2017 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)
- Newspapers – Division B: Military–“Then vs. Now” by Isabel Forinash
- Newspapers-Division B: Spot news–“USU administration restricts activities at sexual education event” by Alison Berg
- Newspapers-Division B: Sports column–“Debate is NOT our national pastime” by Logan Jones
- Magazine: Feature story–“All aboard the Mays train” by Logan Jones
- Newspapers–Division B: Feature Page Design–“The Utah Statesman” by Staff
- Newspapers-Division B: Feature Page Design–“Rough Road Ahead” by Staff
- Newspapers-Division B: Editorial–“The Utah Statesman” by Statesman Editorial Board
- Newspapers-Division B: Editorial–“Freedom of information” by Statesman Editorial Board
- Newspapers-Division B: Feature Page Design–“One Last Ride” by Staff
- Newspapers- Division B: Spot News–“President Albrecht to retire” by Brenna Kelly
- Newspapers-Division B: Feature Page Design–“One Last Ride” by Staff
- Division B: Front Page Design–“Falling Flat” by Staff
- Newspapers – Division B: General news–“Factory Alcohol Policy Change” by Katherine Taylor
- Graphics: Best single-page design–“Fall in love” by staff
Honorable Mentions
- Newspapers-Division B: Feature Page Design–“Origins of Easter” by Staff
Utah Press Association (UPA)
- Best Lifestyle Page by staff
- Best Sports Photograph–“Fired Up” by Matthew Halton
- Best News Photograph–“Aggie Marketplace” by Ethan Babcock
- Best Digital Breaking News Story–“Funda Nakkasoglu to leave Utah State women’s basketball team” by Paige Cavaness
- Best Sports Column–“Sports Column Writing” by Logan Jones
- Best Feature Series–“From Mormon to Catholic” by Vivian Gates
- Best Feature Story–“Welcome to Zaqistan” by Miranda Lorenc
- Best Editor’s/Feature Column–“General Column Writing” by Logan Jones
- Best Feature Photograph–“Joshua Claflin” by Kyle Todecheene
- Best Front Page by staff
- Best Sports Page by staff