High School & College
Broadcast Awards Competition

2007 Station of the Year Award Winners


MHTV, Central Michigan University
College Television

WSDP-FM, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
High School Radio

WDBM-FM, Michigan State University
College Radio

Vision 22, Haslett High School
High School Television


2007 High School Winners

Radio:

   

Air Check

1st Place

Corey Berkowitz-Bloomfield Hills Andover/Lahser High School

  2nd Place

Ashley Forystek-Plymouth-Canton Commmunity Schools

  Honorable Mention

Orlando McCurtis-Golightly Career & Technical Center

Daily Sportscast/Newscast/News Feature

1st Place

Jaclyn Talon, Andrew Blumberg-Bloomfield Hills Andover/Lahser High School

  2nd Place

Erin Bodine-Plymouth-Canton Commmunity Schools

  Honorable Mention

Katy Seidel-Ovid-Elsie High School

Talk Show

1st Place

NO AWARD GIVEN

  2nd Place

Wade Fink-Bloomfield Hills Andover/Lahser High School

  Honorable Mention

Corey Berkowitz, Evan Schuster-Bloomfield Hills Andover/Lahser High School

Public Service Announcement

1st Place

Jaclyn Talon, Andrew Blumberg-Bloomfield Hills Andover/Lahser High School

  2nd Place

Lara Purrenliage-Cousino High School

  Honorable Mention

Megan Sanctorum-Novi High School

Sports Play by Play

1st Place

Ryan Winn-Plymouth-Canton Commmunity Schools

  2nd Place

NO AWARD GIVEN

  Honorable Mention  

Wade Fink-Bloomfield Hills Andover/Lahser High School

MHSAA Sports PSA

1st Place

NO AWARD GIVEN

  2nd Place

NO AWARD GIVEN

  Honorable Mention-TIE

Evan Schuster-Bloomfield Hills Andover/Lahser High School

  Honorable Mention-TIE

Devon Gibson-Golightly Career & Technical Center

  Honorable Mention-TIE

Marlon Huling-Golightly Career & Technical Center

  Honorable Mention-TIE

Chelsey Strochota-Ovid-Elsie High School

Health Issues PSA

1st Place

Elizabeth Biber-Cousino High School

  2nd Place

Sarah Medonca-Plymouth Canton Community Schools

  Honorable Mention

Bradley Frey-Novi High School

Promotional Announcement

1st Place

Timothy Thompson, Sean Trombley-Plymouth-Canton Commmunity Schools

  2nd Place

Colin Lazorka-Plymouth-Canton Commmunity Schools

  Honorable Mention

Kevin Qian, Mike Tully-Bloomfield Hills Andover/Lahser High School

Large Group

1st Place

NO AWARD GIVEN

  2nd Place

NO AWARD GIVEN

  Honorable Mention

NO AWARD GIVEN

Television

   

News Feature/Magazine Program

1st Place

Nishan Gilmet-Grandville High School

  2nd Place

Alex Prasad-Novi High School

  Honorable Mention

Zach Hall-Davison High School

Daily Newscast/Sportscast

1st Place

Jordan Lange, Emilee Burwell, Malysa Harris-Davison High School

  2nd Place-TIE

Erin Johnson, Patrick Reynolds, Steve Miller-Haslett High School

  2nd Place-TIE

Anna Wellemeyer, Sarah Michels, Brandon Manson-Haslett High School

  Honorable Mention

Alex Prasad, Laura Schoepfle-Novi High School

Talk Show

1st Place

Stacy Sendler, Kennen Less-Rockford High School

  2nd Place-TIE

Luke Gordon, Joe Vargo-Marysville High School

  2nd Place-TIE

David Drouillard, Jeremy Roach-Marysville High School

  Honorable Mention  

Paul Nicklowitz, Rochelle Grandian-Rockford High School

Public Service Announcement

1st Place

Jannalee Nieuwenhuis, Renee Wright, Katie Howerton-Grandville High School

  2nd Place-TIE

Josh Harney-Byron Center High School

  2nd Place-TIE

Kelsey Ross-Lenawee ISD Vo-Tech Center

  Honorable Mention

Sean Stead, Grey Fedewa, Jack Cantlon-Haslett High School

Sports Play by Play

1st Place

Brandon Manson, Tony Huff-Haslett High School

  2nd Place

David Greenleaf, Jake Durant-Marquette Senior High School

  Honorable Mention

Grant Rumbey, Jeremy Roach-Marysville High School

MHSAA Sports PSA

1st Place

Nick Baker, Jordan Lange-Davison High School

  2nd Place

Jack Cantlon, Danny Gallagher, Tom Stead-Haslett High School

  Honorable Mention

Sean Yuille-Marysville High School

Health Issues PSA

1st Place-TIE

Chelsey Houghton-Lenawee ISD Vo-Tech Center

  1st Place-TIE

Malysa Harris-Davison High School

  1st Place-TIE

Jack Cantlon, Tom Culver, Danny Gallagher-Haslett High School

  2nd Place

Kyrie Bristle-Lenawee ISD Vo-Tech Center

  Honorable Mention-TIE

Nicole Lucus, Gina Graci, Randi Schmeltur-Marquette Senior High School

  Honorable Mention-TIE

Tara Bigorowski, Caitlyn McPherson-Grandville High School

Large Group

1st Place

C. Mauro, C. Birkmeier, K. DeGood, B. Cronn-Rockford High School

  2nd Place

A.Carlson, C. McConnell, A. Blumer, C. Lewis-Rockford High School

  Honorable Mention

L. Beauman, M. Salinaz, A. Diemling, T. Mulder-Haslett High School




2007 College Winners

Radio

   

Air Check

1st Place 

Jordan Glaza-Central Michigan University

  2nd Place

Stephanie Rae-Michigan State University

  Honorable Mention

Kelly McMann-Central Michigan University

Daily Sportscast/Newscast/News Feature

1st Place

Douglas Kraft-Northern Michigan University

  2nd Place

Adam Barragato-Central Michigan University

  Honorable Mention

John Fournier-Michigan State University

Talk Show

1st Place

Brock Elsesser, Jeremy Whiting-Michigan State University

  2nd Place

Josh Price-Michigan State University

  Honorable Mention 

Bryan Carr, Frank Wisswell, Linsey Wahowick-Central Michigan University

Public Service Announcement

1st Place

Jeremy Whiting, Jennifer Langridge, Lisa Gibes-Michigan State University

  2nd Place

Kelly McMann-Central Michigan University

  Honorable Mention

Anne-Marie Gibbs-Northern Michigan University

Sports Play by Play

1st Place

Nick Vlietstra-Spring Arbor University

  2nd Place

John Fournie -Michigan State University

  Honorable Mention

Stephen W. Schuster-University of Michigan

Health Issues PSA
1st Place Justin Garant, RJ Walters, Cody Smith-Northern Michigan University
2nd Place Adam Harknes, Shannon Altic-Northern Michigan University
Honorable Mention-TIE Peter Nemanich, Kimberly Stobb-Northern Michigan University
Honorable Mention-TIE Quan Bates-Specs Howard SBA

Promotional Announcement

1st Place

Jeremy Whiting, Ian Walker, John Fournier-Michigan State University

  2nd Place

Phil DeTolve, Ian Walker-Michigan State University

  Honorable Mention

Adam Barragato, Kelly McMann-Central Michigan University

Large Group

1st Place

The BC-271 Class-Northern Michigan University

  2nd Place

J. Whiting, J. James, L. Gibes, R. Haagsman, J. Fournier-Michigan State University

  Honorable Mention

C. Landry, K. McMann, A. Marzilli, A. Barragato, A. Titus, M. Collins-Central Michigan University

Television

   

News Feature/Magazine Program

1st Place

Marjorie Sacks-Specs Howard SBA

  2nd Place

Damiso A. Lockhart-Specs Howard SBA

  Honorable Mention

Michael Gilroy, Brandon Myers-Specs Howard SBA

Daily Newscast/Sportscast

1st Place

Kevin Abdelkader, Ron Love-Central Michigan University

  2nd Place

Jamie Thompson-Northern Michigan University

  Honorable Mention

Christina Vecchioni, Jennifer Deneau-Central Michigan University

Talk Show

1st Place

Ken Ochalek, Aaron Jones-Central Michigan University

  2nd Place

Courtney Brooks-Oakland University

  Honorable Mention 

NO AWARD GIVEN

Public Service Announcement

1st Place

Marjorie Sacks-Specs Howard SBA

  2nd Place

Gabriel Thorburn-Northern Michigan University

  Honorable Mention

Sean Cook, Matt Mardigian, Greg Jamieson-Specs Howard SBA

Sports Play by Play

1st Place

Jason Dizik, Brian Sterling, Mike Germond -Central Michigan University

  2nd Place

NO AWARD GIVEN

  Honorable Mention

NO AWARD GIVEN

Health Issues PSA

1st Place

NO AWARD GIVEN

  2nd Place

NO AWARD GIVEN

  Honorable Mention

NO AWARD GIVEN

Large Group

1st Place

M. Greiner, J. Anderson, D. Seger, T. Kauffman, K. Wilson-Central Michigan University

  2nd Place

M. Hays, A.J Miller, T. Kauffman, D. Seger-Central Michigan University

  Honorable Mention

K. Ochalek, K. Wilson , D. Shoopman, M. Greiner-Central Michigan University


College Radio

  • Air Check No more than three (3) minutes.

  • Daily Sportscast/Newscast/News Feature A sportscast, newscast or news feature program no more than 10 minutes.

  • Talk Show A program that is no more than 30 minutes in length featuring issues of social importance, how-to programming or sports talk.

  • Public Service Announcement An announcement of general public interest not more than 60 seconds in length.

  • Sports/Play-by-Play Sportscast or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than five (5) minutes.

  • NEW! Health Issues PSA A PSA that is 30 seconds in length highlighting an important health issue. Content of winning entries may be used to produce a health issues PSA to air statewide. This category is sponsored by MDCH.

  • Promotional Announcement A single spot promoting school, station, programs or events for no more than three (3) minutes.

  • Large Group Any production that includes four (4) or more participants and does not apply to any of the previously listed categories. No more than 10 minutes in length.

  • NEW! Station of the Year A written report highlighting the station's overall efforts during the year. The summary should explain why the station deserves Station of the Year. Stations must enter this category, along with three (3) additional categories, to be eligible for the Station of the Year award.

High School Radio

  • Air Check No more than three (3) minutes.

  • Daily Sportscast/Newscast/News Feature A sportscast, newscast or news feature program no more than 10 minutes.

  • Talk Show A program that is no more than 30 minutes in length featuring issues of social importance or how-to programming or sports talk.

  • Public Service Announcement An announcement of general public interest not more than 60 seconds in length.

  • Sports/Play-by-Play Sportscast or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than five (5) minutes.

  • MHSAA Sports PSA A generic PSA that is either 30 or 60 seconds in completed length promoting High School sports, sportsmanship and school approved extra curricular activities. Please click here for a complete list of category rules. Content of winning entries may be used to produce a sportscasting PSA to air statewide. This category is sponsored by MHSAA.

  • NEW! Health Issues PSA A PSA that is 30 seconds in length highlighting an important health issue. Content of winning entries may be used to produce a health issues PSA to air statewide. This category is sponsored by MDCH.

  • Promotional Announcement A single spot promoting school, station, programs or events for no more than three (3) minutes.

  • Large Group Any production that includes four (4) or more participants and does not apply to any of the previously listed categories. No more than 10 minutes in length.

  • NEW! Station of the Year A written report highlighting the station's overall efforts during the year. The summary should explain why the station deserves Station of the Year. Stations must enter this category, along with three (3) additional categories, to be eligible for the Station of the Year award.

College Television

  • News Feature/Magazine Program News story that is no more than five (5) minutes in length

  • Daily Newscast/Sportscast Newscast or sportscast that is no more than 30 minutes in length.

  • Talk Show A program that is no more than 30 minutes in length featuring issues of social importance, how-to programming or sports talk.

  • Public Service Announcement An announcement of general public interest not more than 60 seconds in length.

  • Sports/Play-by-Play Sportscast or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than five (5) minutes.

  • NEW! Health Issues PSA A PSA that is 30 seconds in length highlighting an important health issue. Content of winning entries may be used to produce a health issues PSA to air statewide. This category is sponsored by MDCH.

  • Large Group Any production that includes four (4) or more participants and does not apply to any of the previously listed categories. No more than 10 minutes in length.

  • NEW! Station of the Year A written report highlighting the station's overall efforts during the year. The summary should explain why the station deserves Station of the Year. Stations must enter this category, along with three (3) additional categories, to be eligible for the Station of the Year award.

High School Television

  • News Feature/Magazine Program News story that is no more than five (5) minutes in length.

  • Daily Newscast/Sportscast Newscast or sportscast that is no more than 30 minutes in length.

  • Talk Show A program that is no more than 30 minutes in length featuring issues of social importance or how-to programming or sports talk.

  • Public Service Announcement An announcement of general public interest not more than 60 seconds in length.

  • Sports/Play-by-Play Sportscast or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than five (5) minutes.

  • MHSAA Sports PSA A generic PSA that is either 30 or 60 seconds in completed length promoting High School sports, sportsmanship and school approved extra curricular activities. Please click here for a complete list of category rules. Content of winning entries may be used to produce a sportscasting PSA to air statewide. This category is sponsored by MHSAA.

  • NEW! Health Issues PSA A PSA that is 30 seconds in length highlighting an important health issue. Content of winning entries may be used to produce a health issues PSA to air statewide. This category is sponsored by MDCH.

  • Large Group Any production that includes four (4) or more participants and does not apply to any of the previously listed categories. No more than 10 minutes in length.

  • NEW! Station of the Year A written report highlighting the station's overall efforts during the year. The summary should explain why the station deserves Station of the Year. Stations must enter this category, along with three (3) additional categories, to be eligible for the Station of the Year award.

Judging: All entries were judged by professional radio and television broadcasters in Michigan except the High School Radio and Television Sports PSA Categories which are judged by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and the Health Issues PSA Categories which are judged by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). All judges decisions are final, and judges may give awards for first, second and honorable mention. 

View the list of 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, or 2001 award winners.