NOMINATIONS
Friday, April 11, 2025
Nomination certificates will be mailed upon request
VIRTUAL CEREMONY
Saturday, April 26, 2025
CATEGORY #C-02
HEADLINE NEWS
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Donald Trump Gives Speech in Aurora
The Metropolitan State University of Denver
• Alfredo Sanchez, Faculty Advisor
• Alex Petrich, Anchor
• Ytzel Vasquez, Camera Operator
• Benjamin Butler, Photographer
• Cecilia Perez-Najera, Producer
CATEGORY #C-03
HARD NEWS REPORT
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Palestine Protest
Kansas State University
• Andrew Smith, Faculty Advisor
• Sophie Smith, Reporter
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Dakota Makinen "Concealed Carry"
University of Colorado Boulder
• Paul Daugherty, Faculty Advisor
• Dakota Makinen, Reporter
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Harris Concedes at Howard
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Victoria Anderson, Reporter
CATEGORY #C-04
FEATURE NEWS REPORT
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Hero to All: Ray Downey Sr.
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Victoria Anderson, Reporter
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Dakota Makinen "Polar Plunge"
University of Colorado Boulder
• Paul Daugherty, Faculty Advisor
• Dakota Makinen, Reporter
CATEGORY #C-05
SOLO STORYTELLER
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Breaking Down Trump’s Tariff Plan
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Victoria Anderson, Producer/Photographer/Editor
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Dakota Makinen - "Drop N' Swap"
University of Colorado Boulder
• Paul Daugherty, Faculty Advisor
• Dakota Makinen, Producer/Photographer/Editor
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Factory to Field
Kansas State University
• Andrew Smith, Faculty Advisor
• Dawson Wagner, Producer/Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #C-06
NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM
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London Focus on Fashion
Kansas State University
• Andrew Smith, Faculty Advisor
• Hannah Whetstone, Producer
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Introspection
University of Colorado Boulder
• Abby Boutrous, Director
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Bucket List BBQ: A Look Inside
Washburn University
• Sam Finch, Faculty Advisor
• Ivan Brandt, Director
• Humphry Del Castillo, Camera Operator
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Hamilton City
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Andrew Kelly, Director
• Ansley Chambers, Director
• Georgia Bomar, Director
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Engineering for Fish
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Lisa Maslovskaya, Director
• Maria Nairn, Director
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
London's Underground Music Scene
Kansas State University
• Andrew Smith, Faculty Advisor
• Brody Zwiebel, Producer
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Mangroves: Nature's Defense
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Georgia Jones, Director
• Jesse Hodgson, Director
CATEGORY #C-07
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
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For Love of the Game
Fort Hays State University
• Nick Schwien, Faculty Advisor
• Raegan Neufeld, Producer
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On the Border: Sherry Wounded Foot
University Of Nebraska
• Linda White, Faculty Advisor
• Marissa Lindemann, Producer
• Olivia Reed, Producer
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Still Ukrainian
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Lisa Maslovskaya, Producer
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Life on the Harvest Run
Fort Hays State University
• Nick Schwien, Faculty Advisor
• Ryan Schuckman, Producer
• Raegan Neufeld, Producer
• John Billinger, Producer
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Long Lost
University of Colorado Boulder
• Evan Valenta, Director
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Chaps
University Of Colorado Boulder
• Amy Phillips, Director
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Looks Different
University Of Colorado Boulder
• Bergen Backes, Director
CATEGORY #C-10
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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The Possibilities of Art
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Shane Rasnic, Director
• Allison England, Director
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I Wanted to Be a Ballerina
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Grayson Harjo, Director
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Larger than Life
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Bekah Algaze, Director
• Nick Callegan, Director
• Kate Needham, Director
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Garden of Eden
Fort Hays State University
• Nick Schwien, Faculty Advisor
• Ryan Schuckman, Producer
CATEGORY #C-11
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
London Calling 2024
Kansas State University
• Andrew Smith, Faculty Advisor
• Hannah Whetstone, Reporter
• J.P. Cardenas, Reporter
• Brody Zwiebel, Reporter
• Parker McGowan, Reporter
• Aaron McGill, Reporter
• Landon Platter, Reporter
CATEGORY #C-12
MUSIC VIDEO
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I'm in Love with a Waitress
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Liam Kharb, Director
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Being Nice
Colorado Mesa University
• Greg Mikolai, Faculty Advisor
• Izzy Burns, Talent
• Wylee Mitchell, Editor
• Maccoy Abeyta, Photographer
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
“Slipping Away” by OK3
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Carlos Sanchez, Director
• Braden Livingston, Director
CATEGORY #C-13
FICTION - SHORT FORM
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Bad Grade
Colorado Mesa University
• Greg Mikolai, Faculty Advisor
• Crystal Li, Director
• Dylan Beland, Writer
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Stasis
Colorado Mesa University
• Greg Mikolai, Faculty Advisor
• Wylee Mitchell, Director
• Vivi Garcia, Writer
CATEGORY #C-14
FICTION - LONG FORM
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A Film About Toby
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Scotty Strout, Director
• JJ Willis, Writer
• Lucas Booth, Talent
• Lilly Stover, Producer
• Autumn Hudgins, Talent
• Liam Kharb, Talent
• Kami Thompson, Camera Operator
• Kylie Taylor, Lighting
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Grigsby
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Grace Mills, Director
• Haylee Cleary, Director
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With Liberty and Justice for All
University Of Denver
• Sheila Schroeder, Faculty Advisor
• Sophia Holt, Director
• Claudia Cutler, Producer
• Maddie Miller, Producer
• Salma Urrutia, Photographer
• Dani Toubin, Editor
• Aidan Luce, Audio
• Nathan Henry, Audio
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Farewell, Sanity
University Of Denver
• Sheila Schroeder, Faculty Advisor
• Mills Coleman, Director
• Milo Hoffman, Editor
• Dimitri Scal, Photographer
• Pierce Kimbrough, Photographer
• Chris Mentzer, Lighting
• Lucy Shattuck, Producer
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Plan B
University Of Denver
• Sheila Schroeder, Faculty Advisor
• Jillian Wallace, Director
• Emily Goldberg, Writer
• Allie Keene, Audio
• Abbie Menard, Editor
• Edmund Tyler, Writer
• Noah Ritter, Director
• Abby Gardner, Producer
CATEGORY #C-15
SPORTS STORY
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Behind the Birds | Episode 1: Preseason
The Metropolitan State University of Denver
• Alfredo Sanchez, Faculty Advisor
• Brandi Rose, Photographer
• Tanner Caldarola, Reporter
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England's Football Culture
Kansas State University
• Andrew Smith, Faculty Advisor
• J.P. Cardenas, Producer
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Navy Coach Reflects on Oklahoma Roots
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Victoria Anderson, Producer
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Women’s Gymnastic Transfers
University Of Nebraska
• Ken Fischer, Faculty Advisor
• Ellen Pham, Producer
• Mikee Naegele, Photographer
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Rylee Langerman Feature Story
O'Colly TV
• Zac Berger, Producer
CATEGORY #C-16
SPORTS PROGRAM
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
So Much Happening In Rams' Sports
Rocky Mountain Student Media
• Peter Waack, Faculty Advisor
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Maverick Postgame
Colorado Mesa University
• Greg Mikolai, Faculty Advisor
• Grace Metcalf, Anchor
• Breana Sinclair, Anchor
• Wylee Mitchell, Director
• Jordan Neifert, Camera Operator
• Maccoy Abeyta, Audio
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
MHK All Day Sports Special
Kansas State University
• Andrew Smith, Faculty Advisor
• Dawson Wagner, Producer
• Hannah Whetstone, Reporter
• Sophie Dilley, Reporter
• Noah Berchman,
• Toby Hammes, Reporter
• Grant Snowden, Reporter
• Brian Nicholson, Reporter
CATEGORY #C-17
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Fort Hays vs. Washburn Men's Basketball
Fort Hays State University
• Nick Schwien, Faculty Advisor
• Russell Heitmann, Faculty Advisor
• Kadence Allen, Director
• Cooper Rhea, Director
• Nick McCoy, Replay
• Mikheil Makhviladze, Camera Operator
• Valeria Catano, Camera Operator
• Kyson Evans, Camera Operator
• Levelt Similien, Camera Operator
• Nathan Ward, Camera Operator
• Tyler Murphy, Camera Operator
• Garrett Wellbrock, Announcer
• Cayden Sanders, Announcer
CATEGORY #C-18
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
OU Commencement Video
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Sunny Foos, Director
• Charlese Wollman, Director
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UNMC NALHD - Health Care Cash Fund
University Of Nebraska
• Alan Eno, Faculty Advisor
• Megan Braun, Director
• Hana Maddox, Producer
• AbbyLane Kloke, Writer
• Leslie Con, Producer
• Hale Geringer, Producer
• Molly Kiefer, Producer
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Notes of Dedication
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Caden Patterson, Director
• Nate Trimmer, Director
• Allison England, Director
• Jesse Hodgson, Director
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Shining Bright
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Erika Clayton, Director
• Kate Needham, Director
CATEGORY #C-20
COMMERCIAL
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Gaylord News Promo
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Lisa Maslovskaya, Producer
CATEGORY #C-24
EDITOR
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Eyes of the Storm Trailer
Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma
• Diego Fuentes, Editor
CATEGORY #C-26
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
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Tessa Dorrell Reel
O'Colly TV
• Tessa Dorrell, Reporter
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Zac Berger Reel
O'Colly TV
• Zac Berger, Reporter
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Tyler Tripodi Reel
O'Colly TV
• Tyler Tripodi, Reporter
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Garrett Wellbrock Play-by-Play
Fort Hays State University
• Nick Schwien, Faculty Advisor
• Garrett Wellbrock, Announcer
CATEGORY #H-01
NEWSCAST
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BTV Episode 5, 2024-2025
Wichita Southeast High School
• Nathan Christner, Faculty Advisor
• Dan Nguyen, Producer
• Minnie Thoumsavath, Anchor
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BTV Episode 15, 2023-2024
Wichita Southeast High School
• Nathan Christner, Faculty Advisor
• Kristy Duong, Producer
• Alexis Barker, Anchor
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
News19 Orchestra and Financial Literacy
Deer Creek High School
• Lily Tucker, Faculty Advisor
• Sam Frailey, Director
• Nathan Messenger, Writer
• Cohen Bout, Camera Operator
• Templar Stockwell, Anchor
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The North Report Live: December 19, 2024
Edmond North High School
• Drew Bailey, Camera Operator
• Taylor Beacham, Director
• Keely Crawford, Producer
• Hailey Darling, Anchor
• Gavin Edmoundson, Reporter
• Savannah Henson, Anchor
• Violet Iver, Anchor
• Megan Janzen, Producer
• Ethan Pourtorkan, Anchor
• Nathan Self, Director
• Emerson Wyrick, Lighting
• Jack Jones, Lighting
CATEGORY #H-03
HARD NEWS REPORT
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Tiger News: YONDR pouches at SJH
St. John High School
• Mac Knight, Faculty Advisor
• Misael Ramirez, Reporter
• Tanner Mawhirter, Director
• Zoey Carter, Editor
• Liam Knight, Editor
• Caleb Luckner, Camera Operator
• Mikeal Nemec, Audio
• Samuel Heller, Lighting
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
DOJ Investigation
Wichita Southeast High School
• Nathan Christner, Faculty Advisor
• Alexis Barker, Reporter
• Lillian Saykham, Editor
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Oklahoma Book Bans
Edmond North High School
• Ben Campbell, Faculty Advisor
• Abigail Jones, Producer
• Keely Crawford, Producer
CATEGORY #H-04
FEATURE NEWS REPORT
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Final Curtain Call
Wichita Southeast High School
• Nathan Christner, Faculty Advisor
• Kristy Duong, Reporter
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Tiger News: Trash to Trends
St. John High School
• Mac Knight, Faculty Advisor
• Jayce Feril, Reporter
• Zoey Carter, Camera Operator
• Liam Knight, Editor
• Misael Ramirez, Editor
• Tanner Mawhirter, Producer
CATEGORY #H-05
SOLO STORYTELLER
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Cat Cafe
Wichita Southeast High School
• Jazmine Snyder, Producer/Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #H-07
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
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You Know The Truth
Tulsa Technology Center
• Jo Shaw, Director
CATEGORY #H-10
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Keeping Up with Kendall
Denver Public Schools
• Megan Scoglio, Faculty Advisor
• Kendall Smith, Director
• Nolan Castanon, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #H-12
MUSIC VIDEO
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
String Theory
St. John High School
• Mac Knight, Faculty Advisor
• Naoto Joboji, Director
• Victor Rosales-Ubanda, Lighting
CATEGORY #H-13
FICTION - SHORT FORM
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No Country for Old Mimes
Tulsa Technology Center
• Andrew John, Producer
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Hollow Watch
Northfield High School
• Megan Scoglio, Faculty Advisor
• Henry Gelston, Director
• Hunter Theil, Talent
• Andrew Kolesnikov, Editor
CATEGORY #H-15
SPORTS STORY
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Volleyball Psychology
Wichita Southeast High School
• Nathan Christner, Faculty Advisor
• Sylas Chalfant, Reporter
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Soccer Title
Wichita Southeast High School
• Nathan Christner, Faculty Advisor
• Dan Nguyen, Reporter
CATEGORY #H-18
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Power: 2024-2025 SJH Basketball
St. John High School
• Mac Knight, Faculty Advisor
• Zoey Carter, Director
• Tanner Mawhirter, Photographer
• Liam Knight, Editor
• Mikeal Nemec, Editor
• Teresa Miller, Lighting
• Jayce Feril, Lighting
CATEGORY #H-19
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
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Don't Park Here
Denver Public Schools
• Megan Scoglio, Faculty Advisor
• Judah Michael, Talent
• Ridley Steels, Editor
• Bethel Theodros, Talent
• Giovany Trejo, Talent
2025 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Routine
St. John High School
• Mac Knight, Faculty Advisor
• Tanner Mawhirter, Director
• Misael Ramirez, Photographer
• Samuel Heller, Photographer
• Mikeal Nemec, Editor
• Caleb Luckner, Producer
CATEGORY #H-24
EDITOR
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Aquaman is Missing
Wichita Southeast High School
• Dan Nguyen, Editor
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Final Curtain Call
Wichita Southeast High School
• Lillian Saykham, Editor
CATEGORY #C01
NEWSCAST
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The Met Report
Metropolitan State University of Denver
• Alfredo Sanchez, Faculty Advisor
• Cecilia Perez-Najera, Talent
• Sassy Montenegro, Talent
• Brandi Thomas, Talent
• Noah Block, Talent
• Xavier Gauthier, Audio
• Tyson Sintas, Reporter
• Laryss Rodriguez, Talent
• Kevin Rosales, Promoter
• Jacqueline Bautista, Assistant Technical Director
• Fabrizio Escalona, Talent
• Rigel Bleskan, Editor
• Miah Ntepp, Talent
• Alex Petrich, News Director
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
OU Nightly 10/20/23
University of Oklahoma
• Barbara Merckx, News Advisor
• Nate Feken, Sports Advisor
• Victoria Anderson, News Anchor
• Darian Curry, News Producer
• Kaly Phan, News Associate Producer
• Ireland Fitzer, News Center Anchor
• Noah Mack, News Anchor
• Dacoda Wahpekeche, News Live Reporter
• Bailey Coyle, News Live Reporter
• Stone Webber, News Live Reporter
• Kevin Palomino, Washington Bureau Reporter
• Pierce Loeffelholz, Big Friday Sports Producer
• Emily Faith, Big Friday Sports Anchor & Reporter
• Caleigh Jo Hommel, Big Friday Sports Anchor
• Kailey Carnine, Big Friday Sports Live Reporter
• Blake Mullen, Big Friday Sports Live Reporter
• Brigg Bates, Big Friday Sports Reporter
• Luke Hamburger, Director
• Emily Rushing, Director
CATEGORY #C02
NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS NEWS
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
How JUUL impacted the evolution of the vaping epidemic
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Journalism And Mass Communications
• Jill Martin, Faculty Advisor
• Anne Gallagher, Journalist
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Storm Warnings Language Barrier
University Of Oklahoma
• Kevin Palomino, Reporter
CATEGORY #C03
NEWS REPORT - LIGHT NEWS
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
DU's Voices for Change: The DU Pollination Associa
University Of Denver
• Kareem El Damanhoury, Faculty Advisor
• Kailey Aponte, Multimedia Producer
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Medieval Combat at Boomer Lake
O'Colly Media Group
• Tyler Tripodi, Reporter
CATEGORY #C05
VIDEO ESSAY
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
OU Nightly: Wall to Wall
University of Oklahoma
• Luke Hamburger, Producer
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
La Lomita Video Essay
University Of Oklahoma
• Kevin Palomino, Reporter
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
A Vietnamese family grows a new garden in America
University Of Denver
• Kareem El Damanhoury, Faculty Advisor
• Peter Vo, Multimedia Journalist/Producer
CATEGORY #C06
NON-FICTION – SHORT FORM/LONG FORM
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Authentic Leadership: Mautra Staley Jones
Gaylord College
• Ansley Chambers, Producer
• Georgia Jones, Editor
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
People’s City Mission Help Center Documentary
Jacht
• Mia Ackermann, Faculty Advisor
• Emma Luci, Team Lead
• Marissa Wilken, Multimedia Strategist
• Grayson McGeath, Videographer
• Sam Newell, Videographer
• Jolin Toon, Multimedia Strategist
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
New Era: Maasai Coming of Age
CU Boulder
• Angel Mollel, Multimedia Producer
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Restrictions at Catholic hospitals reduce abortion
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Journalism And Mass Communications
• Jill Martin, Faculty Advisor
• Naomi Delkamiller, Journalist
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
A woman's journey from addict to caregiver
University Of Denver
• Kareem El Damanhoury, Faculty Advisor
• Bella Zafer, Director/Producer
• Cassis Tingley, Director/Producer
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
In Journalism We Trust
University Of Oklahoma
• Julia Manipella, Reporter
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Boulder Van Life
University of Colorado Boulder
• Matt Solari, Director
• Wyatt Martinez, Producer
• Braxton Fish, Producer
• Carlos Franco, Editor/Graphics
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Journey of Light
Gaylord College
• Andrew Kelly, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Abby Amish, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
CATEGORY #C08
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Freeform
University Of Denver
• Joe Brown, Faculty Advisor
• Peter Vo, Director/Producer
CATEGORY #C09
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
OU Nightly Tracking the Storm
University of Oklahoma
• Barbara Merckx, News Advisor
• Romelo Woodfork, Producer
• Emily Land, Director
• Colton Williams, Senior Meteorologist/Reporter
• Catherine Liberta, Senior Meteorologist/Reporter
• Coy Taylor, Meteorologist/Video Editor
• Dana Searles, Reporter
• Dacoda Wahpekeche, Reporter
• Kaly Phan, Reporter
• Ka'Tani Gouch, Reporter
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Hell in the Heartland: 10 Years
University Of Oklahoma
• Courtney Armstrong, Producer
CATEGORY #C10
MUSIC VIDEO
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Out of My Mind
Gaylord College
• Christa DeBolt, Project Leader
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Last Song of the Night
Gaylord College
• Noah Mitts, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Mason Deakins, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Andrew Kelly, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
CATEGORY #C11
FICTION – SHORT FORM/LONG FORM
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
A Post Production
Gaylord College
• Carson Sanders, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Abigail Martin, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Grace Mills, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Lily Stover, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Kylie Taylor, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Kami Thompson, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
CATEGORY #C13
SPORTS PROGRAM
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
O'Colly TV Tipoff Show
O'Colly Media Group
• Carlos Cortes, Producer
• Jacob Patterson, Producer
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Man, Listen
O'Colly Media Group
• Zac Berger, Producer/Host
• Steve Spears, Producer/Host
CATEGORY #C14
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Fort Hays State vs. Emporia State football
Tiger Media Network
• Nick Schwien, Faculty Advisor
• Russell Heitmann, Faculty Advisor
• Tim Schoepflin, Director
• Kaden Depperschmidt, Technical Director
• Haleigh Raber, Replay
• Ethan Klausmeyer, Videoboard Operation
• Brandon Mejia, Camera Operator
• Maimouna Traore, Camera Operator
• Kyler Rowden-Stum, Camera Operator
• Jonathan Lowe, Camera Operator
• Caleb Todd, Play By Play
• Cayden Sanders, Color
CATEGORY #C15
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Engineering with Nature: Santa Fe
Gaylord College
• Jesse Hodgson, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Georgia Bomar, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
CATEGORY #C16
COMMERCIAL
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
2023 OU Commencement Video
Gaylord College
• Sydney Nichols, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Ravi Mody, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Robert Harris, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
• Andrew Kelly, Co-Owner And Co-Leader
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
So, What’s Your Story?
Gaylord College
• Ansley Chambers, Producer
• Carson Klingman, Editor
• Georgia Jones, Co-Editor
• Azman Abdulla, Co-Director
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Arts! Season in Review
Gaylord College
• Kate Furney, Producer
• Brady Powell, Editor
CATEGORY #C19
DIRECTOR
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Echoes
Gaylord College
• Allison England, Director
CATEGORY #C20
EDITOR
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Uncovering Sports: Baxter Holmes
Gaylord College
• Lisa Maslovskaya, Editor
CATEGORY #C22
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Tessa Dorrell Reel
O'Colly Media Group
• Tessa Dorrell, Anchor
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Payton Little Talent Reel
Oklahoma State University
• John McGuire, Faculty Advisor
• Payton Little, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #H01
NEWSCAST
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
AM@CM 186
Cheyenne Mountain High School
• Jeff O'Brien, Faculty Advisor
• KC Holes, Producer
• Remy O'Connel, Producer
• Vincent Marquez, Reporter
• Noah Soyk, Studio Producer
• Cobin Grosjean, Studio Producer/Switcher
• Aaden Jackson, Graphic Artist
• Arianna Perez, Reporter
• Addy Bolton, Reporter
• Andrew Campbell, Field Reporter
• Leo Vargas, Field Reporter
• Aiden Noble, Field Reporter
CATEGORY #H02
NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS NEWS
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Lack of Paras
Wichita Southeast High School
• Kristy Duong, Reporter
CATEGORY #H03
NEWS REPORT - LIGHT NEWS
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Show Must Go On
Wichita Southeast High School
• Lillian Saykham, Photojournalist
• Julia Harvey, Reporter
CATEGORY #H04
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
School's Out Powwow
Wichita Southeast High School
• Lillian Saykham, Reporter
CATEGORY #H06
NON-FICTION – SHORT FORM/LONG FORM
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
No Home: The Housing Crisis in Rural Kansas
St. John High School
• Fabian Gracia, Director/Writer/Editor/Cinematographer
• Conner Gillespie, Narrator/Cinematography
• Timothy Rogers, Editor/Audio
CATEGORY #H10
MUSIC VIDEO
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Til Death Do Us Part
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Rockwell Campus
• Emma Sengvilay, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #H11
FICTION – SHORT FORM/LONG FORM
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Happiness in the Palm of Her Hand
Classen School Of Advanced Studies At Northeast
• Ella Janes, Writer/Editor
CATEGORY #H12
SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Tri County Basketball
Wichita Southeast High School
• William Sandlin, Reporter
• Kristy Duong, Editor
• Jin Lam, Photojournalist
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Buffalo Bob
Wichita Southeast High School
• Kristy Duong, Reporter
• Brianna Tran, Photojournalist
• Edan Williams Parker, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #H15
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Obey the Signs
St. John High School
• Naoto Joboji, Director/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor
CATEGORY #H19
DIRECTOR
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Happiness in the Palm of Her Hand
Classen School Of Advanced Studies At Northeast
• Ella Janes, Director
CATEGORY #H20
EDITOR
2024 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Melanie Coombs
Maize Career Academy
• Ryan Tarletsky, Faculty Advisor
• Melanie Coombs, Editor
CATEGORY #C01
NEWSCAST
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
OU Nightly 10.18.22
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Oklahoma
• Dana Searles, Producer
• Emily Land, Director
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
KSU Newscast
Wildcat Electronic Media
• Eden Brockman, Anchor
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Stampede News-Black Bison
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
• Ben Corman, Videographer/Editor/Anchor
• Brandon Decker, Studio Camera/Key Grip/Promos
• Terrell Hunter, Writer/Editor/Audio/Reporter
• Seth Roybal, Reporter/Studio/Writer/Graphics
CATEGORY #C02
NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS NEWS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Bedlam Fan Arrested
University of Oklahoma
• Cameron Joiner, Reporter
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Overcoming: First Responders Recount Tornado Horror
University Of Oklahoma
• Brianna Brown, Student
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Heart-stopping: Oklahoma Heart Hospital Looks Back at 2013 Tornado
University Of Oklahoma
• Spenser Camp, Student
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Storm Chasing: Learning from the Deadly 2013 Tornadoes
University Of Oklahoma
• Noah Mack, Student
CATEGORY #C03
NEWS REPORT - LIGHT NEWS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
OU Mums Picture Day
University of Oklahoma
• Noah Mack, Reporter
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
"For Colored Girls"
University of Oklahoma
• Ka'Tani Gouch, Reporter
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Paul Learns Taekwondo, Defies Odds
O'Colly Media Group
• Connor Burgan, Reporter
CATEGORY #C04
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Unexpected: Study Abroad Students Report on the Russia/Ukraine War
University Of Oklahoma
• Alexa Diego, Student
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Despite Lightning delay, the Wildcats win by 28
Wildcat Electronic Media
• Dawson Wagner, Recorder/Editor/Producer
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Mr. OU
University of Oklahoma
• Dacoda McDowell-Wahpekeche, MMJ
CATEGORY #C05
VIDEO ESSAY
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Coping with Creativity
Wichita State University
• Elijah Maples, Videographer/Editor
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Chief Nate Tarver: Lead by Example
University Of Oklahoma
• Jacob Leo Marino, Producer
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Daydream and Draw: Cartoonist continues to create new work every day out of a passion for his craft
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Journalism And Mass Communications
• Jordan Opp, Producer
CATEGORY #C06
NON-FICTION – SHORT FORM/LONG FORM
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Time Rewind: OKC's Historic Calvary Baptist Church
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
• Khiry Montgomery, Videographer/Producer
• Caleb Leyva, Talent
• Laramie Willie, Talent
• Terrell Hunter, Voice Talent
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Routes TV: Indian Country Oklahoma
University Of Oklahoma
• Katie Smith, Executive Producer
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Abandoned But Never Lost
University Of Colorado Boulder
• Evan Stephens, Director
CATEGORY #C07
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Kids' Chance of Nebraska: Recipient Video
University Of Nebraska
• Caroline Sukstorf, Student Creator
• Abigail Reed, Student Creator
• Shelby Crays, Student Creator
CATEGORY #C08
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Unconquerable Spirit- The Chickasaw People
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
• Ben Corman, Videographer/Reporter
CATEGORY #C09
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
OU Nightly Election Night 2022
University of Oklahoma
• Romelo Woodfork, Producer
• Sydney Wallace, Producer
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The Poke Report
O'Colly Media Group
• Alex Dusky, Producer/Anchor
• Jace Andrews, Producer/Anchor
CATEGORY #C11
FICTION – SHORT FORM/LONG FORM
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Much To Do About Nothing
University Of Denver
• Peter VO, Director/Photographer
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Bird of Paradise
University Of Denver
• David Painter, Writer/Director
• Devon Weigers, Producer
• Aaron Butwinick, Photographer
• Davis Mawer, Editor
• Maggie Mitchell, Production Designer
• Sean O'Conner, Audio
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Words You Can't Express
Colorado Mesa University
• Madison Warn, Student
CATEGORY #C12
SPORTS PROGRAM
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
KSU Sports Program
Wildcat Electronic Media
• Dawson Wagner, Associate Producer
• Jacob Hall, Anchor
• Blake Crawford, Reporter
• Landon Platter, Reporter
• Aaron Magill, Reporter
• Chase Knutsen Hagemann, Reporter
• Ryan Zielseorf, Reporter
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Game Day U
University of Oklahoma
• Pierce Loeffelholz, Producer
• Emily Land, Director
CATEGORY #C13
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Stillwater Public Library PSA-Paige Orr
Oklahoma State University
• Paige Orr, Director/Videographer/Producer
• Alyssa Peña, Actress/Voice Talent
• Reagan Harris, Co-Director/Group Member/Actor
• Kendall McGhee, Group Member/Storyboard Artist
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado National Monument Association Promotional Video
Colorado Mesa University
• Maddie Genender, Student Producer
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
City of Holdrege Chamber of Commerce
University Of Nebraska
• Jae Coonce, Student Creator
• Asa Hemenway, Student Creator
• Carson Allen, Student Creator
• Brynna Shaffer, Student Creator
• Joseph Zakaria, Student Creator
CATEGORY #C14
COMMERCIAL
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Discover Your Origin Story
Heroes Academy
• Jacob Workentine, Director/Graphics
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln - Campaign Kickoff
University Of Nebraska
• Alec Rome, Student Creator
• Rachel Lofton, Student Creator
• Reagan Smith, Student Creator
• Jared Clutter, Student Creator
• Kelsey Eihausen, Student Creator
• Shelby Crays, Student Creator
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The Path To Success
The Women's Network
• Jacob Workentine, SFX/Writer
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Arts! Arts! Arts! Season in Review 2022
University Of Oklahoma
• Kate Furney, Producer
CATEGORY #C15
ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Citizen Science Water Testing
University Of Nebraska
• Abigail Reed, Student Creator
• Caroline Sukstorf, Student Creator
• Jae Coonce, Student Creator
• Emily Pietrzak, Student Creator
CATEGORY #C16
EDITOR
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Andrew Kelly Editing
University Of Oklahoma
• Andrew Kelly, Editor
CATEGORY #C18
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Catherine Liberta OU Nightly Meteorologist
University of Oklahoma
• Catherine Liberta, OU Nightly Meteorologist
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Colton Williams OU Nightly Meteorologist
University of Oklahoma
• Colton Williams, Meteorologist
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Dylan Rivera OU Nightly Sports Anchor
University of Oklahoma
• Dylan Rivera, Anchor/Reporter
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Dusky Reel 2022
Oklahoma State University
• Alex Dusky, Sports Reporter/Producer/Host
CATEGORY #H01
NEWSCAST
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
WAKK NEWS
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
• William Logeman, Writer/Anchor
• Alley Marcus-Garcia, Director/Editor/Reporter
• Katie Guy, Writer/Reporter
• Khalil Norwood, Videographer/Editor/Anchor
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
AM @ CM Show 143
Cheyenne Mountain High School
• Colin Rowe, Producer
• Katie Campbell, Producer
• Zoe Lock, Writer
• Noah Soyk, Tech
• Cobin Grosjean, Tech
• Ryan Wheeler, Tech
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
AM @ CM Show 152
Cheyenne Mountain High School
• Mackie Munsey, Producer
• Riley Suckling, Producer
• Zoe Lock, Writer
• Noah Soyk, Tech
• Cobin Grosjean, Tech
• Ryan Wheeler, Tech
CATEGORY #H02
NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS NEWS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Money and more-why the majority of Maize teachers have considered leaving education
Maize Career Academy
• Spencer Rich, Reporter
• Stahley Sears, Videographer
• Natalie Partridge, Videographer
• Adrian Sanders, Graphic Designer
CATEGORY #H03
NEWS REPORT - LIGHT NEWS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Sphar faces everyday battles through cerebral palsy
Maize Career Academy
• Ella Stillings, Videographer
• Noah Byer, Videographer
• Emma Stillings, Videographer
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
How is your sleep affected by screen time before bed?
Maize Career Academy
• Haley Barnard, Videographer
• Stahley Sears, Videographer
• Sydney Lampkin, Videographer
CATEGORY #H08
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Family feels-the family behind Cedar Creek Farm and Pumpkin Patch
Maize Career Academy
• Sarah Conner, Anchor/Reporter
• Melanie Coombs, Videographer
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
ALL ABOUT ART: The Paseo
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
• Elizabeth Cook, Videographer/Producer
CATEGORY #H09
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The OneMaize Show-Episode 3
Maize Career Academy
• Lakin Zamorano, Editor-in-Chief
• Sarah Conner, Editor-in-Chief
• Jaden Hutton, Producer
• Nathan Wituk, Lead Designer
CATEGORY #H10
MUSIC VIDEO
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Basketball
Northfield High School
• Megan Scoglio, Teacher
• Judah Michael, Actor
• Ameha Yeneneh, Editor
• Javon Ausler, Producer/Actor
• Ruben Toscano, Producer
CATEGORY #H11
FICTION – SHORT FORM/LONG FORM
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Steps
St. John High School
• Mackenzie Hacker, Director/ Writer/ Editor
CATEGORY #H13
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
I’m Not
St. John High School
• Conner Gillespie, Cinematographer/ Editor
• Fabian Gracia, Editor/ Lighting
• Mackenzie Hacker, Director/ Writer
CATEGORY #H14
COMMERCIAL
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
2022-2023 Winter Sports Promo
St. John High School
• Fabian Gracia, Director/ Editor
• Conner Gillespie, Cinematographer
• Timothy Rogers, Editor
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Mission I'M Possible: Francis Tuttle Broadcast Video Production
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
• Khalil Norwood, Editor/Producer
• William Logeman, Talent
• Nathan Milam, Talent
• Alley Marcus-Garcia, Talent
• Elaine Hansen, Talent
• Caleb Leyva, Talent
• Madelyn Foster, Talent
CATEGORY #H15
ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Adam Gross - High School Basketball Intros
Platte Valley High School
• Adam Gross, Creator/ Producer
CATEGORY #H17
PHOTOGRAPHER
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Composite, Maize Career Academy (Heartland Chapter)
Maize Career Academy
• Andrew Percival, Photographer/Videographer
CATEGORY #H18
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Composite, Maize Career Academy (Heartland Chapter)
Maize Career Academy
• Sarah Conner, Anchor/On-Camera Talent
2023 HEARTLAND STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
AdamGross-Sportscasting
Platte Valley High School
• Adam Gross, Talent