University of Montana School of Journalism students have been named the winners in nine of the categories in the region 10 SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards.
Eight others were named finalists as well. See the winners and links to their excellent work below:
Print/Online
General News Reporting (Large)
Winner: Missoula Muslim community forced to adapt as prayer space closes — by Sav Chavez, Montana Kaimin, University of Montana
Sports Writing (Large)
Finalist: The reality of student athlete deals at UM — by Riley Comstock, Montana Kaimin, University of Montana
Editorial/Opinion Writing
Finalist: Montana Kaimin columns — by McKenna Johnson, Clayton Murphy, Claire Bernard, Montana Kaimin, University of Montana
Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Large)
Winner: Montana Kaimin — by Staff, Montana Kaimin, University of Montana
General News Photography
Winner: Tobacco workers — by John Stember, Boyd’s Station, University of Montana
Feature Photography
Winner: Student hunters — by Diego Hernandez, Montana Kaimin, University of Montana
Finalist: Beekeeper — by Coral Scoles-Coburn, University of Montana, University of Montana
Finalist: Rodeo queen — by Maddie McCuddy, Montana Native News project, University of Montana
Photo Essay/Slideshow
Finalist: 55th annual Kyiyo Pow Wow — by Ava Rosvold, Aiden Havens, Chris Lodman, Renna Al-Haj, Montana Kaimin, University of Montana
Photo Illustration
Finalist: Deferred — by Chris Lodman, Montana Kaimin, University of Montana
Sports Photography
Finalist: Trail Blazers — by Coral Scoles-Coburn, NBA.com, University of Montana
Feature Videography
Winner: Never give up — by Ethan Jamba, Native News Honors Project, University of Montana
Audio
Radio Feature
Winner: Rage Room — by Haven Sager, KBGA College Radio, University of Montana
Finalist: Home funeral workshop — by Lotus Porte-Moyel, KBGA College Radio, University of Montana
Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: How Vietnam vets helped define ‘moral injury’ — by Emily Senkosky, PRX.org (also on Montana Public Radio), University of Montana
Podcast (Narrative)
Winner: “Kaimin Cast: The polygamists, a look inside Pinesdale, Montana” — by Bayliss Flynn, The Montana Kaimin, University of Montana
Broadcast
Best All-Around Television News Magazine
Winner: Made in Montana: Making it mobile — by Made in Montana team, Montana PBS, University of Montana
All Platforms
Science/Environment/Climate Reporting
Finalist: Conserving & restoring waterways can mitigate extreme urban heat in Bangladesh — by Riley Comstock, Mongabay, University of Montana
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