2016 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)

First Place
  • Newspapers-Division B: Front page design–“The Utah Statesman” by Staff

Second Place
  • Newspapers-Division B: Feature page design–“Wheres the beef?” by Staff

Third Place
  • Newspapers – Division B: Opinion column–“Enough” by Jeffery Dahdah
  • Newspapers – Division B: Spot news–“Fraternity member accused of sexual misconduct” by Jeffery Dahdah
  • Newspapers – Division B: General news–“Lost Trust” by Amy Reid
  • Newspapers-Division B: Front page design–“All dogs go to heaven” by staff
  • Newspapers-Division B: Front page design–“Logan Ink” by staff

Honorable Mentions

  • Online: Best news-oriented website-“usustatesman.com”
  • Newspapers-Division B: Front page design–“Not horsing around” by staff
  • Graphics: Best single-page design–“Village of USU” by Jeffery Dahdah
  • Newspapers-Division B: Best newspaper–“The Utah Statesman”

Mark of Excellence 

  • Online Sports Reporting–“The road to one final minute of playing time” by Megan McNulty
  • Sports Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students–“Closing Speed” by Matthew Halton
  • Sports Column Writing–“Trailblazin’” by Logan Jones
  • Finalist–Radio Feature–“Utah Man Masters Disability, Finds Joy In Building Custom Longboards” by Aimee Cobabe
  • Finalist–Sports Photography (Large) 10,000+ Students–“Sky high Koby” by Ethan Babcock
  • Finalist–Breaking News Reporting (Large) 10,000+ Students–“USU administration restricts activities at sexual education event” by Alison Berg

Utah Press Association (UPA)

First Place
  • Best Lifestyle Page - The Utah Statesman
  • Best Sports Photograph - The Utah Statesman

Second Place
  • Best Digital Breaking News Story - The Utah Statesman

Third Place
  • Best Feature Series - The Utah Statesman
  • Best Feature Story - The Utah Statesman
  • Best Feature Photograph - The Utah Statesman
  • Best Front Page by Staff - The Utah Statesman