High School & College
Broadcast Awards Competition

High School Station of the Year
WSDP-FM, Starkweather High School

College Station of the Year
WDBM-FM, Michigan State University

2001 High School Winners
Radio:
Best Aircheck 1st Place Jacob Bugeja, Starkweather High School
2nd Place Jason Horowitz, Andover High School
Honorable Mention Ben Batzer and Steve Gale, Bay City Central
Best Newscast 1st Place Jason Horowitz, Andover High School
2nd Place John Sturk, Salem High School
Honorable Mention Adam Youngblood, Cousino High School
Best Sportscast/Play by Play  1st Place John Fournier, Canton High School
2nd Place Jacob Bugeja, Starkweather High School
Honorable Mention Matt Horvath, Canton High School
Best Promotional Announcement  1st Place Jacob Bugeja, Starkweather High School
2nd Place John Sturk, Salem High School
Honorable Mention
        (Tie) 		RJ Quiambao, Salem High School
 Danielle Ruman, Monroe High School
Best PSA/Commercial Announcement   1st Place Jacob Bugeja, Starkweather High School
2nd Place Marcial Lapp, Andover High School
Honorable Mention Sharon Koski, Westwood High School

Television:
Best Newscast 1st Place No Award Given
2nd Place Beginning Telecommunications Class, Rockford High School
Honorable Mention John Auon and Jennifer Camilleri, Novi High School
Best Sportscast/Play by Play 1st Place Jeff Courter, Rockford High School (Multi-Media)
2nd Place J.P. Murphy and Andy Burg, Alpena High School
Honorable Mention Tyler Sellhorn, Rockford High School (Multi-Media)
Public Affairs Program 1st Place Justin Reusch, Rockford High School
2nd Place Laura Fergades, Alpena High School
Honorable Mention Phil Bolus and Jason Conklin, Cousino



2001 College Winners
Radio:
Best Aircheck 1st Place Lewis Stitt, Henry Ford Community College
2nd Place Clay Addy, Michigan State University
Honorable Mention Dan Winiarski, Spring Arbor College
Best Newscast 1st Place Russ White, Michigan State University
2nd Place Valerie Kransy, Michigan State University
Honorable Mention Clay Addy, Michigan State University
Best Sportscast/Play by Play  1st Place Scott Loomis and Rob Haynes, Central Michigan University
2nd Place Scott Loomis and Russ MacNamara, Central Michigan University
Honorable Mention Ron Parkinson, Lansing Community College
Best PSA/Commercial Announcement   1st Place Orian Couling and Jamie Cairns, Northern Michigan University
2nd Place Jamie Cairns, Northern Michigan University
Honorable Mention April Spray and Laurie Burry, Northern Michigan University
Best Announcement 1st Place Larry Marasco and Katy Carolay, Michigan State University
2nd Place
(Tie) 		Scott Loomis and Jason Bartholow, Central Michigan University
 Tom Rowe, Specs Howard
Honorable Mention David Rembiesa, Michigan State University
Television:
Best Newscast 1st Place Janelle Jacobs and Ted Klei, Central Michigan University
2nd Place Jeff Balagna, Michigan State University
Honorable Mention No Award Was Given
Best Sportscast/Play by Play 1st Place Scott Loomis and Russ McNamara, Central Michigan University
2nd Place Scott Loomis and Russ McNamara, Central Michigan University
Honorable Mention Dave Olshake, Central Michigan University
Public Affairs Program 1st Place
(Tie) 		Anna Gutierrez, Harry Liu and Hoochan Sim, Michigan State University
 Erin Kovalcheck, Rich Piorunek, Linda Harmon, Ron Adams and Ramon Stallings, Specs Howard
2nd Place Leslie Mattis, Paul Pierantozzi and Sally Wu, Michigan State University
Honorable Mention Lindsay Peters, Michigan State University

Radio Categories

  • Aircheck - A demonstration of your "On Air" talent, either a portion of a newscast or DJ announcing for no more than 3 minutes.
  • News - Actual or simulated newscast. No more than 30 minutes.
  • Sportscast/Play by Play - Actual or simulated sportscast, program or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than 3 minutes.
  • Public Service Announcement - An authentic or fictitious announcement not more than (:60) seconds in length.
  • Promotional Announcement - A single spot promoting school, station, programs or events for no more than 3 minutes.
  • Large Group Radio - Any entry with four or more participants is entered into the Large Group Category.  The Large Group Category is not limited by the subject matter (e.g. Sports, News, Aircheck, etc.).

Television Categories

  • News - Actual or simulated newscast. No more than 30 minutes.
  • News Feature - Actual or simulated news feature or story. No more than (5) five minutes.
  • Sportscast/Play by Play - Actual or simulated sportscast, program or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than 3 minutes.
  • Public Affairs/Talk Show - A program no more than 30 minutes in length featuring issues of social importance or how-to programming.
  • Public Service Announcement - An authentic or fictitious announcement not more than (:60) seconds in length.
  • Large Group TV - Any entry with four or more participants is entered into the Large Group Category.  The Large Group Category is not limited by the subject matter (e.g. Sports, News, Aircheck, etc.).

All entries were judged by professional radio and television broadcasters in Michigan. All judges decisions are final, and judges may give awards for first, second and honorable mention. 


View the list of 2004, 2003, 2002, or 2001 award winners.