Six Huskers won gold at the 2023 Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Awards, along with several CoJMC alumni and incoming first-year students. The winners received their awards during the Nebraska Broadcasters Association annual convention on Wednesday, Aug. 9.
The following Huskers won gold in the college student radio division. They're listed below alphabetically by hometown with their year in school, major(s), award category and a link to their award-winning work.
Beatrice, Nebraska: Holly Fischer, senior, advertising and public relations and political science, Best News Story, "Parental Consent or Censorship?"
Elm Creek, Nebraska: Hallie Gutzwiller, senior, broadcasting, Best News Feature, "Wildfires: Heavy Toll in Nebraska"
Lebanon, Tennessee: Alex Neill, junior, broadcasting and sports media and communication, Best Promotional Announcement, "The Subgenropedia"
CoJMC junior Jacob Schrantz smiles with NBA president and executive director Jim Timm after accepting a Pinnacle Award for Best Live Sports Event.
The following Huskers won gold in the college student television division. They're listed below alphabetically by hometown with their year in school, major(s), award category and a link to their award-winning work.
Apple Valley, Minnesota: Jill Lamkins, 2023 graduate, Best Public Service Announcement, "Give Blood"; Best News Story, "Nationwide Effort Teaches HS Students about Ag"
Orchard Park, New York: Jacob Schrantz, junior, broadcasting and sports media and communication, Best Live Sports Event, "Husker Women's Basketball vs. Illinois"
Jennings, Oklahoma: Justice Rhody, sophomore, broadcasting and sports media and communication, Best Live Sports Event, "Husker Women's Basketball vs. Illinois"
The Pinnacle Awards program was established in 1958 to recognize and encourage excellence in broadcasting and service to the community by Nebraska radio and television stations. For more information on the Pinnacle Awards program and the Nebraska Broadcasters Association, look here: https://ne-ba.org/pinnacle-awards/.