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NSPA Winners2011 NSPA Broadcast Story of the Year Winners New this year: NSPA is honoring up to 10 entries in each category of the Individual Awards. The top five entries in each category have been announced as finalists, and will be announced as first through fifth place winners later at the fall JEA/NSPA convention in Minneapolis. Up to five honorable mentions have additionally been awarded in each category. The honorable mentions are not ranked. Broadcast News
Judge's comments: Great enterprise investigation that takes something everyone takes for granted and asks hard questions about the status quo. Students were not afraid to question authority and really got sources to talk frankly.
Judge's comments: Took a subject that could have been very schmaltzy and turned it into an honest look back at one of the hardest ordeals to overcome in adolescence. The production is just right — not cheesy or overdone.
Judge's comments: Drill stories like this can often be deadly dull since the subject matter is fake by definition. But the team makes good use of the medium of television and also manages to connect with the human emotion side of a drill like this to see what it really means to people.
Judge's comments: Team knows it has good characters here and plays them up. The religious aspects are properly handled and don't make the viewer uncomfortable.
Judge's comments: Students find a topic of high interest to their viewers and go ask some hard questions about the impact of the legislation. Good legwork and good follow through.
Broadcast Feature
Judge's comments: What an interesting and compassionate story. I liked your cute opening with the fast speed video of students hurrying in and out of class! You had all the proper elements; interviews with fellow students and family, as well as effective use of still pictures of when he was little. I learned a lot about Tourette. Along with a compelling interview you had some good information to share.
Judge's comments: Excellent camera work - lots of interesting angles of the glassblower at work. Very good editing; excellent use of natural sound to bring the viewer into the story. I especially liked your careful use of the split screen to highlight his work. The story was clearly told, and the “dad” was an interesting artist and the interview evoked lively answers.
Judge's comments: Very touching story; the reporters conducted very sensitive and moving interviews. The b-roll was very good, as well as the variety of interviews.
Judge's comments: Nice variety of interviews, shot from different directions and with proper microphone placement. A nice variety of shots (I enjoyed the shot of the horse’s hooves clopping on the sand! And the other low angle shots) Solid interviews allowing the girls to share what they’ve learned not just about the horses, but about themselves and taking responsibility.
Judge's comments: I don’t normally like stories to open with a standup, but this one was clever, moving from the “typical” pet... the dog... to the falcon. It brought the viewer right into the story. Very good interview; the falconer immediately explains his sport and how he works with the falcon. I learned a lot by the end - that the falcon never really returns affection for his handler! And how dangerous he can be. Very good shots of the bird.
Broadcast Sports
Judge's comments: An extraordinary piece. Top-rate editing and attention to detail (audio mix, compelling videography) showcases great vision and professionalism.
Judge's comments: Wonderfully produced, in-depth and creative examination of a far-reaching issue. A great example of the type of impact reporting students will be expected to produce as professionals.
Judge's comments: Insightful, sensitive treatment of a serious issue. Angle of extending dialogue of impact of head injury beyond football well done. Strong journalism.
Judge's comments: Good, in-depth treatment of an important subject. Liked the balance of finding subjects who reflected those who were able to handle the demands, and one who struggled.
Judge's comments: Well-edited, well-told and well-produced storytelling. Excellent job of setting the mood, expressed the nostalgia of a sport's roots that still holds true today.
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Contest DeadlinesNewspaper Pacemaker - June 15, 2012 Individual Awards (Story / Picture / Design / Cartooning) - June 15, 2012 Upcoming ConventionsNSPA Summer Journalism Workshops - July 27-29, 2012, Minneapolis JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention - Nov. 15-18, 2012, San Antonio |
