2024 GOLDEN PRESS CARD: Television | Newspapers (Large) | Newspapers (Small) | Radio | Digital | All Media | Student Journalism | Golden Press Card
Here are the 2024 Golden Press Card winners in the Student Journalism category. The entries were judged by the Oklahoma SPJ Pro Chapter.
STUDENT – HURRICANE HELENE BREAKING COVERAGE (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: WUOT
Entry Title: TVA releases water from Douglas Dam, sparking concerns of flooding downstream in East Knox County
Entry Credit: Pierce Gentry
Links: See entry
Judge Comments: Great story behind the story for the journalist!
STUDENT – HURRICANE HELENE IN-DEPTH COVERAGE (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: WUOT
Entry Title: Hurricane Helene Hits East Tennessee
Entry Credit: Pierce Gentry
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Judge Comments: Very interesting and thorough reporting, especially the misinformation story.
Second Place
Contestant Name: The East Tennessean
Entry Title: After Helene Special Edition
Entry Credit: Macy Strader, Newsroom/Team Staff
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STUDENT – BEST NEWS COVERAGE (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: UT Chattanooga
Entry Title: Dirty Dirt
Entry Credit: Connor Spelta
Links: See entry
Category Comments: Very impressed with the young reporters in East Tennessee.
Second Place
Contestant Name: UT Chattanooga
Entry Title: Sun-Less Soiree
Entry Credit: Maleah Holder
Links: See entry
STUDENT – CONTINUING COVERAGE (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: UT Chattanooga
Entry Title: Election Coverage
Entry Credit: Mallori Crocker
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Category Comments: Election coverage is important, regardless of perceived importance.
STUDENT – BEST FEATURE STORY (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: UT Chattanooga
Entry Title: Chain Breakers
Entry Credit: Lexi Foley
Links: See entry
Judge Comments: Fantastic story. Inspiring and engaging. Great work!
Category Comments: Lexi Foley is a great reporter and very versatile, as evidenced with the Chain Breakers submission.
Second Place
Contestant Name: The Volunteer Channel
Entry Title: Lucky Seven
Entry Credit: Kylia Berry
Links: See entry
Judge Comments: This story had me rooting for Seven from start to finish. Now that is the sign of a great story!
BEST STUDENT JOURNALIST (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: The Volunteer Channel
Entry Title: Kylia Berry Reports
Entry Credit: Kylia Berry
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Judge Comments: Well done!
Category Comments: Nice submissions in this category.
Second Place
Contestant Name: The Volunteer Channel
Entry Title: Alexie’s Side of the Field
Entry Credit: Alexie Cowan
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Judge Comments: Great work!
STUDENT – COMMENTARY (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: The Daily Beacon
Entry Title: Ansley Graves
Entry Credit: Ansley Graves
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Judge Comments: A great writer.
Category Comments: Some solid entries in this category.
Second Place
Contestant Name: The East Tennessean
Entry Title: Cryptids of the South
Entry Credit: Elias Murphy
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Judge Comments: Engaging and interesting.
STUDENT- PHOTOJOURNALISM: BEST NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: UT Chattanooga
Entry Title: Helping Henegar
Entry Credit: Caleb McCool
Links: See entry
Category Comments: Some solid entries in this category.
Second Place
Contestant Name: The East Tennessean
Entry Title: Best News Photographer
Entry Credit: Dora Mercado
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STUDENT – PODCAST (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: UT Chattanooga
Entry Title: Megan Cooper Reports
Entry Credit: Megan Cooper
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Judge Comments: I am really proud of the reporting they are doing. Fantastic coverage!
Category Comments: I know all these students are going to go far in the world of journalism!
STUDENT – SPORTS REPORTING (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: UT Chattanooga
Entry Title: Olivia Reeves Wins Gold
Entry Credit: Trevor Jolley
Links: See entry
Category Comments: I really liked the concluding paragraph. Great work!
STUDENT – SPORTS BEAT REPORTING (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: UT Chattanooga
Entry Title: Sports Beat Coverage of UT Chattanooga
Entry Credit: Trevor Jolley
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Judge Comments: Good coverage of sports, especially wrestling.
Second Place
Contestant Name: The Daily Beacon
Entry Title: Trevor McGee Sports Reporter
Entry Credit: Trevor McGee
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STUDENT – PHOTOJOURNALISM: BEST SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY (Student Journalism)
First Place
Contestant Name: UT Chattanooga
Entry Title: Mocs Win
Entry Credit: Trevor Jolley
Judge Comments: Engaging and action-oriented photographs.
Second Place
Contestant Name: University of Tennessee for USA TODAY
Entry Title: Ryan Beatty Photography
Entry Credit: Ryan Beatty
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