johnson, Actress

• Bryan Hammit, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

It's a Pet's Life

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Jake Sherbrooke, Writer/Photographer/Editor

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Mystery of the Lost Cookies

Lake Park Audubon High School

• William James III, Editor

• Elise Whitehead, Writer

• Michael Donovan, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Imagination

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Izzy Schrock, Director

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-07

HIGH SCHOOL - NON-FICTION

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Stereotypes

Apple Valley High School

• Jordan Knobel-Piehl, Talent

• Micah Nelson, Editor

• Maddi Bahm, Photographer/Writer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Anxiety

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• Kiara Martinez, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Luc Show

Bemidji High School

• Luc Berard, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Hat Man

Eastview High School

• Irina Berman, Reporter

• Caitlin Anderson, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

YIP 2016 - Voices for Racial Justice Documentary

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• Velora Wilson, Producer

• Nadiyah Miller-Celestine, Producer

• Emilee Vang, Producer

• Kay Htoo, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

School Supports Teacher with Cancer

Eastview High School

• Anya Yermishkin, Reporter

• Niki Ung, Editor

• Brad Trachet, Videographer

• Cole Berhnardson, Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Jerrad

Burnsville High School

• Scott Tinkham, Producer

• Jerrad Solberg, Actor

• Tyler Krebs, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-08

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Elsner Composite

Boone High School

• Justin Elsner, Writer/Director/Editor/Reporter

• Ben Bravard, Advisor

• Phil Kramer, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Female Football Player

Eastview High School

• Alex Lindstrom, Reporter

• Abby Lien, Videographer

• Chris Abbey, Editor

• Brendan Formaneck, Archive Footage

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Alternative Hockey League

Eastview High School

• Phil Melroe, Reporter

• Jack Mason, Photographer

• Shayne Murray, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bemidji Boys Basketball 2016-2017

Bemidji High School

• Cody Roder, Editor

• Jace Peterson, Editor

• Nick Harrom, Filmer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Margie Is Freed

Eastview High School

• Annika Martel, Editor/Reporter

• Nick Fornicoia, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-10

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS: LIVE EVENT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

District 196 Figure Skating Exhibition

Apple Valley High School

• Micah Nelson, Producer

• Eagle Media Crew, Cameras/graphics/grips

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Webster City vs Humboldt Wrestling

Webster City High School

• Erin Bahrenfuss, Student Director

• Tyler Geopfert, Student Director

• Luke Bergeson, Camera Operator

• John Brandt, Camera Operator

• Jacob Nilles, Camera Operator

• Jacqueline Faust, Advisor

• Mark J. Murphy, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-11

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Don't Text and Drive

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Finnegan Pilcher, Director

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Don't Add to the Statistics

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Helena Gruensteidl, Director

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Emily Program Foundation

Minnetonka High School

• Katelyn Anderson, Editor

• Macie Varner, Director

• Nathaniel Christensen, Editor

• Kyle Swanson, Photographer

• Paul Olson, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

YAC Voting PSA

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• Imani Moore, Producer

• Halimo Ali Hashi, Producer

• Theng Pao Thao, Producer

• David Vo, Producer

• Caleem Williams, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

No-Shave November

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Eli Bjerken, Editor

• Will James III, Writer

• Anthony Lage, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

CATEGORY #H-12

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Pine Ridge

Eastview High School

• Niki Ung, Reporter

• Cole Bernhardson, Editor

• Blake Plan, Editor

• Meghan Larson, Editor

• Carrie Wagner, Videographer

• Emma Gaubert, Editor

• Dom Petersson, Videographer

• Sadie Obe, Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Identity Project

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Tatum Polman, Writer

• Alisha Ware, Editor

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The 4Cast Autism Awareness

Eastview High School

• Daniel Curtis, Producer

• Keegan Murphy, Producer

• Al Charles, Producer

• Anya Yermishkin, Anchor

• Danny Kapala, Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Explore the Park

Eastview High School

• Annika Martel, Reporter

• Joe Sheehan, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Voter Turnout

Eastview High School

• Alex Baker, Reporter

• Dan Lekah, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Feed My Starving Children

Apple Valley High School

• Suresh Balram, Talent/Writer

• Kayla Markwell, Editor/Camera

• Micah Nelson, Camera/Editor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-13

HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Anything Goes

Bemidji High School

• Jarrett Hastig, Editor/Producer

• Bryan Hammitt, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Miller's Market Commercial

Hayward High School

• Gabe Luedke, Director

• Adam Lamoureux, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Canes Pro Shop Commercial

Hayward High School

• Gabe Luedke, Director/Photographer/Editor

• Adam Lamoureux, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Discover Your Passion

Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools

• Brock Stillmunks, Director

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Basketball Promo

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Eli Bjerken, Editor

• Mitchell Hall, Photographer

• Elsa Larson, Director

• Laureen Svobodny/Kathryn Anderson, Advisors

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

48 Hour Film Festival

Eden Prairie High School

• Chloe Ramos, Director/Editor/Writer

• Perry Kennedy, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-14

HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

I'm Happy

CTV North Suburbs

• Jim Belden, Animator

• Elli Bernhagen, Animator

• Eric Bernhagen, Animator

• Amelie Elmquist, Animator

• Arthur Larson-Burda, Animator

• Alaina Sandau, Animator

• Martin Wilkens, Animator

• Jordan Lee Thompson, Advisor

• Sarah Olander, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-16

HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Phil Melroe Composite

Eastview High School

• Phil Melroe, Editor

• Nick Fornicoia, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Jack Kohaut Composite

Eastview High School

• Jack Kohaut, Editor

• Nick Fornicoia, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-18

HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Matt Kolan Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Matt Kotlan, Talent

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Suresh Balram Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Suresh Balram, Talent

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-19

HIGH SCHOOL - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Trainer Connects with Athletes

Eastview High School

• Kevin Gunawan, Videographer

• Ben Sammon, Editor

CATEGORY #H-20

HIGH SCHOOL - WRITING

2017 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Matt Kotlan Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Matt Kotlan, Writer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Andrew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-01

COLLEGE - NEWSCAST

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

LCTV News 12-2-15

Loras College

• Allison Wong, Producer/Anchor

• Payton Van Vors, Associate Producer

• Melissa Link, Associate Producer

• Dimitri Villanueva, Anchor

• Aidan Wojciehowski, Sports Anchor

• Rachel Choice, Live Reporter

• Kelly Kuboushek, Live Shot Producer

• Travis Exline, Director

• Frank Fernandez, Technical Director

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Campus News

MSU - Moorhead

• Jordan Schroeer, Producer

• Ariana Babcock, Associate Producer

• Nick Broadway, Associate Producer

• Haley Foster, Associate Producer

• Onize Ohikere, Associate Producer

• Thor Thompson, Associate Producer

• Shaylee Meyer, Associate Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

UTVS News

St. Cloud State University

• Danielle Maroney, News Director

• Emilio Ramos DeJesus, News Director

• Sarah Rudlang, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Newscast: Nov. 11, 2015

Wartburg College

• Cedar Valley Today Staff, Staff

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

CLC TV Feb, 2015 Episode 1

Central Lakes College

• Mitchell McCallson, Producer

• Brandon Brown, Director

• Brent Balmer, Editor

• David Rossow, Reporter

• Kevin Miller, Graphic Designer

• Chase Nelson, Sports Director

• Cody Roehl, Roving Reporter

• Mitchell Dallman, Anchor

• Carson Berczyk, Musical Score

• Kyle Yezek, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

CLC TV 2015 Ep 9 December

Central Lakes College

• Josh Hammer, Director

• River Stumpf, Producer/Editor

CATEGORY #C-02

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Concordia Hosts Relay for Life

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyrel Filley, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Body Found

St. Cloud State University

• Sarah Rudlang, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Final Farewell to Deputy Steven Sandberg

St. Cloud State University

• Danielle Maroney, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Remembering Our Fallen

St. Cloud State University

• Lyanne Valdez, Reporter

CATEGORY #C-03

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Light News Intn Students 2015

Century College

• Emily Pilacinski, Producer/Editor

• Spencer Klover, Director/Editor

• Isaac Overland, Camera Operator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Kazoo Choir at Concordia

MSU - Moorhead

• Nick Broadway, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Panaderia Los Brothers

St. Cloud State University

• Lyanne Valdez, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

SportsCenter highlights Tommie-Johnnie pregame

University of St. Thomas

• Zachary Neubauer, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Middle School Garden

St. Cloud State University

• Danielle Maroney, Reporter

CATEGORY #C-05

COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Seawinds

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Zachary Anderson, Director, Producer, Camera

• Eric Johnson, Camera

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Bethany Lynn Cox - Being Someone Else

Hennepin Technical College

• Dennis Trevino, Director

• Julicia Ellis, Camera Operator

• Shawn Marpe, Camera Operator

• Sam Schatz, Camera Operator/Talent

• Jonathan Berger, Lighting/ Talent

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Lyritics - Roll All Night Ft. Kiradin

The Arts Institute International - Minnesota

• Squall Charlson, Director

CATEGORY #C-06

COLLEGE - FICTION

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Writer

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Zac Anderson, Writer, Director, Camera

• Eric Johnson, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Broken Silence

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

• Elliot Kerr, Director

• Justin Lund, Writer

• Joe Blum, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Defector

Dordt University

• Kyle Fossé, Writer/Director

• Jessica Lillo, Producer

• Jason Miller, Editor

• Andrew Cameron, Cinematographer

• Sam Malan, Cinematographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Swamp Buck

Hennepin Technical College

• Shawn Crossen, Camera Operator

• Sam Schatz, Camera Operator

• Mike Patterson, Grip

• Ryan Hall, Camera Operator/Audio Technician

• Shawn Marpe, Lighting Technician

• Tong Lee, Lighting Technician

• Kayleigh McKee, Audio Technician

• Cassandra Shields, Camera Operator

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Hunters of the Shards

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Sam Edwards, Producer/Writer/Director/Editor/Cinematographer/Camera Operator/Actor

• Holly Henn, Associate Producer/Assistant Director/Prop/Wardrobe/Makeup Manager/Camera Operator/Actress

• Sean Adams, Associate Producer/Actor/Camera/Boom Operator

• Thomas Richey, Actor/Boom Operator

• Lindsay Lundeen, Actress

• Mark Neumann-Scott, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Walk the Past

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Sophie Meath, Director Of Photography

• Laticia Mattson, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Pass or Fail: The Series

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

• Justin Lund, Director

• Sydney Howell, Producer

• Josie Hayes, Producer

• Sam Azasu, Director

• Dan Mariette, Director

• Spencer Swanson, Director

• Mark Rolseth, Director Of Photography

• Tyler Saccoman, Talent

• Brent Bundgaard, Talent

• Eli Nord, Writer

• Connor Nelson, Sound Design

• Erik Johnson, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Pinkerton

Loras College

• Matt Resnick, Writer/Director/Producer

• Samantha Cihak, Producer

• Thomas Graziano, Actor

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-07

COLLEGE - NON-FICTION

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Obbasa Ain Gállit: We Continue

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Ana Nugent, Executive Producer

• Bao Khang, Videographer/Editor

• Diana Elhard, Production Assistant

• Megan Towle, Production Assistant

• Anna Cron, Production Assistant

• Jacob Shawback, On-Location Script Writer

• Steven Pignato, On-Location Script Writer

• Joseph Lenczewski, Script Writer/Researcher

• Megan Boettcher, Executive Producer

• Morgan Potter, Production Assistant

• Erin Wilson, Production Assistant

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Dam Decision

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

• Sydney Howell, Director

• Dan Mariette, Cinematographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jordan Jones: UWRF Falconer

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

• Mark Rolseth, Producer/Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Superhumans

Augsburg College

• Nia Ross, Director

• Line Løtveit, Editor

• Ray Flint, Technical Director

• Frankie McNamara, Creative Director

• Jenny Hanson, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Music of Bethnay Lynn Cox

Hennepin Technical College

• Derald Butler, Director

• Cassandra Shields, Writer

• Cameron Nettle, Lighting Technician

• Ryan Hall, Camera Operator/Audio

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Existence

Central Lakes College

• Kevin Miller, Producer/Director

CATEGORY #C-08

COLLEGE - SPORTS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Successful Man Defined - Coach Keller

Wartburg College

• Luke Benna, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A New Chapter From an Older Generation

Central Lakes College

• Brandon Brown, Writer/Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Minot State University Athletics Promo

Minot State University

• Keith Ailes, Editor/Director Of Photography

• Marcel Brinson, Editor/Photographer

• Gemma Biasetto, Producer

• Leif Bakken, Graphics

• Ariel Koh, Directory Of Photography

• Kris Morken, Graphics

• Quinn Williams, Photographer/Lighting

• Alex Coleman, Photographer

• Emily Medalen, Photographer

• Alexus Arthur, Photographer

• Jay Lurvey, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MSUM President Prepares for Boston Marathon

MSU - Moorhead

• Ariana Babcock, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

More Than A Game: The TJ Frericks Story

St. Cloud State University

• Jeremy Klein, Producer

• Taylor Budge, Videographer

CATEGORY #C-09

COLLEGE - SPORTS: PROGRAM/SERIES

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Behind the Helmet

MSU - Moorhead

• Tomi Thompson, Producer

• Martin Grindeland, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Husky Faceoff

St. Cloud State University

• Jeremy Klein, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

SportsZONE 9-30-15

Loras College

• Joel Schmidt, Producer/Anchor

• Allison Kaleta, Associate Producer/Anchor

• Aidan Wojciehowski, Associate Producer/Live Reporter

• Payton Van Vors, Booth Producer

• Lexy Phillips, Live Reporter

• Rachel Choice, Live Shot Producer

• Caroline Foglton, Live Shot Producer

• Laura Bohorquez Duque, Director

• Madison Galloway, Technical Director

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Husky Mag

St. Cloud State University

• Jeremy Klein, Producer

• Taylor Budge, Producer

CATEGORY #C-10

COLLEGE - SPORTS: LIVE EVENT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

William Penn vs Mid America Nazarene Football

William Penn University

• Titus Letzring, Director/TD, Media/Replay Operator

• Shane Moore, Director/TD, Media/Replay Operator

• Ethan Goetz, Camera Operator, Replay Operator

• Sergio Carro, Camera Operator

• Bryce Castagna, Camera Operator

• Rebecca Kopp, Camera Operator

• Cheyenne Jaquez, Camera Operator

• Braedon Nicklaus, Camera Operator

• Vhon Steele, Camera Operator

• Doug Hoskins, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

SCSU vs Nebraska-Omaha

St. Cloud State University

• Katelynn Halter, Producer

• Erin Godin, Associate Producer

• Elizabeth Burda, Director

• Joshua Davis, Technical Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Wartburg Volleyball VS Loras

Wartburg College

• Knight Vision Staff, Staff

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota State vs. Ferris State

Bethany Lutheran College

• David Schuyler, Producer

• Brian Christensen, Director

• Paul Riediger, Technical Director

CATEGORY #C-11

COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Crash Rewind 2015

Century College

• Steve Reinke, Director

• Shane Brown, Camera Operator

• Matthew Flatten, Editor

• Andrew Hartsock, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Medical Amnesty PSA

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Jake Nokovic, Editor

• Jordan Hedlund, Production Manager

• Mary Rose Olsen, Director

• Kai LaCasse, Audio Technician

• JJ Denk, Camera Operator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Cell Phone Distractions II

Hennepin Technical College

• Sam Schatz, Director

• Dennis Trevino, Editor

• Alex Musial, Production Assistant

• Perry Nguyen, Production Assistant

• Ethan Pike-Nobile, Writer

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

We Stand Together

St. Cloud State University

• Katelynn Halter, Producer

CATEGORY #C-12

COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Project DIVA

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Laura Mason, Editor

• Tang Vang, Director

• Harrison Nguyen, Camera/Lighting

• Cody Sandberg, Audio

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

An Introduction to Hope Studios and Gallery

Wartburg College

• Benjamin J Bogard, Producer

CATEGORY #C-13

COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Farmer's State Bank Mobile App

Wartburg College

• Benjamin J Bogard, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Attitude of Gratitude

Loras College

• Juanita Bustmante Escobar, Producer

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Wartburg Physics and Chemistry Demo Show Teaser

Wartburg College

• Benjamin J Bogard, Producer

CATEGORY #C-14

COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Stick With It

Central Lakes College

• Kyle Yezek, Animator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jonas Special Effects

Century College

• Jonas Burand, VFX Artist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Camp Monster

Loras College

• Keontae Neely, Animator

• Seth Myers, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

8-Bit History

Hennepin Technical College

• Shawn Marpe, Animator

• Mike Patterson, Animator

• Stephen Hohertz, Animator

• Todd Randall, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Miss Muffet Animation

Hennepin Technical College

• Sean Barnes, Animator

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-15

COLLEGE - DIRECTOR

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Renaissance

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Yuyang Sun, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Michael Shynes - Crest Tattoo Studio Session

Hennepin Technical College

• Cassandra Shields, Director

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Taylor Budge Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Taylor Budge, Director

CATEGORY #C-16

COLLEGE - EDITOR

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Benjamin J Bogard Composite

Wartburg College

• Benjamin J Bogard, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Happy Hunting

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

• Justin Lund, Editor

• Elliot Kerr, Editor

• Erik Johnson, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Spazoid - "Tie Tuesday ft. Flying V and Tiny Tom"

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

• Justin Lund, Editor

• Erik Johnson, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Michael Shynes - Volunteer

Hennepin Technical College

• Dennis Trevino, Editor

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-18

COLLEGE - TALENT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jeremy Klein Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Jeremy Klein, Talent

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Taylor Budge Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Taylor Budge, Talent

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Danielle Maroney Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Danielle Maroney, Producer

CATEGORY #C-19

COLLEGE - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Live Where You Adventure

Central Lakes College

• David Rossow, Writer

CATEGORY #C-20

COLLEGE - WRITING

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jordan Schroeer Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Jordan Schroeer, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Tyrel Filley Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Tyrel Filley, Writer

CATEGORY #H-01

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EaglEye #129

Apple Valley High School

• Keira Minor, Anchor

• Reem Alsadi, Anchor

• EaglEye Crew, Producer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Raider Nation News, October 2015

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Hunter Christianson, Director

• Carli Raaen, Studio Manager

• Hunter Frank, Sound

• Emma Osborne, Graphics

• Alexa Herfindahl, Anchor

• Jake Sherbrooke, Anchor

• Cole Syvertson, Reporter

• Lane Ulmer, Reporter

• Hunter Frank, Reporter

• Tabatha Anglin, Reporter

• Tatum Polman, Reporter

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Flash Special: People For Sale

Eastview High School

• Katelyn Toner, Anchor

• Sunita Dharod, Reporter

• Anita Dharod, Reporter

• Jillian Welborn, Writer

• Katie Lords, Photographer

• Branson Reasor, Director

• Peter Liffrig, Producer

• Casey Dravis, Idea Man

• Nick Fornicioa, Advisor

• The Flash Crew, Team Members

CATEGORY #H-02

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Safe Driving

Apple Valley High School

• Tiger Santos, Reporter

• Matt Kotlan, Editor/Photographer

• Suresh Balram, Producer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dog Sabotage in Lakeville

Eastview High School

• Jillian Welborn, Reporter

• Katie Lords, Photographer

• Nick Fornicioa, Adivsor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EP Remembers

Eden Prairie High School

• Josh Lamberty, Director/Reporter/Editor

• Shania Hicks, Photographer/Editor

• Monica Sweiven, Photographer/Editor

• Rolf Olson, Advisor

• Perry Kennedy, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Drawing Drew

Apple Valley High School

• Emily Severson, Reporter

• Ivan Calixto, Producer

• Matt Kotlan, Photographer/Editor/writer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew Mccluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

STEM Corridor

Apple Valley High School

• Matt Kotlan, Reporter/Writer

• Emily Severson, Producer

• Jeremy Vogel, Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-03

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Retiring Teachers

Apple Valley High School

• Matt Kotlan, Photographer

• Jeremy Vogel, Editor

• Taylor Bahm, Producer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EPHS Supermileage Car Story

Eden Prairie High School

• Joel Myers, Producer And Videographer

• Martin Blanco, Editor And Videographer

• Michael Anderson, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Story Behind the Race

Bemidji High School

• Atomic Thorson, Director, Camera, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Interview McGrew

Ankeny High School

• Patrick Asmussen, High School News

CATEGORY #H-04

HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Band Together

Apple Valley High School

• Micah Nelson, Writer / Reporter

• Kayla Markwell, Editing

• Lindsey Markwell, Producer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EPHS Jazz Band Story 2015

Eden Prairie High School

• Joel Myers, Producer, Editor And Videographer

• Michael Anderson, Producer, Editor, And Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Broadway 2015

Apple Valley High School

• Matt Kotlan, Reporter/Writer/Editor

• Miguel Aviles, Photographer

• Ashley Mutile, Producer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hairspray The Musical

Eastview High School

• Jack Groves, Reporter/Editor

• Peter Liffrig, Assistant

• Nick Fornicioa, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-05

HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Of the Night

Central Campus

• Helena Gruensteidl, Director

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Flash of Light

Eastview High School

• Jacob Budin, Producer

• Nick Fornicioa, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Fox & Coyote - Elizabeth Bishop

CTV North Suburbs

• Jeron Lau, Co-Producer/Crew/Editor

• Claire Nentwig, Co-Producer/Crew/Editor

• Julia Nentwig, Co-Producer/Crew/Editor

• Katie Nentwig, Co-Producer/Crew/Editor

• Cooper Noot, Co-Producer/Crew/Editor

• Jonathan Pierce, Co-Producer/Crew/Editor

• Razeqa Aliyi, Peer Mentor/Co-Producer/Crew/Editor

• TJ Anthony, Peer Mentor/Co-Producer/Crew/Editor

• Kat St. Martin-Norburg, Peer Mentor/Co-Producer/Crew/Editor

• Misha Ardichvili, Editor

• Amy O'Connell, Editor

• Tennessee Wacek, Editor

CATEGORY #H-06

HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Aux Cord Rules

Eastview High School

• Peter Liffrig, Producer

• Branson Reasor, Editor

• Terry Johnson, Talent

• Nick Fornicioa, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Deadringer

CTV North Suburbs

• Misha Ardichvili, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Altair's Domain

Eden Prairie High School

• Martin Blanco, Writer/Director/Producer

• Joel Myers, Director Of Photography

• Clayton Stansberry, Actor/Music Composer

• Michael Anderson, Actor/Lighting Designer/Gaffer

• Trevor Stansberry, Art Direction/Graphic Design

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

One Twinkie Left

Webster City High School

• Jacob Nilles, Producer

• Zachary Dodge, Assistant Student Producer

• WCTV Staff, Talent/Technical Staff

• Jacqueline Faust, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Silent Movie

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Shakhzoda Shokholdorova, Writer/Editor/Actor

• Laina Nelson, Writer/Editor/Actor

• Brittanie Schafer, Writer/Editor/Actor

• Ariana Groom, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Papercut

Eden Prairie High School

• Joel Myers, Director/Actor/Writer

• Jared Myers, Cinematographer/Editor/Writer

• Shelby Evans, Actor

• Martin Blanco, Cinematographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Power Inside

Eastview High School

• Annika Martel, Talent

• Emma Sinn, Producer

• Rachel Schmidt, Editor

• Bree Peterman, Photographer

• Nick Fornicioa, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Alternate Comedy

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• Finn Jones, Producers

• Max Landy, Producers

CATEGORY #H-07

HIGH SCHOOL - NON-FICTION

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Free Bikes 4 Kidz

Eastview High School

• Joe Sheehan, Producer

• Annika Martel, Reporter

• Jake Budin, Photograher

• Nick Fornicoia, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cellists of Minnesota

CTV North Suburbs

• Kat St. Martin-Norburg, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Starfish Academy

Central Campus

• Finnegan Pilcher, Editor

• Helena Gruensteidl, Writer

• Brock Stillmunks, Producer

• Tim Coleman, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hidden In Sight: A sex trafficking story

St. Paul Neighborhood Network

• Nycia Bryan, Patria Her, Jaia Moua, Qusyia Smith-Pugh, Producers

CATEGORY #H-08

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bemidji High School Football Feature 2015-16

Bemidji High School

• Kelsey Cobenais, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Eagle Sports Report

Apple Valley High School

• Ivan Calixto, Reporter

• Micah Nelson, Reporter/writer

• Kaitlynn Heckman, Reporter

• Matt Kotlan, Reporter/writer

• S'emaj Okongwu, Reporter

• Keira Minor, Writer

• Manaal Sahid, Producer

• Hayley Chytka, Producer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Burnsville Hockey 2015

Burnsville High School

• Scott Tinkham, Producer

CATEGORY #H-10

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS: LIVE EVENT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Webster City vs Forest City Wrestling

Webster City High School

• Christopher Anderson, Technical Director

• Katie Greenfield, Replay Operator

• Wyatt Vaughn, Audio Operator

• Erin Bahrenfuss, Camera Operator

• Zachary Dodge, Camera Operator

• Elise Manchester, Camera Operator

• John Brandt, Play By Play Announcer

• Kaitlynn Seeley, Play By Play Announcer

• Jacqueline Faust, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Webster City vs Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Girls Basketball

Webster City High School

• Katie Greenfield, Technical Director

• Wyatt Vaughn, Replay Operator

• Jacob Nilles, Audio Operator

• Erin Bahrenfuss, Camera Operator

• Zachary Dodge, Camera Operator

• Tyler Geopfert, Camera Operator

• John Brandt, Play By Play Announcer

• Kaitlynn Seeley, Play By Play Announcer

• Jacqueline Faust, Advisor

• Mark Murphy, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Apple Valley Football vs. Eagan

Apple Valley High School

• Micah Nelson, Director

• Aron Ghirmai, Graphics

• Steven Schroeder, Camera Operator

• Dalton Turner, Camera Operator

• Connie Knipe, Camera Operator

• Jake Waxon, Camera Operator

• Bereket Ketema, Camera Operator

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-11

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Public Service Announcement

Wayzata High School

• Andrew Yablonsky, Producer

• Jean Zimmerman, Teacher - Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Bully Rap

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Peter Danielson, Writer

• Shakhzoda Shokholdorova, Editor

• Laina Nelson, Editor/Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Be Safe on Prom Night

Eden Prairie High School/ EagleVision News

• Joel Myers, Producer, Editor And Videographer

• John Kelley, Producer And Actor

CATEGORY #H-12

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Self Image & Social Media

Belle Plaine High School

• Marcus Giesen, Director/Editor/Producer/Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Spread the Word to End the Word

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Roman Fredrick, Writer/Editor

• Tim Brekken, Writer/Editor

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

360 Communities

Eastview High School

• Catilin Anderson, Reporter

• Irina Berman, Editor

• Nick Fornicioa, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lebanon Hills Changes

Eastview High School

• Noah Brown, Reporter

• Andre Gaubert, Photographer

• Nick Fornicioa, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-13

HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Young Filmmaker's Club Commercial

Eden Prairie High School

• Chloe Ramos, Director

• Rolf Olson, Advisor

• Perry Kennedy, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Encore Film Festival

Eden Prairie High School

• Martin Blanco, Director/Editor

• Joel Myers, Director/Actor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dodgeball

Eden Prairie High School/ EagleVision News

• Joel Myers, Producer, Editor, And Actor

• Martin Blanco, Producer

CATEGORY #H-14

HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Burnsville Football Scoreboard Walkout Video

Burnsville High School

• Scott Tinkham, Graphic Artist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Michael Sturgill Composite

Eastview High School

• Michael Sturgill, Special Effects

• Nick Fornicioa, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-16

HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Trip

Eden Prairie High School

• Martin Blanco, Editor

• Joel Myers, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Kotlan Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Matt Kotlan, Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Storyboard

Eden Prairie High School/ EagleVision News

• Joel Myers, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jeremy Vogel Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Jeremy Vogel, Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-18

HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Paul Jenson Composite

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Paul Jenson, Talent

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tory Haglund Composite

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Tory Haglund, Talent

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Emily Severson Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Emily Severson, Talent

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Kotlan Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Matt Kotlan, Talent

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-19

HIGH SCHOOL - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Senior Send Off

Eastview High School

• Jack Groves, Editor

• Peter Liffrig, Photographer

• Nick Fornicioa, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-20

HIGH SCHOOL - WRITING

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Maddie Bahm Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Maddie Bahm, Writer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Matt Kotlan Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Matt Kotlan, Writer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-01

COLLEGE - NEWSCAST

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Studio One Show #503

University of North Dakota

• Averi Haugesag, Anchor, Producer

• Will Biernat, Anchor

• Scott Wolff, Weather Producer, Anchor

• Alex Stadnik, Director, Reporter

• Tasha Olson, Reporter

• Marty Mueller, Reporter

• Kari Strandberg, Reporter

• Brady Kappes, Photographer

• Nick Johnsrude, Writer

• Zach Worthy, Editor

• Eirik Nilssen Bratli, Studio Production

• Megan Hoffman, Studio Production

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

UTVS News en Español

St. Cloud State University

• Emilio Ramos DeJesus, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Campus News 4-26-14

MSU - Moorhead

• Brian Ashburn, Head Producer

• Breann Lenzmeier, Associate Producer

• Noor Alomran, Associate Producer

• Kyle Wahlberg, Associate Producer

• Jenna Weinberger, Associate Producer

• Kenny Buck, Sports Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

UTVS News

St. Cloud State University

• Elizabeth Burda, Executive Producer

• Danielle Maroney, Executive Producer

• Colette Jackson, Associate Producer

• Taylor Budge, Associate Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Daily Iowan TV Live - November 20, 2014

University of Iowa

• Dora Grote, News Director

• Anna Theodosis, Executive Producer

• Mary Colwell, Producer

• Abigail Meier, Associate Producer / Reporter

• Hannah Thomsen, Technical Director

• Nick Fisher, Anchor

• Greta Meyle, Anchor

• Megan Sanchez, Reporter

• Chelsie Brown, Co-Sports Director

• Jalyn Souchek, Co-Sports Director

• Austin Love, Reporter

• Tanner Siegworth, Weather / Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

LCTV News

Loras College

• Mareah Adolphs, Producer

• Allison Wong, Anchor And Associate Producer

• Payton Van Vors, Associate Producer

• Makaila Haase, Anchor

• Dimitri Villanueva, Sports Anchor

• Joel Schmidt, Live Reporter

• Kyle Jacobs, Live Reporter

• Billy Rehfeld, Live Shot Producer

• Thomas Graziano, Director

• Samantha Cihak, Technical Director

• Kate Berning, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-02

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Farm Safety

Wartburg College

• Calyn Thompson, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hearing Voices

MSU - Moorhead

• Ariana Babcock, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Obama visits St. Paul, outlines transit proposal

University of St. Thomas

• Briggs LeSavage, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

A Positive Life

Wartburg College

• Jeanne Edson, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Driving in Fear

St. Cloud State University

• Emilio Ramos DeJesus, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Public Wi-Fi Dangers

University of North Dakota

• Marty Mueller, Writer, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Student CNA

MSU - Moorhead

• Jocelyn Horazdovsky, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Creating a Safe Environment

St. Cloud State University

• Karsen Forsman, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Shrimp farm comes to the Cedar Valley

Wartburg College

• Ashley Davis, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

St. Thomas, U of M students protest Ferguson decision

University of St. Thomas

• Simeon Lancaster, Reporter

CATEGORY #C-03

COLLEGE - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Campus Collies

MSU - Moorhead

• Meredith Wathne, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lighting Up The Heavens

St. Cloud State University

• Taylor Budge, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

For the Love of Dogs

St. Cloud State University

• Jessie Johnson, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Fun with Physics

MSU - Moorhead

• Onize Ohikere, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trails

Central Lakes College

• Riley Nelson, Reporter/Writer/Editor

• Brandon Brown, Video Journalist

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Honor Flight Twin Cities

St. Cloud State University

• Emilio Ramos DeJesus, Producer

• Mike Wiener, Videographer

CATEGORY #C-04

COLLEGE - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Kenneth Quo Vadis

Hennepin Technical College

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

• Shawn Marpe, Director, Writer And Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Capturing History - Recreating a Civil War Photograph

Hennepin Technical College

• Ryan Hall, Editor

• Jason Ewert, Producer

• Tong Lee, Videographer

• Richard Oxley, Executive Producer/Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Pow wow Dancer

MSU - Moorhead

• Jordan Schroeer, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

NDSU Jazz Festival

MSU - Moorhead

• Meredith Wathne, Reporter

CATEGORY #C-05

COLLEGE - MUSIC VIDEO

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Tyger & Lamb

Dordt College

• Megan Kaiser, Producer, Editor

• Daryl Bruinsma, Cinematographer, Editor

• Jerusha Pimentel, Musician, Actress

• Eric Geels, Actor

• Natalee Drissell, Actress

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

How Long Will I Love You

University of Wisconsin River Falls

• Samuel Azasu, Student/director

• Julia Fong, Actress

CATEGORY #C-06

COLLEGE - FICTION

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Shadow of the Sun

University of Northern Iowa

• Mason Greer, Director

• Alex Miller, Music Producer

• Mason Greer, Writer

• Mason Greer, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

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

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Halts - Pilot Episode

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Thomas Ducastel, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

I Will Survive

Central Lakes College

• Austin Wensloff, Producer/Director/Writer

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Confession

Dordt University

• Nathan Walter, Director

• Kaylie Ogle, Producer

• Lance Wunderink, Editor

• Dan Woudenberg, Director Of Photography

• James Newhouse, Director Of Photography

CATEGORY #C-07

COLLEGE - NON-FICTION

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

One Chill Ride

University of Minnesota - Duluth

• Keegan Burckhard, Director

• Sam Enochs, Music

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

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

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

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

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

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

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Battle Continues: The Story of James Stephenson

Loras College

• Mariah Duran, Director, Producer, Editor

• Sami Reyes, Producer

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Ger Kler: A Journey of Untold Strength

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

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve Pre-visit Video

University of Minnesota: Twin Cities

• Aidan Hutt, Director/Producer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Unique Art of Tattooing

Central Lakes College

• Darrin Chapman, Producer/Director/Writer

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Christopher's Champions

Loras College

• Laura Bohorquez, Director, Producer, Editor

• Trey Davis, Director, Producer, Editor

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Henderson Fife and Drum

Hennepin Technical College

• Tong Lee, Videographer/Editor

• Salvador Rodriguez, Videographer

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-08

COLLEGE - SPORTS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Marlene Stollings: First Game as a Gopher

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Ryan Maus, Advisor

• Benjamin Pobiel, Producer, Editor, Videographer

• Dan West, Producer, Editor, Videographer

• Charlie Weierke, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Tradition of Excellence

St. Cloud State University

• Jeremy Klein, Producer

• Taylor Budge, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

St. John's vs. St. Thomas

St. Cloud State University

• Ted Leroux, Reporter

CATEGORY #C-09

COLLEGE - SPORTS: LIVE EVENT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Husky Productions: SCSU vs UND

St. Cloud State University

• Elizabeth Burda, Producer

• Patrick Crooks, Director

• Brittany Rooney, Associate Producer

• Matt Bohach, Technical Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Football vs St. Johns

Wartburg College

• Seth Nutting, Knight Vision

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Wartburg Basketball vs Loras

Wartburg College

• Seth Nutting, Knight Vision

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Maverick Hockey Weekend: MSU vs NMU Playoff Game Two

Bethany Lutheran College

• Anthony Miller, Producer

• Logan Hoppe, Director

• Brian Christensen, Technical Director

• Preston Schultz, Post-Game Producer/Audio Engineer

CATEGORY #C-10

COLLEGE - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

PSA Hurry

Century College

• Nate McGowen, Director, Camera Operator

• Jenna Sederstrom, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

It's On Us

Drake University

• Rachel Collins, Producer, Director, Editor

• Alysa Mozak, Advisor

• Todd Evans, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Yes Means Yes, No Means No

Central Lakes College

• Brent Balmer, Producer/Co-director/Videographer

• Mitch McCallson, Writer/Co-director/Editor

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Ones Forgotten

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Steven Hoff, PSA - ITEMP

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

PSA Brother and Sister

Century College

• Parminder Papial, Director

• Kelli Smith, Producer

• Nate McGowen, Camera Operator

CATEGORY #C-11

COLLEGE - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Generation Swipe

Wartburg College

• Jeanne Edson, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Survivor

Central Lakes College

• Bobbi Kruchten, Producer/Director/Writer

• Mark Ambroz, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

How Mission Support Impacts Synod Ministries

Wartburg College

• Benjamin J Bogard, Producer

CATEGORY #C-12

COLLEGE - COMMERCIAL

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Hennepin Technical College - Culinary Program

Hennepin Technical College

• Nolan Sinkler, Vidographer

• Richard Oxley, Executive Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Test Drive Your Life: Short Form Promo

Wartburg College

• Benjamin J Bogard, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

UNW Football - Compete With Purpose

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

• Matthew Abeler, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MyDuhawk.com Commercial

Loras College

• Juanita Bustamante, Animator

• Lina Rodriguez, Producer

• Zach Altfillisch, Director

• Craig Schaefer, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-13

COLLEGE - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Colombian Animation Compilation

Loras College

• Juanita Bustamante, Animator

• Lina Rodriguez, Producer, Associate Animator

• Seth Myers, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Audition

Hennepin Technical College

• Booby Rook, Producer/Animator

• John McCaffrey, Advisor

• Richard Oxley, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

AE News Report

Hennepin Technical College

• Henry Tice, Producer/Animator

• Todd Randall, Advisor

• Richard Oxley, Executive Producer/Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

UTVS Animation Showcase 2015

St. Cloud State University

• Wesley Beskar, Computer Artist / Designer / Editor

• Tommy Vice, Audio Design / Creative Input

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Preacher

Loras College

• Matt Resnick, Visual Effects Editor

• Mariah Duran, Visual Effects Editor

• Seth Myers, Advisor

CATEGORY #C-14

COLLEGE - DIRECTOR

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Academy of Whole Learning

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

• Aaron Bergland, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Logan Hoppe

Bethany Lutheran College

• Logan Hoppe, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Winning Others Over

University of Minnesota- Twin Cities

• Megan Gullifer, Director

CATEGORY #C-15

COLLEGE - EDITOR

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Maverick Hockey Weekend Coach's Show with Mike Hastings

Bethany Lutheran College

• Brian Christensen, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Logan Hoppe

Bethany Lutheran College

• Logan Hoppe, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Zach Palmquist Senior Spotlight

Bethany Lutheran College

• Megan Maschoff, Producer & Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Naoya Uchida Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Naoya Uchida, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Sydnee Bendorf Composite

Century College

• Sydnee Bendorf, Editor

CATEGORY #C-16

COLLEGE - PHOTOGRAPHER

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Naoya Uchida Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Naoya Uchida, Photographer

CATEGORY #C-17

COLLEGE - TALENT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Young Politicians in North Dakota

University of North Dakota

• Averi Haugesag, Producer, Talent

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jessica Gulseth Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Jessica Gulseth, Anchor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jeremy Klein Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Jeremy Klein, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Taylor Budge Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Taylor Budge, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ted Leroux Composite

St. Cloud State University

• Ted Leroux, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Nick Fisher Composite

University of Iowa

• Nick Fisher, Anchor

CATEGORY #C-18

COLLEGE - WRITING

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

UMN Light Safety PSA

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

• Trevor Daniels, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Ariana Babcock Composite

MSU - Moorhead

• Ariana Babcock, Writer

CATEGORY #H-01

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWSCAST

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Flash Holiday Show

Eastview High School

• The Flash Crew, Production

• Branson Reason, Director

• Josh Illg, Technical Director

• Noah Brown, Writer

• Jillian Welborn, Reporter

• Peter Liffrig, Reporter

• Tom Delich, Reporter

• Zain Kaiser, Reporter

• Jeremy Trogstad, Reporter

• Stephanie Haripaul, Reporter

• Danny Wagner, Anchor

• Katelyn Toner, Anchor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Flash Halloween Special

Eastview High School

• Casey Dravis, Reporter

• Katie Lord, Reporter

• Joe Cunningham, Reporter

• Katelyn Toner, Reporter

• Anita Dharod, Reporter

• Sunita Dharod, Reporter

• Jillian Welborn, Reporter

• Peter Liffrig, Anchor

• Alan See, Anchor

• Danny Wagner, Anchor

• Branson Reasor, Technical Director

• Josh Illg, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

PCS Falcon News - Edition 1

Park Christian School

• Olson Langness, Reporter

• Christina Overmoe, Main Anchor

• Noah Bechtold, Reporter

• Jonah Jelinski, Reporter

• Kate Lodewyk, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Raider Nation News (November)

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Justin Hanson, Director

• Tory Haglund, Camera

• Brittanie Schafer, Sound

• Laina Nelson, Studio Manager

• Jessie Swegarden, Graphics

• Shakzhoda Shokholdorova, Talent

• Sam Whitehead, Talent

• Roman Frederick, Reporter

• Dylan Hanson, Reporter

• Tim Brekken, Reporter

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EaglEye #117

Apple Valley High School

• EaglEye Crew, Student Production Team

• Moti Begna, Anchor

• Jazmin Armijos, Anchor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EaglEye #122

Apple Valley High School

• EaglEye Crew, Student Production Team

• Tori Labonte, Anchor

• Reem Alsadi, Anchor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Eagan AM 600th Episode

Eagan High School

• Eagan High School, Eagan AM Production Crew

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Eagan AM - Special Live Theatre Edition

Eagan High School

• Eagan AM, Eagan AM Production Crew

CATEGORY #H-02

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – SERIOUS NEWS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Ebola Facts

Apple Valley High School

• Kiera Harris, Reporter

• Natalie Mozer, Producer-Camera

• Jeremy Vogel, Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sex Talk

Eagan High School

• Eagan Am, Eagan AM Production Crew

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Roger The Custodian's Recovery

Eastview High School

• Katelyn Toner, Reporter

• Katie Lord, Videographer

• Sunita Dharod, Producer

• Anita Dharod, Editor

• Jillian Welborn, Videographer

CATEGORY #H-03

HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT – LIGHT NEWS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

One Room Schoolhouse

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Laina Nelson, Reporter

• Shakzhoda Shokholdorova, Editor

• Brittanie Schafer, Writer

• Ariana Groom, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Sleep Deprivation

Apple Valley High School

• Maddi Engel, Reporter-Producer

• Kasey Lanenberg, Editor

• Jazmin Armijos, Camera

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

EPHS Vending Machines

Eden Prairie High School

• Joel Myers, Photographer, Editor, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Mrs. Kuhn

Apple Valley High School

• Ellisia Sheffel, Reporter

• March Mwangi, Camera

• Maddi Engel, Producer-Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Coach Bobby

Apple Valley High School

• Maddi Engel, Reporter-Editor

• Marcus Nelson, Camera

• Maddie Saice, Producer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Legacy Games

Eastview High School

• Jillian Welborn, Reporter

• Katie Lord, Videographer

• Sunita Dharod, Editor

• Anita Dharod, Producer

• Katelyn Toner, Videographer

CATEGORY #H-04

HIGH SCHOOL - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Elephant Man

Eagan High School

• Eagan AM, Eagan Am Production Crew

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Odds of An Afterthought Band

Eastview High School

• Jack Groves, Reporter

• Peter Liffrig, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Racial Labels

Apple Valley High School

• Natalie Mozer, Reporter

• Robert Nelson, Producer

• Jazmin Armijos, Camera

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Nifty Fifties

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Tyler Dahlgren, Reporter/Editor/Writer

• Laina Nelson, Reporter/Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

EPHS Marching Band Story 2014

Eden Prairie High School

• Joel Myers, Photographer, Editor, Reporter

• John Kelley, Photographer, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Teen Independence

Apple Valley High School

• Isabel Abeln, Reporter-Camera

• Ivan Calixto-Rosas, Editor

• Taylor Bahm, Producer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-05

HIGH SCHOOL - MUSIC VIDEO

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Brittanie Schafer, Editor/Photographer

• Laina Nelson, Writer/Editor

• Shakzhoda Shokholdorova, Writer

• Ariana Groom, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Brave

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Layne Nelson, Editor/Photographer

• Lindsey Olson, Editor/Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

REM

Saint Paul Neighborhood Network

• Theng Pao Thao, Producer, Director, Editor

• Max Landy, Producer, Director, Editor, Actor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Koo Koo Kanga Roo - "Unicorns R Real"

Eden Prairie High School

• Martin Blanco, Director/Editor/Cinematographer

• Joel Myers, Cinematographer

• Perry Kennedy, Actor/Advisor

CATEGORY #H-06

HIGH SCHOOL - FICTION

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Pick-Up Line Olympics

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Mason Swegarden, Writer/Editor/Reporter

• Jordan Stockert, Writer/Reporter

• Steven Wavra, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Blindsided

Rosemount High School

• Mike Rapuano, Writer-Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Reflections

Eden Prairie High School

• Joel Myers, Director, Actor, Editor

• Jared Myers, Photographer, Director, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Boy on Bench

Eastview High School

• Jack Groves, Producer/Editor/Writer

• Peter Liffrig, Editor

CATEGORY #H-07

HIGH SCHOOL - NON-FICTION

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Names

Apple Valley High School

• Maddi Engel, Producer-Camera-Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Let's Talk About School

Saint Paul Neighborhood Network

• Ayantu Bikila, Producer

• Max Landy, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Music Education

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Brittanie Schafer, Writer/Editor

• Isac Coufal, Reporter

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Valley Scare

Eastview High School

• Katie Lord, Reporter

• Jillian Welborn, Producer

• Anita Dharod, Videographer

• Sunita Dharod, Editor

• Katelyn Toner, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Share how to overcome adversity

Eastview High School

• Zain Kaiser, Reporter

• Noah Brown, Videographer

• Joe Cunningham, Assistant

• Alan See, Assistant

• Ben Okke, Assistant

CATEGORY #H-08

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Scott Tinkham Composite

Burnsville High School

• Scott Tinkham, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Eagles in Action

Apple Valley High School

• Marcus Nelson, Photographer-Editor

• Jeremy Vogel, Photographer-Editor

• Charles Young, Photographer-Editor

• Maddie Saice, Photographer-Editor

• Kasey Lanenberg, Photographer-Editor

• Alicia Dodge, Photographer-Editor

• Bethany Bartels, Photographer-Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lizzy Overcomes Injury

Eastview High School

• Shane Bernhardson, Reporter

• Jordan Burdi, Videographer

CATEGORY #H-09

HIGH SCHOOL - SPORTS: LIVE EVENT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Eagles Basketball vs. Park Cottage Grove

Apple Valley High School

• Jacob Aguilar, Director

• Yassin Abasher, Graphics

• Eagle Media Crew, Student Production Team

• Mitch Johnson, Color Analyst

• A.J. Hill, Play By Play Announcer

• Brooklyn Schwiesow, Court-side Reporter

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Webster City Lynx vs St. Edmond Gaels Varsity Basketball

Webster City High School

• SPVG Staff, Staff

CATEGORY #H-10

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

The Penguin Shuffle

Eden Prairie High School

• Michael Watras, Producer/Editor/Talent

• C.J. Marschke, Videographer

• Mark Hodges II, Talent

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

MN Weather PSA

CTV North Suburbs

• Cassandra Bauer, Producer, Writer, Editor

• Jordan Lee Thompson, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Energy Conservation

Burnsville High School

• Scott Tinkham, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Dress Warm

Eden Prairie High School

• Martin Blanco, Director/Editor/Narrator

• Joel Myers, Director/Narrator

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Justin Hanson, Writer/Editor/Reporter

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-11

HIGH SCHOOL - PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

College Prep

Apple Valley High School

• Mohamed Ahmed, Reporter

• Ivan Calixto-Rosas, Camera

• Yusuf Sharif, Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

WE Day

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Shakzhoda Shokholdorova, Writer/Editor/Reporter

• Ariana Groom, Editor

• Tory Haglund, Photographer

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Blood Drive

Apple Valley High School

• Maddi Engel, Reporter

• Adam Thompson, Camera-Producer

• Jeremy Vogel, Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

The Future of Lebanon Hills

Eagan High School

• Eagan AM, Eagan AM Production Crew

CATEGORY #H-12

HIGH SCHOOL - COMMERCIAL

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Heart Rate Monitor Cheats

Eastview High School

• Jack Groves, Editor/Talent

• Peter Liffrig, Videographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Buy a Yearbook!

Lake Park Audubon High School

• Megan Hilfer, Writer/Editor

• Jessie Swegarden, Photographer/Writer

• Laureen Svobodny, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Young Filmmakers' Club Commercial

Eden Prairie High School

• Martin Blanco, Director/Editor/Actor

• Joel Myers, Director/Actor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Lulu's Laundromat

Rosemount High School

• Mike Bigelow, Producer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Young Life Commercial

Burnsville High School

• Scott Tinkham, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities

Saint Paul Neighborhood Network

• Theng Pao Thao, Producer, Director, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Legacy Supply

Rosemount High School

• Landon Bresnahan, Producer

CATEGORY #H-13

HIGH SCHOOL - ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Virtual Reality

Eagan High School

• Eagan AM, Eagan AM Production Crew

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Eagan AM Graphics

Eagan High School

• Eagan AM, Eagan AM Production Crew

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Star Wars 3D

Burnsville High School

• Alex Hughes, Editor

• Jeremiah Prok, Editor

• Tyler Archibald, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Kotlan Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Matt Kotlan, Graphics Producer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-14

HIGH SCHOOL - DIRECTOR

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Jacob Aguilar Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Jacob Aguilar, Director

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Martin Blanco Composite

Eden Prairie High School

• Martin Blanco, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Joel Myers Composite

Eden Prairie High School

• Joel Myers, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Circulate

Benilde Saint Margarets

• Ben Kohler, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Scott Tinkham Composite

Burnsville High School

• Scott Tinkham, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Eagan AM 600th Episode

Eagan High School

• Daniel Debner, Director

CATEGORY #H-15

HIGH SCHOOL - EDITOR

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Peter Liffrig Composite

Eastview High School

• Peter Liffrig, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Money Trip

Mound Westonka High School

• Siena Boser, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Singing Souls Of Paradise

Rosemount High School

• Alex Huot, Director-Writer-Actor

• Mike Rapuano, Editor-Sound

• Ben Vansteenburg, Camera Op-Grip

• Landon Bresnahan, Camera Op - VFX Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Scott Tinkham Composite

Burnsville High School

• Tyler Krebs, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Maddi Engel Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Maddi Engel, Editor

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

CATEGORY #H-16

HIGH SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHER

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Marcus Nelson Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Marcus Nelson, Photographer

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Scott Tinkham Photographer Composite Entry

Burnsville High School

• Scott Tinkham, Editor

CATEGORY #H-17

HIGH SCHOOL - TALENT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Maddi Engel Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Maddi Engel, Talent

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Moti Begna Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Moti Begna, Talent

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

• Drew McCluskey, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Nissi K

Eagan High School

• Eagan AM, Eagan AM Production Crew

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE

Sarah P

Eagan High School

• Eagan AM, Eagan AM Production Crew

CATEGORY #H-18

HIGH SCHOOL - WRITING

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Maddi Engel Composite

Apple Valley High School

• Maddi Engel, Writing

• Cliff Dodge, Advisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT

Jillian Welborn Composite

Eastview High School

• Jillian Welborn, Writer

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