2020 NEWS MEDIA CONTEST WINNERS
News Media Organization of the Year: The Trumpet, Wartburg College
Best News Photograph
1st Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, Quentin Charbonneau, Abby Koch
2nd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Rethinking Recycling, Jeff Sigmund
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Black Lives Matter March, Toni Fortmann
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Silvia Oakland
Best Sports Photograph
1st Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, Rylie Muhlbauer Going Airborne, Abby Koch
2nd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, #43 Michael Robles sophomore catches the pitch, Jeff Sigmund
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Cross country runs over Luther, UD, Annika Wall
Honorable Mention - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Panthers Take Down Illinois State, Will LaFoe
Best Feature Photo
1st Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Wind turbine program spins success, Jessica McWilliams
2nd Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Accident Leads Back to School--Hands, Courtney Hoffman
3rd Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, On Ya (Mustang Fans Gather in Louisiana), Abby Koch
Honorable Mention - Loras College- The Lorian, Injustices of Summer: Bigger than people realize, Julia Medina
Best Multimedia Slideshow
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Beyond the Battlefield, Jenna Brannaman, Hannah Fox, Matthew Ohl, Megan Stephenson, Josh Voigt
2nd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, In the Archives: The Kaye Russo Frazier Story, Sakhi Mphahlele, Gabrielle Olejniczak, Hope Pearson, Ryley Seymour, Taylor Webb
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Sowing Seeds: The Hilda Fedeler Story, Emily McCalla, Courtney Moser, Lauren O'Brian, Ryan Reebenacker, Annika Wall, William Wallace
Honorable Mention - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Order Up: The New Normal in Restaurants, Taylor Thomas
Best News Story
1st Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Busch - Body shaming, Jake Brend, Peyton Busch
2nd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, UNI Honors Student Killed in Accident, Emma'le Maas
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Caucus Results Cause Delay, Confusion, Elizabeth Kelsey
Honorable Mention - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Dr. Joshua Merchant Resigns from BVU Presidency; Dr. Brian Lenzmeier Steps In, Olivia Wieseler, Ella Wiebusch
Best Investigative News Story
1st Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Go Army?, Gabrielle Gerke
2nd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Students for Life Fails to Pass, Elizabeth Kelsey
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, ADHD, Warner Pool
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Potential split in the Methodist Church, Annika Wall
Best Profile Story
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Dr. Craig Hancock, Rachel Green
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Trainer, Gunnar Davis
3rd Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Accident Leads Back to School, Courtney Hoffman
Honorable Mention - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Lawther RLC Serves Students, Elizabeth Kelsey
Best Sports Story
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Coronavirus fallout shakes up D-III athletics, Annika Wall
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Baseball ends, Jake Brend
3rd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Men's bball, Gunnar Davis
Honorable Mention - Loras College- The Lorian, A bitter sweet finish, Audrey Miller
Best Feature Story
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Accessibility on campus, Silvia Oakland
2nd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, A Home For All, Gabrielle Gerke
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, The F-Word, Brynn Martin
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, The only woman in the room, Nathan Stephany
Best Sports Feature
1st Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Coach & son, Gunnar Davis
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Weight room, Rachel Neumann
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Dancing Through Crohn's, Megan Marshall
Honorable Mention - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, A Football Life - Brice Paup's Journey from UNI to the NFL, Jacob Potter
Best Headline Writing
1st Place - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Pierce White Potty Scandal: Who's Pissed and Who's Pissing
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Fitness center, laced up, Noah Sacco
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, It runs in the family, Ryan Reebenacker
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Student-run choir Pinnacle strikes a chord, Alexa Ganzeveld
Best Opinion Writing
1st Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Opinion Columns, Jada Veasey
2nd Place - Loras College- The Lorian, The price of apathy, Conor Kelly
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Say No to Bars, Yes to Staying In, Addi Seybert
Honorable Mention - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Time to Take COVID-19 Seriously, Joceline Medina
Best Review
1st Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, SingPins Dazzle in Debut Album, Cecilia Mitchell
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Franzese, Paul Hyatt
3rd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Sweeney Todd! 'Record' audience attends 'exciting' performance, James Dykeman
Honorable Mention - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, UNI Gives Haunting Performance in 'Cabaret', Anna Alldredge
Best Blog
1st Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Curious Consultations: unsolicited anecdotal advice, Courtney Hoffman
2nd Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Anne with an E, Annie Barkalow
3rd Place - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Hey, Listen!, Tanner Frost
Honorable Mention - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Tack to the Future, Stefan Collins
Best Staff Editorial(s)
1st Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Mount Mercy Times staff editorials, Jada Veasey, Veronica Jons, Courtney Hoffman
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Our response, Staff
3rd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Staff Ed, Communique Staff
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Dedicated to diversity; Separation of Methodist Church; Going home, Kayla Marthaler, Silvia Oakland, Annika Wall, Nicole Hasek
Best Print Design
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Art as a response, Katie Hirv, Annika Wall
2nd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, We love Kenny Anderson, Ryan Reebenacker, Annika Wall
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, F-Word, Brynn Martin
Honorable Mention - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Holiday Guide, Communique Staff
Best Page 1
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Coronavirus concerns on campus\, Alexa Ganzeveld, Kayla Marthaler, Silvia Oakland, Ryan Reebenacker, Annika Wall, Lauren Wisdom
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Jan. 30 cover, Kate Furr
3rd Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Derecho and President Departs, Veronica Jons
Honorable Mention - Loras College- The Lorian, Oct. 15, 2020, Jon Quinn
Best Magazine/Special Section Cover
1st Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Code Switching, Gabrielle Gerke
2nd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Women of Wartburg, Annika Wall
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Career Fair Special Section Cover, Karla DeBruin
Honorable Mention - Simpson College- Simpsonian, ID Magazine - Fall 2019, Daria Mather
Best Online Design
1st Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Why Do You Teach?, Clarissa Merschman, Kayli Mackin, Ernest Docker
2nd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Outstanding Students, Communique Staff
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, The Collective, Jack Buttjer
Honorable Mention - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, The Buzz About Des Moines Barista and Beekeeper Daniel Bosman, Ashley Weaver
Best Online Edition
1st Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Viewfinder, Viewfinder Staff
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, TheSimpsonian.com, Staff
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, The Northern Iowan Online, Karla DeBruin
Honorable Mention - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Eagle Voice, Andrew Schneider
Best Graphic or Illustration
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, COVID-19 & Wartburg College: What’s Changed?, Annika Wall
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Foreign language, Colbee Cunningham
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, UNI COVID Graphic, Karla DeBruin
Honorable Mention - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Meal Deals, Camden Blowers
Best Interactive Content
1st Place - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Buenafication Day 2020, Tack Staff
2nd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Why Do You Teach?, Clarissa Merschman, Kayli Mackin, Ernest Docker
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Voting knowledge of Wartburg Students, Nathan Stephany, Annika Wall
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Freedom and Pressure, Silvia Oakland
Best Online Video
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, We love Kenny Anderson, Ryan Reebenacker
2nd Place - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, BVU Life with COVID, Morgan Krull, Charisma Mendez
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, JV @ GV, Ernest Docker, Diego Leite
Honorable Mention - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Weightroom, Noah Sacco
Best Use of Social Media
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Wartburg College Social Media, Nicole Hasek, Katie Hir, Silvia Oakland, Ryan Reebenacker, Nathan Stephany, Annika Wall
2nd Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, CRSocialMediaPortfolio,, Abby Koch
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Viewfinder, Dom Wright-Walton, Ashlee Seaton
Honorable Mention - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Eagle Voice, Desi Kouassi
Best CoVid-19 Coverage
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Wartburg Coronavirus Coverage, Staff
2nd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, COVID-19 Coverage: The Northern Iowan, Elizabeth Kelsey, Taylor Swank, Emma'le Maas
3rd Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, Morningside College COVID-19 Coverage, Abby Koch, Mason Knaub, Steven Cutler
Honorable Mention - Simpson College- Simpsonian, COVID-19 Coverage, Staff
Best Social Justice Coverage
1st Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Campus protest, Staff
2nd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Social Justice Coverage, Kayla Lawrence, Anna Alldredge, Sara Qualley
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Wartburg Social Justice Coverage, Annika Wall, Ryan Reebenacker, Katie Hirv, Liam Easley, Lauren Wisdom, Silvia Oakland
Honorable Mention - Loras College- The Loriant, Black Lives Matter Vigil, Marion Edwards
1st Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, Quentin Charbonneau, Abby Koch
2nd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Rethinking Recycling, Jeff Sigmund
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Black Lives Matter March, Toni Fortmann
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Silvia Oakland
Best Sports Photograph
1st Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, Rylie Muhlbauer Going Airborne, Abby Koch
2nd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, #43 Michael Robles sophomore catches the pitch, Jeff Sigmund
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Cross country runs over Luther, UD, Annika Wall
Honorable Mention - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Panthers Take Down Illinois State, Will LaFoe
Best Feature Photo
1st Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Wind turbine program spins success, Jessica McWilliams
2nd Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Accident Leads Back to School--Hands, Courtney Hoffman
3rd Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, On Ya (Mustang Fans Gather in Louisiana), Abby Koch
Honorable Mention - Loras College- The Lorian, Injustices of Summer: Bigger than people realize, Julia Medina
Best Multimedia Slideshow
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Beyond the Battlefield, Jenna Brannaman, Hannah Fox, Matthew Ohl, Megan Stephenson, Josh Voigt
2nd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, In the Archives: The Kaye Russo Frazier Story, Sakhi Mphahlele, Gabrielle Olejniczak, Hope Pearson, Ryley Seymour, Taylor Webb
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Sowing Seeds: The Hilda Fedeler Story, Emily McCalla, Courtney Moser, Lauren O'Brian, Ryan Reebenacker, Annika Wall, William Wallace
Honorable Mention - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Order Up: The New Normal in Restaurants, Taylor Thomas
Best News Story
1st Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Busch - Body shaming, Jake Brend, Peyton Busch
2nd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, UNI Honors Student Killed in Accident, Emma'le Maas
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Caucus Results Cause Delay, Confusion, Elizabeth Kelsey
Honorable Mention - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Dr. Joshua Merchant Resigns from BVU Presidency; Dr. Brian Lenzmeier Steps In, Olivia Wieseler, Ella Wiebusch
Best Investigative News Story
1st Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Go Army?, Gabrielle Gerke
2nd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Students for Life Fails to Pass, Elizabeth Kelsey
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, ADHD, Warner Pool
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Potential split in the Methodist Church, Annika Wall
Best Profile Story
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Dr. Craig Hancock, Rachel Green
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Trainer, Gunnar Davis
3rd Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Accident Leads Back to School, Courtney Hoffman
Honorable Mention - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Lawther RLC Serves Students, Elizabeth Kelsey
Best Sports Story
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Coronavirus fallout shakes up D-III athletics, Annika Wall
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Baseball ends, Jake Brend
3rd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Men's bball, Gunnar Davis
Honorable Mention - Loras College- The Lorian, A bitter sweet finish, Audrey Miller
Best Feature Story
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Accessibility on campus, Silvia Oakland
2nd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, A Home For All, Gabrielle Gerke
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, The F-Word, Brynn Martin
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, The only woman in the room, Nathan Stephany
Best Sports Feature
1st Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Coach & son, Gunnar Davis
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Weight room, Rachel Neumann
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Dancing Through Crohn's, Megan Marshall
Honorable Mention - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, A Football Life - Brice Paup's Journey from UNI to the NFL, Jacob Potter
Best Headline Writing
1st Place - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Pierce White Potty Scandal: Who's Pissed and Who's Pissing
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Fitness center, laced up, Noah Sacco
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, It runs in the family, Ryan Reebenacker
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Student-run choir Pinnacle strikes a chord, Alexa Ganzeveld
Best Opinion Writing
1st Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Opinion Columns, Jada Veasey
2nd Place - Loras College- The Lorian, The price of apathy, Conor Kelly
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Say No to Bars, Yes to Staying In, Addi Seybert
Honorable Mention - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Time to Take COVID-19 Seriously, Joceline Medina
Best Review
1st Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, SingPins Dazzle in Debut Album, Cecilia Mitchell
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Franzese, Paul Hyatt
3rd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Sweeney Todd! 'Record' audience attends 'exciting' performance, James Dykeman
Honorable Mention - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, UNI Gives Haunting Performance in 'Cabaret', Anna Alldredge
Best Blog
1st Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Curious Consultations: unsolicited anecdotal advice, Courtney Hoffman
2nd Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Anne with an E, Annie Barkalow
3rd Place - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Hey, Listen!, Tanner Frost
Honorable Mention - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Tack to the Future, Stefan Collins
Best Staff Editorial(s)
1st Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Mount Mercy Times staff editorials, Jada Veasey, Veronica Jons, Courtney Hoffman
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Our response, Staff
3rd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Staff Ed, Communique Staff
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Dedicated to diversity; Separation of Methodist Church; Going home, Kayla Marthaler, Silvia Oakland, Annika Wall, Nicole Hasek
Best Print Design
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Art as a response, Katie Hirv, Annika Wall
2nd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, We love Kenny Anderson, Ryan Reebenacker, Annika Wall
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, F-Word, Brynn Martin
Honorable Mention - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Holiday Guide, Communique Staff
Best Page 1
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Coronavirus concerns on campus\, Alexa Ganzeveld, Kayla Marthaler, Silvia Oakland, Ryan Reebenacker, Annika Wall, Lauren Wisdom
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Jan. 30 cover, Kate Furr
3rd Place - Mount Mercy University- The Mount Mercy Times, Derecho and President Departs, Veronica Jons
Honorable Mention - Loras College- The Lorian, Oct. 15, 2020, Jon Quinn
Best Magazine/Special Section Cover
1st Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Code Switching, Gabrielle Gerke
2nd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Women of Wartburg, Annika Wall
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Career Fair Special Section Cover, Karla DeBruin
Honorable Mention - Simpson College- Simpsonian, ID Magazine - Fall 2019, Daria Mather
Best Online Design
1st Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Why Do You Teach?, Clarissa Merschman, Kayli Mackin, Ernest Docker
2nd Place - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Outstanding Students, Communique Staff
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, The Collective, Jack Buttjer
Honorable Mention - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, The Buzz About Des Moines Barista and Beekeeper Daniel Bosman, Ashley Weaver
Best Online Edition
1st Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Viewfinder, Viewfinder Staff
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, TheSimpsonian.com, Staff
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, The Northern Iowan Online, Karla DeBruin
Honorable Mention - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Eagle Voice, Andrew Schneider
Best Graphic or Illustration
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, COVID-19 & Wartburg College: What’s Changed?, Annika Wall
2nd Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Foreign language, Colbee Cunningham
3rd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, UNI COVID Graphic, Karla DeBruin
Honorable Mention - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Meal Deals, Camden Blowers
Best Interactive Content
1st Place - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, Buenafication Day 2020, Tack Staff
2nd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Why Do You Teach?, Clarissa Merschman, Kayli Mackin, Ernest Docker
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Voting knowledge of Wartburg Students, Nathan Stephany, Annika Wall
Honorable Mention - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Freedom and Pressure, Silvia Oakland
Best Online Video
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, We love Kenny Anderson, Ryan Reebenacker
2nd Place - Buena Vista University- Tack Online, BVU Life with COVID, Morgan Krull, Charisma Mendez
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, JV @ GV, Ernest Docker, Diego Leite
Honorable Mention - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Weightroom, Noah Sacco
Best Use of Social Media
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Wartburg College Social Media, Nicole Hasek, Katie Hir, Silvia Oakland, Ryan Reebenacker, Nathan Stephany, Annika Wall
2nd Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, CRSocialMediaPortfolio,, Abby Koch
3rd Place - Grand View University- Viewfinder Media, Viewfinder, Dom Wright-Walton, Ashlee Seaton
Honorable Mention - Kirkwood Community College- Communique, Eagle Voice, Desi Kouassi
Best CoVid-19 Coverage
1st Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Wartburg Coronavirus Coverage, Staff
2nd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, COVID-19 Coverage: The Northern Iowan, Elizabeth Kelsey, Taylor Swank, Emma'le Maas
3rd Place - Morningside College - Collegian Reporter, Morningside College COVID-19 Coverage, Abby Koch, Mason Knaub, Steven Cutler
Honorable Mention - Simpson College- Simpsonian, COVID-19 Coverage, Staff
Best Social Justice Coverage
1st Place - Simpson College- Simpsonian, Campus protest, Staff
2nd Place - University of Northern Iowa - The Northern Iowan, Social Justice Coverage, Kayla Lawrence, Anna Alldredge, Sara Qualley
3rd Place - Wartburg College- The Trumpet, Wartburg Social Justice Coverage, Annika Wall, Ryan Reebenacker, Katie Hirv, Liam Easley, Lauren Wisdom, Silvia Oakland
Honorable Mention - Loras College- The Loriant, Black Lives Matter Vigil, Marion Edwards
