2025 Broadcast Story of the Year finalists
August 26, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — The Associated Collegiate Press announces finalists in its 2025 Broadcast Story of the Year competition.
The winners will be announced at the ACP Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 18, at MediaFest25, the Fall National College Media Convention, in Washington, D.C.
After the winners are announced on Oct. 18, a gallery of the winners and honorable mentions will be shared on this website allowing student journalists and advisers to see all of the entries recognized in the competition.
Congratulations to the finalists in the following Broadcast Story of the Year contests —
Please join us at MediaFest in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15 – 18. Register online.
This convention provides a unique opportunity to network with industry professionals, learn from seasoned journalists, and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of media and journalism.
Broadcast News Story
Sydney Babb
Eagle Eye TV, Auburn University (AL)
Auburn Students Injured Following Chaotic Line for Men’s Basketball Game Saturday Jan. 25
Nohemi Solorzano
CBU TV, California Baptist University
Air Quality in the Inland Empire
Rob Le Cates
Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University
Land-Use Conflict Sprouts New Agricultural and Energy Collection Method
Kesenia Goldstein, Adam Goldstick, Sarah Hutter, Julia King, Coleman Standifer
Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Thousands Protest Netanyahu’s Congressional Address in Bustling Assembly Outside U.S. Capitol
Rachel Flynn
NewsWaves 32, Pepperdine University (CA)
Local Church Looks to Rebuild Following Wildfire
Andrew Hood
NCC News, Syracuse University (NY)
Syracuse Officials Spread Misinformation, Downplayed Lead Water Test Results, NRDC Said
Verna Chen, Max Davis-Housefield, Nora Gallagher, Andre Salcido
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Community Comes Together in Aftermath of LA Fires
Hannah Lipski
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
The Reality of Underage Drinking Culture
Edward Smith
Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
UKPD Increases Security Measures Again
Chloe Findlay
SGTV, University of South Carolina
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Damage in South Carolina Communities
Broadcast Feature Story
Ella Snapp
AppTV, Appalachian State University (NC)
Small Town Resilience
Jarrett Smith
Fresno State Focus TV, California State University, Fresno
Bowling Alley Maintenance
Meredith Bach
14 East, DePaul University (IL)
Her First Marathon
Anjolina Fantaroni
Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
Vigil for Wyatt Outlaw
Anni Spacek
Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
How to be Seen
Max Williams
NCC News, Syracuse University (NY)
Near-Death Experience: How a Rochester Native’s Swift Recovery Is Rebuilding a Life on Wheels
Andre Salcido
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Santa Anita Donation Drive Unites Community After Wildfires
Ethel Yagudayeva
KVCU Radio 1190, University of Colorado
Combating School Shootings
Edward Smith
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Repainted: From Fear to Drive
Axel Hoge, Christine Vo
The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
Stitches of Love
Broadcast Sports Story
Braden Murray
Baylor Lariat TV News, Baylor University (TX)
Fourth-Quarter Heroics Seal Baylor’s 37-34 Victory Over TCU
Matthew Muren
MNTV Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
Cal Poly Men’s Soccer Continues Unbeaten Streak
Abigail Hines
Elon News Network, Elon University (NC)
Special Olympics
Chris Benis, Jack Raese
Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Game Changer Episode 1: The Pay Era
Jenna Parsio
NewsWaves 32, Pepperdine University (CA)
Deslyn’s 5K Memorial Run & Walk
Tim Kunken
The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Fighting On
Nora Gallagher
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA Women’s Gymnastics Takes on Stanford
Collin Carrithers, Elise Gan, Cole Krueger, Ryan Paris
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Iowa City Welcomes Home Caitlin Clark
Karsten VanMeter
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Masai Russell: More Than a Medal
Karenna Porter, Ryan Stinson
SGTV, University of South Carolina
National Championship Preview: Gamecock WBB Set For Rematch Against UConn
Broadcast Commentary
Chandler Carroll
Foghorn News, Del Mar College (TX)
Food in America
Jules Kamoie, Lila Sepici
Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Being Muslim in Today’s America
Reece Cartee, Jules Kamoie
Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Fizz: The Problem with Anonymous Posting
Eddie Hernandez, Courtney Larrimore, Matthew Mason, Sam Prestipino, Grace Price
The Crimson White, University of Alabama
EA Sports College Football Preview
Helena Arjona, Chase Myers
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Meet the Author: Chase Myers
Marissa Armstrong, Libby Heckert, Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley
Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
Pop! Goes the Kernel
Sara Gibson, Colton Johnson, Kai McClelland
Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky
Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page
Chloe Findlay
SGTV, University of South Carolina
Why Living Alone Isn’t That Bad