Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
Daily Newspaper
General Excellence – Daily Print
- Staff – The Idaho Press
- Staff – The Idaho Statesman
- Staff – Post Register
General News Story – Daily Print
- Audrey Dutton, Chadd Cripe, Nicole Blanchard, Nicole Foy – Idaho Statesman – “Idaho’s incomplete, error-prone coronavirus data falls short of what other states offer”
- Sally Krutzig – Post Register – “Documents detail what led up to the Vallows’ divorce filing”
- Margaret Carmel, Olivia Heersink, Thomas Plank, Tommy Simmons, Rachel Spacek – The Idaho Press – “A word with Treasure Valley residents, leaders, and police on the ‘defund the police’ movement”
Spot News Coverage – Daily Print
- Jonathan Ingraham, Laurie Welch, Patrick Sutphin – Times-News – “Badger Fire burns more than 97,000 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered”
- Ximena Bustillo, Christina Lords – Idaho Statesman – “A peaceful vigil at Idaho’s Capitol is followed by late-night tension, but no violence”
- Clark Corbin – Idaho Education News – “State Board extends closure through the end of the year”
Watchdog/Investigative Report – Daily Print
- Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “Idaho highway contractors change records, get bonuses”
- John Sowell – Idaho Statesman – “One Boise air traffic controller dozed, another reeked of pot. The FAA sat on emails”
- Olivia Heersink – The Idaho Press – “Inmates concerned with conditions at Cottonwood prison”
Serious Feature Report – Daily Print
- Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “This is how one Boise family got COVID-19 and a young dad ended up in the hospital”
- Tommy Simmons – The Idaho Press – “What the American flag means to Idaho”
- Jordan Kaye – Idaho State Journal – “Sentiments echoed”
Light Feature Report – Daily Print
- Nicole Foy, Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – “Is there a Robert E. Lee campground in the Boise National Forest?”
- Ryan Suppe – The Idaho Press – “Idaho Falls dairy employs modern-day milkmen in the Treasure Valley”
- Jeanne Huff – The Idaho Press – “How do you say goodbye?”
Series – Daily Print
- Colin Tiernan- Times-News – “Badger Fire changes the South Hills”
- Sami Edge, Nicole Foy – Idaho Education News – “Latino Listening Project”
- Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “Higher education, ongoing series”
Outdoor Feature – Daily Print
- Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – “Pack goats lighten Boise man’s load in the backcountry, bring smiles on Foothills hikes”
- Chadd Cripe – Idaho Statesman – “We took a national parks road trip during the pandemic. Here’s what we found”
- Jonathan Ingraham – Times-News – “From bummer to boom: 2020 was the year to be outside”
Sports News Coverage – Daily Print
- Don Day, B.J. Rains – BoiseDev and Idaho Press – “Time for Statue Left Part 2: Emails show Harsin pushed to leave Mtn. West; BSU engaged with conferences”
- Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – “Remarkable. Improbable. Boise State freshman delivers the impossible against Utah State”
- Andrew Houghton – Idaho State Journal – “Before canceling hoops tournaments, Big Sky debated on wild Thursday morning”
Sports Feature Story – Daily Print
- Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – “From NBA ball boy to NBA prospect: The remarkable story of Boise State’s Alston Jr.”
- Jordan Kaye – Idaho State Journal – “Third-place trophy more memorable for Highland girls soccer because of their lovable bus driver”
- Jordan Kaye – Idaho State Journal – “A Sunday with Gino Mariani”
Sports Prep Story – Daily Print
- Jordan Kaye – Idaho State Journal – “From the Caribbean to Grace”
- Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – “She’s the first girls wrestling coach in Idaho. But she won’t be the last”
- John Wustrow – The Idaho Press – “Parma quarterback Isaiah Krohn thriving after a childhood in Ethiopia”
General Column – Daily Print
- Jade Stellmon – Moscow-Pullman Daily News – “Dark parking lots, stealthy mice and would-be runaways”
- Mike Murphy – Idaho State Journal – “Hunker down is what I do best”
- Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman – “COVID-19 nursing: A profound honor and oh, so hard. ‘We can’t see where it will slow down’”
Specialty Column – Daily Print
- Betsy Z. Russell – The Idaho Press – “Eye on Boise”
- Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – “Sports Column”
- Jeanne Huff – The Idaho Press – “Grief”
Editorial – Daily Print
- Bryan Clark – Post Register – “End legislative corruption”
- Ian Fennell – Idaho State Journal – “District’s handling of Indians mascot issue already raising concerns”
- Scott McIntosh – Idaho Statesman – “’You are failing us.’ Idaho’s handling of unemployment claims has been a disgrace.”
Opinion – Daily Print
- Carol Dodge – Post Register – “Who got to you, Governor Little?”
- Bob Kustra – Idaho Statesman – “Republicans desert their governor as he protects Idahoans from coronavirus”
- Jade Stellmon – Moscow-Pullman Daily News – “Mail-in voting”
Headlines – Daily Print
- Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Idahoans are cheapest tippers in the nation? This new study makes zero cents (Ahem.)”
- Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “You’ll choke at Idaho’s ranking in new U.S. air study. Take a deep breath, expert says”
- Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Honk if you’re thorny: Idaho drivers are among nation’s rudest, study says. Here’s why”
Page Design – Daily Print
- Jim Keyser – Idaho Statesman – “Idahoan Project”
Graphics – Daily Print
- Drew Nash – Times-News – “Texting and Driving”
Arts / Entertainment Report – Daily Print
- Sally Krutzig – Post Register – “Sudden fame that almost wasn’t”
- Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “’We are devastated’: 41 restaurants that said goodbye to Boise in 2020”
- Laurie Welch – Times-News – “100 YEARS NEW: Rupert celebrates the restoration of the Historic Wilson Theatre”
Political Report – Daily Print
- Mychel Matthews – Times-News – “Lincoln County Commissioners vote to ban video recording of public meetings”
- Betsy Z. Russell – Idaho Press – “Far-right lawmakers to try to hold own special session, despite the law, Constitution”
- Betsy Z. Russell – The Idaho Press – “Lt. Gov. McGeachin promotes ‘walk-thru disinfectant cubes’ to fight COVID-19”
Elections Report – Daily Print
- Betsy Z. Russell – The Idaho Press – “Dems have a big primary race in Boise’s North End”
- Ruth Brown- Idaho Statesman – “Idaho House candidate touts conspiracy theories, false claims on COVID, vaccines, more”
- Rachel Spacek – The Idaho Press – “What does the Latino vote look like in Idaho?”
Pandemic Report – Daily Print
- Kyle Pfannenstiel, Sally Krutzig – Post Register – “Faces of COVID”
- Audrey Dutton, Nicole Foy – Idaho Statesman – “How many people have COVID-19 in Idaho right now? Nobody knows. Here’s why”
- Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “Analysis: ‘The best we have for now’ Reopening hinges on limited test numbers”
Education Report– Daily Print
- Sami Edge – Idaho Education News – “Thousands of students are ‘no shows’ from school during the pandemic”
- Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – “Will students return to Boise State this fall? Millions of dollars depend on the answer”
- Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – “Is COVID-19 in your school? Many Treasure Valley schools won’t tell you”
Business Report – Daily Print
- Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “She thought she was buying health insurance. She learned a $40,000 lesson”
- Margaret Carmel – BoiseDev – “Idaho women leaving the workforce at higher rates than men during the pandemic”
- John Sowell – Idaho Statesman – “Coronavirus drives lumber prices up sharply. What that’s doing to Boise-area home prices”
Agriculture Report – Daily Print
- Nicole Foy – Idaho Statesman – “Coronavirus is forcing some Idaho dairies to dump thousands of gallons of milk – a day”
- Nicole Foy, Sami Edge – Idaho Statesman – “Idaho coronavirus school closures mean more teens now work essential agriculture jobs”
- Rachel Spacek – The Idaho Press – “Amid national debate to limit work visa program, Idaho ranchers say H-2A crucial to industry”
Crime / Courts Report – Daily Print
- Ruth Brown – Idaho Statesman – “Terrorizing behavior: Suspect in Idaho girl’s 1982 killing abused, victimized females”
- Tommy Simmons – The Idaho Press – “KOA shooting was Boise officer’s 5th”
- Johnathan Hogan – Post Register – “Memories of Mystery”
Religion Report – Daily Print
- Ruth Brown – Idaho Statesman – “13 Idaho children died while their parents relied on faith and rejected medical care”
- Laurie Welch – Times-News – “Pastor changes lives while struggling through pandemic”
- Nate Sunderland – EastIdahoNews.com – “A look at the religious circle surrounding Chad and Lori Daybell”
Environment Report – Daily Print
- Colin Tiernan – Times-News – “The pinyon pine mystery: Die-offs at City of Rocks spur concern, investigation”
- Scott McIntosh – Idaho Statesman – “Everyone wants a trail from Stanley to Redfish Lake, but is it in the right place?”
- Ashley Miller – The Idaho Press – “America’s nuclear past threatens Idaho’s future”
Health/Medical Report – Daily Print
- Brittni Johnson – EastIdahoNews.com – “How east Idahoans handled a pandemic a century ago”
- Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “With 1 in 4 patients sick with COVID-19, an Idaho hospital tries to weather the storm”
- Colin Tiernan – Times-News – “No mask mandate: Public health board goes against doctors’ pleas”
Special Section- Daily Print
- Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – “EdTrends: Trends in Idaho Public Education”
- Sports Staff – The Idaho Press – “Sports Stars”
- Sports Staff– The Idaho Press – “Fall Football Preview”
Rookie of the Year – Daily Print
- Jordan Kaye – Idaho State Journal
- Blake Jones – The Idaho Press
- Eric Gossarth – EastIdahoNews.com
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
Weekly Newspaper
General Excellence – Weekly Print
- Staff – The Star-News
- Staff – The Meridian Press
- Mark Dee, Greg Foley, Pam Morris & Staff – Idaho Mountain Express
General News Story – Weekly Print
- Julia Tellman, Jeannette Boner – Teton Valley News – “Evicted in 90 days”
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – “What’s happening with the Fourth of July?”
- Greg Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “Blaine County: Who are we?”
Spot News Coverage – Weekly Print
- Alejandra Buitrago, Gretel Kauffman, Emily Jones, Tony Evans & Staff – Idaho Mountain Express – “A message of solidarity”
- Drew Dodson – The Star-News – “Manhunt continues for New Meadows shooter”
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – “Area youths protest George Floyd killing: Demonstration draws armed citizen escort, turning to evening patrols downtown”
Watchdog/ Investigative Report – Weekly Print
- Tom Grote – The Star-News – “Trooper on Manhunt Had COVID-19”
- Blake Jones, Tommy Simmons – Kuna-Melba News – “Former Idaho prison nurse: Medical staff ‘not following proper infection controls’ amid pandemic”
- Tom Grote – The Star-News – “Sheriff Candidate Background Checks”
Serious Feature Report – Weekly Print
- Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Sun Valley couple quarantined in Cambodia”
- Gretel Kauffman – Idaho Mountain Express – “Amid national protests, Blaine County School District looks inward”
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Retribution Politics: Inside Idaho’s Crackdown on Wolves”
Light Feature Report – Weekly Print
- Ryan Suppe – The Meridian Press – “Longtime broadcaster shares collection of 100 vintage radios”
- Drew Dodson – The Star-News – “Guitarist Serenades Neighborhood Nightly”
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Sheepdogs Get a Second Chance”
Honorable Mention:
Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “I still do”
Series – Weekly Print
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Idaho’s Wild Wolves”
- Max Silverson – The Star-News – “The Opioid Crisis in Valley County”
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Drought in Blaine County, 2020”
Outdoor Feature – Weekly Print
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Top-Dollar Snow”
- Max Silverson – The Star-News – “The Ultra-Marathon Organizer Who Saved A Lost Hiker”
- Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Earthquakes leave their mark in the Sawtooths”
Honorable Mention:
John O’Connell – Intermountain Farm & Ranch – “Collaboration with ranchers”
Sports News Coverage – Weekly Print
- Max Silverson – The Star-News – “2020 Idaho Sled Dog Challenge”
- Jon Mentzer – Idaho Mountain Express – “Local Prep Protesters Get Voices Heard”
- Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Seasons loom, but will they play, can they play?”
Sports Feature Story – Weekly Print
- Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Hailey’s Paul Hartzell Joins Angels Elite”
- Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “High jumps a lasting legacy for Lisa Ramos”
- Koster Kennard – Rexburg Standard Journal – “Sports and spuds make for long days”
Sports Prep Story
- Jon Mentzer – Idaho Mountain Express – “Panthers Ride High in Hailey”
- Amanda Steele, Sheryl Balls – Caribou County Sun – “Historic Three-Peat”
- Jon Mentzer – Idaho Mountain Express – “A Cutthroat Classic: Sun Valley Community School gets three-peat soccer title”
General Column – Weekly Print
- Chris Melville – Idaho Mountain Express – “The Melville Minute”
- Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “As I See It”
Specialty Column – Weekly Print
- Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Valley People”
- Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “I’d Rather Be Fishing”
- Michael Deeds – Scene, Idaho Statesman – “Stop spewing ignorance droplets at me, Boise. I’m obeying the mask order. Even on your hike”
Editorial – Weekly Print
- Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – “No money for quackery”
- Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – “Can’t eat your hairdryer”
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – “Misery loves company: Why I didn’t attend the ‘Disobey Idaho’ protest”
Headlines – Weekly Print
- Mark Dee, Chris Melville, and Staff – Idaho Mountain Express – “Claus and Effect; Eat, Sleigh, Love; Your Place Ermine?”
- Joshua Murdock – Idaho Mountain Express – “Haulin’ and fallin’ in love; Time for three doubles down at the Argyros”
- Sharon Fisher – Idaho Business Review – “Holey Schist!”
Page Design – Weekly Print
- Tomi Grote – The Star-News – Front page – November 5, 2020
Opinion – Weekly Print
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – “A history of violence: Terrorism, the media and taking things seriously”
- Catie Clark – Idaho Business Review – “Lies, damn lies, and how happy are Idahoans, really?”
Graphics – Weekly Print
- Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “Gotcha Covered”
Arts / Entertainment Report – Weekly Print
- Chris Melville – Idaho Mountain Express – “A virtual summer in review: How the Sun Valley Music Festival, Ballet, Family of Woman and other events adapted”
- Catie Clark, Sharon Fisher, Kim Burgess – Idaho Business Review – “No Fair? Eastern Idaho State Fair grapples with the decision to cancel”
- Joshua Murdock – Idaho Mountain Express – “Time for Three doubles down at The Argyros”
Political Report – Weekly Print
- Catie Clark, Sharon Fisher – Idaho Business Review – “Safe Space: What’s behind the 2007 Capitol office space compromise”
- Lyndsie Kiebert, Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – “Lawyers, guns, and money: As one lawsuit surrounding The Festival gun policy sees its first anniversary, another is just beginning”
- Blake Jones – Kuna-Melba News – “Property tax bill is ‘a thought grenade’”
Election Report – Weekly Print
- Blake Jones – Kuna-Melba News – ‘Kuna’s Rural Fire District’s levy failed. Now what?”
- Blake Jones – Kuna-Melba News – “The suffragettes haven’t finished”
- Melissa Davlin – Idaho Reports Blog – “Election Workers in Kootenai, Canyon Test Positive for COVID-19”
Pandemic Report – Weekly Print
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Heartbreak and Hope on Blaine County’s Front Lines”
- Lyndsie Kiebert – Sandpoint Reader – “Masks, money and ‘making some sort of point’”
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Just another day at work”
Education Report – Weekly Print
- Blake Jones – Kuna-Melba News – “Idaho school boards are chasing impact fees, but political challenges remain”
- Ryan Suppe – The Meridian Press – “How Meridian and West Ada are working together to address growth”
- Ryan Suppe – The Meridian Press – “36-year Meridian educator reflects on career following retirement”
Business Report – Weekly Print
- Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Idaho sheep industry is in ‘deep trouble’”
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – “Rumors abound on potential new use for Thorne building in Dover”
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Long-Awaited Bluebird Village Project Advances in Ketchum”
Agriculture Report – Weekly Print
- John O’Connell – Intermountain Farm and Ranch – “Ranching approach yielding more forage on less land”
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Farmers Search for Silver Linings Amid Drought”
- Catie Clark, Sharon Fisher – Idaho Business Review – “Where’s the Beef: Cattle prices steer downward as retail beef prices soar”
Crime / Courts Report – Weekly Print
- Jeannette Boner – Teton Valley News – “Fitting the Pieces of the Puzzle”
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – “Racist robocaller Scott Rhodes, who targeted the Reader, faces a $13M fine from FCC”
- Catie Clark, Sharon Fisher – Idaho Business Review – “Albertsons Gets Served”
Religion Report – Weekly Print
- Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Spiritual communities adapt to celebrate holidays”
Environment Report – Weekly Print
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Saving the Sculpin”
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Dangerous and Ethically Ridiculous: After Botched Shooting in Gimlet, Homeowners Question Hunting Regulations”
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Mountain Goats are a Model of Strength”
Health/Medical Report – Weekly Print
- Catie Clark – Idaho Business Review – “COVID-19 financial repercussions slam Idaho health clinics”
- Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – “Antibody Testing Project Suspended”
- Catie Clark – Idaho Business Review – “Idaho hospitals’ land of confusion over relief funds”
Special Section – Weekly Print
- Mark Dee & Staff – Idaho Mountain Express – “Labor Day”
- Sharon Fisher, Catie Clark, Kim Burgess – Idaho Business Review – “Idaho Business Review’s Square Feet, ‘Urban Living’”
- Mark Dee & Staff – Idaho Mountain Express – “Economic Almanac”
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
Periodical
General Excellence – Periodical
- Cody Allred & Blot Staff –University of Idaho Blot Magazine – October 2020
- University Communications and Marketing Team – University of Idaho – “Here We Have Idaho, Spring 2020”
- Danae Lenz – Idaho State Journal – East Idaho Business Journal
Periodical Writing – Serious Feature
- Brianna Finnegan – University of Idaho Blot Magazine – “Now more than ever, people are listening”
- Danae Lenz – Idaho State Journal, East Idaho Business Journal – “With East Idaho native at the helm at Pocatello plant, Amy’s Kitchen continues to find success in difficult times”
Periodical Writing – Light Feature
- Riley Haun – University of Idaho Blot Magazine – “History Repeated’
- Danae Lenz – Idaho State Journal, East Idaho Business Journal – “Owner of Pocatello woodworking shop in The Woods reflects on 42 years in business”
- Marc Deglinnocenti – International Ocean Systems Magazine – “New Drone Makes a Buzz and a Splash”
Periodical Cover
- Brianna Finnegan, Argonaut Staff – University of Idaho Blot Magazine – “Blot Magazine October 2020 Cover”
- Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – Idaho State Journal – “Cover”
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
Television
General Excellence – TV
Division A
- KIVI – Idaho News 6
- KBOI – CBS2 News
- KTVB – NewsChannel 7
Best Morning News Program- TV
Division A
- Ryan Hawes, Nicole Di Donato, Vanessa Negrete, Bryan Levin, Deni Hawkins, Nate Larsen – KBOI – “CBS2 News on the CW”
- Abby Urbanek – KTVB – “Wake Up Idaho”
- Kristen Bolden – KIVI – “Good Morning Idaho”
Division B
- Kade Atwood, Layne Rabe – KMVT – “Rise and Shine”
Best Evening News Program – TV
Division A
- Ryan Hawes, Nicole Di Donato, Brooklyn Issaacs, Natalie Hurst, Brent Hunsaker, Roland Steadham – KBOI – “6.5 Earthquake Hits Idaho”
- Darren Damon – KTVB – “News At 10”
- Travis Drake – Scripps – “Teacher Strike, Constitutional Amendment and Cougar Attack – October 14, 2020”
Division B
- Joe Martin, Kade Atwood – KMVT – “Putting You First – 6 p.m.”
- Natasha Williams – KSAW – Idaho News 6 Magic Valley at 5:30 – December 10, 2020”
General News Report – TV
Division A
- Misty Inglet, Logan Schenk – KTVB – “Defund The Police Rally”
- Kevin Eslinger, Brian Holmes – KTVB – “The Graduating Class of COVID-19”
- Ariana Pyper – KBOI – “Boise Church Donates Food”
Division B
- Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “Saving Clifford the big white dog”
- Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – “Jackpot Dispensary”
- Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – “River Rescue”
Spot News Report – TV
Division A
- Steve Dent – KIVI – “Phillips fire forces evacuation of Soldier Mountain Resort”
- Kristen McPeek – KBOI – “Highway 16 Crash”
Division B
- Kade Atwood, Eric Brill, Garret Hottle, Brittany Cooper – KMVT – “Stanley Earthquake”
- Nate Eaton, Eric Grossarth – EastIdahoNews.com – “Finding the Daybells in Hawaii”
Best Live Shot – TV
Division A
- Joe Parris, Logan Schenk – KTVB – “Downtown Rally”
- Frankie Katafias – KIVI – “Road closure warning on Eagle and Fairview”
- Chase Biefelt, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Missing Two Year Old”
Watchdog/ Investigative Report – TV
Division A
- Frankie Katafias, Nicole Blanchard – KIVI – “Meridian pet store connected to at least a dozen parvo cases”
Serious Feature Report – TV
Division A
- Mark Johnson, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “LGBTQ Church Split”
- Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – “Walk Across America”
- Frankie Katafias – KIVI – “Protecting ICAC Investigators Mental Health”
Honorable Mention:
Kevin Eslinger, Brian Holmes – KTVB – “WWII Vet Revisits Battlefield”
Aaron Kunz, Marv Hagadorn – Idaho Public Television – “Memorial Day”
Division B
- Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “Honoring the forgotten dead”
- Steve Kirch – KMVT – “Puppy Found in Dumpster”
- Natasha Williams – KSAW – Idaho News 6 – “Connection and intervention station opens in Twin Falls”
Light Feature Report – TV
Division A
- Troy Colson – KTVB – “St. Luke’s Dancing Nurse Brings Joy to Young Patients”
- Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – “365 Valentines”
- Natalie Hurst – KBOI – “Mending Hems, Warming Hearts”
Division B
- Natasha Williams, Katie Kloppenburg, Doug Lock-Smith – KSAW – Idaho News 6 – “Haunted Mansions of Albion”
- Natasha Williams – KSAW – Idaho News 6 – “’Rocktober Fest’ event to benefit charity”
- Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – “The Base Jumping Capital”
Sports News Story – TV
Division A
- Mark Johnson, Paul Boehlke, Troy Colson – KTVB – “Stadium Update”
- Jay Tust – KTVB – “CT Thomas The Father”
- Mark Johnson, Troy Colson – KTVB – “Sun Valley Brotherhood”
Division B
- Brittany Cooper – KMVT – “Dietrich Student-Athlete Brings Down the House”
- Natasha Williams – KSAW – Idaho News 6 – “State board of education limits spectators at sports events to 10”
Sportscast – TV
Division A
- Jay Tust – KTVB – “Sportscast”
Division B
- Brittany Cooper – KMVT – “Big Time Star, Small Town Roots”
Weathercast – TV
Division A
- Bri Eggars – KTVB
- Sarah Jacobsen – KBOI
- Nate Larsen – KBOI
Division B
- Eric Brill – KMVT – “Elevation Matters”
Outdoor / Environment Report – TV
Division A
- Bill Manny, Jay Krajic, Bruce Reichert – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: The 12ers”
- Kristen McPeek, Nick Ridgeway – KBOI – “Idaho Ranchers Use Cattle to Graze Away Fire Fuel”
- Joan Cartan-Hansen, Al Hagenlock, Cassandra Groll, Jenessa Carson – Idaho Public Television – “Science Trek: Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases”
Division B
- Natasha Williams – KSAW – Idaho News 6 – “Fish and game says elk depredation ‘tools’ are working, look toward relocating elk”
- Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – “Fighting Fires from The Sky”
- Steve Kirch – KMVT – “Cabins in Danger”
Arts / Entertainment Report – TV
- Forrest Burger – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: Drive-Ins”
- Marcia Franklin, Andy Lawless, Jay Krajic, Eric Westrom – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: Limberlost Press”
- Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – “Home of the Hummingbirds”
Consumer Report – TV
- Misty Inglet, Logan Schenk, Tyson White – KTVB – “Idaho’s New Economic Cash Cow”
- Joey Prechtl, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Gift Card Fraud”
- Deni Hawkins – KBOI – “5G in Boise, Parts l, ll and lll”
EDUCATION REPORT– TV
Division A
- Jessica Taylor – KIVI – “Students could lose their seats at schools of choice if they go virtual”
- Andy Lawless, Tammy Scardino, Hank Nystrom – Idaho Public Television – “American Graduate: Explore COSSA”
- Sarah Jacobsen – KBOI – “Leaders in Learning”
Division B
- Emily Elisha – KMVT – “Hardships for the Hispanic Community”
- Natasha Williams – KSAW – Idaho News 6 – “Substitute shortage a concern as schools work to reopen”
- Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – “Learning at Home”
Election Report– TV
Division A
- Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – “A part of the process”
- Melissa Davlin, Troy Shreve, Devon Downey, Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports: Applying Lessons Learned”
Division B
- Brittany Cooper – KMVT – “Kimberly Students Campaign with Positivity”
Pandemic Report – TV
Division A
- Kevin Eslinger, Brian Holmes – KTVB – “Social Distancing Serenade”
- Joe Parris, Tyson White – KTVB – “Fuss Over Facemasks”
- Brent Hunsaker – KBOI – “Jerry’s Story”
Division B
- Emily Elisha – KMVT – “Pandemic Effects on Health Providers”
- Natasha Williams – KSAW –Idaho News 6 – “Exploring protections for medical personnel surrounding personal protective equipment”
- Stephanie Garibay – KSAW – Idaho News 6 – “Hispanic community hit hardest by COVID-19”
Health / Medical Report – TV
Division A
- Tami Tremblay, Troy Colson – KTVB – “PE Re-Imagined at Home”
- Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – “Covid Handwashing”
- Tami Tremblay, Theresa Palmgren – KTVB – “New Moms in the Pandemic”
Division B
- Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – “Teen Suicide”
- Stephanie Garibay – KSAW – Idaho News 6 – “Surrogate Mom”
Crime / Court Report – TV
Division A
- Natalie Hurst – KBOI – “Woman Survives Church Attack”
- Frankie Katafias – KIVI – “Meridian man imprisoned overseas, released 8 months later with no charges”
- Misty Inglet, Troy Colson – KTVB – “Rexburg Community Reacts to Human Remains Found in Vallow case”
Division B
- Stephanie Garibay – KSAW – Idaho News 6 – “U of I Students help reunite family”
- Nate Eaton, Eric Grossarth – EastIdahoNews.com – “Inside the FBI Forensic Lab”
- Eric Grossarth – EastIdahoNews.com – “Pocatello girls disappear”
Government / Political – TV
Division A
- Andy Lawless – Idaho Public Television – “American Graduate: Workforce Development Council Youth Apprenticeship Initiative”
- Joe Parris, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – “Middle Eastern Perspective”
- Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI – “Local Impact of SBA Paycheck Protection Program”
Division B
- Steve Kirch – KMVT – “Trump Jr. Visits Idaho”
Series – TV
- Bri Eggars, Paul Boehlke, Shayne Woodland – KTVB – “Weather Extremes”
- Madeline White – KIVI – “Rebound Idaho: Helping Idahoans back on their feet”
- Scott Logan, Clyn Richards – KBOI – “Unemployed in Idaho”
Public Affairs Program –TV – Studio
- Ryan Hawes, Nicole Di Donato, Rachel Bjornestad, Brian Morrin, Sarah Jacobsen – KBOI – “Coronavirus in Idaho”
- Joe Parris – KTVB – “Virtual Election Town Hall”
- Melissa Davlin, Troy Shreve, Devon Downey, Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports: The 2020 Extra Special Tumultuous Session”
Public Affairs Program – TV – Field
- Kris Millgate, Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Trailblazers”
- Bruce Reichert, Jay Krajic, Bill Manny, Lauren Melink, Forrest Burger, Peter Morrill – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Sawtooths On My Mind”
- Lauren Melink, Bruce Reichert, Aaron Kunz – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Urban Wildlife”
Documentary – TV
- Forrest Burger, Aaron Kunz – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: Through Youthful Eyes”
- Jennie Sue Weltner, Andy Lawless, Marcia Franklin – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: Ahead of Her Time”
- Bill Manny, Eric Westrom, Andy Lawless, Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: Idaho’s Constitution Revealed”
Sports Program – TV
- Jay Tust, Will Hall – KTVB – “Bronco Roundup Gameday”
- Jay Tust – KTVB – “Remember Kobe”
Television Writing – TV – single story
- Marcia Franklin – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: Limberlost Press”
- Roland Steadham – KBOI – “Instrument Flying”
- Chase Biefelt – KTVB – “Long Love Lost and Found”
Television Writing – TV – Program Length
- Forrest Burger – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Barns of Idaho”
- Jennie Sue Weltner – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: Ahead of Her Time”
- Laurie Melink – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Urban Wildlife”
Videography – TV – Segment
- Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – “Fire Fighter Stair Climb”
- Logan Schenk – KTVB – “Defund the Police Rally”
- Norman Kahler – KIVI – “Celebration of Death”
Videography – TV – Program Length
- Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: The 12ers”
- Forrest Burger – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Barns of Idaho”
Video Essay – TV
- Troy Colson – KTVB – “Mountain View Mavericks Senior Parade”
- Paul Boehlke, Theresa Palmgren – KTVB – “Polar Bear Challenge”
- Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Idaho Sled Dog Challenge”
Best TV Graphics
- Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – “Science Trek”
- Shayne Woodland, Alex Hon – KTVB – “Extreme Weather”
Rookie of the year – TV
- Jack Schemmel – KMVT
- Nicole Camarda – KIVI
- Stephanie Garibay – KSAW
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
Audio
General Excellence – Audio
- Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright, Frankie Barnhill, Molly Wampler, Troy Oppie – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Idaho Matters”
- Leif Tapanila, Peter Pruitt – KISU FM – “The Nature of Idaho”
- Rebecca De Leon, Ashley Miller, J.J. Saldana – The Idaho Press – “The Latino Card”
General News Report – Audio
- Brandon Isle – KBYI – “Chad Daybell’s First Court Appearance”
- James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Ballot Initiatives Shutter in Idaho and the U.S. As Coronavirus Surges”
- Rachel Cohen – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Blaine County Deals With Coronavirus Hot Spot as Other Rural Idaho Communities Prepare for the Worst”
Election Report – Audio
- Madelyn Beck – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Bloomberg Sets Sights on Mountain West”
- James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Ada Co. GOP Chair Used Party Funds on Private Expense, Allowed Questionable Audit”
- Rebecca De Leon, Ashley Miller, J.J. Saldana, Rachel Spacek – The Idaho Press – “The Latino Card, ‘The Latino Vote’”
Pandemic Report – Audio
- Madelyn Beck – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “From Livestock Auctions To Packing Plants, COVID-19 Has A Big Impact On Beef”
- Madelyn Beck – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Worsening Healthcare Crisis Forces Hospitals To Look Across State Borders”
- Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette, Frankie Barnhill – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “As Protesters Disturb Health Board Meeting, Idaho Doctors Fight Worsening Pandemic”
Spot News Report – Audio
- Alec Pope – KBYI – “Investigators Search Chad Daybell’s Home”
- Rachel Cohen – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Health District Abruptly Cancels Meeting After Protesters Show Up to Board Members’ Homes”
- James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Idaho House Republicans: Party On Amid Coronavirus”
Serious Feature Report – Audio
- Heath Druzin – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Where Help Is Far Away, Communities Are Taking It Upon Themselves To Tackle Suicide”
- Heath Druzin – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Idaho Refugees’ Wartime Experience Helps Them Through COVID-19 Pandemic”
- Rachel Cohen – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “What the West Could Learn From Idaho’s Replenished Aquifer”
Light Feature Report – Audio
- Brandon Isle – KBYI – “Karole Honas Retires”
- Troy Oppie – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM –“Santa On A Screen? Just One of Many This Pandemic Holiday Season”
- Troy Oppie – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Why Some Idaho Breweries Are Marking Up Beer Cans with Sharpies”
Interview – Audio
- Ashley Miller, Rebecca De Leon – The Idaho Press – The Latino Card, “Damn.”
- Gemma Gaudette, Frankie Barnhill, Samantha Wright – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Two Black Idaho Leaders Reflect On Police Violence: ‘The Boiling Point Has Been Hit’”
- Brandon Isle – KBYI – “Jenny Oaks Baker New Christmas Album Interview”
News Talk Show
- Gemma Gaudette, Frankie Barnhill, Molly Wampler, Samantha Wright – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Idaho Matters: June 2, 2020”
Sports Talk Show
- Andrew Houghton – Idaho State Journal – “ Idaho State Journal Sports Podcast – 7-8-20 – Chadd Cripe Episode”
- B.J. Rains – The Idaho Press – “The Bronco Report”
- Zack Kellogg, Chris Deremer – University of Idaho – KUOI FM – “The Vandal Scoreboard – Nov 9, 2020”
Public Affairs Program – Audio
- Gemma Gaudette, Frankie Barnhill, Samantha Wright – BSU Public Radio – “In Overwhelmingly White Idaho, Here’s How (And Why) to Talk to Our Kids About Racism”
- Leigh Cooper – University of Idaho – The Vandal Theory Podcast – “Human Breast Milk – Sherry McGuire – Season 3, Episode 1”
Use of Sound – Audio
- Troy Oppie – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Idaho Moviegoers Drive-In For A Night Out In Parma”
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
Public Relations
Opinion Writing – PR
- Steve Stuebner, Roger Chase – Steve Stuebner PR & Marketing – “We’ll miss Bert and Vince from the Idaho Water Resource Board”
News Releases – PR
- Logan McDougall – City of Pocatello – “City of Pocatello News Release selection”
- Malcolm Hong – Zions Bank – “Zions Bank Supports Communities and Employees During Coronavirus Outbreak”
- Megan Sausser – Idaho Transportation Department – “News release selection”
Feature Writing – PR
- Maria Ortega – University of Idaho – “Whodunnit? Finding the Source of E. coli in Pocatello’s Mink Creek”
- Alexiss Turner, Lindsay Lodis, Kara Billington, Will Knecht – University of Idaho College of Engineering – “Vandals Deliver a Life-Saving Gift”
- Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – “Mark Hall Exits Stage Left”
Annual Report – PR
- Christine Campbell-Davis, Mike Schroeder – Women’s and Children’s Alliance – “WCA2020 Annual Report: In These Times”
- Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – “ICOM Annual Report 2020”
Newsletter – External – PR
- Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – “ICOMmunication”
Newsletter – Internal – PR
- Brad Gary – University of Idaho – “Water Research Makes a Splash”
- Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – “Transporter”
- Brad Gary – University of Idaho – “ ICCU Arena Takes Shape”
Media Campaign – PR
- Zions Bank Marketing and Communications Department – Zions Bank – “Zions Bank’s Paycheck Protection Program Stories Campaign”
- John Crepeau, Jenine Goodman-Grey, Paulette House, Bobbi Hughes, Alexiss Turner, Marie Wagner – University of Idaho College of Engineering – “University of Idaho College of Engineering Virtual Engineering Design EXPO 2020”
- Stephanie Payton, Spencer McConnell, Jaden Snyder, Ian Snyder, Andrew Johnson, Joshua Fernando – Civil Air Patrol – “Ready Set Go: Boise Civil Air Patrol is Ready to Serve”
Media KIT – PR
- Maddie Ceglecki, Anna Noto, Sarah Schmid, Taylor Humby, Mackenzie Hudson, Tessa Bishop – Boise State University – Student Media – “Student Media Fall 2020 Media Kit”
Public Service Campaign – PR
- Logan McDougall – City of Pocatello / Southeastern Idaho Public Health – “From Numbers to Names: The COVID-19 Experience Interviews”
- Erica Rice, Jill Goodson, Jeannette Boner, Greg Adams – The Brandstalk – “Teton County Dare to Care Education & Outreach Campaign”
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
Student
General Excellence – Student
- Brianna Finnegan & Staff – The University of Idaho – The Argonaut
- Staff – Boise State University Student Media – The Arbiter
General News Story – Student
- Jens Huber – BYU-Idaho Scroll – “Kiss and sell: reports of students intentionally contracting COVID-19 to sell plasma”
- Kyle Oldham – Boise State University – Student Media – “Students concerned over increasing rent prices during pandemic”
- Taylor Rico-Pekerol – Boise State University – Student Media – “Student Veteran Center loses grant-funded position”
Page Design – Student
- Hatim Eujayl, Joey Cisneros, Alex Brizee – The University of Idaho Argonaut – “The Argonaut page designs: Experts of the world; Jazzin’up Moscow; Putting faces to names”
- Sarah Schmid – Boise State University – Student Media – “Collection of Fall 2020 feature page designs”
Column Writing – Student
- Grace Wride – BYU-Idaho Scroll – “Rejection, pancakes and RBG”
Review – Student
- McKenzie Heileman – Boise State University – Student Media – “Fall book reviews”
Watchdog / Investigative – Student
- Angela Palermo – The University of Idaho Argonaut – “Some things are beyond our control: The delays and miscommunications of UI’s COVID-19 testing system”
- Paige Wirta – Boise State University – Student Media – “Transgender community in Boise feels the effects of House Bills 500 and 509”
- Blake Hunter – Boise State University – Student Media – “Boise State’s efforts to mitigate climate change in a growing global crisis”
Serious Feature – Student
- Seth Harper, Peter Lopez – BYU-Idaho – “Students share stories of racism at BYU-Idaho: ‘This is a huge problem’”
- Blake Hunter – Boise State University – Student Media – “The political impact of Gen Z”
- Madi Jones – Boise State University – Student Media – “Accessibility for all: The importance of American Sign Language for everyday life”
Light Feature – Student
- Hannah Neff – North Idaho College – “The Case of the Unwanted Care Bears”
- Blake Hunter – Boise State University – Student Media – “Opportunity, isolation, and tools for connection; What art can provide during a pandemic”
- Taylor Rico-Pekerol – Boise State University – Student Media – “Managing a pandemic: What Boise State is doing to keep you safe”
Editorial – Student
- Blake Hunter – Boise State University – Student Media – “This legislative session, Idaho must choose to protect its children”
- Brianna Finnegan, Argonaut Editorial Board – The University of Idaho Argonaut – “No transparency without clarity”
- Paige Wirta – Boise State University – Student Media – “Boise State has failed its commitment”
Sports News Report – Student
- Zack Kellogg – The University of Idaho Argonaut – “The unfinished season: The ups and downs for Newlee and Idaho women’s basketball”
- Brad Verbout – Boise State University – Student Media – “The return of collegiate sports: Why athletes are coming back to the game during a pandemic”
- Delaney Brassil – Boise State University – Student Media – “Making moves toward mental wellness”
Photography – Student
- Mackenzie Hudson – Boise State University – Student Media – “Collection of Photos: Bee team, football, and baseball”
- Saydee Brass – The University of Idaho Argonaut – “High Diver; Saxophone Closeup; Basketball Reflection”
- Merritt Jewel – BYU-Idaho Scroll – “BYU-Idaho professor is the bee’s knees”
Graphics – Student
- Sarah Schmid – Boise State University – Student Media – “Collection of graphics: Sign language, Gen Z voters, and Health Services”
TV or Audio– General News Report – Student
- Lex Van Horn – University of Idaho – KUOI FM – “BLM Protest Organizer Speaks Out”
- Angela Palermo – University of Idaho – KUOI FM – “Moscow Mask Mandate Extension”
TV or Radio – Public Affairs Program – Student
- Krystoff Kissoon – KISU FM – “Navigating Diversity Radio Series”
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
Online /Web Division
Best Blog
- Drew Nash, Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Between the Frames”
- Tom Scott – KTVB – “The Scott Slant”
- Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “Kevin’s Blog”
Best Online-Only Video – News Story
- Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “Two pivotal months in the Daybell investigation”
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Defund Police and Counter Protest at City Hall”
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “George Floyd vigil”
Best Online-Only Video – Feature Story
- Darin Oswald, Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman – “The Idahoan Project: Finding Common Ground”
- Ashley Miller, Rachel Spacek – The Idaho Press – “Our Idaho”
- Doug Lock-Smith, Matt Sizemore – KIVI – “Old Idaho Penitentiary Paranormal Investigation”
Best Online-Only Video Program – Public Affairs
- Steve Stuebner, Gwen La Tutour, Katie Cox – Steve Stuebner PR & Marketing – “Pine Street Woods – A Community Treasure for Sandpoint”
- Aubrie Spence, Dave Tuttle, Jillian Garrigues – Idaho Transportation Department – “ITD in Motion”
- Don Day, Margaret Camel, Anna Daly Gamboa – BoiseDev – “The Future of Downtown”
Best Online-Only Video Program – General
- Marcia Franklin, Dave Butler – Idaho Public Television – “The 180: Jonathan Amissa”
- Jay Tust, Will Hall, Devin Ramey, Dani Allsop – KTVB – “Friday Night Football”
- Marcia Franklin, Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – “The 180: Howard Olivier”
Best Website Graphics
- Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – “COVID-19 hot spots map”
- Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – “Parents Perspective in Crisis”
- Randy Schrader, Jon Sisk – Idaho Education News – “Compare School Operating Plans”
Best Multimedia Report
- Devin Ramey – KTVB – “Lori Vallow Police Report”
- Arlie Sommer, Lacey Daley, Sasa Woodruff – Boise State Public Radio, 91.5 FM – “Expressive Idaho 2020”
- Drew Nash, Patrick Sutphin – Times-News – “Roaming the Magic Valley”
Best Audience Engagement
- Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Ask Us Anything – www.idahoednews.org/ask
- Joe Parris – KTVB – “Town Hall with the secretary of state and elections clerks answering viewer questions about voting”
- Lauren Melink, Aaron Kunz, Forrest Burger, Jay Krajic, Pat Metzler, Eric Westrom – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Urban Wildlife”
Best Use of Social Media
- Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – EdNews Social Media – https://www.instagram.com/idahoeducationews.com
- Erika Lee – KBOI – https://twitter.com/erikaleetv
- Kyle Hansen, Alison Smith, Drew Nash – Times-News – https://www.facebook.com/thetimesnews
Website – General Excellence – Daily
- Staff – Idaho Statesman – www.idahostatesman.com
- Staff –The Idaho Press – www.idahopress.com
- Staff – Times-News – www.magicvalley.com
Website – Special Purpose – Daily
- B.J. Rains – The Idaho Press – “Blueturfsports.com”
Website – General Excellence – Weekly
- Mark Dee, Chris Melville, Staff – Idaho Mountain Express – www.mtexpress.com
Website – General Excellence –Online
- Don Day, Margaret Carmel, Autum Robertson, Anna Daly Gamboa, Gina Borud – www.BoiseDev.com
- Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – www.idahoednews.org
- Nate Eaton, Nate Sunderland, Rett Nelson, Eric Grossarth, Brittni Johnson – EastIdahoNews.com – www.eastidahonews.com
Website – Special Purpose –Online
- Jennifer Swindell, Randy Schrader – Idaho Education News – “Idaho EdTrends: Trends in Public Education”
- Nate Eaton, Nate Sunderland, Eric Grossarth – EastIdahoNews.com – “Where are JJ and Tylee?”
Website – General Excellence – TV
- Jessica Mullens – KTVB – www.KTVB.com
- Stephanie Dickey, Cassy Rider – Idaho Public Television – www.idahoptv.org
- Katie Kloppenburg – KIVI – www.kivitv.com
Website – Special Purpose – TV
- Stephanie Dickey, Cassy Rider, Joan Cartan-Hansen, Janna DeLange – Idaho Public Television – “Science Trek”
Website – General Excellence – Student
- Staff, Ashley Clark, Taylor Rico-Pekerol, Brendon Yoshino – Boise State University – Student Media – www.arbiteronline.com
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
Photography
Spot News Photography
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman –“Ammon Bundy Arrest”
- Chelsea Tuttle – The Star-News -“HWY 95 Rock Slide”
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Anti-maskers at Central District Health”
Feature Photography – Light
- Patrick Sutphin – Times-News – “Taking a spin”
- Brian Myrick – The Idaho Press – “Quarantine Trampoline”
- Jake King – The Idaho Press – “Balkan Ballerina”
Feature Photography – Serious
- Chelsea Tuttle – The Star-News – “Tamarack in Flames”
- Jake King – The Idaho Press – “Through the Looking-Glass”
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Essential Farmworkers”
General News Photography
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “George Floyd Vigil”
- Chelsea Tuttle – The Star-News – “Salmon Cannon”
- Drew Nash – Times-News – “Black Lives Matter”
Sports News Photography
- Jake King – The Idaho Press – “On the Edge”
- Drew Nash – Times-News – “Winner”
- Patrick Sutphin – Times-News – “Mutton Busted”
Photo Essay
- John Roark – Post Register – “COVID arrives”
- Jake King, Brian Myrick – Idaho Press – “Floyd Vigil”
- Darin Oswald, Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman – “The Idahoan Project”
Photo Package
- Drew Nash – Times-News – “Badger Fire Restoration”
- Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman – “Defund Police and Counter-Protest”
- Brian Myrick – The Idaho Press – “Make-A-Wish Dream”
Portrait Photography
- Patrick Sutphin – Times-News – “Making a Splash”
- Tie Drew Nash – Times-News – “Patriot”
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Student Nurse in Pandemic”
- Tie Devin Bodkin – Idaho Education News – “Sports with no crowds”
- Patrick Sutphin – Times-News – “Halloween Purge”
Food Photography
- Drew Nash – Times-News – “Persian Eggplant”
- Patrick Sutphin – Times-News – “The Best Part of Waking Up”
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
All Media Categories
First Amendment Award
- Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “COVID- 19 Investigation– State of Idaho reporting of nursing home statistics”
- Randy Schrader, Nik Streng – Idaho Education News – “Schools break Idaho transparency laws”
Reporter of the Year – Broadcast
- Joe Parris – KTVB
- Madeline White – KIVI
- Kristen McPeek – KBOI
Reporter of the Year – Publication
- Colin Tiernan – Times-News
- Sami Edge – Idaho Education News
- Betsy Z. Russell – The Idaho Press
Photographer of the Year – Broadcast
- Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television
- Logan Schenk – KTVB
- Paul Boehlke – KTVB
Photographer the Year –Publication
- Pat Sutphin – Times-News
- Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman
- Brian Myrick – Idaho Press
Best Use of Drone
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Aerial Artist”
- Nick Ridgeway, Roland Steadham – KBOI – “CBS2 Weather at Linder Farm”
- Kevin Eslinger, Gary Salzman – KTVB – “Key Bank Mural”
Media Innovation Award
- Joe Parris – KTVB – “Virtual Election Townhall”
Special Coverage
- Staff – Idaho Statesman – “COVID-19 data tracking”
- Staff – The Idaho Press – “A day in the life of Idaho during the pandemic”
- Misty Inglet, Troy Colson – KTVB – “Developments in the Vallow Case – JJ and Tylee’s Remains Found”
Student – Print / Broadcast
Publication – Daily
Publication Weekly
Periodical Division
Photography Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
All Media Awards
DON WATKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Student Scholarship Winner
Anteia McCollum – University of Idaho
Mid-Career Scholarship Winner
Rachel Spacek – Idaho Press