UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Twenty students from the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications were nominated – individually or with a team – for college student production awards at the 40th annual mid-Atlantic Emmys.
Student work was recognized in seven categories representing different types of media and covering several areas of journalism. Student reporters from “Centre County Report,” a weekly TV newscast produced by Penn State students; The Daily Collegian, the student-run campus newspaper; and “In the Game;” a sports issues show run by students for a national audience, received recognition. The nominations demonstrate the success of students at the regional level and the breadth of opportunities the Bellisario College and University provide.
The mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards will be presented in Philadelphia on Oct. 1 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
The nominees are:
Category: Newscast
“Centre County Report: Feb. 11, 2022”
Jada Pender, producer
Brooke Steach, anchor
Chip De Falco, anchor
Eric Fenstermaker, sports anchor
Zac Larew, director
Jacob Hair, student meteorologist
Category: News report
“Fighting Mother Nature: The Future of Golf in Scotland”
Preston Shoemaker, reporter
“Sandusky’s Imprint: How the Patriot-News Broke the Jerry Sandusky Sex Abuse Case”
Ben McClary, videographer/editor
Sophia Montanye, videographer/editor
Megan Swift, reporter
Jade Campos, editor-in-chief
Bianca Barr Tunno, news advisor
“Bellefonte’s Red Raider Issue Continues to Spark Strong Opinions”
Andrew Destin, reporter
“Ten Years After: Key Figures Remember Moments and Lessons from the Sandusky Scandal"
Preston Shoemaker, reporter
Category: Long form
“Sharing Destiny: The Forgotten Slaves of Mauritania”
Sébastien Kraft, director/editor
Category: Arts and entertainment/cultural affairs
“Penn State THON Coverage 2022”
Ben McClary, videographer/editor
Sophia Montanye, videographer
Alex Osman, videographer
Jordan Dawson, videographer
Jillian Wesner, videographer
Nick Eickhoff, videographer
Jade Campos, editor-in-chief
Bianca Barr Tunno, news advisor
“TikTok’s Favorite Gym Teachers”
Zach Gershman, reporter
Category: Sports story or segment
“Defying the Odds – The Gaven Toney Story”
Jake Starr, reporter
“Safe at Home”
Preston Shoemaker, reporter
Category: Talent – News, sports or performer
Derek Heid