Honorable Mentions & Winners
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Emmy® Awards Ceremony
October 25, 2025
1 Ameristar Blvd,
St. Charles, MO 63301
CATEGORY #C01
NEWSCAST
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Eclipse Show
University Of Arkansas
• UATV Staff, Producers/Reporters
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Ozarks News Brief -
Missouri State University
• Alex Hill, Entrant
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
WEIU-T.V. News Watch
WEIU-TV (PBS)
• Kelly Goodwin, News Director
CATEGORY #C03
HARD NEWS REPORT
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Charleston prepares for pop-up parties, School threats surge, Task force fights internet predators
WEIU PBS
• Olivia Bennett, Reporter
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Nuisance Property Demolished
Missouri State University
• Caden Turner, Entrant
CATEGORY #C04
FEATURE NEWS REPORT
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Reunion of the Crew of the U.S.S. David Ray
College Of The Ozarks
• David Mazula, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Autumn Garrett, Photographer
• Neal Kessler, Photographer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Ukulele Society
University Of Arkansas
• Maddi Phipps, MMJ
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Major Nutsch
College Of The Ozarks
• Jacob Henry, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Clancy Callahan, Photographer
• Wyatt Cochran, Photographer
CATEGORY #C06
NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Untold Stories - Raku
KNWT Student Television
• William Murphy, Advisor
• Avery Andell, Producer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Minami's Method
Lindenwood University
• Andrew Millians, Department Head
CATEGORY #C07
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
A.I. Uncovered; A UI7 Special Report
University Of Illinois College Of Media
• Piper Pascarella, Producer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Smallpox Island
Lindenwood University
• Joshua Matejka, Director, Producer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Legacy of the Bells
Missouri State University
• Patrick Conell, Producer, Director, Editor
• Emily Day, Director, Editor
• Josh Raynor, Editor
CATEGORY #C09
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Now You Know - Jack-O-Lanterns
KNWT Student Television
• William Murphy, Advisor
• Avery Andell, Producer
• Tyrell Childress, Producer
CATEGORY #C10
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
"The Point" Veterans Day edition
College Of The Ozarks
• Olivia Moss, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Neal Kessler, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• David Mazula, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
"The Point" September 19, 2024
College Of The Ozarks
• Olivia Moss, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Jacob Henry, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Autumn Garrett, Executive Producer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
"The Point" April 8, 2024
College Of The Ozarks
• Aric Avey, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• David Mazula, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
• Matthew Clark, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #C12
SPORTS PROGRAM
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Power Play
University Of Illinois College Of Media
• John Shay, Producer
• Andrew Burkey, Producer
CATEGORY #C13
ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Sprout
Missouri State University
• Andrew Twibell, Advisor
CATEGORY #C14
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Jenna Swope- Reporter Reel
University Of Arkansas
• Jenna Swope, MJJ
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Olivia Bennett News Talent Reel
WEIU PBS
• Olivia Bennett, Reporter/Anchor
CATEGORY #C15
PHOTOGRAPHER
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
The Photojournalists of "The Point"
College Of The Ozarks
• The Photojournalists Of "The Point", Photojournalists
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Illini Boxing
University Of Illinois College Of Media
• Nathan Gonzalez, Photographer/Reporter
CATEGORY #C16
EDITOR
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Tyrell Childress | 2024 Editor Reel
Northwest Missouri State University
• Tyrell Childress, Editor
• William Murphy, Advisor
CATEGORY #C17
WRITER
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
David Mazula
College Of The Ozarks
• David Mazula, Reporter
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Abigail Johnson
College Of The Ozarks
• Abby Johnson, Reporter/Writer
CATEGORY #H03
HARD NEWS REPORT
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Bradow is Back
Bryant High School
• Chelsea Jensen, Reporter And Producer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Youth Vote
Hillcrest High School
• Piersyn Ray, Reporter
• Alexis Webster, Photographer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
FHSD School Board faces backlash from BSU after controversial class removals
Francis Howell North Media
• Camden Blair, Reporter, Editor
CATEGORY #H04
FEATURE NEWS REPORT
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Holiday Cheer for Veteran
Lakeside TV
• Parker Chunn, Producer/Editor
• Emily Frick, Assistant Producer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Audio Team Wins Silver
Bryant High School
• Bentley Balisterri, Reporter/Producer
CATEGORY #H06
NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Innovators Spotlight: Dennis Figueroa
Don Tyson School Of Innovation
• Jude Sabatini, Producer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Period Poverty
Hillcrest High School
• Jenna Tripicchio, Photographer
• Piper Lee, Reporter
CATEGORY #H07
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
The Timeless Canvas: A Century of Mary Talbert
Don Tyson School Of Innovation
• Dennis Figueroa, Producer
CATEGORY #H08
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Go Gold For Childhood Cancer
Lakeside TV
• Megan Dyberg, Producer/Editor
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Freeway Ministries
Hillcrest High School
• Melody Rea, Reporter
• McKinley Delong, Photographer
CATEGORY #H09
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Distracted Driving
Hillcrest High School
• Melody Rea, Producer
• Evelyn Montague, Photographer
CATEGORY #H10
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
2024 Springdale High School Football Hype Video
Springdale Athletic Foundation
• STAFF, STAFF
CATEGORY #H11
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Breaking The Leash | December Edition
Fayetteville High School
• Stella Sutton, Producer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
HTV Magazine 278
Hillcrest High School
• HTV Staff, Staff
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Jag TV Christmas Edition 2024
Blue Springs South HS - Video & Broadcast Program
• Pete Grigsby, Instructor
CATEGORY #H12
SPORTS STORY
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
The Arch Rivals Show That Roller Derby Is for Everyone
Francis Howell North Media
• Vanessa Ng, Reporter, Editor, Storyteller
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Pinkout Games
Hillcrest High School
• Camryn Summers, Reporter
• Alyssa Brison, Photographer
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
Behind the Broadcast
Bryant High School
• Isai Perez, Reporter
• Sam Morgan, Producer
CATEGORY #H13
SPORTS PROGRAM
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
The Hornet Nest - November 2024
Bryant High School
• Hornet Media Staff, Staff Show
CATEGORY #H14
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
2024 Football Battle of the 'Dale | Springdale vs Har-Ber
Springdale Athletic Foundation
• STAFF, STAFF
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION
State Semifinals - Pulaski Academy vs. Bryant
Bryant High School
• Hornet Media Staff, Staff Entry
CATEGORY #H15
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Josiah Wonnell - Senior Talent Reel
Heritage Christian Academy
• Josiah Wonnell, Sports Journalist
CATEGORY #H16
PHOTOGRAPHER
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Ty Mattingly - Photographer
Fayetteville High School
• Ty Mattingly, Photographer/Videographer
CATEGORY #H17
EDITOR
2025 MID-AMERICA STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER
Ty Mattingly
Fayetteville High School
• Ty Mattingly, Editor
