Best of 2023 Winners

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Publication – Daily
Publication – Weekly
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student – Print / Broadcast
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Publication-Daily

General Excellence –Printed

  1. Staff – Idaho Press
  2. John Miller, Jeff Robinson, David Pace, Daniel Ramirez, Joanna Hayes, Victoria Palmer, Allan Steele – Post Register

General Excellence – Online-Only

  1. Staff – Idaho Capital Sun

Special Purpose Publication –Printed

  1. Courtney Wren, Brad Bugger, Brandon Walton – Idaho State Journal – Celebrating Holt Arena

Special Purpose Publication – Online-Only

  1. Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – University of Idaho – University of Phoenix coverage
  2. Richard Rodriguez, Brian Holmes, Joe Parris, Andrew Baertlein, Brenda Rodriguez, Katherine Yeatts, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Idaho’s Farming Future: Farmworkers Immigration Reform
  3. Zack Armstrong – KTVB – Game Day Guide: BSU Welcomes Air Force onto the Blue

 General News Story – Daily 

  1. Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Pennsylvania friends, neighbors recall Idaho homicide suspect 
  2. Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – A Boise officer threw a handcuffed Black teen to the ground
  3. Mia Maldonado – Idaho Capital Sun – Chicano culture is not gang culture, ACLU of Idaho claims. Here’s what experts say.

Spot News Coverage – Daily

  1. Ian Fennell – Idaho State Journal – Sheriff’s detective rescues his neighbor trapped in crushed Blue Moon Bar 
  2. Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Idaho jury finds Lori Vallow Daybell guilty
  3. Jeff Robinson, Daniel V. Ramirez – Post Register – ‘A sad day for all of Idaho Falls’

Watchdog/Investigative Report – Daily 

  1. Audrey Dutton – ProPublica – Idaho Keeps Some Psychiatric Patients in Prison, Ignoring Decades of Warnings About the Practice
  2. Hayat Norimine – Idaho Statesman – Employees allege culture of retaliation at public health district
  3. Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Idaho man’s hand broke in prison. It took months to see a surgeon

Serious Feature Report – Daily 

  1. Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun – He’s in a prison cell, with no criminal conviction. Idaho put him there for mental health.
  2. Sally Krutzig, Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Boise was his home but Ukraine became his cause
  3. Kalama Hines – EastIdahoNews.com – “Baby, I love you”

Light Feature Report – Daily

  1. Christina Lords – Idaho Capital Sun – Finally come home: Oregon nonprofit works with Idaho vets, historians to solve WWII mysteries
  2. Sally Krutzig – Idaho Statesman – She fought to change hair-braiding law. Now, Boise refugee owns one of Idaho’s first salons 
  3. Sally Krutizig – Idaho Statesman – The singular story of Idaho’s loneliest parking meter

Series – Daily 

  1. Becca Savransky, Asia Fields – Idaho Statesman – Idaho’s crumbling schools
  2. Kara Valentine, Maggie O’Mara – KTVB – Moscow Murders 1 Year Later
  3. Scott McIntosh – Idaho Statesman – Idaho’s opioid crisis

Outdoor Feature – Daily 

  1. Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – Company shut down after it stranded rafters. It reopened with a new name
  2. Clark Corbin – Idaho Capital Sun – Chasing first light on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa
  3. Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – When hikers go missing in Idaho’s backcountry

Sports News Coverage – Daily

  1. Allan Steele – Post Register – Sugar-Salem Managing Winter Conditions
  2. Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesmen – Boise State’s ‘predator’ delivers road win in league opener
  3. John Wustrow – Idaho Press – ‘Everything came together’

Sports Feature Story – Daily

  1. Ron Counts – Idaho Statesman – A native of Egypt rallied to put together ‘special season’
  2. Adam Engel – Times-News – A Cowboy and His Stories
  3. Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – How Sofia Huerta’s journey is ‘just inspiring’ for Idaho

Sports Prep News Story – Daily 

  1. Brandon Walton – SBLive Idaho – On one leg, Kelsey Cessna delivers Sandpoint its first-ever Idaho girls basketball state championship
  2. Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – Did Idaho law create a transfer portal for high school sports?
  3. Steve Kiggins – Times-News – That Winn-ing feeling: Jerome’s Southwick stars as Magic Valley wins 6 state titles

Sports Prep Feature Story – Daily

  1. Brandon Walton – SBLive Idaho- Refugee Ornella Kero caps harrowing life journey with unlikely state title
  2. Allan Steele – Post Register – Butte County Celebrates First State Title
  3. Steve Kiggins – Times-News – Bull market: How a truck ride with a PRCA cowboy set up Jerome’s Taylor for success

General Column – Daily

  1. Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – Words & Deeds
  2. William Brock – Moscow-Pullman Daily News – Cultural schism in Moscow; Far-right politicians living on borrowed time; Idaho elected a clown and should expect a circus
  3. Scott McIntosh – Idaho Statesman – The Idaho Way columns

Specialty Column – Daily 

  1. Bryan Clark – Idaho Statesman – Selected Columns
  2. Mike Murphy – Idaho State Journal – Political Columns
  3. Brad Bugger – Idaho State Journal – Sports Columns

Editorial – Daily 

  1. Bryan Clark – Idaho Statesman – Idaho Christian nationalists continue their assault on First Amendment rights
  2. Bryan Clark – Idaho Statesman – Crapo’s critique of direct tax filing is really to protect his political donors
  3. Steve Kiggins – Times-News – OUR VIEW: What will it be: Courage and candor, or another civil war?

Opinion – Daily 

  1. Becca Renk – Idaho Capital Sun – Why are women in Nicaragua more likely to survive childbirth than women in the U.S.?
  2. Dale Courtney – Moscow-Pullman Daily News – Are calls for decolonization a cloak for violence?
  3. Dale Courtney – Moscow-Pullman Daily News – The Kennedy Assassination Unresolved after 60 Years

Arts / Entertainment Report – Daily 

  1. Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – Boise’s Treefort did a record crowd — and record park damage
  2. Mia Maldonado – Idaho Capital Sun – ‘It’s our roots’: Idaho Commission on the Arts project highlights Mexican diaspora
  3. Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – These 10 new Meridian restaurants plan to open. Here’s when

Political Report – DAILY

  1. Ryan Suppe, Mia Maldonado – Idaho Statesman – Transgender rights advocates push back on bathrooms bill
  2. Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – Analysis: A wild and unpredictable legislative session? Just wait ’til next year
  3. Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Idaho placed limits on OD reversal drug. Result could be ‘fewer lives saved’

Elections Report – Daily 

  1. Nick Rosenberger, Ian Max Stevenson, Rachel Spacek, Angela Palermo, David Staats – Idaho Statesman – 3 Boise-area candidates have past arrests
  2. Steve Kiggins – Times-News – YOUR VOTE MATTERS: But … are you using it?
  3. Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – This is Boise Mayor McLean’s record. This is Masterson’s case

Education Report– Daily 

  1. Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – In depth: The U of I comes to the close of a tragic turbulent school year
  2. Steve Kiggins – Times-News – Too Transparent?
  3. Angela Palermo, Daniel Ramirez – Idaho Statesman – U of I faculty, taxpayers respond to Phoenix acquisition

Business Report – Daily 

  1. Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman – Treasure Valley residents rankled by contractor accused of fraud
  2. Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – New Idaho law bans selling scarce liquor licenses
  3. Rachel Spacek – Idaho Statesman – New subsidized apartments won’t help Boiseans who can least afford them

Agriculture Report – Daily 

  1. Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – These foreign workers have some of the hardest jobs in Idaho
  2. Mia Maldonado – Idaho Capital Sun – Famous…Oregon potatoes? Nah, Idaho stats show which state reigns spud supreme
  3. Ian Max Stevenson Nicole Blanchard, Felicity Barringer – Idaho Statesman – Idaho cattle ranchers seek ways to restore Western land

Crime / Courts Report – Daily 

  1. Kevin Fixler, Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Eyewitnesses dispute Boise police narrative of fatal shooting
  2. Audrey Dutton – ProPublica – Idaho Imprisons Psychiatric Patients, Ignoring Decades of Warnings
  3. Kalama Hines – EastIdahoNews.com – ‘Last-chance’ program helps drug addicts recover and win

Religion Report – Daily 

  1. Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – Idaho faith healing exemption still unchanged. Canyon County counts 8 more deaths
  2. Scott McIntosh – Idaho Statesman – This church is divided over LGBTQ rights
  3. Alex Brizee – Idaho Statesman – Lori Vallow Daybell holds extreme beliefs. What role did they play in murders?

Environment Report – Daily 

  1. Laura Guido – Idaho Press – Graze to reduce the blaze
  2. Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – Land use changes causing ‘a major problem’ for wells
  3. Mia Maldonado – Idaho Capital Sun – Federal funds boost tribal-led revival efforts for salmon in upper Columbia River Basin

Health/Medical Report – Daily 

  1. Audrey Dutton – Idaho Capital Sun – What happened to the Idaho Health Data Exchange and can other states learn from it
  2. Mia Maldonado, Kyle Pfannenstiel – Idaho Capital Sun – Idaho doctors brace for impact on impending gender affirming ban
  3. Ryan Suppe, Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – Idaho law forced women out of state for abortions

Rookie of the Year – Daily 

  1. Taylor Calder – Idaho State Journal 
  2. Daniel V. Ramirez – Post Register 

Publication – Daily
Publication – Weekly
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student – Print / Broadcast
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Publication Weekly 

General Excellence –Printed

  1. Jeanne Huff, Kate Jacobson – Boise Weekly
  2. Staff – Sandpoint Reader
  3. Del Gray – Messenger Index

Special Purpose Publication –Printed

  1. Jeanne Huff, Kate Jacobson – Boise Weekly – Boise Weekly Summer Guide
  2. Jeanne Huff, Kate Jacobson – Boise Weekly – Annual Manual
  3. Wyatt Wurtenberger, Del Gray – Messenger-Index – 2023 Hunting Guide

General News Story – Weekly 

  1. Del Gray – Messenger Index – Curbside Delivery
  2. Ruth Brown – Idaho Public Television – Threats to judges remain a concern in Idaho
  3. Max Silverson – The Star-News – S-bridge spells trouble

Spot News Coverage – Weekly 

  1. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – 3,500-acre wildfire reported 25 miles northeast of Challis
  2. Danielle Clegg – Teton Valley News – School Board Adopts Initiatives to Mitigate Member Mistake
  3. Ruth Brown – Idaho Public Television – Choking death reported at Southwest Idaho Treatment Center

Watchdog/ Investigative Report – Weekly 

  1. Gabe Barnard – Idaho Mountain Express – Amid dissent, Sun Valley finalizes contract for Ellsworth Inn
  2. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – Stuck head gates put Mackay Dam in state of ‘uncontrolled release’
  3. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – State gives thumbs-up to $108K plan to shoot wolves

Serious Feature Report – Weekly 

  1. Max Silverson – The Star-News – Rafters brave “hell storm” of Elkhorn Fire
  2. Gabe Barnard – Idaho Mountain Express – How changing demographics are fueling valley staff shortages
  3. Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – ‘We’re Burned Out’: Selkirk Fire speaks out on staffing shortage, calls for leadership change 

Light Feature Report – Weekly 

  1. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – The most interesting job in the West: piano bodyguard
  2. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – 250 on an Idaho country road
  3. Kate Jacobson – Boise Weekly – Puff, puff … and pass

Series – Weekly 

  1. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – Tales from High Camp
  2. Kari Harden – Idaho Mountain Express – Early Childhood Education Challenges
  3. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – New development rules in Ketchum

Outdoor Feature – Weekly 

  1. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – All in the family
  2. Max Silverson – The Star-News – No race without volunteers
  3. Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey – Sandpoint Reader – A Logger’s Daughter’s Earth Day

Sports Story – Weekly 

  1. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Look at me. I’m Lucky.”
  2. Danielle Clegg – Teton Valley News – Competing Local Extremists
  3. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – The best of the best take off and touch down on Baldy

Sports Prep Story – Weekly

  1. Dylan Ortuno – Idaho Mountain Express – Wood River boys soccer finish on top
  2. Dylan Ortuno – Idaho Mountain Express – For the Love of the Game

Column – Weekly 

  1. Tara Roberts – The Inlander – New rules for writing, no judgment, no scorekeeping, Pets – and their humans need a little grace
  2. Soncirey Mitchell – Sandpoint Reader – Back of the Book: ‘In Search of Conkers’; ‘Why are You Like This?’; ‘Worms on the Pavement’ 
  3. Kate Jacobson – Boise Weekly – Kate’s Capitol Corner

Editorial – Weekly

  1. Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – Libraries are also sacred spaces of the human race
  2. Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – No place for armed militia
  3. Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – Secret Comments

Opinion – Weekly 

  1. Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey – Sandpoint Reader – On Natural Bodily Functions: The Legislature Treats Women’s Bodies as Taboo, and that’s Everyone’s Problem

Arts / Entertainment Report – Weekly 

  • Soncirey Mitchell – Sandpoint Reader – Zombies: The Democratic Monster
  • Raiza Giorgi – Idaho Mountain Express – Joe Quesada’s FLY
  • Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – Lost River Disco hopes to bring grooves to the valley

Political Report – Weekly 

  1. Zach Hagadone – Sandpoint Reader – Current, Former Officials Respond to ‘No Confidence’ Vote on Rep. Sauter
  2. Gabe Barnard – Idaho Mountain Express – Different visions of Sun Valley clash over housing rezone proposal

Election Report – Weekly

  1. Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey – Sandpoint Reader – Three Candidates, None with Appraisal Experience, Vie for Vacant Assessor Position
  2. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – In Hailey, wastewater plant does ‘the dirty work’

Education Report – Weekly 

  1. Max Silverson – The Star-News – Cascade addresses gender identity policy
  2. Danielle Clegg – Teton Valley News – 800 Students Now Gardening

Business Report – Weekly 

  1. Andrew Guckes – Idaho Mountain Express – All you need is LUV
  2. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – ‘House I am renting is being sold. Please help’: Affordability gap persists in Blaine County rental market
  3. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – Friedman seeks feedback on development of 10- acre parcel

Agriculture Report – Weekly 

  1. Danielle Clegg – Teton Valley News – Wide Open Spaces
  2. Soncirey Mitchell – Sandpoint Reader – Ashes to Ashes, Grapes to Wine: What Climate Change Could Mean for Idaho’s Wine Industry

Crime / Courts Report – Weekly 

  1. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – New allegations place Hailey police chief under scrutiny in Bellevue slaying
  2. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – Alleged Lions Park gunman charged with attempted murder
  3. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – Bellevue man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of Joshua Takacs

Environment Report – Weekly 

  1. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – Fish and Game approves plan to reduce wolf population by more than 60%
  2. Emily Jones – Idaho Mountain Express – Jervois enters $15M agreement with U.S. military to accelerate cobalt exploration, extraction in central Idaho
  3. Danielle Clegg – Teton Valley News – Detrimental Land Use: Affecting more than just the neighbors

Health/Medical Report – Weekly 

  1. Ruth Brown – Idaho Public Television – Report outlines abuses developmentally disabled people face in Idaho

Rookie of the Year – Weekly 

  • Kate Jacobson – Boise Weekly 
  • Dylan Ortuno – Idaho Mountain Express 
  • Danielle Clegg – Teton Valley News 

Publication – Daily
Publication – Weekly
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student – Print / Broadcast
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Periodical

General Excellence – Periodical

  1. Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal 
  2. Marc Degl’Innocenti – Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine – Sailboard or submarine? It’s both
  3. Greg Likens, Lisa Day, Jamie Budell, Jessica Solburg, Sherri Walton – Channels Magazine – Idaho Public Television – Channels Magazine Nov. 23

Periodical Writing – Serious Feature

  1. Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – History of Hospitality
  2. Marc Degl’Innocenti – Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine – Great Balls of Fishy Firelight
  3. Jeff McLaren, Dana DuGan, Cassie Worth – One Degree Magazine – The Interview

Periodical Writing – Light Feature

  1. Jordan Gray – Boise Lifestyle Magazine – Here Comes the Easter Cat
  2. Patti Murphy – Sun Valley Magazine – Kings of Rodeo – Idaho’s King Rodeo Company Working to Create Future Champions
  3. Danae Lenz – East Idaho Business Journal – People Love This Place

Periodical Cover

  1. Lisa Day – Idaho Public Television – Channels: The Bootleggers: Idaho’s Prohibition Pioneers
  2. Jeff McLaren, Cassie Worth, Marie Stewart, Dana DuGan – One Degree Magazine – October Issue 2023

Publication – Daily
Publication – Weekly
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student – Print / Broadcast
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Television

General Excellence – TV 

Division A

  1. Lisa Chavez – KTVB
  2. Jeff Tucker, IdahoPTV Staff – Idaho Public Television
  3. Keith St. Peter, Jeremy Downing – KIVI – Idaho News 6

Division B

  1. Brittany Cooper, Joe Martin – KMVT – Your Hometown Station

Best Morning News Program- TV 

Division A 

  1. Kelsie Rose – KIVI Idaho News 6 – Good Morning Idaho
  2. Sarah Jacobsen, Ashley Carter, Vasili Varlamos, Caleb Stinson, Jake Nickel, Richard Stewart, Kasey Cornia – KBOI- CBS2 – News This Morning
  3. Sierra Pesnell, Maggie O’Mara, Justin Corr, Sonora Birnie, Brenda Rodriguez, Kaylin Lechner, Austin Boyd, Jim Duthie – KTVB – Wake Up Idaho – Moscow 1 Year Later

Division B

  1. Layne Rabe, Elizabeth Hadley, Heatherann Wagner, Justin Mattson – KMVT – Rise and Shine

Best Evening News Program – TV

Division A

  1. Ky Tucker, Morgan Romero, Brian Holmes, Abby Davis, Logan Smith, Logan Schenk, Troy Colson – KTVB – The News at 10 – Kohberger in Court
  2. Travis Drake, Don Nelson, Roland Beres, Christinna Bautista, Lynzsea Williams, Doug Lock-Smith, AJ Howard – KIVI – Idaho News 6 – Lori Vallow Daybell: Guilty on all Counts
  3. Ky Tucker, Morgan Romero, Brian Holmes, Joe Parris, Abby Davis, Andrew Baertlein, Jude Binkley, Logan Smith – KTVB – The News at 10 – Elections

Division B

  1. Brittany Cooper, Eric Brill, Kole Emplit – KMVT – KMVT / KSVT Newscast, November 19, 2023

General News Report – TV

Division A

  1. Morgan Romero, Troy Colson – KTVB – Teacher Abuse Allegations
  2. Andrew Baertlein, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Melba Rim Rescue
  3. Shirah Matsuzawa, Paul Boehlke, Jason Foster – KTVB – Family Reacts to Vallow Verdict

Division B 

  1. Dereka Kay – KMVT – Twin Falls Bomb Squad Shares Protocols in Wake of Bomb Threat at Local Grocery Store
  2. Andrea Olson, Jordan Wood – EastIdahoNews.com – Trapped under a garbage truck
  3. Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – Community Officials Reflect on Wednesday’s Canyon Ridge Incident

Spot News Report – TV

Division A

  1. Andrew Baertlein – KTVB – Greyhound Passengers Stranded
  2. Abby Davis, Paul Boehlke, Jason Foster – KTVB – Highway 55 Bus Crash

Best Live Shot – TV

Division A

  1. Jay Tust, John Mark Krum – KTVB – Boise State Mountain West Championship
  2. Brenda Rodriguez – KTVB – North End Shooting 
  3. Sophia Doumani, Clyn Richards – KBOI – CBS2 – Pasta + Wine + local business = Good Live TV

Watchdog/ Investigative Report – TV 

  1. Morgan Romero, Paul Boehlke, Jason Foster, Troy Colson – KTVB – Frankensteined Guardrails
  2. Morgan Romero, Jason Foster, Logan Smith, John Mark Krum, Gary Salzman, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Shore Lodge Sexual Assault
  3. Morgan Romero, Paul Boehlke, Gary Salzman, Logan Smith – KTVB – Forest Service Shooting

Serious Feature Report – TV

Division A

  1. Morgan Romero, Paul Boehlke, Gary Salzman – KTVB – He’s Out There – Where is Michael Vaughan?
  2. Shirah Matsuzawa, Troy Colson, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Stories that grip the nation: The unfettered fascination with true crime
  3. Maggie O’Mara, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Callie & Carter – Conjoined Twins

Division B

  1. Andrea Olson – EastIdahoNews.com – Injured trooper reflects on career
  2. Dereka Kay – KMVT – Survivor of Abuse Speaks on the Blessings of Voices against Violence Advocacy
  3. Brevin Monroe – KMVT – TFHS Senior Hosts Pickleball Tournament for Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness

Light Feature Report – TV

Division A

  1. Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Nikki Sixx First Guitar
  2. Maggie O’Mara, John Mark Krum – KTVB – A Patriotic Welcome Home
  3. Jude Binkley, Jason Foster – KTVB – American Legion Post Retires

Division B

  1. Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – Medical Student at St. Luke’s Jerome Focusing on Mental Health in the Latino Community
  2. Layne Rabe – KMVT – History Comes to Life
  3. Elizabeth Hadley – KMVT – Farm Fresh Eggs, Filer Boy Turns His Passion into a Business

Sports News Story – TV

Division A

  1. Isaiah Sharp – KIVI – Idaho News 6 – Treasure Valley Roller Derby
  2. Sophia Doumani, Clyn Richards – KBOI – CBS2 – Why Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America (and Idaho)
  3. Brady Frederick – KTVB – Hassanein’s Journey to Boise State

Division B

  1. Andrea Olson, Jordan Wood – EastIdahoNews.com – Competing at the Junior Olympics
  2. Gianna Cefalu – KLEW TV – Lauren McCluskey Track makes debut in Kibbie Dome
  3. Gianna Cefalu – KLEW TV – Kendrick and Genesee Softball teams raise money for Lili GC Foundation

Weathercast – TV 

Division A

  1. Sarah Jacobsen – KBOI – CBS2 – No graphics? No probem. Meteorologist Sarah Jacobsen’s forecast
  2. Rachel Garceau – KTVB – Rachel Garceau Weathercast
  3. Vasili Varlamos – KBOI – CBS2 – Vasili Varlamos: Weather

Division B 

  1. Eric Brill, Shane Mormon, AJ Gupton – KMVT – 10 PM Main Weather on March 31st 2023

Outdoor / Environment Report – TV

Division A

  1. Lauren Melink, Mya Long – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: Joy Ride: Biking in Idaho
  2. Jude Binkley, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Wild Horse Round Up
  3. Steve Dent – KIVI Idaho News 6 – Owyhee Canyonlands

Division B 

  1. Nate Eaton, Jordan Wood – EastIdahoNews.com – Testing for radon
  2. Chris Mitchell – KLEW-TV – Lewiston elementary students release their classroom Steelhead in the Clearwater River
  3. Chris Mitchell – KLEW-TV – A look into fish passage at Lower Granite Dam

Arts / Entertainment Report – TV

  1. Marcia Franklin, Andy Lawless – Idaho Public Television – createid: Closer to God: Greek Iconography
  2. Sophia Doumani, Clyn Richards – KBOI – CBS2 – Think skating is easy? Think again
  3. Shirah Matsuzawa, Jason Foster – KTVB – Sculpting his way into history

Consumer Report – TV

  1. Andrew Baertlein, Troy Colson – KTVB – ByrdDawg Motors
  2. Matt Sizemore, Jeremy Downing, Doug Lock-Smith –Idaho News 6 – How to Save Money on Weddings
  3. Joan Cartan-Hansen, Bill Manny, Andy Lawless, Tammy Scardino, Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Experience: Sweet Idaho

Health / Medical Report – TV

Division A

  1. Andrew Baertlein, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Rural EMS Shortage
  2. Brenda Rodriguez – KTVB – Diabetes in Idaho’s Hispanic community
  3. Abby Davis, Logan Schenk – KTVB – Couple Travels for Abortion

Division B

  1. Andrea Olson – EastIdahoNews.com – Doctor reflects on career following terminal disease diagnosis

Crime / Court Report – TV

Division A

  1. Brenda Rodriguez, Jason Foster, Troy Colson – KTVB – Latino Cold Case Report
  2. Shirah Matsuzawa, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Life After Wrongful Conviction
  3. Brenda Rodriguez, Paul Boehlke, Troy Colson – KTVB – Fatal shooting 1 Year Later – Joe Flores

Division B

  1. Nate Eaton, Jordan Wood – EastIdahoNews.com – Funeral home horror
  2. Chris Mitchell – KLEW-TV – Tracking data from 8458 Phone
  3. Dereka Kay – KMVT – 28-year-old Cold Case Now Closed: Wilma Mobley’s Killer Found

Government / Political – TV

Division A

  1. Melissa Davlin, Morgan McCollum – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Greater Idaho
  2. Andrew Baertlein, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Farm Workforce Reform
  3. Don Nelson, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI Idaho News 6 – One Way Ticket to Freedom

Division B

  1. Heatherann Wagner – KMVT – Governor Brad Little Reflects on Where Idaho’s Been and Where We’re Going in Education

Election Report– TV

Division A

  1. Andrew Baertlein, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Kuna Schoolboard Flyer Thief

EDUCATION REPORT– TV

Division A

  1. Brian Holmes, Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Midvale 8 Person Graduation Class
  2. Sarah Jacobsen, Clyn Richards – KBOI – CBS2 – Leaders in Learning: Bringing space science to Idaho students
  3. Mellisa Paul, Daniel Kocher, Cowan Jenkins, Bradley Miller – KTVB – University of Idaho Creating Solutions for Affordable Housing

Division B

  1. Dereka Kay – KMVT – Twin Falls High School Advocates for Mental Health Through Sources of Strength Program
  2. Heatherann Wagner – KMVT – Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction kicks off first back-to-school term in office

Series – TV

  1. Karen Lehr, Don Nelson, Doug Lock-Smith, Roland Beres, Lynzsea Williams, AJ Howard, Isaiah Sharp, Christinna Bautista – KIVI – Idaho News 6 – The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell
  2. Maggie O’Mara, Jason Foster – KTVB – Remembering the Moscow Murder Victims
  3. Morgan Romero, Jason Foster – KTVB – Homeless Students – Idaho’s Uncounted Kids

Public Affairs Program –TV – Studio

  1. Marica Franklin, Troy Shreve, Andy Lawless, Hank Nystrom, Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference: Andrea Elliott
  2. Joe Parris, Brian Holmes, Morgan Romero, Katie Yeatts – KTVB – Boise Mayoral Debate
  3. Melissa Davlin, Morgan McCollum, Ruth Brown, Logan Finney – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports: Remembering Phil Batt

Public Affairs Program – TV – Field

  1. Bill Manny, Troy Shreve, Eric Westrom, Dexter Sear – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Listens

Documentary – TV

  1. Aaron Kunz, Eric Westrom, Tammy Scardino – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Experience: Idaho’s Nuclear Navy
  2. Marcia Franklin, Andy Lawless – Idaho Public Television – createid: SARA: A Life in Dreams and Symbols
  3. Nicole Sanchez – NATAS NW – Northwest Television Trailblazers in Diversity

Sports Program – TV

  1. Jay Tust – KTVB – The Blueprint
  2. Gianna Cefalu – KLEW TV – NAIA World Series Baseball Special
  3. Jay Tust, Brady Frederick, Dani Allsop, Zack Armstrong, John Mark Krum – KTVB – Bronco Round Up – Mountain West Championship

Television Writing – TV – single story

  1. Andrew Baertlein – KTVB – Cookies for Corrections

Television Writing – TV – Program Length

  1. Joan Cartan-Hansen – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Experience: Sweet Idaho
  2. Marcia Franklin – Idaho Public Television – createid: SARA: A Life in Dreams and Symbols
  3. Jay Tust – KTVB – The Blueprint

Videography – TV – Segment

  1. Mellisa Paul, Daniel Kocher, Cowan Jenkins, Bradley Miller, Bridger Cowen – KTVB – Authentic Japanese Sushi Experience In Boise with The Lively
  2. Kevin Eslinger – KTVB – Cross Street Easter Eggs
  3. Maitane Orue – KMVT – Christmas City, USA Starts Their Christmas Celebrations

Videography – TV – Program Length

  1. Forrest Burger, Patrick Daly, Andy Lawless – Idaho Public Television – Outdoor Idaho: This is Rodeo

Video Essay – TV

  1. Troy Shreve, Jennie Sue Weltner – Idaho Public Television – createid: Love Wins, Hate Loses
  2. Morgan McCollum – Idaho Public Television – createid: Fred Choate
  3. John Mark Krum – KTVB – Freak Alley

Rookie of the year – TV

  1. TIE Dereka Kay – KMVT 
    Alexander Huddleston – KIVI Idaho News 6
  2. TIE Allie Triepke – KIVI Idaho News 6
    Brevin Monroe – KMVT 
  3. Kole Emplit – KMVT  

Publication – Daily
Publication – Weekly
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student – Print / Broadcast
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Audio

General Excellence – Audio

  1. Leif Tapanila, Peter Pruett – KISU-FM – The Nature of Idaho – Season 5
  2. Celeste Simmons – BYU-Idaho Radio – Father’s Day
  3. Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton, Cainon Rogers – Sports-N-Stuff – This game EXPOSED our secrets!!

General News Report – Audio

  1. Murphy Woodhouse – KBSX, Boise State Radio – Ongoing coverage wildland firefighter pays issue
  2. Rachel Cohen – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Invasive mussel discovery in Idaho puts Pacific Northwest on alert
  3. Celeste Simmons – KBYI, BYU-Idaho Radio – Gem Lake Bike Social

Election Report – Audio

  1. Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette, Hannah Gardoski – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Breaking down Election Day results with Idaho Matters

Spot News Report – Audio

  1. Isabella Salazar – KBYI, BYU-Idaho Radio – Lori Vallow Daybell speaks at sentencing

Watchdog / Investigative Report

  1. Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright, Hannah Gardoski – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Idaho Matters discusses the importance of menopause knowledge

Serious Feature Report – Audio 

  1. Julie Luchetta – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Los Caminos de la Vida shares the journeys of immigrants in their own voices
  2. Rachel Cohen – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Nez Perce Tribe leads the way in protecting community from wildfire smoke indoors
  3. Murphy Woodhouse – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – New registry could shed light on link between wildland firefighting and cancer

Light Feature Report – Audio 

  1. Julie Luchetta – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Afghan Football Club brings home the Refugee Championship Soccer Cup
  2. Candy Zillale – KBYI, BYU-Idaho – May the 4th Be With You
  3. Arlie Sommer, Sáša Woodruff – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Expressive Idaho 2023

Interview – Audio

  1. Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright, Hannah Gardoski – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Ruby Ridge through the eyes of FBI agents
  2. Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton, Cainon Rogers – Sports-N-Stuff – Ep 79: Sports number talk and host changes with Abby Muse
  3. Carly Flandro – Idaho Education News – Teacher’s Lounge Ep 18: Why Idaho’s 2023 teacher of the year left the state — and K-12 education

News Talk Show

  1. Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright, Hannah Gardoski – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Idaho Matters discusses the importance of menopause knowledge

Sports Talk Show 

  1. Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton, Cainon Rogers – Sports-N-Stuff – Ep. 93: Tyreek vs Tua vs Purdy
  2. Mark Warren, James Taurman- Aldrich – KUOI, University of Idaho – The Vandal Scoreboard

Use of Sound – Audio 

  1. Brandon Isle, KBYI, BYU-Idaho Radio– Veterans Day Ceremony 2023
  2. Julie Luchetta – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – For these “Little Ones,” enjoying the outdoors is second nature
  3. Murphy Woodhouse – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Trying to keep salvageable items out of landfill, Boise holds first Repair Café

Publication – Daily
Publication – Weekly
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student – Print / Broadcast
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Public Relations

Opinion Writing – PR

  1. Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – Grip Strength
  2. Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – Silent Ruin

News Releases – PR

  1. Malcolm Hong – Zions Bank – FHA Loans Making a Comeback
  2. Logan McDougall – Idaho State University – Idaho State University College of Science and Engineering News Release Selection
  3. Sophia Miraglio – Idaho Transportation Department – Sophia Miraglio – Best 3 of 2023

Feature Writing – PR

  1. Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – Aunt Di: 55 years of service and going strong!
  2. Logan McDougall – Idaho State University – Fossil Found: Idaho No 5 Returns to Idaho Museum of Natural History after 60+ Years
  3. Sophia Miraglio – Idaho Transportation Department – ITD Veteran Shawn Denham continues to serve

Annual Report – PR

  1. Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) – 2023 ICOM Social Impact Report
  2. Angie Heuring, Jared Tuttle, MacKenzie Stone– Idaho Transportation Department – ITD Annual Report
  3. Ellen Mattila, Jared Tuttle, Lisa McClellan – Idaho Transportation Department – DMV Annual Report

Newsletter – PR

  1. Stephanie Dillon– Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) – ICOMmunication
  2. Greg Likens, Lisa Day – Idaho Public Television – Highlights
  3. Logan McDougall– Idaho State University – ISU STEM Connections – September 2023

Special Purpose Campaign – PR

  1. Abigail Urbanek, Jonathan Oppenheimer, Justin Hayes – Idaho Conservation League – An Enduring Love for Wild Idaho
  2. Stephanie Dillon, Ellie Matthews– Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) – 2023 ICOM Recruitment Brochure
  3. Staff – Idaho Housing and Finance – The State of Homelessness in Idaho 

Media Campaign – PR

  1. Rosemary Curtin, Kate Wallace – RBCI – I-84 Centennial to Franklin Construction to Kickoff
  2. Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – Match Day Media Campaign
  3. Malcolm Hong, Staff – Zions Bank – Zions Bank’s 150th Anniversary Media Campaign

Public Service Campaign – PR

  1. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle – Light Bender Media – Good Samaritan Home Community
  2. Ellen Mattila, Duft Watterson – Idaho Transportation Department – Idaho Ready

Publication – Daily
Publication – Weekly
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student – Print / Broadcast
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Student

General Excellence – Student

  1. BYU-Idaho Scroll 
  2. Argonaut – University of Idaho
  3. The Arbiter – Boise State University

General News Story – Student 

  1. TIEBen DeWitt – Argonaut – University of Idaho – Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
    Gabriela Fletcher – BYU-Idaho Scroll – Idaho and the Energy Future: MARVEL micro reactor paves way for clean energy
  2. TIEMario Miguel – BYU-Idaho Scroll – Vallow Daybell closing arguments
    Makayla Harris – BYU-Idaho Scroll – The perfect match: Organ donors increase in Idaho
  3. Joel Hroma – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Discussion of pro-abortion topics in public institutions banned: the State of Idaho sued 

Page Design – Student

  1. Sasha White – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Spreads: The Arbiter & the Blueprint
  2. John Keegan – Argonaut – University of Idaho – “What the Constitution Means to Me”

Column Writing – Student

  1. Marlei Soderquist, Alec Simeone – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Buster’s Roundup
  2. Kelly Ann Asker – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Monday Mystery Movie

Watchdog / Investigative – Student 

  1. Spencer Driggs – BYU-Idaho Scroll – Who manages student housing in Rexburg?
  2. Kaylie Hiliker – The Arbiter – Boise State University – ASBSU receives threatening anonymous email creating political tension
  3. Kaylie Hiliker – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Changing Campus Culture: Addressing sexual assault at Boise State

Serious Feature – Student

  1. Liberty Gonzalez – BYU-Idaho Scroll – Not our culture: Substance addiction and recovery on the Fort Hall Reservation
  2. Joanna Hayes – Argonaut – University of Idaho – Lahaina will never be the same
  3. Kiryn Willett – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Boise Pride is a reminder for the LGBTQ+ community that the fight isn’t over yet

Light Feature – Student

  1. Sofia Blenkinsop – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Independent record stores flourish as vinyl continues steady comeback
  2. Kiryn Willett – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Stories from refugees that found their home in Boise
  3. Isabelle Justice – BYU-Idaho Scroll – BYU-I alumna brings a new thrift shop to Rexburg

Election – Student

  1. Joel Hroma – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Idaho adds new requirements for voters
  2. Joel Hroma – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Candidate breakdown: What to know about the upcoming Boise Mayoral Election
  3. Kaylie Hiliker – The Arbiter – Boise State University – ASBSU’s mayoral debate encourages students to get involved in local Boise politics

Editorial – Student

  1. Olivia Brandon – The Arbiter – Boise State University – ChatGPT isn’t going away, teachers have an opportunity to shape how we use it
  2. Editorial Board, Joanna Hayes – Argonaut – University of Idaho – Our View: Tragedy should not become entertainment
  3. Ella Van Leuven – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Greek life organizations are major contributors to sexual assault on college campuses

Sports News Report – Student

  1. Marlei Soderquist – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Bronco Soccer: Carly Cross and Genevieve Crenshaw open up about an impressive 2023 season
  2. Alec Simeone – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Wheelchair Tennis: Serving up a New Era of Adaptive Sports at Boise State
  3. Adam Bridges – The Arbiter – Boise State University – How San Diego State’s Final Four run helps and hurts Boise State

Photography – Student

  1. John Keegan, Connor Anderson – Argonaut – University of Idaho – Sports and Entertainment Photography
  2. Chester Chan – BYU-Idaho Scroll – Hocus Pocus celebrations light up Hemming Village
  3. Chester Chan – BYU-Idaho Scroll – Darby Canyon Wind Cave: Don’t try this at home

Graphics – Student 

  1. Sydney Smith – Student Media – Boise State University – Collection of Illustrations
  2. Sasha White – Student Media – Boise State University – Collections of Graphics
  3. Kelsey Mason – Student Media – Boise State University – Digital Illustration Portfolio

General News Report – STUDENT – TV or Audio

  1. Emily Pettingill, Erika Cook, Bryson Bigler, Amberleigh Broker, Ainhoa Alcalde Neira – BYU-Idaho Scroll – Idaho and Energy Future
  2. Sofia Blenkinsop – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Want a safe summer outdoors? Start with your skin
  3. Sofia Blenkinsop – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Amid anti-drag legislation, 2023 Boise Pride Fest encourages attendees to ‘be proud and loud’ 

Public Affairs Program – Student – TV or Audio

  1. Jessa Briggs, Emma Thackray – KISU- FM – Sustainable Idaho with Jessa Briggs and Emma Thackray
  2. Elise Forbes – BYU Idaho Radio – Idaho Legislative session update with Senator Ricks and Representative Rutchi

Publication – Daily
Publication – Weekly
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student – Print / Broadcast
Photography Division
All Media Awards

Photography

Spot News Photography

  1. Darren Svan – Idaho Education News – Testifying at legislative committee on behalf of her autistic son
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Gas leak evacuation
  3. Darren Svan – Idaho Education News – Waiting in the snow for controversial meeting

 Feature Photography – Light

  1. Murphy Woodhouse – KBSX, Boise State Public Radio – Volunteer trail workers
  2. Darren Svan – Idaho Education News – First Day of Kindergarten
  3. Hannah Kinson – Times-News – Hanging with Santa

Feature Photography – Serious

  1. Jordan Wood – EastIdahoNews.com – Honoring a fallen friend
  2. Kyle Riley – Idaho State Journal – Field of Heroes
  3. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Minidoka Survivor

General News Photography

  1. Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – Death of a Veteran
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Teen Suicide Vigil
  3. Drew Nash – Times-News – Dance Party

Sports News Photography

  1. Drew Nash – Times-News – Out
  2. Drew Nash – Times-News – Bulldogging
  3. Kyle Riley – Idaho State Journal – Local Rodeo

Photo Essay

  1. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Songbird Count
  2. Jordan Gray – Meridian Lifestyle Magazine – Down by the Sound: Seattle NorthCountry
  3. Timothy Floyd, Laurie Sammis – Sun Valley Magazine – Men of Steel

News Portrait Photography 

  1. Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman – Kuna Mullet Boy
  2. Drew Nash – Times-News – A Sentimental Journey
  3. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Baseball Player of the Year

Publication – Daily
Publication – Weekly
Periodical Division
Television Division
Audio Division
Public Relations Division
Student – Print / Broadcast
Photography Division
All Media Awards

All Media Categories

First Amendment Award

  1. Chadd Cripe, Alex Brizee, Ian Max Stevenson – Idaho Statesman – CITF reports
  2. Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – Empowering Parents coverage
  3. Rachel Spacek – Idaho Statesman – Ada Community Library

Best Website

  1. Staff – Idaho Capital Sun – IdahoCapitalSun.com
  2. Staff – Idaho Statesman – IdahoStatesman.com
  3. Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Idaho Education News

Reporter of the Year – Broadcast

  1. Andrew Baertlein – KTVB
  2. Abby Davis – KTVB
  3. Brenda Rodriguez – KTVB

Reporter of the Year – Publication

  1. Kevin Fixler – Idaho Statesman
  2. Becca Savransky – Idaho Statesman
  3. Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News

Photographer of the Year – Broadcast

  1. John Mark Krum – KTVB
  2. Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television
  3. Kevin Eslinger – KTVB

Photographer the Year – Publication

  1. Sarah Miller – Idaho Statesman
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman

Sports Reporter of the Year – Broadcast

  1. Jay Tust – KTVB

Sports Reporter of the Year – Publication

  1. Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman
  2. Brandon Walton – Idaho State Journal
  3. Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman

Best Spanish-Language Media Award – Broadcast

  1. Brenda Rodriguez, Hector Mendoza, Richard Rodriguez – KTVB – KTVB en Espanol

Best Spanish-Language Media Award – Publication

  1. Mia Maldonado – Idaho Capital Sun – Idaho Capital Sun’s 2023 Spanish-language coverage

Best Blog

  1. Ruth Brown, Logan Finney, Melissa Davlin – Idaho Public Television – Idaho Reports
  2. Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – Kevin’s Blog

Best Graphics

  1. Randy Schrader, Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Idaho Ed Trends
  2. Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – Science Trek
  3. Logan Smith, Troy Colson – KTVB – True Crime Fascination

Best Newsletter

  1. Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Idaho EdNews Newsletter
  2. Hayat Norimine, Ryan Suppe – Idaho Statesman – Capitol Letters
  3. BoiseDev Team – BoiseDev – Idaho First

Best Use of Drone

  1. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Jake Kuwana – Light Bender Media – Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse Timelapse
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Water in Boise and the Treasure Valley
  3. Gage Horne, Zach Tuohy – KBOI – CBS2 – CBS2 Drone team shows the best of the Treasure Valley from the air

Media Innovation Award

  1. Sadie Dittenber– Idaho Education News – EdNews Daily Blog – Debbie Critchfield: The first 100 days in office
  2. Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Courtroom Insider
  3. Becca Savransky, Asia Fields – Idaho Statesman – A look inside Idaho’s schools

Special Coverage 

  1. Carly Flandro – Idaho Education News – Native American Series
  2. Andrew Baertlein, Kevin Eslinger, Brenda Rodriguez, Brian Holmes, Katie Yeatts, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – Farming Future: Farmworker Immigration Reform Special
  3. Kevin Fixler, Sally Krutzig, Angela Palermo, Shaun Goodwin – Idaho Statesman – Moscow stabbing case

Best Online-Only Video News Story

  1. Sarah Miller -Idaho Statesman – Idaho Drag Queens

Best Online-Only Video Feature Story

  1. Nate Eaton, Jordan Wood – EastIdahoNews.com – Trip of a Lifetime
  2. Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – Minidoka Legacy
  3. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle – Light Bender Media – Souls Not Bodies

Best Online-Only Video Program – Public Affairs

  1. Angie Heuring, Axel Quartarone, Josie Bisgard – Idaho Department of Transportation – No Guts, No Glory: ITD Behind the Plow
  2. Scott McIntosh, Bryan Clark – Idaho Statesman – Lunch the Idaho Way

Best Online-Only Video Program – General

  1. Eric Turner, Mary Kienzle, Jake Kuwana – Light Bender Media – Boise River: From Snow to You
  2. Jay Tust, Brady Frederick, Zack Armstrong, Dani Allsop – KTVB – Friday Night Football Week 1
  3. Joan Cartan-Hansen, Jenessa Carson, Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – Science Trek: Oceans – Saving Kelp with AI and ROV

Best Audience Engagement

  1. BoiseDev Team – BoiseDev – You Asked
  2. Evie Carson, Garrett Poppino, Joan Cartan-Hansen, Logan Finney, Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – Science Trek: The Podcast
  3. Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – Ask Us Anything

Best Use of Social Media

  1. Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – Vallow trial tweets
  2. Shirah Matsuzawa – KTVB – The Daily Update – KTVB Instagram
  3. Sophia Bliss, Rachel Garceau, Jim Duthie, Zack Armstrong, Tracy Bringhurst, Kara Valentine, Zoe Tuttle, Richard Rodriguez, Dan Ryder – KTVB – Idaho Weather Watchers

Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship Winners 2024

Student Scholarship

Skylar White — St. Lawrence University

Shauna Romrell — Columbia Idaho

Hana Pfeiffer — College of Idaho

Mid-Career Grant

Kevin Fixler — Idaho Statesman