UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Eleven entries from Penn State students were selected as finalists in nine different categories during competition for the College Media Association’s Pinnacle Awards.
The awards recognize the best student work in collegiate journalism, media production and organizational excellence. Open to individuals and student media outlets from across the country, the awards span a range of categories.
Penn State’s finalists, all in the competition’s largest division, for schools with enrollments of more than 10,000 students, are:
- Video Sportscast, “After the Whistle” (Nov. 1, 2024, Staff)
- Breaking News Package, “Centre County storm damage” (Hannah Neurohr)
- General News Package, “SCI Rockview’s potential closure sparks strong reactions” (Lauren Reehl)
- General News Package, “Experts warn of consequences of cuts to the National Weather Service and NOAA” (Mackenzie Bruns)
- General News Photo, “State College No Kings protest,” Alexandria Antoniono, The Daily Collegian)
- Video Newscast, “Centre County Report” (Dec. 13, 2024, Staff)
- Podcast, “We Are … Penn State Voters” (Episode 1, Merrick Morneweck)
- Arts & Entertainment Story, “The State College area contributes to indigenous artist’s project” (Allie Wenskoski)
- Feature Story, “Kazakhstan hosts Uyghur Cultural Revival” (Allie Satterfield)
- Special Event Coverage, “Vote 2024: Centre County Report Election Coverage” (Staff)
- Video Outlet of the Year, Penn State Student Media
Winners will be announced during MediaFest 2025, scheduled Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.