Recognition

ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-23

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP | 2022-23

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Western Kentucky University  Photojournalism program won the 2022-2023 Intercollegiate Photojournalism Competition with the highest accumulated student points in the two photo competitions held this year. This is the 29^th year out the 34 years of the contest WKUPJ has won this competition.

WKU tied for first in the 2022-2023 Intercollegiate Multimedia Competition sharing the highest accumulated student points spread over 4 different competitions. This is the 9^th year out the 12 years of the contest WKUPJ has won this competition.

In addition, the School of Media was recognized as 3rd in the Overall Intercollegiate contest for accumulating points across all 4 divisions of writing, photojournalism, multimedia and broadcasting.

Often called “The Pulitzers of college journalism,” the Hearst program holds year-long competitions in writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia for journalism undergraduates. Journalism schools accumulating the most points earned by their students in each category are designated the winners of the Intercollegiate Competitions.

The points earned by individual students in the monthly writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia competitions determine each discipline’s Intercollegiate ranking. The winners are those schools with the highest accumulated student points in each category.

The Overall Intercollegiate winners are the schools with the highest accumulated student points from all the entries submitted this year in the writing, photojournalism, broadcast and multimedia competitions.

 

HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS IN PHOTOJOURNALISM AND MULTIMEDIA | 2021-2022

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2022-2023

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-22

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP | 2021-22

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Western Kentucky University  Photojournalism program won the 2021-2022 Intercollegiate Photojournalism Competition with the highest accumulated student points in the two photo competitions held this year. This is the 28^th year out the 33 years of the contest WKUPJ has won this competition.

WKU placed second in the 2021-2022 Intercollegiate Multimedia Competition with the second highest accumulated student points spread over 4 different competitions.

In addition, the School of Media was recognized as 4th in the Overall Intercollegiate contest for accumulating points across all 4 divisions of writing, photojournalism, multimedia and broadcasting.

Often called “The Pulitzers of college journalism,” the Hearst program holds year-long competitions in writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia for journalism undergraduates. Journalism schools accumulating the most points earned by their students in each category are designated the winners of the Intercollegiate Competitions.

The points earned by individual students in the monthly writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia competitions determine each discipline’s Intercollegiate ranking. The winners are those schools with the highest accumulated student points in each category.

The Overall Intercollegiate winners are the schools with the highest accumulated student points from all the entries submitted this year in the writing, photojournalism, broadcast and multimedia competitions.

 

HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS IN PHOTOJOURNALISM AND MULTIMEDIA | 2021-2022

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2021-2022

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SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS REGION 5  | 2021- 2022

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP | 2020-21

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Western Kentucky University  Photojournalism program won the 2020-2021 Intercollegiate Photojournalism Competition with the highest accumulated student points in the two photo competitions held this year. This is the 27^th year out the 32 years of the contest WKUPJ has won this competition.

WKU placed second in the 2020-2021 Intercollegiate Multimedia Competition with the second highest accumulated student points spread over 4 different competitions.

In addition, the School of Media was recognized as third in the entire contest for accumulating points across all 4 divisions of writing, photojournalism, multimedia and broadcasting.

Often called “The Pulitzers of college journalism,” the Hearst program holds year-long competitions in writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia for journalism undergraduates. Journalism schools accumulating the most points earned by their students in each category are designated the winners of the Intercollegiate Competitions.

The points earned by individual students in the monthly writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia competitions determine each discipline’s Intercollegiate ranking. The winners are those schools with the highest accumulated student points in each category.

The Overall Intercollegiate winners are the schools with the highest accumulated student points from the 227 entries submitted this year in the writing, photojournalism, broadcast and multimedia competitions.

 

HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2020-2021

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The 61st annual Hearst National Journalism Awards Championship is the culmination of the 2020-2021 monthly competitions in writing, photojournalism, audio, television and multimedia held at 104 AEJMC-accredited journalism schools across the country.

29 finalists with top scores from the 1,325 competition entries submitted this academic year qualified for the Championships.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the event is being held virtually once again. The finalists met with their judges via video conference to receive their assignments which they will be fulfilling from home this week.

 

 

HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS IN PHOTOJOURNALISM AND MULTIMEDIA | 2020-2021

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2020-2021

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College Ranking:

1. Danish School of Journalism [17]
2. Ohio University [14]
3. University of Missouri [14]
4. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [10]
5. Western Kentucky University [5]
6. Syracuse University [3]
7. Central Michigan [3]
8. California State [3]

 

ONLINE NEWS ASSOCIATION  | 2020- 2021

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The David Teeuwen Student Journalism Award

 

KENTUCKY NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSOCIATION | 2020- 2021

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP | 2019-20

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Western Kentucky University  won the 2019-2020 Intercollegiate Photojournalism Competition with the highest accumulated student points in the two photo competitions held this year. This is the 26^th year out the 31 years of the contest WKUPJ has won this competition.

WKU also won the 2019-2020 Intercollegiate Multimedia Competition with the highest accumulated student points spread over 4 different competitions. In addition, the School of Media was recognized as runner-up in the entire contest for accumulating points across all 4 divisions of writing, photojournalism, multimedia and broadcasting.

Often called “The Pulitzers of college journalism,” the Hearst program holds year-long competitions in writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia for journalism undergraduates. Journalism schools accumulating the most points earned by their students in each category are designated the winners of the Intercollegiate Competitions.

The points earned by individual students in the monthly writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia competitions determine each discipline’s Intercollegiate ranking. The winners are those schools with the highest accumulated student points in each category.

The Overall Intercollegiate winners are the schools with the highest accumulated student points from the 227 entries submitted this year in the writing, photojournalism, broadcast and multimedia competitions.

 

HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2019-2020

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227 photo entries were submitted in the 2019-2020 News & Features and Picture Story/Series competitions. The first-place winners of those competitions qualified for the
Hearst Journalism Awards National Championship. In addition, four finalists were selected from a semi-final round to participate.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the in-person event slated for Houston, TX was replaced by a virtual competition. Finalists fulfilled their assignment from home.

The six finalists received their assignment via a zoom session with judges Mark Morris, Luis Rios and Sue Morrow.

The assignment and instructions shared with the finalists:

“As citizens, we’ve entered a new period of social, economic and health-related instability that has impacted each of us in different ways. For your final assignment, we ask you to turn your vision inward, and reveal to us in five to eight images, your personal quarantine experience. Your safety, and that of those around you, is paramount. You are obligated to adhere to the shelter in place guidelines and to fulfill your assignment from within the boundaries of your home. You may photograph those who reside with you, or anyone who visits your residence.”

 

HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS IN PHOTOJOURNALISM AND MULTIMEDIA | 2019-2020

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2019-2020

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College Ranking:

1. Syracuse University [14]
2. Danish School of Journalism [10]
3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [8]
4. Western Kentucky University [6]
5. Ohio University [6]
6. Rochester Institute of Technology [6]
7. University of Missouri [5]

 

WHITE HOUSE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER STUDENT CONTEST | 2019-2020

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ATLANTA PHOTOJOURNALISM SEMINAR | 2019-2020

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KENTUCKY NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSOCIATION | 2019- 2020

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-19

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP | 2018-19

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Western Kentucky University  won the 2018-2019 Intercollegiate Photojournalism Competition with the highest accumulated student points in the two photo competitions held this year. This is the 25^th year out the 30 years of the contest WKUPJ has won this competition. In the Multimedia category, WKU placed 2nd.

Eight universities shared prizes totaling $89,000 as this year’s winners of the Intercollegiate Writing, Photojournalism, Broadcast and Multimedia Competitions of the annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program.

The 2018-2019 prizes are awarded to the top universities in each division of the Intercollegiate Competitions, with the top ten of each category receiving Hearst trophies.

Often called “The Pulitzers of college journalism,” the Hearst program holds year-long competitions in writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia for journalism undergraduates. Journalism schools accumulating the most points earned by their students in each category are designated the winners of the Intercollegiate Competitions.

The points earned by individual students in the monthly writing, photojournalism, radio, television and multimedia competitions determine each discipline’s Intercollegiate ranking. The winners are those schools with the highest accumulated student points in each category.

The Overall Intercollegiate winners are the schools with the highest accumulated student points from the 1,351 entries submitted this year in the writing, photojournalism, broadcast and multimedia competitions.

 

HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2018-19

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The William Randolph Hearst Foundation has announced the 29 journalism students from across the country who will compete in the 59th annual National Writing, Photojournalism, Radio, Television and Multimedia Championships held in San Francisco, June 1 – June 6, 2019.

The finalists include eight writing finalists, six photojournalism finalists, five radio finalists, five television finalists and five multimedia finalists chosen from the monthly competitions, selected from a record 1,351 entries received this year.

 

HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS IN PHOTOJOURNALISM AND MULTIMEDIA | 2018-19

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2018-19

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College Ranking:

1. University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover [12]
2. Ohio University [12]
3. Danish School of Journalism [10]
4. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [8]
5. Western Kentucky University [7]
6. Central Michigan University [6]

 

WHITE HOUSE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER STUDENT CONTEST | 2018-19

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ATLANTA PHOTOJOURNALISM SEMINAR | 2018-19

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NATIONAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS BEST OF PICTURES INTERNATIONAL CONTEST | 2018-19

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KENTUCKY NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSOCIATION | 2018-19

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SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS MARK OF EXCELLENCE – REGION 5 | 2018-19

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The award of “winner” in the region means the entry was the best in the region and moves onto to the national competition and competes against the winners in SPJ’s 11 other regions

 

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP| 2017-18

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Since 1960, the overall ranking of the top schools in the writing category has been recognized. As the program grew to include photojournalism, broadcast news and multimedia, monetary prizes were granted to the intercollegiate competitions in 1990, giving journalism schools a higher financial stake in the collective success of their students.

The Intercollegiate Competitions award prizes of $10,000, $4,000 and $2,000 to the top three universities in each division – writing, photojournalism, broadcast news and multimedia. This year a new $25,000 prize was added to the budget for the first-place Intercollegiate Overall winner–raising the Intercollegiate total to $89,000. Trophies are also awarded to the top ten schools in each category.

The accumulated points earned by individual students in the monthly writing, photojournalism, broadcast news and multimedia competitions determine these Intercollegiate rankings. The winners are those schools whose students have earned the highest total points in each division. The Overall Intercollegiate winners are those schools whose students have earned the highest accumulated points in all of the competitions.

 

HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2017-18

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This year, 220 entries were received in the two photojournalism competitions. The first-place winners of the News & Feature and Picture Story/Series competitions qualified to participate in the Championship. In addition, 10 top entrants from those competitions qualified for a semi-final round of judging. For this round, the semi-finalists submitted portfolios which included portraits, features, sports shots, news pieces, singles and a picture story. After much deliberation, the program judges selected six finalists to attend the Hearst National Photojournalism Championship held in San Francisco, June 3-7, 2018.

Sunday, June 3rd, shortly after arriving in San Francisco, the photo finalists met the judges for orientation, portfolio review and to receive their assignments. This year’s assignment was a photo story exploring “the year of the woman.” They were also assigned a single on the theme of “what matters to me.” The photojournalists had a day and a half to shoot and edit their photos before their Tuesday deadline of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday morning, the judges reviewed the submissions and selected their top choices. The winners were announced at that evening’s awards ceremony.

 

HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS IN PHOTOJOURNALISM AND MULTIMEDIA |2017-18

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2017-18

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College Ranking:

1. Danish School of Journalism [15]
2. Syracuse University [6]
3. Mid-Sweden University [5]
4. Western Kentucky University [5]
5. Ohio University [4]

KENTUCKY NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSOCIATION | 2017-18

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ATLANTA PHOTOJOURNALISM CONTEST

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Rich Mahan Best Student Portfolio – Gabriel Scarlett

 

SPJ MARK OF EXCELLENCE

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Winners

• Abby Potter (2), General News Photography and Best Use of Multimedia
• Kelsea Hobbs, Sports Photography

Finalists

• Srijita Chattopadhyay, Best Use of Multimedia

 

ACADEMIC YEAR 2016-17

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP| 2016-17

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The accumulated points earned by individual students in the monthly  photojournalism and multimedia competitions determine these Intercollegiate rankings. The winners are those schools whose students have earned the highest total points in each division. The Overall Intercollegiate winners are those schools whose students have earned the highest accumulated points in all of the competitions.

 

HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2016-17

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From the 221 entries received in the two photojournalism competitions this year, 12 top entrants qualified for the semi-final round of judging. For this round, the semi-finalists submitted portfolios which included portraits, features, sports shots, news pieces, singles and a picture story. After much deliberation, the program judges selected six finalists to attend the Hearst National Photojournalism Championship held in San Francisco. Monday, May 29th, shortly after arriving in San Francisco, the photo finalists met the judges for orientation, portfolio review and to receive their assignments. This year’s assignment was to do a photo story exploring family and relationships and an enterprise single on the theme of “no place like home.” The photojournalists had a day and a half to shoot and edit their photos before their Wednesday deadline of 5:30 p.m. Thursday morning, the judges reviewed the submissions and selected their top choices. The winners were announced at that evening’s awards ceremony.

 

HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS IN PHOTOJOURNALISM AND MULTIMEDIA | 2016-17

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2016-17

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-16

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP| 2015-16

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HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2015-16

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HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS | 2015-16

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2015-16

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-15

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP| 2014-15

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HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2014-15

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HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS |2014-15

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2014-15

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-14

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP| 2013-14

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HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2013-14

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HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS |2013-14

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2013-14

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-13

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP| 2012-13

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HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2012-13

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HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS |2012-13

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2012-13

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-12

HEARST INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP| 2011-12

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HEARST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | 2011-12

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HEARST MONTHLY CONTESTS | 2011-12

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COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | 2011-12

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