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
- Teddy Feinberg, Staff – Idaho Press
- Staff – Idaho Statesman
- Monte La Orange, Jeff Robinson, John Miller, Allan Steele, Ileana Hunter, Johnathan Hogan – Post Register
General News Story – Daily Print
- Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – White nationalist moved to Idaho in search of ‘ethnic enclave.’ He’s not alone
- Carly Flandro – Idaho Education News – Measuring up college entrance exams: Are they necessary, fair, or valid?
- Kevin Fixler, Angela Palermo – Idaho Statesman – Neighbors to U of I homicides tell of party culture
Spot News Coverage – Daily Print
- Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Former legislative intern testifies
- Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – Missed appointment led Idaho police to take 10-month-old
- Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – Little, lawmakers agree on $650 million in tax cuts, $410 million in education spending
Watchdog/Investigative Report – Daily Print
- Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Cash buys, private flights, changing rules
- Devin Bodkin – Idaho Education News – Not all charter schools bus kids or provide free and reduced-price meals
- Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Idaho 55 project fraught with risks from outset
Serious Feature Report – Daily Print
- Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – How Janice McGeachin rose from anonymity
- Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun – She has cancer. But as an Idaho DACA recipient, she couldn’t get insurance for months
- Rachel Spacek – Idaho Statesman – Eviction of 11 Latino families sheds light on Ketchum housing crunch
Light Feature Report – Daily Print
- Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – Stanley is changing. Can its little-town character survive?
- Jordan Kaye – Idaho Press – The tragedy, redemption of Wally Benton
- 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
- Rachel Spacek, Paul Schwedelson, Sally Krutzig, Joni Auden Land, Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – Affording Boise series
- Sami Edge – Idaho Education News – How Title IX Affects Idaho Kids and Schools
- Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Intersection of religion and politics
Outdoor Feature – Daily Print
- Nicole Blanchard, Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Idaho shuttle company under investigation
- Clark Corbin – Idaho Capital Sun – Into the Zone of Death: Four Days Spent Deep in the Yellowstone National Park Back Country
- Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – Blind Hunters Say Technology Could Help Them Shoot Safely
Sports News Coverage – Daily Print
- Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – Kigab leads Boise State, with assist from mom
- Ron Counts – Idaho Statesman – Former Boise State coach Dirk Koetter back on the sideline
- 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
- Allan Steele – Post Register – Gridiron Grandpa
- Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – ‘Preposterous thing’: College basketballs are not created equal
- Jordan Kaye – Idaho Press – Chess savant always makes right move
Sports Prep News Story – Daily Print
- Greg Woods – Idaho State Journal – Highland varsity players say they won’t return to play until coach resigns
- Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – A shot clock in Idaho? The state’s players weighed in
- 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
- Brandon Walton – SBLive Idaho – One last jump ball. Mountain View’s Ojukwu ends unrivaled career on heartbreaking note
- Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – ‘Silent killer’ loomed in Eagle coach’s heart
- Allan Steele – Post Register – Bonneville’s Arfmann Returns After Crash
General Column – Daily Print
- Betsy Z. Russell – Idaho Press – Eye on Boise
- Danae Lenz – Idaho State Journal
- Bryan Clark – Idaho Statesman
Specialty Column – Daily Print
- Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – Words & Deeds
- Mike Murphy – Idaho State Journal – political columns of 2022
- Bryan Clark – Idaho Statesman – Idaho water troubles
Editorial – Daily Print
- Christina Lords – Idaho Capital Sun – Idaho GOP need only look back to know public debate is an American necessity that moves us forward
- Laura Guido – Idaho Press – The hoopla around the book banning isn’t just about the books
- Carly Flandro – Idaho Education News – My goodbye to teaching: Why I left the profession I was called to
Opinion – Daily Print
- William Brock – Moscow Pullman Daily News – Planned Parenthood is helping; the Shame Squads are not
- Bob Kustra – Idaho Statesman – Idaho loses influence as Republicans relegated to Senate minority
- 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
- Christina Lords – Idaho Capital Sun – ‘You think you’re the only one’: Documentary amplifies voices of military spouses facing PTSD
- Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – Boise’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’ event produces gems
- Ileana Hunter – Post Register – Drum Roll, Please
Political Report – Daily Print
- Audrey Dutton, James Dawson – Idaho Capital Sun & Boise State Public Radio – Idaho extremists target judges, prosecutors, health workers in doxxing campaigns
- Becca Savransky – Idaho Statesman – Idaho lawmakers distributed ‘secret folder.’ Here’s what it had
- Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – GOP convention highlights conflicting values
Elections Report – Daily Print
- Kelcie Moseley-Morris – Idaho Capital Sun – Lobbying or campaigning? Idaho political organizations did both before primary election
- Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Fulcher paying daughter to run reelection campaign
- Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Idaho group spent the most on social media. Did it work?
Education Report– Daily Print
- Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – Lost donors, calls for action: An in-depth look inside Boise State’s Scott Yenor firestorm
- Becca Savransky – Idaho Statesman – Idaho kids harmed when restrained, secluded in schools
- Kate Talerico – Idaho Capital Sun – Where did $50 million in pandemic education relief money in Idaho go?
Business Report – Daily Print
- Paul Schwedelson – Idaho Statesman – How Boise’s once-cheap housing market mutated
- Angela Palermo – Idaho Statesman – AG asked ‘animal rescue’ thrift store to change name. It didn’t
- Sally Krutzig – Idaho Statesman – After paychecks bounce (again), employees point to owner’s past
Agriculture Report – Daily Print
- Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – These Boise urban farmers fought developers and won
- Rachel Spacek, Catherine Odom, Andrea Teres-Martinez – Idaho Statesman – Idaho farmworkers struggle with wages
- Victoria Palmer – Post Register – Real Life Rocking Horse
Crime / Courts Report – Daily Print
- Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Meridian mom sentenced for infant son’s murder
- Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Suspect in Idaho motel murders needed mental health help
- Johnathan Hogan – Post Register – Bonneville Prosecutor Asked Police to Make Fewer Arrests
Religion Report – Daily Print
- Kelcie Moseley-Morris – Idaho Capital Sun – ‘It’s Christ or chaos’: Idaho’s newest family policy center and its biblical beliefs
- Becca Savransky – Idaho Statesman – LGBTQ youth meet with faith leaders
- Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun – They’re women. They’re LDS. And they’re speaking their minds on politics.
Environment Report – Daily Print
- Ian Max Stevenson, Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Idaho cobalt mine could help, but at what cost?
- Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – Forest service sprays chemicals on private properties
- Clark Corbin – Idaho Capital Sun – Boise students speak out after wolf pups named after their school are killed
Health/Medical Report – Daily Print
- Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun – How many Idahoans have long COVID? New data gives us a hint
- Angela Palermo – Idaho Statesman – How doctors say Idaho’s abortion law disrupts care
- Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – Two years of COVID
Special Section- Daily Print
- Greg Lee – Idaho Press – 2022 Idaho Press Football Preview
- Teddy Feinberg – Idaho Press – 2022 Idaho Press Recreation Guide
- Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – People’s Perspective
Rookie of the Year – Daily Print
- Shaun Goodwin – Idaho Statesman
- Mia Maldonado – Idaho Statesman
- 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
- Staff, Jeanne Huff, editor – Boise Weekly
- Staff – Del Gray, managing editor – Messenger-Index
- Staff – Idaho Mountain Express
General News Story – Weekly Print
- Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – In Ketchum, postal fees revive old debate
- Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – Officials chide Ketchum for ending mask rule
- 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
- Max Silverson – The Star-News – Fire Destroys Watkins Pharmacy
- Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Amid debate among cities, mid-valley left with no ambulance
Watchdog/ Investigative Report – Weekly Print
- Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Trailer evictions
- Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – Commissioners, sheriff spar over immigration enforcement
- Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey – Sandpoint Reader – Bonner County Fairgrounds Investigation
Serious Feature Report – Weekly Print
- Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – Northbound
- Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express –‘We have nowhere to go’: Some valley residents endure stress, life-changing challenges amid housing crisis
- Ben Olson – Sandpoint Reader – The Hidden Homeless
Light Feature Report – Weekly Print
- Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Getting hitched without breaking the bank
- Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Perry’s final day met with sadness, appreciation from customers
- Joey Thyne – Idaho Mountain Express – Who exactly is Miss Lambchops?
Series – Weekly Print
- Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Housing in the Valley
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – Conservation: From the Timber Wars to Collaboration
- Tony Tekaroniake Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Sawtooth History
Outdoor Feature – Weekly Print
- Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Outdoor Hispanic Leaders are trailblazing new paths
- Max Silverson – The Star-News – Ready in 12 minutes, gone for two weeks
- Connor Shea – Teton Valley News – “The Fountain of Youth”
Sports Story – Weekly Print
- Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Lederhosen, stick shift and a whole lot of touchdowns: Shane Carden’s tenure in the German Football League
- Mike Mathison – Idaho Mountain Express – Women at the top
- Connor Shea – Teton Valley News – Controlling the Chaos: Teton Juggler Joe Cronquist makes his mark on the valley
Sports Prep Story
- Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – Lane Kirkland carries on a football legacy
- Mike Mathison – Idaho Mountain Express – Soccer at its best
- Connor Shea – Teton Valley News – Tale of two halves sees Teton to semifinal loss against Sugar, state 3rd place trophy
Column – Weekly Print
- Tara Roberts – The Inlander – “The Close-Up View”; “The Real Heroes”; “When the Circus Comes to Town”
- Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Valley People
- Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – I’d Rather Be Fishing
Editorial – Weekly Print
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – ‘We have met the enemy and he is us’ North Idaho needs to be honest about its terrorism problem
- Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – Send the money back
- Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – Who is exploiting workers?
Arts / Entertainment Report – Weekly Print
- Joey Thyne – Idaho Mountain Express – To Napa and back again: Sommelier Chris Salvatierra keeps it au naturelle at wine symposium
- Joey Thyne – Idaho Mountain Express – Sandra Cisneros is home
- Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey – Sandpoint Reader – The Pursuit of Transcendence
Political Report – Weekly Print
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – Idaho bill would repeal law prohibiting private militias
- Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Special Session tax bill passed into Law
- Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Democrats Prepare for General Election and Beyond
Election Report – Weekly Print
- Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – How does Idaho get unofficial election result out so quickly?
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – Big-Money Nevada Consultants Play Part in Herndon Senate Campaign
- Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Arguments approved for and against measure to let Legislature to call itself into session
Education Report – Weekly Print
- Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Inaugural ‘Dream Scholars’ set sights on college
- Connor Shea – Teton Valley News – Tom Marcum leaves a legacy at Victor Elementary
- Max Silverson – The Star-News – Road Dispute Stalls School Expansion
Business Report – Weekly Print
- Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – ‘This Isn’t the Way We Do Business Here’
Agriculture Report – Weekly Print
- Max Silverson – The Star-News – Bird Flu Infects Local Geese
Religion Report – Weekly Print
- Tony Tekaroniake Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Churches, students provide support for new immigrants
- Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – ‘Jewish Sun Valley’ talk offers novel view of our area’s history
Environment Report – Weekly Print
- Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – In early days, Ross Fork Fire managers prioritized firefighter safety
- Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey – Sandpoint Reader – For Bears, Forebears and the Future
- Anthony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – Trail crews work through summer to ensure public access
Special Section – Weekly Print
- Staff – Idaho Mountain Express – Best of the Valley
- Jason Jacobsen – Boise Weekly – 2022 Emporium
- Staff – Idaho Mountain Express – Trailing of the Sheep
Rookie of the Year – Weekly Print
- 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
- Kate Hull, Sage Hibberd, Jessica Pozzi, Michael McCoy, Nancy McCullough-McCoy, Linda Grimm – Teton Valley Magazine – Teton Valley Magazine, 25th Anniversary Edition
- Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – East Idaho Business Journal December 2022
- Jim Hadley – Idaho Public Television – Channels Magazine
Periodical Writing – Serious Feature
- Tom Hallberg – Teton Valley Magazine – Building For A Better Future
- Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – It wasn’t just a store
- Jeannette Boner – Teton Valley Magazine – Going with the Flow
Periodical Writing – Light Feature
- Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – Couple on a mission to bring nature into people’s homes
- Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – An unexpected treat
- Marc Degl’Innocenti – Professional Mariner Magazine – Working Aboard America’s Steam-Powered Paddle-Wheelers
Periodical Cover
- Sage Hibberd, Kate Hull, Alex Nabaum, Illustrator – Teton Valley Magazine – Teton Valley Magazine, 25th Anniversary Edition, Cover Illustration
- Jim Hadley – Idaho Public Television – Channels Magazine
- 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
- Lisa Chavez – KTVB
- CBS2 News Team – KBOI
- Chris Cerbo – Idaho News 6 – KIVI
Best Morning News Program- TV
Division A
- Katie Yeats, Sierra Pesnell, Maggie O’Mara, Justin Corr, Joe Parris, Jim Duthie, Brenda Rodriguez – KTVB – Wake Up Idaho – Election Coverage
- Natasha Williams, Alexie Aguayo, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – Good Morning Idaho… Friday the 13th Edition
- 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
- Travis Drake – KIVI – Micron Expansion Impacts, Idaho’s Special Session, Hot Air Balloon Classic, and Bike Race
- 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
- Travis Drake – KIVI – Drought in Idaho
Division B
- Anna Velasquez – KLEW – Arrest of murder suspect Bryan Kohberger Dec. 30, 2022
- 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
- Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Twin Falls American Flag
- Shirah Matsuzawa – KTVB – Female Veterans Memorial
- Morgan Romero, Logan Schenk, Logan Smith – KTVB – Tamarack Resort Status
Division B
- Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Kayden’s Courage: Seven Years Later
- Andrea Olson – EastIdahoNews.com – Nothing short of a miracle
- Isaiah Sharp – KSAW – Rossfork fire
Spot News Report – TV
Division A
- Andrew Baertlein, Troy Colson – KTVB – May Storm dumps snow, knocks out power
- Mickaela Elich – CBS2 – Idaho Youth Ranch Fire
- Tristan Lewis, Logan Schenk, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Carjacking, High Speed Chase and Police Shooting
Best Live Shot – TV
Division A
- Andrew Baertlein, John Mark Krum – KTVB – Ada County Election Headquarters
- Luke Randle – KBOI – Boise Festival of Trees
- Karen Lehr, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – Fruitland Police Give Live Updates
Watchdog/ Investigative Report – TV
- Alex Duggan, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Allegations Against Boise Police Chief
- Morgan Romero, Troy Colson, Logan Smith – KTVB – Alleged Sexual, Drug Crime Misconduct: Caldwell Police Investigation
- Nicholas Snider – KMVT – Investigating Conditions within the Twin Falls County Jail
Serious Feature Report – TV
Division A
- Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Minidoka Internment Camp 80 Year Anniversary
- Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI – Pay it Forward: Angel Wings Network
- Steve Dent – KIVI – Ontario Barn Fire
Division B
- Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Stronger than a rock
- Nicholas Snider – KMVT – Affordable Housing Shortage in Twin Falls
Light Feature Report – TV
Division A
- Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Hidden Library Book
- Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Iwo Jima Birthday Cards
- Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI – Pay it Forward: Wishes for Warriors
Division B
- Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Paige the welder
- Zachary Bruhl – KMVT – Twin Falls Senior Center’s Fit and Fall Classes Help Seniors Excel
- Isaiah Sharp – KSAW – ADA Playground
Sports News Story – TV
Division A
- Jay Tust – KTVB – Fear the Beard
- Brendyn Jones – KIVI – How College of Idaho preps their game balls
- Brady Frederick – KTVB – NFL Pro Bowler returns to coach Fruitland football team
Division B
- Jack Schemmel – KMVT – 70 Years Apart, Kimberly State Championship Basketball Teams Have Connection
- Isaiah Sharp – KSAW – Local boxer’s comeback
- Joey DuBois – KPVI – St. Anthony’s Brandon Bair Awarded Carnegie Medal for Heroism
Weathercast – TV
Division A
- Scott Dorval – KIVI – Idaho News 6 Forecast
- Bri Eggers – KTVB – Heat Burst Weathercast
- Roland Steadham – KBOI – CBS2 Weather
Division B
- Nicholas Snider – KMVT – A Snowy End to 2022
Outdoor / Environment Report – TV
Division A
- Lauren Melink, Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: In the Shadow of The BItterroots
- Andrew Baertlein, Troy Colson – KTVB – Logging Industry struggles to fill jobs
- Morgan Romero, Troy Colson – KTVB – Avimor Shooting Range
Division B
- Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – Ski Patrol’s Best Friend: How Avalanche Dogs Hone Their Specialized Skills
Arts / Entertainment Report – TV
- Joe Parris, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Egyptian Theatre on National Register of Historic Places
- Andrea Olson – EastIdahoNews.com – A passion for percussion
- Mellisa Paul, Daniel Kocher, Cowan Jenkins, Callie Lindsay, Alex Hon – KTVB – Idaho Today: Grilling Tips with the Grill Dads
Consumer Report – TV
- Andrew Baertlein – KTVB – Christmas Tree Costs Double
- Katija Stepovic, Logan Schenk – KTVB – Increased Gas Prices Impacting Farmers
- Mickaela Elich – KBOI – Avoiding Rental Scams
Health / Medical Report – TV
Division A
- Joe Parris – KTVB – Medical Community on New Abortion Laws
- Ruth Brown, Morgan McCollum – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Rural EMS
- Morgan Romero – KTVB – Newborn with Covid-19
Division B
- Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – What’s wrong with Abigail?
Crime / Court Report – TV
Division A
- Shirah Matsuzawa, Ali Al Saedi – KTVB – Idaho’s Death Row
- Brenda Rodriguez, Morgan Romero, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Latino Law Enforcement Outreach
- Mickaela Elich – KBOI – One Year Since Michael Vaughan’s Disappearance
Division B
- Anna Velasquez – KLEW – Cold Case: Patty Otto missing person
Government / Political – TV
Division A
- Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI – Investigation Into Police: One on one with Boise’s Mayor
- Ruth Brown, Morgan McCollum – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Domestic Violence Funding
- Andrew Baertlein, Troy Colson – KTVB – Oregon vs. Idaho Drug Laws
Election Report – TV
Division A
- Joe Parris – KTVB – Ad-Check: Senator Mike Crapo questions latest IRS dealings
- Andrew Baertlein, Ali Al Saedi – KTVB – House seat goes to Republican after glitch
Election Report – TV
Division A
- Andrew Baertlein – KTVB – IFF Claiming “Porn Literacy” in Sex Ed
Division B
- Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – The ‘Hogwarts of Idaho’
Series – TV
- Brian Holmes, Morgan Romero, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Idaho Freedom Foundation Investigation
- Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI – Pay It Forward
- Karen Lehr, Doug Lock-Smith, Nicole Camarda – KIVI – Childcare Crisis in Idaho
Public Affairs Program –TV – Studio
- 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
- Nicole Sanchez, Andy Lawless, Morgan McCollum, Hank Nystrom, Aaron Kunz – Idaho Public Television – Raising Resilient Kids: Mental Health Matters
- 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
- Lauren Melink, Jay Krajic, Pat Metzler, Bruce Reichert, Peter Morrill – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: The Next Chapter
- Scott Larkin, Enrique Romero, Brenda Stanley – KPVI-TV – The Future of Eastern Idaho
- Sarah Jacobsen, Jacob Boone – KBOI – Leaders in Learning Special
Documentary – TV
- Forrest Burger, Eric Westrom, Andy Lawless – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Experience: Tracks of Time
- Bill Manny, Pat Metzler, Aaron Kunz, Forrest Burger – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Experience: Remembering The Sunshine Mine Disaster
- Brady Frederick – KLEW – Live Basketball: Legends of the Lapwai Wildcats
Sports Program – TV
- Marcia Franklin, Andy Lawless, Jay Krajic, Troy Shreve, Morgan McCollum, Dave Butler – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: Beyond Labels
- Jay Tust, Brady Frederick, Dani Allsop, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Bronco Roundup Gameday Show Nevada
- Jay Tust – KTVB – The Blueprint
Television Writing – TV – single story
- Brian Holmes – KTVB – Hidden Library Book
- Deanne Coffin – KPVI News 6 – Elisa Magagna Story
- Joan Cartan-Hansen – Idaho Public Television – Science Trek: After the Flush
Television Writing – TV – Program Length
- Forrest Burger – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Experience: Tracks of Time
- Travis Drake – KIVI – Ukraine Crisis & in-depth look at refugees in Idaho
- Marcia Franklin – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: Beyond Labels
Videography – TV – Segment
- Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Artist Painting Les Bois
Videography – TV – Program Length
- Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho
- Jay Tust – KTVB – The Blueprint
Video Essay – TV
- John Mark Krum – KTVB – Support the Court
- Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Mountain Home Murals
- Troy Colson – KTVB – 2022 Snow Day!
Rookie of the year – TV
- Abby Davis – KTVB
- Brendyn Jones – KIVI
- 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
- Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright, Hannah Gardoski – Boise State Public Radio – Idaho Matters 2022
- Elise Forbes – KBYI – 2022 Legislative Session Compilation
- Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton – Sports-N-Stuff
General News Report – Audio
- Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette – Boise State Public Radio – What does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Idaho?
- Julie Luchetta – Boise State Public Radio – Activists, students raise concerns over reproductive health access following University of Idaho memo
- Ashley Chilcutt – KBYI – Teacher Classroom Funding
Election Report – Audio
- Julie Luchetta – Boise State Public Radio – Can a growing Latino voting block change the outcome of Idaho elections?
- Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette – Boise State Public Radio – Breaking down the general election results with Idaho Matters
- Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Judges on the Ballot
Spot News Report – Audio
- Isabella Salazar – KBYI – Remains Found in Submerged Car
- James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – Alleged victim walks out of courtroom in von Ehlinger rape trial
- Julie Luchetta – Boise State Public Radio – ‘You’re not alone’: Boise Pride wraps up peacefully with high attendance
Watchdog / Investigative Report
- James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – Far-right activists set to spend big on state legislative races
Serious Feature Report – Audio
- Rachel Cohen – Boise State Public Radio – Advocates say one of the biggest threats to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area is outside its boundaries
- Brandon Isle – KBYI – Finding Buganda’s Religious Shrines
- James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – Young drag performer on Boise Pride backlash: ‘It’s infuriating to the 10th degree’
Light Feature Report – Audio
- Rachel Cohen, James Dawson, Troy Oppie, Sáša Woodruff- Boise State Public Radio – Stories After Dark
- Logan Miller – KBYI – Singer Madilyn Paige talks The Voice, religion and latest music
- Isabella Salazar – KBYI – Modern-day labyrinths bringing healing, worship and creativity
Interview – Audio
- Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Property Tax Problems
- Samantha Wright – Boise State Public Radio – A chat with fretless guitar master Ned Evett
- Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright – Boise State Public Radio – Boise’s own Curtis Stigers talks about his new album
News Talk Show
- Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette – Boise State Public Radio – Boise hearings on Interfaith Sanctuary spark conversation on housing and homelessness
Sports Talk Show
- Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton – Sports-N-Stuff – Ep. 55: Purdy the Sturdy
- Matthew Valento, Daniel Rios – University Pulse Radio- Boise State University – The Basketball Maestros- The Lakers are a MESS!
Use of Sound – Audio
- James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – Baking at midnight? Ciabatta be kiddin’ me!
- Julie Luchetta – Boise State Public Radio – A night sheltering from the dark at Interfaith Sanctuary in Boise
- Logan Miller – KBYI – Disney Princess: Talking with Madilyn Paige
Daily Newspaper
Weekly Newspaper
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student
Photography Division
All Media Awards
Public Relations
Opinion Writing – PR
- Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – Take A Back Seat
News Releases – PR
- Malcolm Hong – Zions Bank – Idaho Homes Get Makeovers During Zions Bank Paint-a-Thon
- Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – 2022 News Releases
- Logan McDougall – Idaho State University College of Science & Engineering – Idaho State University College of Science & Engineering News Release selection
Feature Writing – PR
- Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – Nickerson SH-21 Rescue
- Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – Hearing Impairment Doesn’t Stop Frommer
- Justin Smith – Idaho Transportation Department – Contestants Conquer Challenges
Annual Report – PR
- Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – 2022 Social Impact Report
- Traci Swift, Megan Grover-Cereda, Claire Cornell – The Nature Conservancy in Idaho – 2022 Idaho Impact Report
- Angie Heuring, Jared Tuttle – Idaho Transportation Department – ITD Annual Report
Newsletter – PR
- Logan McDougall – Idaho State University College of Science and Engineering – ISU STEM Connections – June 2022
- Greg Likins, Lisa Day – Idaho Public Television – IdahoPTV E-news
- Steve Stuebner, Delwyne Trefz – Idaho Soil & Water Conservation Commission – Conservation the Idaho Way
Special Purpose Campaign – External – PR
- Stephanie Dillon, Ellie Matthews – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – 2022 Recruitment Brochure
- Stephanie Dillon, Ellie Matthews – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – Hands on Care
Media Campaign – PR
- Emma Iannacone, Jack Sherlock, Torey Danner, JR Farnsworth – Bannock County – Next of Kin Registry
Public Service Campaign – PR
- Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Levi Gunderson – Light Bender Media – Rising up Against Child Abuse
- Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Levi Gunderson – Light Bender Media – Adventure Adaptive Program
- Ellen Mattila, Lisa McClellan – Idaho Transportation Department – Idaho DMV Encourages People to “Skip the Trip”
Daily Newspaper
Weekly Newspaper
Periodical Division
Television Division
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Photography Division
All Media Awards
Student
General Excellence – Student
- The Arbiter – Boise State University
- The Argonaut – University of Idaho
General News Story – Student
- Daniel Ramirez, Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Freshmen Overflow Sent to Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Kelby Andrew – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Boise State students and alumni share their experiences one month after the Creek Bend Apartment fire
- 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
- Sasha White – The Arbiter – Boise State University
- Addison Thomson – The Argonaut – University of Idaho
Column Writing – Student
- Amanda Niess – The Arbiter – Boise State University – All Bands on Deck
- Katie Hettinga – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Self Objectification Isn’t Empowering; Attack on Drag; Local Candidates Owe Students
- Kelly Ann Asker – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Movie Review Column
Watchdog / Investigative – Student
- Brydon Black – The Arbiter – Boise State University – As Nighttime Temperatures Hit Freezing, Boise’s Homeless Population Braces for Winter
- Royce McCandless – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – New management brings Appaloosa Court back from brink
- Brydon Black – The Arbiter – Boise State University – The forgotten history of Cesar Chavez Lane
Serious Feature – Student
- Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Censorship in schools: Does the Nampa School District book ban violate free speech?
- Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Love Like Hudson Lindow
- Hanalei Potempa – The Arbiter – Boise State University – The climate crisis in Idaho: Experts share environmental and health concerns
Light Feature – Student
- Andrew Severance – Boise State University – Entertainment for everyone: How Idaho theaters are accommodating viewers with disabilities
- Kelby Andrew – The Arbiter – Boise State University – The evolution of Treefort: How the beloved local festival rallied Boise towards a cultural renaissance
- Hanalei Potempa – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Superhuman” Pride: Meet the artist behind this year’s Pride art designs
Election – Student
- Brydon Black – The Arbiter- Boise State University – Why Boise State students voted: abortion, the economy, education and protecting election integrity
- Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Election distrust is on the rise: Here’s how Boise State is combating the problem
- Abigail Spencer, Daniel Ramirez, Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Moscow Residents Return to the Polls
Editorial – Student
- Amanda Niess – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Opinion: Uncovering the truth behind food prices on campus
- Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Loss of Innocence
- Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Opinion: Idaho Schools Need to Incorporate More Indigenous Education into their Curriculum
Sports News Report – Student
- Adam Bridges – The Arbiter- Boise State University – The City of ‘Threes’: Boise State women’s basketball starts their season making history
- Marlei Soderquist – The Arbiter- Boise State University – How will Boise State and Jeramiah Dickey come up with $300 million?
- Jayden Barfuss – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Rollercoaster Regular Season Comes to an End
Photography – Student
- Daniel Ramirez, John Keegan – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Vigil Photo; Sports
- Taya Thornton – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection
- Elise Ledesma – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection
Graphics – Student
- Alieha Dryden – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection of three
- Sasha White – Student Media- Boise State University – selection of three
- Dorothy Martin – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection of three
Daily Newspaper
Weekly Newspaper
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student
Photography Division
All Media Awards
Photography
Spot News Photography
- Chelsea Tuttle – McCall Star-News – Smoke on the Water
- Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – Roe v Wade Decision Arrest
- Drew Nash – Times-News – House Fire
Feature Photography – Light
- Chelsea Tuttle – McCall Star-News – Tis the Ski-son
- Kyle Riley – Idaho State Journal – Sunset at State Fair
- Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – 100 Degrees of Fun
Feature Photography – Serious
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Smoky Boise Skyline
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Rising Rent Roommates
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Fallen Officer Memorial
General News Photography
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Ammon Bundy Defends Himself
- Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – University of Idaho Deaths Vigil at Boise State
- Drew Nash – Times-News – Election Day
Sports News Photography
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Tackle Whiff
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – That’s Pass Interference
- Kyle Riley – Idaho State Journal – State Finals Rodeo Action
Photo Essay
- Megan Jahns, Justin Smith, Jessica Williams – Idaho Transportation Department – ITD Winter Operations
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Alexander Davis Closes
- Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – Christmas Horse Parade
News Portrait Photography
- Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – How I Became Homeless
- Drew Nash – Times-News – Boxer
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Baseball Athlete of the Year
Food Photography
- James Dawson –Boise State Public Radio – Baking at midnight? Ciabatta be kiddin ’me!
- Drew Nash – Times-News – Antojos
Daily Newspaper
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Periodical Division
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Student
Photography Division
All Media Awards
All Media Categories
First Amendment Award
- Nate Sunderland, Nate Eaton, Robert Patten – EastIdahoNews.com – Public record battle following school shooting
- Alex Duggan – KTVB – Allegations Against Boise Police Chief
- Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – Chemical leak
Best Website
- Staff – Idaho Capital Sun – IdahoCapitalSun.com
- Staff – Boise State Public Radio – www.boisestatepublicradio.org
- Staff – KIVI – kivitv.com
Reporter of the Year – Broadcast
- Brian Holmes – KTVB
- Andrew Baertlein – KTVB
Reporter of the Year – Publication
- Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman
- Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun
- Becca Savransky – Idaho Statesman
Photographer of the Year – Broadcast
- Kevin Eslinger – KTVB
- Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television
- John Mark Krum – KTVB
Photographer the Year –Publication
- Sarah A. Miller – Idaho Statesman
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman
- Drew Nash – Times-News
Sports Reporter of the Year – Broadcast
- Jay Tust – KTVB
Sports Reporter of the Year – Publication
- Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman
Best Spanish-Language Media Award – Broadcast
- Brenda Rodriguez – KTVB
Best Blog
- Melissa Davlin, Ruth Brown, Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports
- Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – Kevin’s Blog
- Carol Beres, Stephanie Dickey, Lisa Day – Idaho Public Television – Meet the Staff
Best Graphics
- Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – Science Trek
- Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – Chapman timeline
- Logan Smith – KTVB – Eagle Shooting Range
Best Newsletter
- Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Idaho Education News Newsletter
- Hayat Norimine, Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Capitol Letters
- Steve Stuebner, Brian McDevitt, Jan Johns – Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands – 50 Years of Idaho Parks and Lands Conservation
Best Use of Drone
- Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Dave Morales – Light Bender Media – ESI The Hearth on Broad Aerial Timelapse
- Will Driml, Gage Horne – KBOI – Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Idaho Highway 55 Project
Media Innovation Award
- Randy Schrader, Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Idaho EdTrends
Special Coverage
- Brian Holmes, Morgan Romero, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Idaho Freedom Foundation Investigation
- Statesman Staff – Idaho Statesman – Affording Boise
- Statesman Staff – Idaho Statesman – Quadruple homicide
Best Online-Only Video News Story
- Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Teacher for a day
- Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Idaho Youth Ranch Warehouse Fire
- Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – “I’m Not Garbage” Homeless Protest
Best Online-Only Video Feature Story
- Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle – Light Bender Media – Good Samaritan Home
- Marcia Franklin, Troy Shreve, Morgan McCollum – Idaho Public Television – Flipping the Script: Open Arms Dance Project
- Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Levi Gunderson – Light Bender Media – TRICA Grand Opening
Best Online-Only Video Program – Public Affairs
- Rachel Spacek – Idaho Statesman – Affording Boise: Seeking Solutions to our Housing Crisis
- Logan Finney, Tammy Scardino – Idaho Public Television – Idaho has Election Day, not Election Week
- Logan Finney, Morgan McCollum, Tammy Scardino, Hank Nystrom – Idaho Public Television – A Conversation with INL
Best Online-Only Video Program – General
- Dani Allsop, Zack Armstrong, Brady Frederick, Jay Tust, John Mark Krum – KTVB – Friday Night Football
- Joan Cartan-Hansen, Al Hagenlock, Cassandra Groll, Aaron Kunz, Morgan McCollum, Jenessa Carson – Idaho Public Television – Science Trek: After the Flush
- Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Levi Gunderson – Light Bender Media – ICOMS 1st March Day
Best Audience Engagement
- Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Ask Us Anything
- Jim Duthie – KTVB – You Can Grow It
Best Use of Social Media
- Shirah Matsuzawa – KTVB – KTVB’s Instagram Page ‘The Daily Update’
- Boise State Public Radio – Boise State Public Radio Instagram
- 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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