2014 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.

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Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

Second Place
  • Div C- Medical/Science Reporting–“Devastated: The world’s largest known living organism is in Utah, and it’s dying” by Matthew LaPlante and Paul Christansen
  • Div C – Series–“Aurora theater victims search for peace, I know because I was there” by Lori Schafer

Third Place
  • Div C – Continuing Coverage–“Go big or go dorm” by Sarah Menlove
  • Div C-Best Newspaper-“The Utah Statesman”

Honorable Mentions

  • Mark of Excellence Award Finalist–In-Depth Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students–“Summer sales big risk big reward” by Eric Jungblut
  • Div C- General News Photo–Heidi Bruner

Utah Press Association (UPA)

Second Place
  • Best Sports Page
  • Best Breaking News Story
  • Best Breaking News Story
  • Best Sports Page

Third Place
  • Best Sports Story