ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
2024 NOMINEES
COLLEGE
CATEGORY #C01
COLLEGE NEWSCAST
Cronkite News, October 31, 2023
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Janaé Bradford, Producer
• Sivan Plotkin, Producer
• Mea Griffin, Producer
• Zachary Davis, Producer
Universe Live: Maui Recovery
Brigham Young University
• Miori Kennedy, Anchor
• Aubree Jennings Blanchard, Multimedia Journalist
• Lynnette McConkie, Producer
• Carly Wasserlien, Multimedia Journalist
• Lily Cook, Director
• Alexa Elliot Johnson, Multimedia Journalist
• Joshua Carr, Anchor
• Trevor Myers, Multimedia Journalist
A-TV News October 25, 2023
Utah State University / A-TV News
• Anna Johnson, Anchor
• Ryan Lorensen, Anchor
• Noah Giles, Anchor
• Joe Cooney, Anchor
• Zahra Nasir, Multimedia Journalist
• Morgan Perkins, Multimedia Journalist
• Paige Johnson, Producer
• Katie White, Writer
CATEGORY #C023
COLLEGE NEWS REPORT
UA Faculty Voice Safety Concerns
University of Arizona
• Zoe Montano, Multimedia Journalist
Outrigger Connections
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Tabitha Bland, Multimedia Journalist
Georgia Landeryou MMJ Composite
University of Arizona
• Georgia Landeryou, Multimedia Journalist
Homeless Solutions
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Tabitha Bland, Reporter
CATEGORY #C04
COLLEGE MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
Relocating Rattlesnakes
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Tabitha Bland, Multimedia Journalist
Manti Temple Open House
Brigham Young University
• Alyse Clark, Multimedia Journalist
McInerny Celebrates 40 Years
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Jonah Krell, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #C06
COLLEGE NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM
Pushing Limitations
Utah Valley University
• James Coca, Director
• Ruviselda Tafolla
Talking to the Planets!
Huntington University Arizona
• Grace Johnson, Director
• Chelse Gathing, Graphic Artist
• Kyle Hendrickson, Graphic Artist
Sweltering Saguaros
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Daniel Stipanovich, Editor
• Jason Marmon, Editor
• Seungshin Seo, Photographer
Pollinator Protectors
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Ellie Willard, Producer
• Alexis Heichman, Producer
• Molly Mazinter, Producer
• Chito Sakala, Producer
CATEGORY #C07
COLLEGE NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
Diverted
Salt Lake Community College
• Valene Peratrovich, Director
• McCaulee Blackburn, Producer
• Kolby Butts, Director
• Chris Kirkham, Editor
• Cristian Martinez, Photographer
• Tristin McCarthy, Editor
• Preston Buttars, Editor
• Chris McAllister, Graphic Artist
Women's Work
Brigham Young University
• Angela Larson, Producer
Hope for Lahaina
Brigham Young University
• Aubree Jennings, Reporter
• Alexa Elliott Johnson, Reporter
• Trevor Meyers, Reporter
• Anna LaTour, Reporter
The Stories They Didn’t Tell Us
Glendale Community College
• Cindy Lee, Director
CATEGORY #C08
COLLEGE PUBLIC AFFAIRS / COMMUNITY SERVICE
All-Black History Conference
Utah State University / A-TV News
• Anna Johnson, Multimedia Journalist
Singletons
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Lauren Bly, Multimedia Journalist
Getting Connected
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Maria Staubs, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #C09
COLLEGE ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Inspiring Tucson with Street Art
University of Arizona
• Daniela Cazares, Multimedia Journalist
Music Non Profit
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Leslie Chapman, Multimedia Journalist
NASCAR Camping Culture
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Jeffrey Hinkle, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #C10
COLLEGE MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Cache Rendezvous Holiday Edition
Utah State University / A-TV News
• Noah Giles, Producer
• Anna Johnson, Reporter
• Zahra Nasir, Reporter
• Ryan Lorensen, Reporter
• Katie White, Anchor
• Morgan Perkins, Anchor
• Paige Johnson, Writer
Cronkite News: Arizona's Oasis
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Zachary Davis, Producer
• Sivan Plotkin, Producer
CATEGORY #C11
COLLEGE MUSIC VIDEO
Fat Karma
Huntington University Arizona
• Aiden McGrew, Director
In the Kitchen
Grand Canyon University
• Cassidy Samuelson, Director
CATEGORY #C12
COLLEGE FICTION - SHORT FORM
Bad Trip
Scottsdale Community College
• James Deley, Editor
Brew-ti-ful Minds
Huntington University Arizona
• Cody Walker, Director
A to Z
Utah Valley University
• C. Noah Taylor, Director
Inline
Grand Canyon University
• Anna Michelle Schissel, Director
CATEGORY #C13
COLLEGE FICTION - LONG FORM
Out of the Box
University of Arizona
• Titiana Hernandez, Producer
• Sophia Harrigan, Producer
• Rene Marcelle, Director
In a Foreign and Unknown Land
Brigham Young University
• Ricardo Villanueva-Avalos, Director / Writer
• Avery Olsen, Photographer
• Joseph Wood, Editor
• Hannah Broadbent, Writer
• Emily Edwards, Writer
• Janis Guzman, Talent
• Franco Acosta, Talent
• Andrea Salinas, Talent
A Gaping Wound, a Grinning Mouth
Utah Valley University
• Daxon Geldmacher, Director
Still
Brigham Young University
• Steven Bartholomew, Director
• Nathan Judd, Editor
• Ian Wood, Photographer
• Garet Allen, Talent
• Payton Prince, Talent
• Erik Bostrom, Graphic Artist
Vacancy
Northern Arizona University
• Serena Weingardt, Producer
• Juliana Haley, Director
• Emily Riskas, Writer / Photographer
The Ballad of the Westwind Kid
Brigham Young University
• Micah Gándola, Director
• Brynley Johnson, Photographer
• Porter Christensen, Editor
CATEGORY #C14
COLLEGE SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Donning the Doan
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Matt Venezia, Reporter
Horse Racing Stalled
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Jacob Luthi, Reporter
Going for Gold
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Beatriz Martinez, Reporter
CATEGORY #C15
COLLEGE SPORTS PROGRAM
Cronkite Sports Report NCAA Special
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Henry Domine, Producer
Cronkite Sports Live
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Ronan Heykoop, Producer
• Henry Domine, Senior Producer
• Justin Carter, Associate Producer
• Ben Parris, Anchor
• Riley Swenson, Anchor
Sun Devil Football Pregame Show
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Matt Venezia, Producer
• Paul Schulz, Producer
• Janae Bradford, Producer
Cronkite Sports Final Four Preview
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Paul Schulz, Producer
• Henry Domine, Producer
CATEGORY #C18
COLLEGE COMMERCIAL
Siege MMA
Huntington University Arizona
• Michael Godreau, Director
Patriot Productions
Huntington University Arizona
• Victoria White, Director
CATEGORY #C19
COLLEGE ANIMATION / GRAPHICS / SPECIAL EFFECTS
Body
Huntington University Arizona
• Lavender Birch, Graphic Artist
The Walking Dead Title Sequence
Glendale Community College
• Fabio Bruzzese Francoso, Graphic Artist
Piccolo Volo
Huntington University Arizona
• Sarah Watson, Graphic Artist
Mutual Tides
Huntington University Arizona
• Christian Gregg, Graphic Artist
CATEGORY #C20
COLLEGE AUDIO / SOUND
Mutual Tides
Huntington University Arizona
• Jackson Steele, Composer
• Christian Gregg, Sound Designer
Hiking the White Tanks
Huntington University Arizona
• Lester Atkinson, Audio Mixer
Just Because - A Road Trip Project
Huntington University Arizona
• Jackson Steele, Audio Mixer
CATEGORY #C21
COLLEGE DIRECTOR
Mutual Tides
Huntington University Arizona
• Christian Gregg, Director
Signa CN Director's Track
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Mick Signa, Director
2023 Director Sample
Brigham Young University
• Lily Cook, Director
Piccolo Volo
Huntington University Arizona
• Sarah Watson, Director
CATEGORY #C22
COLLEGE EDITOR
A to Z
Utah Valley University
• Nathan Dobbin, Editor
In the Market
University of Arizona
- School Of Theatre, Film & Television
• Preston Kersting, Editor
House v. NCAA
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Ethan Tuttle, Editor
Territorial Cup Preview
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Nick Borgia, Editor
CATEGORY #C23
COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER
Danny S. Shoots & Delivers
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Danny Stipanovich, Photographer
Dear Addie
University of Arizona
- School Of Theatre, Film & Television
• Tatum Sailors, Photographer
Michael Godreau DP
Huntington University Arizona
• Michael Godreau, Photographer
CATEGORY #C25
COLLEGE TALENT PERFORMER
Out of the Box
University of Arizona
• James Carroll, Talent
Something Blue
University of Arizona
- School Of Theatre, Film & Television
• Haiden Pederson, Talent
CATEGORY #C26
COLLEGE WRITER
Business Thrives on Social Media
Brigham Young University
• Emma Everett Johnson, Writer
Family Business Delivers Tamales
Brigham Young University
• Annika Ohran, Writer
Court Storming
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Cavan Malayter, Writer
CATEGORY #C05
COLLEGE VIDEO ESSAY
There are no nominees in this category
CATEGORY #C16
COLLEGE LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
There are no nominees in this category
CATEGORY #C17
COLLEGE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
There are no nominees in this category
CATEGORY #C24
COLLEGE TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
There are no nominees in this category
High School
CATEGORY #H01
HIGH SCHOOL NEWSCAST
Wasatch High School Daily News
Wasatch High School
• Brigitte Ferreyra, Director
• Kayli Lange, Producer
• Michael Curtis, Anchor
• Seth Johnson, Anchor
• Sydney Rodriguez, Writer
• Coleman Childs, Editor
• Brennan Smith, Photographer
• Brian Larney, Reporter
Husky News
Horizon High School
• Mavrik Mountz, Editor
• JP Lund, Anchor
• Jeffrey Colligan, Anchor
• Ben Herrier, Producer
• Joshua Sanich, Producer
• Logan Esquer, Photographer
• Miles Marxen, Photographer
• Adam Wagner, Photographer
MPTV Newscast, S2, Episode 10
Mountain Pointe High School
• Macie Logan, Multimedia Journalist
• Mycroft Foley, Editor
• Mallory Hartzler, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #H023
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS REPORT
Haunted House at Mountain Pointe
Mountain Pointe High School
• Macie Logan, Multimedia Journalist
• Mycroft Foley, Multimedia Journalist
• Mallory Hartzler, Multimedia Journalist
Yearbook - Working and Having Fun
Horizon High School
• Jeffrey Colligan, Writer / Reporter / Photographer / Editor
Staff Profile News Story
Raymond S. Kellis High School
• Kharlo Ramirez Aleman, Reporter
• Justin Walls, Multimedia Journalist
• Gabriel Rodriguez, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #H05
HIGH SCHOOL VIDEO ESSAY
Documentary
Desert Edge High School
• Maria Palacios, Editor / Photographer
Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary
Liberty High School PSBN
• Dylan Rasbach, Photographer / Editor
CATEGORY #H06
HIGH SCHOOL NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM
History of: Lauryn Hill
Corona del Sol High School
• Jak Holdcraft, Editor
Video Games and Mental Health
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts
• James Bankston, Director
Finding the Lost Tribe
Corona del Sol High School
• Elijah Ellis, Editor
• Layla Herees, Director
• Connor Taylor, Producer
PV Roadrunners - Special Olympics
Horizon High School
• Nathan Devlin, Reporter
CATEGORY #H07
HIGH SCHOOL NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
I'm Fine
Liberty High School PSBN
• Ethan Sinconis, Director
• Aidan Sinconis, Editor
Driven: Three Days in Sonoma
East Valley Institute of Technology
• Aidan DeRoock, Producer
The Sonoran Desert and Its Future
Horizon High School
• Benjamin Stewart, Writer / Reporter / Photographer / Editor
Paper Prayers
Chaparral High School
• Carolyn Robertson, Director
CATEGORY #H08
HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Pronoun Bill Affects Students
Mountain Pointe High School
• Mycroft Foley, Writer
• Zoe Shaw, Editor
• Macie Logan, Director
Depression
Corona del Sol High School
• Harmony Geren, Editor
• Heidi Geren, Talent
• Mason Thompson, Talent
• Chase Carlisle, Multimedia Journalist
• Natalie Ellis, Photographer
CATEGORY #H09
HIGH SCHOOL ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Agua Fria District Arts Showcase 24
Verrado High School
• Rio Brown, Editor
• Cohen Cantrell, Photographer
• Nathan Fugitt, Multimedia Journalist
Fashion to Me
Mountain Pointe High School
• Macie Logan, Director
• Mallory Hartzler, Photographer
Sunrise Mountain Performing Arts
Sunrise Mountain High School
• Evan Hedges, Editor
The Legacy of Black Musicians!
Corona del Sol High School
• Malia Fortner, Director
CATEGORY #H10
HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE PROGRAM
This is [cdstv] Spring Homeroom
Corona del Sol High School
• Kai Phillips, Producer
• Tyler Preslar, Producer
• Malia Fortner, Anchor
• Joseph Rodriguez, Reporter
• Leo Mitchell, Reporter
• Jak Holdcraft, Reporter
• Sam Pena, Editor
• Ian Glider, Graphic Artist
• Jari Lewis-Perez, Editor
[cdstv] presents- ShakespeareTV
Corona del Sol High School
• Kai Phillips, Producer
• Tyler Preslar, Producer
• Xenia Shackelford, Anchor
• Margaret Epting, Anchor
• Layla Heeres, Reporter
• Joseph Rodriguez, Reporter
• Cole Becker, Writer
• Chance Farrow, Writer
• Jadah Jones, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #H11
HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC VIDEO
Looking Out for You
Canyon View High School
• Jake Parr, Talent
• Hayden Brown, Director
Beautiful Story
Sunrise Mountain High School
• Brea Escobedo, Producer
• Kyle Carrington, Editor
• Sophia Artinghelli, Photographer
• Connor Foulke, Photographer
Video Killed the Radio Star
Ironwood Ridge High School
• William Holmes, Director
CATEGORY #H12
HIGH SCHOOL FICTION - SHORT FORM
35 Minutes
Verrado High School
• Cohen Cantrell, Editor
• Nathan Fugitt, Graphic Artist
• Michael Myers, Talent
• Ezra De Paz, Talent
• Izaiah Roman, Talent
I Still Picture You
Mountain Pointe High School
• Macie Logan, Producer
• Mallory Hartzler, Writer
• Mycroft Foley, Editor
• Molly Corbin, Talent
• Madison Veverka, Talent
• Zoe Shaw, Photographer
• Tristan Vela, Editor
Left Behind
Verrado High School
• Rio Brown, Talent
• Cohen Cantrell, Director
Crazy Train
Sunrise Mountain High School
• Kyle Carrington, Photographer
• Bennet Donnigan, Director
• Micah Manges, Writer
Price of Honor
East Valley Institute of Technology
• Skyy Fredde, Director
Julienne
Canyon View High School
• Hayden Brown, Editor
• Jake Parr, Director
• Serenity Foreman, Talent
CATEGORY #H13
HIGH SCHOOL FICTION - LONG FORM
Empty
East Valley Institute of Technology
• Rose Steel, Director
Everyone Is Dumb
Safford High School
• Haleigh Cundari, Director
• Shade Hargis
Soup
Verrado High School
• Rio Brown, Editor
• Cohen Cantrell, Graphic Artist
• Ivy Brown, Talent
• Michael Myers, Talent
• Ezra De Paz, Talent
CATEGORY #H14
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Job Is Finished
Canyon View High School
• Louie Contreras, Photographer
• Frank Villaneuva, Editor
Matthew Hernandez - Wrestling Champ
Horizon High School
• Adam Wagner, Producer
The Miracle League
Desert Mountain High School
• Dylan Ring, Producer
CATEGORY #H16
HIGH SCHOOL LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
Playoffs: Oly Boys vs Salem Hills
Olympus High School (Salt Lake City, UT)
• Jackson Bodily, Play-by-Play
• Lukas Pierce, Play-by-Play
SMHS vs. LHS - Boys Basketball
Liberty High School PSBN
• Dylan Rasbach, Director
• Jacob Briggs, Graphics
• Ben Lin, Replay
• Skylar Knight, Camera Operator
• Kyle Koehl , Camera Operator
• Landen Bergacker, Camera Operator
• Nathan Ketelhut, Play-by-Play
• Makai Wilkinson, Play-by-Play
CATEGORY #H17
HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
Don't Litter
Chaparral High School
• Carolyn Robertson, Editor
• Dylan Johnson-Bayer, Photographer
• Jayla Richardson, Multimedia Journalist
• Kendrick Quon, Talent
• Camellia Melchior, Talent
• Avril Garza-Alanis, Photographer
Dental Hygiene
Verrado High School
• Rio Brown, Editor
• Cohen Cantrell, Photographer
• Nathan Fugitt, Talent
Dear Parents
Canyon View High School
• Jake Parr, Photographer
• Hayden Brown, Editor
• Ava Silver, Talent
• Serenity Foreman, Talent
No Second Chance PSA
Mountain Pointe High School
• Macie Logan, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #H18
HIGH SCHOOL COMMERCIAL
My Career
Metro Tech High School
• Frederico De La Cruz, Director
Prom Commercial
Wasatch High School
• Coleman Childs, Editor
• Brian Larney, Talent
Liberty Buick Commercial Reel
Liberty High School PSBN
• Ryan Repak, Editor
• Will Waknitz, Editor
• Nathan Warner, Writer
• Symantha Tilson, Writer
The Jaguar Way
Canyon View High School
• Hayden Brown, Photographer
• Jake Parr, Editor
CATEGORY #H19
HIGH SCHOOL ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Pizza Dog
Centennial High School - Peoria Unified School District
• Hana Taylor, Graphic Artist
Castle
Verrado High School
• Cohen Cantrell, Graphic Artist
I'm Fine
Liberty High School PSBN
• Ethan Sinconis, Graphic Artist
CATEGORY #H20
HIGH SCHOOL AUDIO/SOUND
Left Behind
Verrado High School
• Rio Brown, Audio Mixer
Soup
Verrado High School
• Owen Lynn, Composer
• Alexis Acosta, Composer
• Rio Brown, Audio Mixer
CATEGORY #H21
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Soup
Verrado High School
• Rio Brown, Director
Hello From a Ghost
Volcano Vista High School
• Cadence Martinez, Director
I'm Fine
Liberty High School PSBN
• Aidan Sinconis, Director
CATEGORY #H22
HIGH SCHOOL EDITOR
Baseball Video
Raymond S. Kellis High School
• Alann Galaz, Editor
I'm Fine
Liberty High School PSBN
• Ethan Sinconis, Editor
Boys Basketball Video
Raymond S. Kellis High School
• Justin Walls, Editor
CeHS Playoff Basketball Hype Video
Peoria Unified School District
• Andrew Schneidmiller, Editor
Driven: Three Days in Sonoma
East Valley Institute of Technology
• Aidan DeRoock, Editor
CATEGORY #H23
HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER
Soup
Verrado High School
• Cohen Cantrell, Photographer
35 Minutes
Verrado High School
• Cohen Cantrell, Photographer
Owls' Volleyball
Agua Fria High School
• Anthony Vazquez Tovar, Photographer
Track and Field Hype Video
Raymond S. Kellis High School
• Alejandro Contreras, Photographer
CATEGORY #H25
HIGH SCHOOL TALENT - PERFORMER
Hello From a Ghost
Volcano Vista High School
• Diego Chavez, Talent
Soup
Verrado High School
• Lauren Fugitt, Talent
I Still Picture You
Mountain Pointe High School
• Molly Corbin, Talent
CATEGORY #H26
HIGH SCHOOL WRITER
Soup
Verrado High School
• Rio Brown, Writer
I'm Fine
Liberty High School PSBN
• Aidan Sinconis, Writer
35 Minutes
Verrado High School
• Cohen Cantrell, Writer
CATEGORY #H04
HIGH SCHOOL MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
There are no nominees in this category
CATEGORY #H24
HIGH SCHOOL TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
There are no nominees in this category