2012 National Student Production Award Winners
Finalists for the 11th annual College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Awards were announced in August, with winners announced Oct. 27 at the National Student Electronic Media Convention in Atlanta. Winning entries are in BOLD and you can click on the name to see or hear a sample of the winning entry.
COMBINED CATEGORIES
Best Student Media Website
- ATV, American University, auatv.com
- WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University, wznd.com
- GSTV, Georgia State University, gstvonline.org
- WSUM-FM, University of Wisconsin-Madison, wsum.org
Best Station Imaging
- WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University, “Fuzed Radio Imaging”
- UTVS, St. Cloud State University, “Motion Graphics Showcase”
- KCSU-FM, Colorado State University, “Dive Right In”
- Texas Student Television, Texas State University, “TSTV On the Web Promo”
Best Community Involvement
- Rowan Television Network, Rowan University, “RTN’s Fifth Annual Telethon Supporting Make-A-Wish Foundation”
- KTSW-FM, Texas State University-San Marcos, “MR Fest – KTSW 89.9’s 5th Annual My Radio Fest”
- WLOY, Loyola University-Maryland, “Both Feet In”
- UTB Radio, University of Texas-Brownsville, “College Radio Day”
TELEVISION/VIDEO CATEGORIES
Best Television Newscast
- ICTV, Ithaca College, “Newswatch 16 4/19/12”
- Carolina Week, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, “Carolina Week 2/29/12”
- News 7, Lyndon State College, “New 7 @ 5:30”
- CTV, Colorado State University, “CTV News: ASCSU Elections Special Report”
Best Television News Reporting
- WCN, Westminster College, “The Truth About Natural Gas Fracking in Lawrence and Mercer County”
- Carolina Week, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, “New Predatory Towing”
- CAPS-13, Pittsburg State University, “Nursing Simulations”
- SGTV, University of South Carolina, “Trustus Theatre: Jim and Kay Thigpen’s Final Season”
Best Television Vodcast
- Viking Fusion, Berry College, “The Conference Room, Episode 10.2-Cancelled”
- Rowan Television Network, Rowan University, “Socially Awkward”
- Carolina Week / Reese News, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, “Wheelchair accessibility on campus”
- WBGU-FM, Bowling Green State University, “Diana Chittester-Special Presentation of the Afternoon Rush”
Best Television Sportscast
- SGTV, University of South Carolina, “Capital City Sports 4/12/12”
- TV2 KSU, Kent State University, “TV2 News Sportscast 5/10/12”
- Texas Student Television, University of Texas-Austin, “College Pressbox 4/30/12”
- KBVR-TV, Oregon State University, “Beaver Sports Show 2/23/12”
Best Television Promo
- CTV, Colorado State University, “CTV Station Promo”
- Titan TV, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, “UW Noir Promo”
- WCN, Westminster College, “Titan Radio Never Stops”
- TV2 KSU, Kent State University, “Severe Weather Promo”
Best Television PSA
- LVTV, University of La Verne, “Sizzlin”
- WCN, Westminster College, “Get Out with Titan Traverse”
- SGTV, University of South Carolina, “Daily Gamecock PSA”
- CAPS-13, Pittsburg State University, “Sustainability PSA”
Best Television Special Broadcast
- Orbit TV, Muskingum University, “Friendship 7: The Flight That Changed New Concord”
- CTV, Colorado State University, “Campus Check-In: New Worlds Symphony”
- GSTV, Georgia State University, “Hunger Games Mall Tour Special”
- WCN, Westminster College, “Spring Break With a Purpose”
Best Television Documentary/Public Affairs
- JTC 435 Documentary Filmmaking, Colorado State University, “Revolution”
- JTC 435 Documentary Filmmaking, Colorado State University, “Awake”
- CAPS-13, Pittsburg State University, “Behind Enemy Signs”
- ATV, American University, “Communicating the 2012 New Hampshire Primary”
Best Television General Entertainment Program
- Ocean TV 20, Ocean County College, “Green Viking”
- Viking Fusion, Berry College, “The Conference Room, Episode 10.2-Cancelled”
- LVTV, University of La Verne, “Party Foul”
- TV2 KSU, Kent State University, “The Agenda”
Best Television Comedy
- ICTV, Ithaca College, “Freshman – Episode 1”
- TV2 KSU, Kent State University, “The Agenda”
RADIO CATEGORIES
Best Radio Newscast
- WGCS-FM, Goshen College, “Globe News”
- WONC-FM, North Central College, “WONC Headline News 5/9/12”
- WSUM-FM, University of Wisconsin-Madison, “WSUM’s 5 p.m. Newscast 3/21/12”
- WMUL-FM, Marshall University, “Newscenter 88: 10/6/11”
Best Radio News Reporting
- Radio Fusion, Nanyang Technological University, “The Circle Line Opens”
- Carolina Connection, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, “The Myth of the ‘Freshman 15’”
- WGCS-FM, Goshen College, “Globe Music Buzz”
- WONC-FM, North Central College, “Harold Wilde Announces Retirement”
Best Radio Feature
- Carolina Connection, University North Carolina-Chapel Hill, “Carolina Connection 10/8/11”
- Radio Fusion, Nanyang Technological University, “Air Raid Shelter”
- WKNC-FM, North Carolina State University, “American Muslims Reflect on 9/11”
- KTSW-FM, Texas State University-San Marcos, “Party Culture-In The Public Interest”
Best Radio Podcast
- WMUL-FM, Marshall University, “The Conference USA Report: Halloween Spooktacular”
- WLOY, Loyola University-Maryland, “Both Feet In: Lohr’s Part I”
- District, Savannah College of Art & Design, “What Does That Word Mean (Part 1)”
- Bronc Radio, University of Texas-Pan American, “Bronc Radio News Spring Break Edition”
Best Radio Sports Reporting
- WSWI The Edge, University of Southern Indiana, “The Edge Morning Sportscast”
- WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University, “Chris McIntyre, ISU Track and Field, Cancer Story”
- WGCS-FM, Goshen College, “Maple Leaf Update”
- WRST-FM, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, “Titan Football Outlook: Homecoming v. Whitewater”
Best Radio Sports Play-by-Play
- WSUM-FM, University of Wisconsin-Madison, “Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Duluth in WCHA Final”
- UTA Radio, University of Texas-Arlington, “UTA Baseball vs. Texas A&M”
- WONC-FM, North Central College, “North Central vs. Wittenberg: Sweet 16 Basketball”
- KUOI-FM, University of Idaho, “Idaho Basketball vs. Washington State”
Best Radio DJ presented by iHeartRadio
- KSBR-FM, Saddleback College, “Esmeralda Olamendi”
- WGCS-FM, Goshen College, “Kelsey James”
- WRST-FM, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, “Brad Beck”
- WZND Fuzed Radio, Illinois State University, “Lindsay Colvin”
Best Radio Promo
- WBGU-FM, Bowling Green State University, “Live Wire Station Event Promo”
- KSYM-FM, San Antonio College, “KSYM Radio Tower College Radio Day”
- WKNC-FM, North Carolina State University, “Friday Night Request Rock ‘New Stereo’”
- WMCO-FM, Muskingum University, “The Silent Storm Promo”
Best Radio PSA
- WCRX-FM, Columbia College Chicago, “St. Patrick’s Day Celebration”
- KTSW-FM, Texas State University-San Marcos, “Texting and Walking”
- WSWI The Edge, University of Southern Indiana, “Zoo-bi-doo”
- Radio Fusion, Nanyang Technological University, “Campus Smokers”
Best Radio Documentary/Public Affairs
- WACW, Asbury University, “Two and a Half Miles Under”
- WGLS-FM, Rowan University, “Smoking: Unfiltered”
- WMCO-FM, Muskingum University, “Orbit News Desk: John Glenn’s 50th Anniversary of Orbit”
- KZLX, Northwest Missouri State University, “Hospice: Waiting On a Loved One to Die”
Best Radio Regularly Scheduled Program
- WLOY, Loyola University-Maryland, “What Happens Next? Episode 76”
- KTSW-FM, Texas State University-San Marcos, “Here’s What’s Up-Kweller”
- KUOM, University of Minnesota, “Radio K Culture Queue: Life, Death, and Rock”
- WKSU Owl Radio, Kennesaw State University, “Harry Strange: Stone Babies”

