2024 NOMINEES & WINNERS
COLLEGE
CATEGORY #C-01
COLLEGE NEWSCAST
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Ozarks News Brief 5-4-23 - Producer: Jamal McMurrin
Missouri State University
• Leonard Horton, Faculty Advisor
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
WEIU News Watch
WEIU-TV (PBS)
• Kelly Goodwin, News Director/Supervisor
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
UATV News April 3rd, 2023
UATV NEWS
• UATV Staff, Producers
CATEGORY #C-02
COLLEGE NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS NEWS
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE
University Of Arkansas
• Camryn Johnson, Reporter
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
PALESTINE PEACE MARCH
University Of Arkansas
• Drew Chamberlain, Reporter
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
DELTA 8 BAN OVERTURN
UATV News
• Noah Kim, Reporter
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
CHILDREN'S SAFETY CENTER MOVING
UATV News
• Elena Thompson, Reporter
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Serious News Report Composite - Harrison Belsanti
WEIU-TV
• Harrison Belsanti, Multi-media Journalist
CATEGORY #C-03
COLLEGE NEWS REPORT -LIGHT NEWS
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
First Week
College Of The Ozarks
• Clancy Callahan, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• David Mazula, Photographer
• Jacob Henry, Photographer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Drew Coffey Feature Packages 2023
WEIU-TV
• Drew Coffey, Reporter
• Matt Williamson, Photographer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Sweet Stuff
College Of The Ozarks
• Clancy Callahan, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Jaden Lester, Photographer
• Matthew Clark, Photographer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Dairy Auction Day
College Of The Ozarks
• Aric Avey, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Matthew Clark, Photographer
• Abby Johnson, Photographer
CATEGORY #C-04
COLLEGE MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Mental Health in Agriculture - Multimedia Journalist Kensie Darst
Missouri State University
• Leonard Horton, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #C-05
COLLEGE NON-FICTION – SHORT FORM
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Veterans Day
College Of The Ozarks
• Olivia Moss, Reporter/Photographer
• Autumn Garrett, Photographer
• Jacob Henry, Photographer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Discovering Dickerson Park Zoo - Ep. Education of Dickerson Park
Missouri State University
• Jon Mabee, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #C-06
COLLEGE NON-FICTION – LONG FORM
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Discovering Dickerson Park Zoo - Ep. Medicine of Dickerson Park
Missouri State University
• Jon Mabee, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #C-07
COLLEGE ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
A.I. Is Here
College Of The Ozarks
• David Mazula, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Cienna Romines, Photographer/Editor
• Aric Avey, Photographer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Icon Artists
College Of The Ozarks
• Abby Johnson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Clancy Callahan, Photographer
• Jacob Henry, Photographer
CATEGORY #C-08
COLLEGE MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
RAZORBACK REELS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
University Of Arkansas
• Maddi Phipps, Producer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
"The Point" April 27, 2023
College Of The Ozarks
• Aric Avey, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Cienna Romines, Photographer
• David Mazula, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
"The Point" December 8, 2023
College Of The Ozarks
• Aric Avey, Reporter/Photographer/Editor/Anchor
• David Mazula, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Abby Johnson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #C-09
COLLEGE SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
National Champions
College Of The Ozarks
• Clancy Callahan, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Cienna Romines, Photographer
• Jaden Lester, Photographer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Gold Rush
Ouachita Baptist University - OSDN
• Chase Hartsell, Writer, Director, Photographer, Editor
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Rookie MRCA Rodeo - Multimedia Journalist Kensie Darst
Missouri State University
• Leonard Horton, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #C-12
COLLEGE CRAFT TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Aric Avey
College Of The Ozarks
• Aric Avey, Reporter/Photographer/Editor/Anchor
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Jenna Minor Sports Anchor/MMJ
WEIU-TV
• Jenna Minor, Student Sports Anchor/MMJ
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Chase Hartsell - Talent Reel
Ouachita Baptist University - OSDN
• Chase Hartsell, Play-by-Play, Reporter, Host, Writer, Narrator
CATEGORY #C-13
COLLEGE CRAFT PHOTOGRAPHER
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The Photojournalists of "The Point"
College Of The Ozarks
• The Photojournalists Of "The Point", Photographer
CATEGORY #C-14
COLLEGE CRAFT EDITOR
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Blue KC 85th Anniversary
Arkansas State University
• Easton John, Video Production Intern
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Clancy Callahan
College Of The Ozarks
• Clancy Callahan, Editor
CATEGORY #C-15
COLLEGE CRAFT WRITER
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Clancy Callahan
College Of The Ozarks
• Clancy Callahan, Reporter
HIGH SCHOOL
CATEGORY #H-01
HS NEWSCAST
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Hornet News Now - Episode 4
Bryant High School
• Nevaeh Suit, Producer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
The Bulldog Weekly
Fayetteville High School
• FHS TV Staff, Producer
CATEGORY #H-02
HS NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNEMENT-SERIOUS NEWS
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Arkansas LEARNS ACT Fall Update
Bryant High School
• Taylor Dischinger, Reporter/Producer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Holocaust class
Bryant High School
• Chelsea Jensen, Reporter/Producer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Voice of Palestine
Grizzly News Network
• Shyyla Gonzalez, MMJ
CATEGORY #H-03
HS NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGMENT-LIGHT NEWS
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Doggy Day Out
Bryant High School
• Chelsea Jensen, Reporter/Producer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
A Hand Up
Hillcrest High School
• Holten Pyle, Reporter
• Lauren Jackson, Photographer
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Flower Farm
Bryant High School
• Taylor Dischinger, Reporter/Producer
CATEGORY #H-04
HS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Swimming for Joy(ce): A Family Legacy
Ladue Horton Watkins HS
• Elizabeth Esther, Director, Editor, Videographer, Producer
CATEGORY #H-05
HS NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Facing That Stage
Hillcrest High School
• Emily Clotfelter, Reporter
• Abi Phillips, Photographer
CATEGORY #H-07
HS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Two Homes, Two Cultures
Hillcrest High School
• Shelby Epperly, Reporter
• Caylee Davis, Photographer-Editor
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Fayetteville Folk School
Fayetteville High School
• Garrett Harper, Editor And Talent
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
L'dor V'dor
Ladue High School
• Maxwell Crane, Writer/Director/Editor
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Beyond the Lens | Teen Mentorship Documentary
Springdale Public Schools
• Michael Arriola, Cinematographer, Editor
CATEGORY #H-08
HS MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Jag TV Broadcast #10 Dec. 12, 2023
Blue Springs South HS - Video & Broadcast Program
• Pete Grigsby, Instructor
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
HTV Magazine
Hillcrest High School
• HTV Staff, Producers
CATEGORY #H-09
HS PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Actions Speak Louder
Hillcrest High School
• Haylyn Baker, Producer
• Chloe Cochran, Producer
CATEGORY #H-10
HS PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Burglar Box
Springdale Public Schools
• Michael Arriola, Cinematographer, Editor
CATEGORY #H-12
HS SPORTS PROGRAM
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The Hornet Nest - December
Bryant High School
• Nevaeh Suit, Producer/Anchor
CATEGORY #H-13
HS SPORTS - LIVE EVENT
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Bentonville vs Bryant - State Semifinals
Bryant High School
• Nick Gibbs, Producer
• Rex Carlton, Color Commentator
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Har-Ber High School vs Springdale High School
Springdale Athletic Foundation
• STAFF, Live Production Staff
CATEGORY #H-14
HS EDITOR
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Hillcrest High School
• Caylee Davis, Editor
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Ty Mattingly - Editor
Fayetteville High School
• Ty Mattingly, Editor
CATEGORY #H-15
HS PHOTOGRAPHER
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
We are Ladue Football
Ladue Horton Watkins HS
• Elizabeth Esther, Photographer, Editor
CATEGORY #H-16
HS TALENT NEWS OR SPORTS
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Chelsea Jensen - Talent Entry
Bryant High School
• Chelsea Jensen, Talent
CATEGORY #H-17
HS WRITER
2024 NATAS MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Facing That Stage
Hillcrest High School
• Emily Clotfelter, Writer