2023 ComArtSci NATAS awards roundup

School of Journalism students were recognized for their work in TV news production by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). J-School Spartans earned seven production awards and were nominated for eight additional productions. Spartans received awards or nominations in 11 of the 17 categories. 

In case you missed anything, here’s a recap of the 2023 NATAS Award recipients and nominees from our College of Communication Arts and Sciences Community. 

News Report – Serious News

Winner

  • Sports Gambling
    Brendan Schabath
    Bella Gorisek

Winner

  • Frustrated students left out in the cold
    McKoy Scribner

News Report – Light News

Nominee

  • 6 legs
    Brendan Schabath

Winner

  • “It’s Like He’s Working in the Dark Ages”
    Isabella Martin

Nominee

  • "Night at the Museum"
    Erin Bowling

Nominee

  • If the Shoe Fits
    Joe Hicks

Non-fiction – Short form

Winner

  • EndoMEtriosis
    Isabella Gorisek

Public Affairs/Community Service

Winner

  • Mikey23 Foundation | Street Teams
    Nolan Duff
    Tori Monroe
    Jessie Zhou
    Gaby Clark
    Caroline Parthum 

Nominee

  • MSU Trustees on the Ballot – Focal Point News
    Daniel Zivian

Fiction Short Form

Nominee

  • Cupid
    Matthew Williams 

Sports Story or Segment

Nominee

  • Table Tennis Team Treks to Texas
    Daniel Zivian

Sports Program 
Winner

  • Spartan Sports Report – Valentine’s Show
    Jason Laplow
    Alexis Alston
    Youse Enayah

Live Sporting Event/Game

Winner

  • MSU v NAU Men’s Basketball
    Isabella Gorisek 
    Brendan Schabath
    Zach Surdenik
    Veronica Bolanos

Public Service Announcement 

Nominee

  • Fuel your body
    Isabelle Kang 
    Sabreena Klann
    Zoe Ruffin

Director

Winner

  • Fragile Remnants
    Jillian Felton

Editor

Nominee

  • Table Tennis Treks to Texas
    Daniel Zivian

 

–Matt Dwyer

 

School of Journalism