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