2009 Awards & Recognition
Awards we have received from professional journalism organizations as well as distinguished recognition showcasing our success. Student Media works hard to represent Utah State University and stand apart from the rest and we appreciate your support.
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
- Religion/Values Reporting–“The Man Behind The Message” by Greg Boyles
- Consumer Reporting–“Soaring Up and Away” by Seth Hawkins
- Sports–“Wins outweigh Character” by Sammy Hislop
- Division C-Photography:Sports–“Football Aloha to Warriors” by Tyler Larson
- Medical/Science Reporting–“USU Steel Bride team constructs win at region” by Lisa Christensen
- Opinion Column– “Aggies need to compete…” by Sammy Hislop
- Feature–“Nighttime Marathon Runner” by Tyler Larson
- Photo Essay–“Trading Heels for Wheels” by Tyler Larson
- General Feature–“A grizzly of a tale” by Brittny Jones
- Page Design-Feature Page–“A&E Driver” by Brittny Jones
- Consumer Reporting–“Greenhouse not just for plants?” by Arie Kirk
- Continuing Coverage–“Election and how it affected students at USU” by Arie Kirk
- Page Design-Feature Page–“Aggie Life” by Amanda Mears
- Feature–“Bending Into Perfection” by Tyler Larson
- Criminal Justice Reporting–“Sketch Artist” by Courtnie Packer
- Division B- Best Newspaper—The Utah Statesman
Utah Press Association (UPA)
- Best Special Section– The Utah Statesman
- Best Photo Page– The Utah Statesman
- Group III- Best Breaking News Story—The Utah Statesman
- Group III- Best Feature Column—The Utah Statesman