Collegiate Journalist of the Year ( Division A,Division B)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal Entry Title: Tomer Ronen Entry Credit: Tomer Ronen Judge Comment: Thorough reporting on important issues, especially the report on rent credits and a look at how voters feel (split election). Good ledes, and EZ to read reporting. But what set this entry apart from others in a tough category to pick a winner was the column: you actually took a stance on something, even if it was sports related.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Badger Herald Entry Title: Catherine Carroll for Collegiate Journalist of the Year Entry Credit: Catherine Carroll Judge Comment: Variety is the spice of life, and the variety of story topics this writer is willing to tackle is impressive. Stories are well done as well. Writer’s talent shows in stories ranging from literacy services to suicide prevention walk, to ‘Born a Badger.’ Difficult to pick this entry for second instead of first, and on another day the ranking could easily be flip flopped. Excellent reporting and writing.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal Entry Title: Gavin Escott Entry Credit: Gavin Escott Judge Comment: This writer possesses a strong understanding of politics, evident in the ‘America has failed us’ story, which was best of his entries. His stories highlight issues students face (unenrolled disabled student), and touch on issues college students want to talk about but too many people don’t want to hear (JD Vance memoir). Challenging stores, for sure, yet presented clearly to the reader. Well done
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Clarion Entry Title: Kelly Feng - Reporter of the Year Entry Credit: Kelly Feng Judge Comment: If this was a contest for best personality stories, this writer is the EZ winner. Some of the best stories in the contest, just missing a story or two on issues so could judge ability to cover topics and not just people. Story on first time voting was top notch. There is a place in journalism for your story telling about people!
