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Daily Newspaper
Weekly Newspaper
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Daily Newspaper

General Excellence – Daily Print

  1. Teddy Feinberg, Staff – Idaho Press
  2. Staff – Idaho Statesman
  3. Monte La Orange, Jeff Robinson, John Miller, Allan Steele, Ileana Hunter, Johnathan Hogan – Post Register

 General News Story – Daily Print

  1. Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – White nationalist moved to Idaho in search of ‘ethnic enclave.’ He’s not alone
  2. Carly Flandro – Idaho Education News – Measuring up college entrance exams: Are they necessary, fair, or valid?
  3. Kevin Fixler, Angela Palermo – Idaho Statesman – Neighbors to U of I homicides tell of party culture

Spot News Coverage – Daily Print

  1. Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Former legislative intern testifies
  2. Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – Missed appointment led Idaho police to take 10-month-old
  3. Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – Little, lawmakers agree on $650 million in tax cuts, $410 million in education spending

Watchdog/Investigative Report – Daily Print

  1. Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Cash buys, private flights, changing rules
  2. Devin Bodkin – Idaho Education News – Not all charter schools bus kids or provide free and reduced-price meals
  3. Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Idaho 55 project fraught with risks from outset

Serious Feature Report – Daily Print

  1. Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – How Janice McGeachin rose from anonymity
  2. Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun – She has cancer. But as an Idaho DACA recipient, she couldn’t get insurance for months
  3. Rachel Spacek – Idaho Statesman – Eviction of 11 Latino families sheds light on Ketchum housing crunch

Light Feature Report – Daily Print   

  1. Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – Stanley is changing. Can its little-town character survive?
  2. Jordan Kaye – Idaho Press – The tragedy, redemption of Wally Benton
  3. Carly Flandro – Idaho Education News – Their classroom is a grassy park, yurt, school garden, potato farm, or the Idaho wilderness OR learning another language … ‘it’s just a beautiful thing’

Series   – Daily Print

  1. Rachel Spacek, Paul Schwedelson, Sally Krutzig, Joni Auden Land, Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – Affording Boise series
  2. Sami Edge – Idaho Education News – How Title IX Affects Idaho Kids and Schools
  3. Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Intersection of religion and politics

Outdoor Feature – Daily Print  

  1. Nicole Blanchard, Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Idaho shuttle company under investigation
  2. Clark Corbin – Idaho Capital Sun – Into the Zone of Death: Four Days Spent Deep in the Yellowstone National Park Back Country
  3. Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – Blind Hunters Say Technology Could Help Them Shoot Safely

Sports News Coverage – Daily Print

  1. Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – Kigab leads Boise State, with assist from mom
  2. Ron Counts – Idaho Statesman – Former Boise State coach Dirk Koetter back on the sideline
  3. Greg Woods – Idaho State Journal – Former ISU coach Charlie Ragle dishes on leaving: ‘I had to make a business decision’

Sports Feature Story – Daily Print

  1. Allan Steele – Post Register – Gridiron Grandpa
  2. Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – ‘Preposterous thing’: College basketballs are not created equal
  3. Jordan Kaye – Idaho Press – Chess savant always makes right move

Sports Prep News Story – Daily Print

  1. Greg Woods – Idaho State Journal – Highland varsity players say they won’t return to play until coach resigns
  2. Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – A shot clock in Idaho? The state’s players weighed in
  3. Brandon Walton – SBLive Idaho – Body on the line: Skyline’s Thomas tears ACL en route to helping team make first-ever final

Sports Prep Feature Story – Daily Print

  1. Brandon Walton – SBLive Idaho – One last jump ball. Mountain View’s Ojukwu ends unrivaled career on heartbreaking note
  2. Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – ‘Silent killer’ loomed in Eagle coach’s heart
  3. Allan Steele – Post Register – Bonneville’s Arfmann Returns After Crash

General Column – Daily Print

  1. Betsy Z. Russell – Idaho Press – Eye on Boise
  2. Danae Lenz – Idaho State Journal
  3. Bryan Clark – Idaho Statesman

Specialty Column – Daily Print

  1. Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – Words & Deeds
  2. Mike Murphy – Idaho State Journal – political columns of 2022
  3. Bryan Clark – Idaho Statesman – Idaho water troubles

Editorial – Daily Print

  1. Christina Lords – Idaho Capital Sun – Idaho GOP need only look back to know public debate is an American necessity that moves us forward
  2. Laura Guido – Idaho Press – The hoopla around the book banning isn’t just about the books
  3. Carly Flandro – Idaho Education News – My goodbye to teaching: Why I left the profession I was called to

Opinion – Daily Print

  1. William Brock – Moscow Pullman Daily News – Planned Parenthood is helping; the Shame Squads are not
  2. Bob Kustra – Idaho Statesman – Idaho loses influence as Republicans relegated to Senate minority
  3. Gabe Osterhout, Lantz McGinnis-Brown, Matthew May – Boise State University – Some Idahoans can now vote in Spanish, Native languages: Who’s covered and what it means

Arts / Entertainment Report – Daily Print

  1. Christina Lords – Idaho Capital Sun – ‘You think you’re the only one’: Documentary amplifies voices of military spouses facing PTSD
  2. Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – Boise’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’ event produces gems
  3. Ileana Hunter – Post Register – Drum Roll, Please

Political Report – Daily Print

  1. Audrey Dutton, James Dawson – Idaho Capital Sun & Boise State Public Radio – Idaho extremists target judges, prosecutors, health workers in doxxing campaigns
  2. Becca Savransky – Idaho Statesman – Idaho lawmakers distributed ‘secret folder.’ Here’s what it had
  3. Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – GOP convention highlights conflicting values

Elections Report – Daily Print

  1. Kelcie Moseley-Morris – Idaho Capital Sun – Lobbying or campaigning? Idaho political organizations did both before primary election
  2. Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Fulcher paying daughter to run reelection campaign
  3. Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Idaho group spent the most on social media. Did it work?

Education Report– Daily Print

  1. Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – Lost donors, calls for action: An in-depth look inside Boise State’s Scott Yenor firestorm
  2. Becca Savransky – Idaho Statesman – Idaho kids harmed when restrained, secluded in schools
  3. Kate Talerico – Idaho Capital Sun – Where did $50 million in pandemic education relief money in Idaho go?

Business Report – Daily Print

  1. Paul Schwedelson – Idaho Statesman – How Boise’s once-cheap housing market mutated
  2. Angela Palermo – Idaho Statesman – AG asked ‘animal rescue’ thrift store to change name. It didn’t
  3. Sally Krutzig – Idaho Statesman – After paychecks bounce (again), employees point to owner’s past

Agriculture Report – Daily Print

  1. Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – These Boise urban farmers fought developers and won
  2. Rachel Spacek, Catherine Odom, Andrea Teres-Martinez – Idaho Statesman – Idaho farmworkers struggle with wages
  3. Victoria Palmer – Post Register – Real Life Rocking Horse

Crime / Courts Report – Daily Print

  1. Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Meridian mom sentenced for infant son’s murder
  2. Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Suspect in Idaho motel murders needed mental health help
  3. Johnathan Hogan – Post Register – Bonneville Prosecutor Asked Police to Make Fewer Arrests

Religion Report – Daily Print

  1. Kelcie Moseley-Morris – Idaho Capital Sun – ‘It’s Christ or chaos’: Idaho’s newest family policy center and its biblical beliefs
  2. Becca Savransky – Idaho Statesman – LGBTQ youth meet with faith leaders
  3. Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun – They’re women. They’re LDS. And they’re speaking their minds on politics.

Environment Report – Daily Print

  1. Ian Max Stevenson, Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Idaho cobalt mine could help, but at what cost?
  2. Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – Forest service sprays chemicals on private properties
  3. Clark Corbin – Idaho Capital Sun – Boise students speak out after wolf pups named after their school are killed

Health/Medical Report – Daily Print

  1. Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun – How many Idahoans have long COVID? New data gives us a hint
  2. Angela Palermo – Idaho Statesman – How doctors say Idaho’s abortion law disrupts care
  3. Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – Two years of COVID

Special Section- Daily Print   

  1. Greg Lee – Idaho Press – 2022 Idaho Press Football Preview
  2. Teddy Feinberg – Idaho Press – 2022 Idaho Press Recreation Guide
  3. Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – People’s Perspective

Rookie of the Year – Daily Print   

  1. Shaun Goodwin – Idaho Statesman
  2. Mia Maldonado – Idaho Statesman
  3. Sadie Dittenber – Idaho Education News

Daily Newspaper
Weekly Newspaper
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Weekly Newspaper

General Excellence – Weekly Print 

  1. Staff, Jeanne Huff, editor – Boise Weekly
  2. Staff – Del Gray, managing editor – Messenger-Index
  3. Staff – Idaho Mountain Express

General News Story – Weekly Print

  1. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – In Ketchum, postal fees revive old debate
  2. Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – Officials chide Ketchum for ending mask rule
  3. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – All you need is ‘LUV’: New air filtration system brings technology to Ketchum before anywhere else

Spot News Coverage – Weekly Print

  1. Max Silverson – The Star-News – Fire Destroys Watkins Pharmacy
  2. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Amid debate among cities, mid-valley left with no ambulance

Watchdog/ Investigative Report – Weekly Print  

  1. Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Trailer evictions
  2. Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – Commissioners, sheriff spar over immigration enforcement
  3. Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey – Sandpoint Reader – Bonner County Fairgrounds Investigation

Serious Feature Report – Weekly Print  

  1. Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – Northbound
  2. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express –‘We have nowhere to go’: Some valley residents endure stress, life-changing challenges amid housing crisis
  3. Ben Olson – Sandpoint Reader – The Hidden Homeless

Light Feature Report – Weekly Print

  1. Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Getting hitched without breaking the bank
  2. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Perry’s final day met with sadness, appreciation from customers
  3. Joey Thyne – Idaho Mountain Express – Who exactly is Miss Lambchops?

Series – Weekly Print

  1. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Housing in the Valley
  2. Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – Conservation: From the Timber Wars to Collaboration
  3. Tony Tekaroniake Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Sawtooth History

Outdoor Feature – Weekly Print

  1. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Outdoor Hispanic Leaders are trailblazing new paths
  2. Max Silverson – The Star-News – Ready in 12 minutes, gone for two weeks
  3. Connor Shea – Teton Valley News – “The Fountain of Youth”

Sports Story – Weekly Print   

  1. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Lederhosen, stick shift and a whole lot of touchdowns: Shane Carden’s tenure in the German Football League
  2. Mike Mathison – Idaho Mountain Express – Women at the top
  3. Connor Shea – Teton Valley News – Controlling the Chaos: Teton Juggler Joe Cronquist makes his mark on the valley

Sports Prep Story

  1. Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – Lane Kirkland carries on a football legacy
  2. Mike Mathison – Idaho Mountain Express – Soccer at its best
  3. Connor Shea – Teton Valley News – Tale of two halves sees Teton to semifinal loss against Sugar, state 3rd place trophy

Column – Weekly Print

  1. Tara Roberts – The Inlander – “The Close-Up View”; “The Real Heroes”; “When the Circus Comes to Town”
  2. Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Valley People
  3. Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – I’d Rather Be Fishing

Editorial – Weekly Print

  1. Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – ‘We have met the enemy and he is us’ North Idaho needs to be honest about its terrorism problem
  2. Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – Send the money back
  3. Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – Who is exploiting workers?

Arts / Entertainment Report – Weekly Print   

  1. Joey Thyne – Idaho Mountain Express – To Napa and back again: Sommelier Chris Salvatierra keeps it au naturelle at wine symposium
  2. Joey Thyne – Idaho Mountain Express – Sandra Cisneros is home
  3. Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey – Sandpoint Reader – The Pursuit of Transcendence

Political Report – Weekly Print

  1. Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – Idaho bill would repeal law prohibiting private militias
  2. Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Special Session tax bill passed into Law
  3. Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Democrats Prepare for General Election and Beyond

Election Report – Weekly Print

  1. Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – How does Idaho get unofficial election result out so quickly?
  2. Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – Big-Money Nevada Consultants Play Part in Herndon Senate Campaign
  3. Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Arguments approved for and against measure to let Legislature to call itself into session

Education Report – Weekly Print

  1. Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Inaugural ‘Dream Scholars’ set sights on college
  2. Connor Shea – Teton Valley News – Tom Marcum leaves a legacy at Victor Elementary
  3. Max Silverson – The Star-News – Road Dispute Stalls School Expansion

Business Report – Weekly Print

  1. Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – ‘This Isn’t the Way We Do Business Here’

Agriculture Report – Weekly Print

  1. Max Silverson – The Star-News – Bird Flu Infects Local Geese

Religion Report – Weekly Print

  1. Tony Tekaroniake Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Churches, students provide support for new immigrants
  2. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – ‘Jewish Sun Valley’ talk offers novel view of our area’s history

Environment Report – Weekly Print

  1. Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – In early days, Ross Fork Fire managers prioritized firefighter safety
  2. Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey – Sandpoint Reader – For Bears, Forebears and the Future
  3. Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Trail crews work through summer to ensure public access

Special Section – Weekly Print

  1. Staff – Idaho Mountain Express – Best of the Valley
  2. Jason Jacobsen – Boise Weekly – 2022 Emporium
  3. Staff – Idaho Mountain Express – Trailing of the Sheep

Rookie of the Year – Weekly Print

  1. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Ketchum and Sun Valley municipal beat

Daily Newspaper
Weekly Newspaper
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Periodical

General Excellence – Periodical

  1. Kate Hull, Sage Hibberd, Jessica Pozzi, Michael McCoy, Nancy McCullough-McCoy, Linda Grimm – Teton Valley Magazine – Teton Valley Magazine, 25th Anniversary Edition
  2. Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – East Idaho Business Journal December 2022
  3. Jim Hadley – Idaho Public Television – Channels Magazine

Periodical Writing – Serious Feature

  1. Tom Hallberg  – Teton Valley Magazine – Building For A Better Future
  2. Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – It wasn’t just a store
  3. Jeannette Boner – Teton Valley Magazine – Going with the Flow

Periodical Writing – Light Feature

  1. Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – Couple on a mission to bring nature into people’s homes
  2. Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – An unexpected treat
  3. Marc Degl’Innocenti – Professional Mariner Magazine – Working Aboard America’s Steam-Powered Paddle-Wheelers

Periodical Cover

  1. Sage Hibberd, Kate Hull, Alex Nabaum, Illustrator – Teton Valley Magazine – Teton Valley Magazine, 25th Anniversary Edition, Cover Illustration
  2. Jim Hadley – Idaho Public Television – Channels Magazine
  3. Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – May 2022 East Idaho Business Journal cover

Daily Newspaper
Weekly Newspaper
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Television

General Excellence – TV  

Division A             

  1. Lisa Chavez – KTVB 
  2. CBS2 News Team – KBOI
  3. Chris Cerbo – Idaho News 6 – KIVI

Best Morning News Program- TV   

Division A

  1. Katie Yeats, Sierra Pesnell, Maggie O’Mara, Justin Corr, Joe Parris, Jim Duthie, Brenda Rodriguez – KTVB – Wake Up Idaho – Election Coverage
  2. Natasha Williams, Alexie Aguayo, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – Good Morning Idaho… Friday the 13th Edition
  3. Sierra Pesnell, Maggie O’Mara, Justin Corr, Jim Duthie, Brenda Rodriguez, Andrew Baertlein, Troy Colson – KTVB – Wake Up Idaho – Moscow Murders

Best Evening News Program – TV

Division A

  1. Travis Drake – KIVI – Micron Expansion Impacts, Idaho’s Special Session, Hot Air Balloon Classic, and Bike Race
  2. Ky Tucker, Morgan Romero, Logan Schenk, Brian Holmes, Troy Colson, Rick Lantz, Kevin Eslinger, Doug Petcash, Jay Tust, Abby Davis – KTVB – The News at Ten – Moscow Murders Vigil
  3. Travis Drake – KIVI – Drought in Idaho

Division B

  1. Anna Velasquez – KLEW – Arrest of murder suspect Bryan Kohberger Dec. 30, 2022
  2. Joe Martin, Brittany Cooper, Eric Brill, Jack Schemmel, David Mathewson – KMVT – From Air Travel to Toys for Tots, KMVT is Putting You First

General News Report – TV

Division A      

  1. Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Twin Falls American Flag
  2. Shirah Matsuzawa – KTVB – Female Veterans Memorial
  3. Morgan Romero, Logan Schenk, Logan Smith – KTVB – Tamarack Resort Status

Division B       

  1. Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Kayden’s Courage: Seven Years Later
  2. Andrea Olson – EastIdahoNews.com – Nothing short of a miracle
  3. Isaiah Sharp – KSAW – Rossfork fire

Spot News Report – TV

Division A      

  1. Andrew Baertlein, Troy Colson – KTVB – May Storm dumps snow, knocks out power
  2. Mickaela Elich – CBS2 – Idaho Youth Ranch Fire
  3. Tristan Lewis, Logan Schenk, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Carjacking, High Speed Chase and Police Shooting

Best Live Shot – TV     

Division A

  1. Andrew Baertlein, John Mark Krum – KTVB – Ada County Election Headquarters
  2. Luke Randle – KBOI – Boise Festival of Trees
  3. Karen Lehr, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – Fruitland Police Give Live Updates

Watchdog/ Investigative Report – TV   

  1. Alex Duggan, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Allegations Against Boise Police Chief
  2. Morgan Romero, Troy Colson, Logan Smith – KTVB – Alleged Sexual, Drug Crime Misconduct: Caldwell Police Investigation
  3. Nicholas Snider – KMVT – Investigating Conditions within the Twin Falls County Jail

Serious Feature Report – TV

Division A

  1. Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Minidoka Internment Camp 80 Year Anniversary
  2. Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI – Pay it Forward: Angel Wings Network
  3. Steve Dent – KIVI – Ontario Barn Fire

Division B

  1. Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Stronger than a rock
  2. Nicholas Snider – KMVT – Affordable Housing Shortage in Twin Falls

Light Feature Report – TV

Division A      

  1. Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Hidden Library Book
  2. Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Iwo Jima Birthday Cards
  3. Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI – Pay it Forward: Wishes for Warriors

Division B

  1. Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Paige the welder
  2. Zachary Bruhl – KMVT – Twin Falls Senior Center’s Fit and Fall Classes Help Seniors Excel
  3. Isaiah Sharp – KSAW – ADA Playground

Sports News Story – TV

Division A

  1. Jay Tust – KTVB – Fear the Beard
  2. Brendyn Jones – KIVI – How College of Idaho preps their game balls
  3. Brady Frederick – KTVB – NFL Pro Bowler returns to coach Fruitland football team

Division B

  1. Jack Schemmel – KMVT – 70 Years Apart, Kimberly State Championship Basketball Teams Have Connection
  2. Isaiah Sharp – KSAW – Local boxer’s comeback
  3. Joey DuBois – KPVI – St. Anthony’s Brandon Bair Awarded Carnegie Medal for Heroism

Weathercast – TV 

Division A

  1. Scott Dorval – KIVI – Idaho News 6 Forecast
  2. Bri Eggers – KTVB – Heat Burst Weathercast
  3. Roland Steadham – KBOI – CBS2 Weather

Division B  

  1. Nicholas Snider – KMVT – A Snowy End to 2022

Outdoor / Environment Report – TV

Division A

  1. Lauren Melink, Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: In the Shadow of The BItterroots
  2. Andrew Baertlein, Troy Colson – KTVB – Logging Industry struggles to fill jobs
  3. Morgan Romero, Troy Colson – KTVB – Avimor Shooting Range

Division B  

  1. Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – Ski Patrol’s Best Friend: How Avalanche Dogs Hone Their Specialized Skills

Arts / Entertainment Report – TV    

  1. Joe Parris, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Egyptian Theatre on National Register of Historic Places
  2. Andrea Olson – EastIdahoNews.com – A passion for percussion
  3. Mellisa Paul, Daniel Kocher, Cowan Jenkins, Callie Lindsay, Alex Hon – KTVB – Idaho Today: Grilling Tips with the Grill Dads

Consumer Report – TV      

  1. Andrew Baertlein – KTVB – Christmas Tree Costs Double
  2. Katija Stepovic, Logan Schenk – KTVB – Increased Gas Prices Impacting Farmers
  3. Mickaela Elich – KBOI – Avoiding Rental Scams

Health / Medical Report – TV   

Division A

  1. Joe Parris – KTVB – Medical Community on New Abortion Laws
  2. Ruth Brown, Morgan McCollum – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Rural EMS
  3. Morgan Romero – KTVB – Newborn with Covid-19

Division B

  1. Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – What’s wrong with Abigail?

Crime / Court Report – TV

Division A

  1. Shirah Matsuzawa, Ali Al Saedi – KTVB – Idaho’s Death Row
  2. Brenda Rodriguez, Morgan Romero, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Latino Law Enforcement Outreach
  3. Mickaela Elich – KBOI – One Year Since Michael Vaughan’s Disappearance

Division B

  1. Anna Velasquez – KLEW – Cold Case: Patty Otto missing person

Government / Political – TV      

Division A

  1. Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI – Investigation  Into Police: One on one with Boise’s Mayor
  2. Ruth Brown, Morgan McCollum – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Domestic Violence Funding
  3. Andrew Baertlein, Troy Colson – KTVB – Oregon vs. Idaho Drug Laws

Election Report – TV          

Division A

  1. Joe Parris – KTVB – Ad-Check: Senator Mike Crapo questions latest IRS dealings
  2. Andrew Baertlein, Ali Al Saedi – KTVB – House seat goes to Republican after glitch

Election Report – TV           

Division A

  1. Andrew Baertlein – KTVB – IFF Claiming “Porn Literacy” in Sex Ed

Division B

  1. Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – The ‘Hogwarts of Idaho’

Series – TV   

  1. Brian Holmes, Morgan Romero, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Idaho Freedom Foundation Investigation
  2. Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI – Pay It Forward
  3. Karen Lehr, Doug Lock-Smith, Nicole Camarda – KIVI – Childcare Crisis in Idaho

Public Affairs Program –TV – Studio

  1. Marcia Franklin, Troy Shreve, Morgan McCollum, Logan Finney, Andy Lawless, Hank Nystrom – Idaho Public Television – Dialogue: Author Rebecca Donner: Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference
  2. Nicole Sanchez, Andy Lawless, Morgan McCollum, Hank Nystrom, Aaron Kunz – Idaho Public Television – Raising Resilient Kids: Mental Health Matters
  3. Melissa Davlin, Ruth Brown, Logan Finney, Morgan McCollum – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: One Bill, One Day, One Billion Dollars

Public Affairs Program – TV – Field

  1. Lauren Melink, Jay Krajic, Pat Metzler, Bruce Reichert, Peter Morrill – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: The Next Chapter
  2. Scott Larkin, Enrique Romero, Brenda Stanley – KPVI-TV – The Future of Eastern Idaho
  3. Sarah Jacobsen, Jacob Boone – KBOI – Leaders in Learning Special

Documentary – TV

  1. Forrest Burger, Eric Westrom, Andy Lawless – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Experience: Tracks of Time
  2. Bill Manny, Pat Metzler, Aaron Kunz, Forrest Burger – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Experience: Remembering The Sunshine Mine Disaster
  3. Brady Frederick – KLEW – Live Basketball: Legends of the Lapwai Wildcats

Sports Program – TV

  1. Marcia Franklin, Andy Lawless, Jay Krajic, Troy Shreve, Morgan McCollum, Dave Butler – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: Beyond Labels
  2. Jay Tust, Brady Frederick, Dani Allsop, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Bronco Roundup Gameday Show Nevada
  3. Jay Tust – KTVB – The Blueprint

Television Writing – TV – single story

  1. Brian Holmes – KTVB – Hidden Library Book
  2. Deanne Coffin – KPVI News 6 – Elisa Magagna Story
  3. Joan Cartan-Hansen – Idaho Public Television – Science Trek: After the Flush

Television Writing – TV – Program Length

  1. Forrest Burger – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Experience: Tracks of Time
  2. Travis Drake – KIVI – Ukraine Crisis & in-depth look at refugees in Idaho
  3. Marcia Franklin – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: Beyond Labels

Videography – TV – Segment    

  1. Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Artist Painting Les Bois

Videography – TV – Program Length

  1. Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho
  2. Jay Tust – KTVB – The Blueprint

Video Essay – TV

  1. John Mark Krum – KTVB – Support the Court
  2. Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Mountain Home Murals
  3. Troy Colson – KTVB – 2022 Snow Day!

Rookie of the year – TV     

  1. Abby Davis – KTVB
  2. Brendyn Jones – KIVI
  3. Lynzsea Williams – KIVI

Daily Newspaper
Weekly Newspaper
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Audio

General Excellence – Audio

  1. Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright, Hannah Gardoski – Boise State Public Radio – Idaho Matters 2022
  2. Elise Forbes – KBYI – 2022 Legislative Session Compilation
  3. Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton – Sports-N-Stuff

General News Report – Audio

  1. Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette – Boise State Public Radio – What does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Idaho?
  2. Julie Luchetta – Boise State Public Radio – Activists, students raise concerns over reproductive health access following University of Idaho memo
  3. Ashley Chilcutt – KBYI – Teacher Classroom Funding

Election Report – Audio

  1. Julie Luchetta – Boise State Public Radio – Can a growing Latino voting block change the outcome of Idaho elections?
  2. Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette – Boise State Public Radio – Breaking down the general election results with Idaho Matters
  3. Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Judges on the Ballot

Spot News Report – Audio

  1. Isabella Salazar – KBYI – Remains Found in Submerged Car
  2. James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – Alleged victim walks out of courtroom in von Ehlinger rape trial
  3. Julie Luchetta – Boise State Public Radio – ‘You’re not alone’: Boise Pride wraps up peacefully with high attendance

Watchdog / Investigative Report

  1. James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – Far-right activists set to spend big on state legislative races

Serious Feature Report – Audio  

  1. Rachel Cohen – Boise State Public Radio – Advocates say one of the biggest threats to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area is outside its boundaries
  2. Brandon Isle – KBYI – Finding Buganda’s Religious Shrines
  3. James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – Young drag performer on Boise Pride backlash: ‘It’s infuriating to the 10th degree’

Light Feature Report – Audio   

  1. Rachel Cohen, James Dawson, Troy Oppie, Sáša Woodruff- Boise State Public Radio – Stories After Dark
  2. Logan Miller – KBYI – Singer Madilyn Paige talks The Voice, religion and latest music
  3. Isabella Salazar – KBYI – Modern-day labyrinths bringing healing, worship and creativity

Interview – Audio

  1. Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Property Tax Problems
  2. Samantha Wright – Boise State Public Radio – A chat with fretless guitar master Ned Evett
  3. Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright – Boise State Public Radio – Boise’s own Curtis Stigers talks about his new album

News Talk Show

  1. Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette – Boise State Public Radio – Boise hearings on Interfaith Sanctuary spark conversation on housing and homelessness

Sports Talk Show

  1. Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton – Sports-N-Stuff – Ep. 55: Purdy the Sturdy
  2. Matthew Valento, Daniel Rios – University Pulse Radio- Boise State University – The Basketball Maestros- The Lakers are a MESS!

Use of Sound – Audio         

  1. James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – Baking at midnight? Ciabatta be kiddin’ me!
  2. Julie Luchetta – Boise State Public Radio – A night sheltering from the dark at Interfaith Sanctuary in Boise
  3. Logan Miller – KBYI – Disney Princess: Talking with Madilyn Paige 

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Public Relations

Opinion Writing – PR

  1. Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – Take A Back Seat

News Releases – PR

  1. Malcolm Hong – Zions Bank – Idaho Homes Get Makeovers During Zions Bank Paint-a-Thon
  2. Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – 2022 News Releases
  3. Logan McDougall – Idaho State University College of Science & Engineering – Idaho State University College of Science & Engineering News Release selection

Feature Writing – PR

  1. Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – Nickerson SH-21 Rescue
  2. Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – Hearing Impairment Doesn’t Stop Frommer
  3. Justin Smith – Idaho Transportation Department – Contestants Conquer Challenges

Annual Report – PR

  1. Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – 2022 Social Impact Report
  2. Traci Swift, Megan Grover-Cereda, Claire Cornell – The Nature Conservancy in Idaho – 2022 Idaho Impact Report
  3. Angie Heuring, Jared Tuttle – Idaho Transportation Department – ITD Annual Report

Newsletter – PR  

  1. Logan McDougall – Idaho State University College of Science and Engineering – ISU STEM Connections – June 2022
  2. Greg Likins, Lisa Day – Idaho Public Television – IdahoPTV E-news
  3. Steve Stuebner, Delwyne Trefz – Idaho Soil & Water Conservation Commission – Conservation the Idaho Way

Special Purpose Campaign – External – PR

  1. Stephanie Dillon, Ellie Matthews – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – 2022 Recruitment Brochure
  2. Stephanie Dillon, Ellie Matthews – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – Hands on Care

Media Campaign – PR

  1. Emma Iannacone, Jack Sherlock, Torey Danner, JR Farnsworth – Bannock County – Next of Kin Registry

Public Service Campaign – PR   

  1. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Levi Gunderson – Light Bender Media – Rising up Against Child Abuse
  2. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Levi Gunderson – Light Bender Media – Adventure Adaptive Program
  3. Ellen Mattila, Lisa McClellan – Idaho Transportation Department – Idaho DMV Encourages People to “Skip the Trip”

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Student

General Excellence – Student    

  1. The Arbiter – Boise State University
  2. The Argonaut – University of Idaho

General News Story – Student  

  1. Daniel Ramirez, Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Freshmen Overflow Sent to Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  2. Kelby Andrew – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Boise State students and alumni share their experiences one month after the Creek Bend Apartment fire
  3. Andrea Teres-Martinez – The Arbiter – Boise State University – The ISBE’s anonymous survey reveals key differences in perceptions of freedom on campus

Page Design – Student 

  1. Sasha White – The Arbiter – Boise State University
  2. Addison Thomson – The Argonaut – University of Idaho

Column Writing – Student

  1. Amanda Niess – The Arbiter – Boise State University – All Bands on Deck
  2. Katie Hettinga – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Self Objectification Isn’t Empowering; Attack on Drag; Local Candidates Owe Students
  3. Kelly Ann Asker – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Movie Review Column

Watchdog / Investigative – Student

  1. Brydon Black – The Arbiter – Boise State University – As Nighttime Temperatures Hit Freezing, Boise’s Homeless Population Braces for Winter
  2. Royce McCandless – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – New management brings Appaloosa Court back from brink
  3. Brydon Black – The Arbiter – Boise State University – The forgotten history of Cesar Chavez Lane

Serious Feature – Student

  1. Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Censorship in schools: Does the Nampa School District book ban violate free speech?
  2. Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Love Like Hudson Lindow
  3. Hanalei Potempa – The Arbiter – Boise State University – The climate crisis in Idaho: Experts share environmental and health concerns

Light Feature – Student     

  1. Andrew Severance – Boise State University – Entertainment for everyone: How Idaho theaters are accommodating viewers with disabilities
  2. Kelby Andrew – The Arbiter – Boise State University – The evolution of Treefort: How the beloved local festival rallied Boise towards a cultural renaissance
  3. Hanalei Potempa – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Superhuman” Pride: Meet the artist behind this year’s Pride art designs

Election – Student

  1. Brydon Black – The Arbiter- Boise State University – Why Boise State students voted: abortion, the economy, education and protecting election integrity
  2. Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Election distrust is on the rise: Here’s how Boise State is combating the problem
  3. Abigail Spencer, Daniel Ramirez, Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Moscow Residents Return to the Polls

Editorial – Student

  1. Amanda Niess – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Opinion: Uncovering the truth behind food prices on campus
  2. Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Loss of Innocence
  3. Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Opinion: Idaho Schools Need to Incorporate More Indigenous Education into their Curriculum

Sports News Report – Student   

  1. Adam Bridges – The Arbiter- Boise State University – The City of ‘Threes’: Boise State women’s basketball starts their season making history
  2. Marlei Soderquist – The Arbiter- Boise State University – How will Boise State and Jeramiah Dickey come up with $300 million?
  3. Jayden Barfuss – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Rollercoaster Regular Season Comes to an End

Photography – Student

  1. Daniel Ramirez, John Keegan – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Vigil Photo; Sports
  2. Taya Thornton – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection
  3. Elise Ledesma – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection

Graphics – Student   

  1. Alieha Dryden – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection of three
  2. Sasha White – Student Media- Boise State University – selection of three
  3. Dorothy Martin – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection of three

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Photography

Spot News Photography

  1. Chelsea Tuttle – McCall Star-News – Smoke on the Water
  2. Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – Roe v Wade Decision Arrest
  3. Drew Nash – Times-News – House Fire

 Feature Photography – Light

  1. Chelsea Tuttle – McCall Star-News – Tis the Ski-son
  2. Kyle Riley – Idaho State Journal – Sunset at State Fair
  3. Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – 100 Degrees of Fun

Feature Photography – Serious

  1. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Smoky Boise Skyline
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Rising Rent Roommates
  3. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Fallen Officer Memorial

General News Photography

  1. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Ammon Bundy Defends Himself
  2. Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – University of Idaho Deaths Vigil at Boise State
  3. Drew Nash – Times-News – Election Day

Sports News Photography

  1. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Tackle Whiff
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – That’s Pass Interference
  3. Kyle Riley – Idaho State Journal – State Finals Rodeo Action

Photo Essay

  1. Megan Jahns, Justin Smith, Jessica Williams – Idaho Transportation Department – ITD Winter Operations
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Alexander Davis Closes
  3. Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – Christmas Horse Parade

News Portrait Photography 

  1. Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – How I Became Homeless
  2. Drew Nash – Times-News – Boxer
  3. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Baseball Athlete of the Year

Food Photography

  1. James Dawson –Boise State Public Radio – Baking at midnight? Ciabatta be kiddin ’me!
  2. Drew Nash – Times-News – Antojos

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All Media Categories

First Amendment Award

  1. Nate Sunderland, Nate Eaton, Robert Patten – EastIdahoNews.com – Public record battle following school shooting
  2. Alex Duggan – KTVB – Allegations Against Boise Police Chief
  3. Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – Chemical leak

Best Website

  1. Staff – Idaho Capital Sun – IdahoCapitalSun.com
  2. Staff – Boise State Public Radio – www.boisestatepublicradio.org
  3. Staff – KIVI – kivitv.com

Reporter of the Year – Broadcast

  1. Brian Holmes – KTVB
  2. Andrew Baertlein – KTVB

Reporter of the Year – Publication

  1. Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman
  2. Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun
  3. Becca Savransky – Idaho Statesman

Photographer of the Year – Broadcast

  1. Kevin Eslinger – KTVB
  2. Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television
  3. John Mark Krum – KTVB

Photographer the Year –Publication

  1. Sarah A. Miller – Idaho Statesman
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman
  3. Drew Nash – Times-News

Sports Reporter of the Year – Broadcast

  1. Jay Tust – KTVB

Sports Reporter of the Year – Publication

  1. Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman

Best Spanish-Language Media Award – Broadcast

  1. Brenda Rodriguez – KTVB

Best Blog

  1. Melissa Davlin, Ruth Brown, Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports
  2. Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – Kevin’s Blog
  3. Carol Beres, Stephanie Dickey, Lisa Day – Idaho Public Television – Meet the Staff

Best Graphics

  1. Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – Science Trek
  2. Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – Chapman timeline
  3. Logan Smith – KTVB – Eagle Shooting Range

Best Newsletter

  1. Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Idaho Education News Newsletter
  2. Hayat Norimine, Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Capitol Letters
  3. Steve Stuebner, Brian McDevitt, Jan Johns – Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands – 50 Years of Idaho Parks and Lands Conservation

Best Use of Drone

  1. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Dave Morales – Light Bender Media – ESI The Hearth on Broad Aerial Timelapse
  2. Will Driml, Gage Horne – KBOI – Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
  3. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Idaho Highway 55 Project

Media Innovation Award

  1. Randy Schrader, Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Idaho EdTrends

Special Coverage

  1. Brian Holmes, Morgan Romero, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Idaho Freedom Foundation Investigation
  2. Statesman Staff – Idaho Statesman – Affording Boise
  3. Statesman Staff – Idaho Statesman – Quadruple homicide

Best Online-Only Video News Story

  1. Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Teacher for a day
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Idaho Youth Ranch Warehouse Fire
  3. Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – “I’m Not Garbage” Homeless Protest

Best Online-Only Video Feature Story

  1. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle – Light Bender Media – Good Samaritan Home
  2. Marcia Franklin, Troy Shreve, Morgan McCollum – Idaho Public Television – Flipping the Script: Open Arms Dance Project
  3. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Levi Gunderson – Light Bender Media – TRICA Grand Opening

Best Online-Only Video Program – Public Affairs

  1. Rachel Spacek – Idaho Statesman – Affording Boise: Seeking Solutions to our Housing Crisis
  2. Logan Finney, Tammy Scardino – Idaho Public Television – Idaho has Election Day, not Election Week
  3. Logan Finney, Morgan McCollum, Tammy Scardino, Hank Nystrom – Idaho Public Television – A Conversation with INL

Best Online-Only Video Program – General

  1. Dani Allsop, Zack Armstrong, Brady Frederick, Jay Tust, John Mark Krum – KTVB – Friday Night Football
  2. Joan Cartan-Hansen, Al Hagenlock, Cassandra Groll, Aaron Kunz, Morgan McCollum, Jenessa Carson – Idaho Public Television – Science Trek:  After the Flush
  3. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Levi Gunderson – Light Bender Media – ICOMS 1st March Day

Best Audience Engagement

  1. Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Ask Us Anything
  2. Jim Duthie – KTVB – You Can Grow It

Best Use of Social Media

  1. Shirah Matsuzawa – KTVB – KTVB’s Instagram Page ‘The Daily Update’
  2. Boise State Public Radio – Boise State Public Radio Instagram
  3. Bruce Reichert, Robin Barclay, Lauren Melink, Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho Facebook Page

Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship Award Winners 2023

Student Awards

  • Jaime Hudson – Boise State University – $1500
  • Leah Call – Utah State University – $500

Mid-Career Grant

  • Eric Westrom – Idaho Public Television – $500

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