Michigan Student Broadcast Awards
2027 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards
Your best work deserves the spotlight.
The Michigan Student Broadcast Awards recognize the creativity, talent, and hard work of high school and college students across Michigan. From compelling stories and standout newscasts to creative audio, video and digital content, this is your opportunity to showcase your work and compete alongside the best student broadcasters in the state.
Start planning your entries now! The 2027 competition opens October 13, with entries accepted in Audio and Visual categories for high school and college students.
How to Submit Your Entry
Ready to enter the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards? Follow these steps to create an account and get started.
Step 1: Log In or Create an Account
- Follow the Click Here to Enter link above to access the competition platform.
- If you already have an Open Call account, enter your email address and password to log in.
- If you're a new user, click "Create your Open Call account" and complete the registration form.
- Check your email for a verification link. You must verify your email address before you can log in.
Step 2: Select the Competition
- Once logged in, hover over "Open Call Contestant" in the blue bar at the top of the page.
- Select "My Contests" from the dropdown menu.
- Under "Available Contests," check the box next to 2027 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards.
- Hover over "Open Call Contestant" again and select "Manage Entries" to begin submitting your work.
Returning Contestants: If you already have an account and have selected the competition, simply log in and select "Manage Entries" to continue working on your submissions.
Entries Open
October 13, 2026
Entry Deadline
December 15, 2026
3:00 pm EST
Finalists Posted
January 20, 2027
Finalists will be recognized and winners will be revealed at the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Luncheon in March 2027 in Lansing.
2026 Categories & Contest Info
AUDIO CATEGORIES
All audio projects including over-the-air broadcasts, podcasts, Internet radio, etc.
- Commentary
A production showcasing the broadcaster’s opinion on a matter of interest to the audience. Opinions should be ethically resourced when addressing controversial topics.
Entries should include: 45 to 60 seconds of live or edited post-production content. A disclaimer is optional and may allow the entry to extend beyond the 60-second limit.
Criteria to be judged on: Knowledge of topic, presentation of facts, thoroughness, and delivery. - Current Events Story
A current events story covering significant events of local or national interest.
Entries should include: Up to five minutes of one continuous story. Edited compilations will not be accepted.
Criteria to be judged on: Human interest, presentation of facts, subject portrayal, and production value. - Daily Newscast/News Feature
A newscast or news feature.
Entries should include: Up to 10 minutes of one continuous newscast or news feature.
Criteria to be judged on: Presentation, production value, interest of stories presented, and overall impact. - Live Sports Coverage
Broadcast coverage of an individual or team at a sporting event.
Entries should include: Up to five minutes of representative moments from one single sporting game or event. Entries may be edited compilations.
Criteria to be judged on: Presentation and production value. - Music Feature or Special
A music-focused special program, feature, interview, or feature story.
Entries should include: Up to 30 minutes of continuous musical programming that is not aired as part of a regular newscast or music programming block.
Criteria to be judged on: Presentation, entertainment value, creativity, and use of audio. - On-Air Personality or Team
Best on-air broadcast personality or broadcast team.
Entries should include: Up to five minutes of representative moments compiled from multiple broadcasts.
Criteria to be judged on: Production value, effectiveness, and creativity. - Promotional Announcement
A single spot promoting a school, station, program, or community event.
Entries should include: Up to three minutes of one continuous announcement that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program.
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, and production value. - Public Service Announcement
An announcement of general public interest that raises awareness of a cause or topic.
Entries should include: Up to 60 seconds of one continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program.
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, and production value. - Public Service Announcement – Sponsored by the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission
An announcement raising awareness about labor and/or sex trafficking in Michigan and encouraging students and communities to recognize warning signs, share resources, and help prevent exploitation. The announcement must be written, produced, and aired by your school program.Visit these sites for resources:
- Senior Policy Operating Group Public Awareness and Outreach Committee
- Human Trafficking Collaborative
- Myths, Facts, & Statistics
- Juvenile Victims Fact Sheet
- Children and Youth Fact Sheet
- Hotlines
Entries should include: Up to 60 seconds of one continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program. The entry must include this closing tag: “If you suspect or have been a victim of human trafficking, please contact the National Human Trafficking hotline at 888-373-7888. All calls are anonymous.”
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, production value, and correct tag. - Sportscast
Best locally originated, regularly scheduled sportscast or sports-themed show. Pre-produced sports features, special segments, or syndicated reports should be entered in the Sports Feature category. In-game content should be submitted in the Live Sports Coverage category.
Entries should include: Up to 30 minutes of one continuous sportscast or sports program. Program content may include game recaps or excerpts from live broadcasts. Edited compilations will not be accepted.
Criteria to be judged on: Presentation, production value, interest of stories presented and overall impact of the sportscast. - Sports Feature
A single report or story that may have aired independently or as part of a newscast or sportscast. Content may include journalistic sports stories, athlete features, or sports human interest stories.
Entries should include: Up to 10 minutes of one continuous selection.
Criteria to be judged on: Writing, editing, knowledge of sport, delivery, and presentation. - Talk Show/Podcast
A talk show or podcast program on a topic of choice.
Entries should include: Up to 30 minutes of one continuous program. Edited compilations will not be accepted.
Criteria to be judged on: Presentation, production value, and overall impact. - Use of Social Media
Showcase the ways your program uses social media across a variety of platforms to enhance the listener’s experience. Demonstrate how you are connecting with your target audience and local community through social media to promote stories, programming, newscasts, sports, and/or events. Each school program is limited to one entry.
Entries should include: Up to 10 minutes of content such as video/audio clips, screenshots, pictures, and more, edited into one presentation file such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, or equivalent, with audio included.
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity and effectiveness. - High School Only: Sports Public Service Announcement
A PSA promoting sportsmanship and officials recruitment.
Entries should include: A 30-second continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program.
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, and production value. - High School Only: Public Service Announcement - Sponsored by OK2SAY
An announcement encouraging students to utilize OK2SAY, Michigan’s Student Safety Program, if they have a concern about their safety or the safety of another. The announcement must be written, produced, and aired by your school program. Visit ok2say.com for topic suggestions.
Entries should include: Up to 60 seconds of one continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program.
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, and production value.
VISUAL CATEGORIES
All visual projects including on-air broadcasts, film projects, YouTube submissions, etc.
- Current Events Story
A current events story covering significant events of local or national interest.
Entries should include: Up to five minutes of one continuous story. Edited compilations will not be accepted.
Criteria to be judged on: Human interest, presentation of facts, subject portrayal, and production value. - Documentary
A program focused on a single topic. Judges may only watch portions of the entry.
Entries should include: Up to 60 minutes of one full documentary. Edited compilations will not be accepted.
Criteria to be judged on: Significance, resourcefulness, comprehensiveness, thoroughness of research, and production value. - Hard News
Coverage of a significant event affecting the community.
Entries should include: Up to five minutes of one unedited, continuous selection that aired independently or as part of a broadcast. Edited compilations will not be accepted.
Criteria to be judged on: Significance, presentation of facts, thoroughness, and delivery. - Live Sports Coverage
Broadcast coverage of an individual or team at a sporting event.
Entries should include: Up to five minutes of representative moments from one single sporting game or event. Entries may be edited compilations.
Criteria to be judged on: Presentation and production value. - News Feature
A single report that may have aired in a newscast as relief or contrast to serious reporting or as part of a long-form program.
Entries should include: Up to 10 minutes of one unedited, continuous selection that aired independently or as part of a broadcast. Edited compilations will not be accepted.
Criteria to be judged on: Human interest, subject portrayal, creative writing, entertainment value, and production value. - Newscast
Best locally originated newscast. Each school program is limited to three entries.
Entries should include: Up to 30 minutes of one single newscast.
Criteria to be judged on: Presentation, production value, interest of stories presented, and overall impact of the newscast. - Public Service Announcement
An announcement of general public interest that raises awareness of a cause or topic.
Entries should include: Up to 60 seconds of one continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program.
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, and production value. - Public Service Announcement – Sponsored by the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission
An announcement raising awareness about labor and/or sex trafficking in Michigan and encouraging students and communities to recognize warning signs, share resources, and help prevent exploitation. The announcement must be written, produced, and aired by your school program.Visit these sites for resources:
- Senior Policy Operating Group Public Awareness and Outreach Committee
- Human Trafficking Collaborative
- Myths, Facts, & Statistics
- Juvenile Victims Fact Sheet
- Children and Youth Fact Sheet
- Hotlines
Entries should include: Up to 60 seconds of one continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program. The entry must include this closing tag: “If you suspect or have been a victim of human trafficking, please contact the National Human Trafficking hotline at 888-373-7888. All calls are anonymous.”
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, production value, and correct tag. - Senior Policy Operating Group Public Awareness and Outreach Committee
- (High School Only) Public Service Announcement – Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
An original PSA encouraging residents to test and/or mitigate their homes for radon. The entry must address one or more of the following topics: what radon is; where radon comes from; how radon gets into homes; the connection between radon and lung cancer; testing your home for radon; or mitigating radon in your home.Entries should include: An original 30-second, commercial-style public service announcement that is written and produced by the student and encourages residents to test and/or mitigate their homes for radon. The entry must include a call to action, such as “Visit Michigan.gov/radon or call 1-800-723-6642 for more information.”
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, and production value.
The winning entry will be submitted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for consideration in the 2027 National Radon Video Contest, where the national winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The winning student will work with EGLE to ensure the video meets all national contest requirements before it is submitted for national consideration. All entries become the property of EGLE and may be used for promotional purposes.
Additional Resources: View winning entries from previous years for examples and inspiration
[ENTRY 1], [ENTRY 2], and review the complete 2027 National Radon Contest description and requirements. - Sportscast
Best locally originated sportscast or sports-themed show. Pre-produced sports features, special segments, or syndicated reports should be entered in the Sports Feature category. In-game content should be submitted in the Live Sports Coverage category.
Entries should include: Up to 30 minutes of one continuous sportscast or sports program. Program content may include game recaps or excerpts from live broadcasts. Edited compilations will not be accepted.
Criteria to be judged on: Presentation, production value, interest of stories presented, and overall impact of the sportscast. - Sports Feature
A single report or story that may have aired independently or as part of a newscast or sportscast. Content may include journalistic sports stories, athlete features, or sports human interest stories.
Entries should include: Up to 10 minutes of one continuous selection.
Criteria to be judged on: Writing, editing, knowledge of sport, delivery, presentation. - Talk Show/Scripted Show
A talk show or program on a topic of choice.
Entries should include: Up to 30 minutes of one continuous program. Edited compilations will not be accepted.
Criteria to be judged on: Resourcefulness, creativity, comprehensiveness, thoroughness of research and production value. - Use of Social Media
Showcase the ways your program uses social media across a variety of platforms to enhance the viewer’s experience. Demonstrate how you are connecting with your target audience and local community through social media to promote stories, programming, newscasts, sports, and/or events. Each school program is limited to one entry.
Entries should include: Up to 10 minutes of content such as video/audio clips, screenshots, pictures, and more, edited into one video submission.
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity and effectiveness. - High School Only: Sports Public Service Announcement
A PSA promoting sportsmanship and officials recruitment.
Entries should include: A 30-second continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program.
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, and production value. - High School Only: Public Service Announcement – Sponsored by OK2SAY
An announcement encouraging students to utilize OK2SAY, Michigan’s Student Safety Program, if they have a concern about their safety or the safety of another. The announcement must be written, produced, and aired by your school program. Visit ok2say.com for topic suggestions.
Entries should include: Up to 60 seconds of one continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program.
Criteria to be judged on: Creativity, effectiveness, and production value.
- No entry fees! All entries must be submitted via the online entry system and will be judged by Michigan broadcasters.
- The judges will be asked to judge each entry based on the criteria listed in each category and how well it follows the category description. The judges will also be encouraged to give feedback on each entry. The feedback, when given, will be made available to view after the competition.
- Awards may be given for 1st, 2nd, and Honorable Mention in each category. First place winners receive three points; second place winners receive two points; and Honorable Mentions receive one point for each winning entry towards Station/Program of the Year.
- Station/Program of the Year Award – The Station/Program of the Year award will be presented to the following: one high school audio station/program; one high school visual station/program; one college audio station/program; and one college visual station/program. To win the Station/Program of the Year award, the school must receive the most cumulative points in all categories entered.
- All entries become the property of the MAB Foundation. Entries may be used by the MAB Foundation and/or category sponsors for promotional purposes.
- Each school’s station/program may submit up to five entries per category unless otherwise specified. If more than five are submitted in each category, only the first 5 submitted will be judged. All other submissions by that station/program in that category will not be judged.
- Independent projects produced by students currently in school may be submitted, however they will not count towards a school’s “Station of the Year” points.
- To submit an independent project, create an Open Call Contestant account, click “Submit Entry,” choose the appropriate division and category, then choose “Independent Project” in the dropdown menu under “Where Published or Performed.”
- Up to four different students may be credited on an entry, others may be added by contacting the MABF office if the entry is selected as a winner.
- All Michigan college, high school and trade school students are welcome to enter.
- Entries must have been created and produced from January 1, 2026 through December 15, 2026.
- All entries must be submitted via the online entry system. All entry links should be checked prior to submitting each entry.
- Supplemental attachments for entries are accepted and may not exceed 10MB in size. Accepted file types include: PDF, GIF, PNG, or JPG. No other file types will be accepted. Please have back-up copies and be certain all links work and remain live.
- Different categories must be on separate entries. Please complete a separate online submission for each entry.
- Entries must be completely created and produced by students. The creative concept of each entry must be original to the students submitting the entry.
- All entries must first be uploaded to an external hosting site before they can be submitted to the online entry system. Below are some suggested sites.
- YouTube
- Soundcloud
- Vimeo
- Google Drive
- Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in disqualification.
- All judges’ decisions are final.
- All entries must be received by 3:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
Questions: mabf@michmab.com or 517.484.7444
Sponsored Categories
Students have even more opportunities to showcase their creativity through these special sponsored public service announcement categories.
Public Service Announcement
Sponsored by the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission
An announcement raising awareness about labor and/or sex trafficking in Michigan and encouraging students and communities to recognize warning signs, share resources, and help prevent exploitation. The announcement must be written, produced, and aired by your school program.
Entries Should Include
Up to 60 seconds of one continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program. The entry must include this closing tag:
“If you suspect or have been a victim of human trafficking, please contact the National Human Trafficking hotline at 888-373-7888. All calls are anonymous.”
Criteria to be Judged On
Creativity, effectiveness, production value, and correct tag.
Public Service Announcement
Sponsored by OK2SAY
An announcement encouraging students to utilize OK2SAY, Michigan’s Student Safety Program, if they have a concern about their safety or the safety of another. The announcement must be written, produced, and aired by your school program.
Visit OK2SAY.com for topic suggestions.
Entries Should Include
Up to 60 seconds of one continuous spot that is written, produced, and aired on your station or program.
Criteria to be Judged On
Creativity, effectiveness, and production value.
Public Service Announcement
Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
An original PSA encouraging residents to test and/or mitigate their homes for radon. The entry must address one or more of the following topics: what radon is; where radon comes from; how radon gets into homes; the connection between radon and lung cancer; testing your home for radon; or mitigating radon in your home.
Entries Should Include
An original 30-second, commercial-style public service announcement that is written and produced by the student and encourages residents to test and/or mitigate their homes for radon.
The entry must include a call to action, such as “Visit Michigan.gov/radon or call 1-800-723-6642 for more information.”
Criteria to be Judged On
Creativity, effectiveness, and production value.
2027 National Radon Video Contest
The winning entry will be submitted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for consideration in the 2027 National Radon Video Contest, where the national winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The winning student will work with EGLE to ensure the video meets all national contest requirements before it is submitted for national consideration.
All entries become the property of EGLE and may be used for promotional purposes.
Additional Resources
View winning entries from previous years for examples and inspiration:
Thank You, Sponsors!
Reigning Stations of the Year
A highlight of the afternoon was the recognition of our Stations of the Year, honoring schools that demonstrated excellence across multiple categories. These programs represent the strongest student media operations in the state, combining consistency, creativity, and a commitment to storytelling.
Congratulations 2026 Winners!
Division: High School Visual
Current Events Story
First Place: AI in Art and Music
Organization: East Kentwood High School, Falcon News Network
Credits: Mariah Wright
Second Place: Grand Rapids Community Celebration
Organization: East Kentwood High School, Falcon News Network
Credits: Diarra Gangazha
Honorable Mention: It Was Something Worth Losing
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Chloe Elizondo, Regan Cooper, Emma Gjurkovic
Documentary
First Place: StoryBridge: Beyond the Diagnosis
Organization: TSD Creative Guild
Credits: Angelina Matti
Second Place: Why Native Plants?
Organization: Troy Athens High School
Credits: Samantha Sanday, Olivia Lee, Cecelia Gould
Honorable Mention: Just Like Everyone Else
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Kyndra Raska, Regan Cooper, Emma Lombard
Hard News
First Place: I Love U Guys
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Anika Lake, Delaney DenOuden, Trinity VanderWoude
Second Place: Surviving Sexual Assault- Bella Perez Story
Organization: Davison High School, DTV
Credits: Brooke Laine
Honorable Mention: Trigger and Response
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Owen Tiedt, Regan Cooper, Kalena Jakubiak, Lana Moore
Live Sports Coverage
First Place: Davison vs De la Salle Football 9-5-25
Organization: Davison High School, DTV
Credits: Tyler Uptegraff, Brooke Laine, Montana Armes, Trent Uptegraff
Second Place: McBain v Lake City boys basketball
Organization: McBain High School, Rambler Review
Credits: Landen Eisenga, Grant Tripp, Kalyx Austin
Honorable Mention: Wyatt Wixson: Live Sports Coverage
Organization: Montrose High School, MDM-TV
Credits: Wyatt Wixson, Logan Coxon, Karson Vancura, Jack Hillard
News Feature
First Place: The Snow Day Guy
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Sam VerMerris, Asa Walker, Avery Weisman, Aliyah Patterson
Second Place: First-Gen College Students
Organization: East Kentwood High School, Falcon News Network
Credits: Mariah Wright
Honorable Mention: Jostens Brings the Energy to EK
Organization: East Kentwood High School, Falcon News Network
Credits: Owen Renwick
Newscast
First Place: Silent Crisis
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Regan Cooper, Emerson Bires, Ben Rourk, Anika Lake, Lana Moore
Second Place: April 2025 Newscast
Organization: Davison High School, DTV
Credits: CJ Moore, Rex Poff, Brooke Laine, Cooper Austin
Honorable Mention: Falcon News Report - 11/14/25
Organization: East Kentwood High School, Falcon News Network
Credits: Eliesa Kajolli, Trenton Belton, Reece Emeott
Public Service Announcement
First Place: Their Approval Isn't Worth Your Tomorrow
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Blake Hoogerhyde, Owen Tiedt, Chloe Elizondo, Reece Magrill
Second Place: Food Waste PSA - See
Organization: Cedar Springs High School, CSTV
Credits: Tristan See
Honorable Mention: Silent Danger
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Kalena Jakubiak, Armando Roque, Ainsley Phelps
Public Service Announcement – Sponsored by MASSP
First Place: A Bad Idea
Organization: TSD Creative Guild
Credits: Saanvi Rameswarapu
Second Place: Every Puff Counts
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Ava Baskovic, Trinity VanderWoude, Shelay Hapner
Honorable Mention: Dear Vape...
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Chloe Freas, Lana Moore
Public Service Announcement - Sponsored by OK2SAY
First Place: I'm Fine
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Lana Moore, Chloe Freas, Kalena Jakubiak
Second Place: See Something, Say Something
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Shelay Hapner
Honorable Mention: OK2SAY PSA C. Khon
Organization: Northwest High School, Mountie Nation Station
Credits: Chloe Khon
Public Service Announcement – Sponsored by the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission
First Place: She Thought She was Meeting a Friend
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Zoe Jenkins, Natalie Gonzalez
Second Place: Truth in My Eyes
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Lana Moore, Chloe Elizondo
Honorable Mention: Don't Become a Statistic
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Emerson Bires, Camden Henderson, Savannah Dykstra
Sports Feature
First Place: Crackman: What It Means To Be A Fan
Organization: Troy Athens High School
Credits: Ryan Stasinski, Elliot Booth, Mustafa Ali
Second Place: Strength Beyond the Mat
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Camden Henderson, Ben Rourk, Chloe Elizondo, Sawyer Artz
Honorable Mention: Jaxson Dosh's Quarterback Dream
Organization: Davison High School, DTV
Credits: Brooke Laine
Sports Public Service Announcement
First Place: I Want To Be Just Like Him
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Lana Moore, Regan Cooper, Lily Cutler, Zoe Jenkins
Second Place: Flash Forward
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Natalie Gonzalez, Ava Baskovic
Honorable Mention: Cheer For Us, Not Against Them
Organization: Troy Athens High School
Credits: Katarina Tasich, Annie Lawson, Camille Cubitt, Jaya Jackson
Sportscast
First Place: Ram Center Fall
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Emerson Bires, Owen DeVries, Ava Baskovic, Teagan Venckus
Second Place: Ram Rundown Winter
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Anna Austin, Emerson Bires, Owen DeVries, Graysen Williams
Honorable Mention: Falcon Sports Report - 2/28/25
Organization: East Kentwood High School, Falcon News Network
Credits: Erica Large
Talk Show/Scripted Show
First Place: Breaking the Silence
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Emerson Bires, Delaney DenOuden, Teagan Venckus
Second Place: The Unseen - Scripted Show
Organization: Cedar Springs High School, CSTV
Credits: Seth Williams, Luke Egan, Keenan Hullinger, Seth Jaggers
Honorable Mention: Life Unfiltered: Mrs. Peterson's Passion
Organization: Troy Athens High School
Credits: Reman Alqabate, Lauryn Lewis
Use of Social Media
First Place: Connecting With Our Community
Organization: Rockford High School, Beyond the Rock
Credits: Trinity VanderWoude, Emerson Bires, Delaney DenOuden, Anika Lake
Second Place: DTV Use of Social Media
Organization: Davison High School, DTV
Credits: Layla Bishop, Avery Ehrmantraut
Honorable Mention: Laker Update Social Media Use
Organization: West Bloomfield High School, Laker Update
Credits: Londyn Pitts, Luna Palise, Salisse Jones, Valiente Gillenwaters
Division: High School Audio
Commentary
First Place: The End Of The Universe
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Hannah Rosenstock
Second Place: Brain Rot
Organization: Star International Academy, The Nest
Credits: Fayez Baydoun
Honorable Mention: Playboi Carti
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Aiden Lindblom
Current Events Story
First Place: Canton Flooding
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Claudia Fisher
Second Place: OU Grade Dispute
Organization: Star International Academy, The Nest
Credits: Lama Charara
Honorable Mention: White House Ballroom
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Hannah Rosenstock
Daily Newscast/News Feature
First Place: Newsfile at 5:30 - Myles, Claudia, Jace
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Myles Alcott, Claudia Fisher, Jace Jamison
Second Place: Newsfile at 5:30 - Leia, Ellis, Jace
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Leia Riley, Ellis Sparks, Jace Jamison
Honorable Mention: Newsfile at 5:30 - Brady, Jakob
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Brady Beauchamp, Jakob Muncy
Live Sports Coverage
First Place: Canton vs Salem Girls Basketball
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Leo Popp, Brady Beauchamp
Second Place: Canton vs Salem Boys Basketball
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Leo Popp, Andrew Stamatakos
Honorable Mention: McBain v. Pine River Boys Basketball Regional Semifinals
Organization: McBain High School, Rambler Review
Credits: Grant Tripp, Landen Eisenga
Music Feature or Special
First Place: American Idiot
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Honor Hutchison
Second Place: Green Day
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Honor Hutchison
Honorable Mention: Twenty One Pilots Spotlight
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Dahlia Berggren
On-Air Personality or Team
First Place: Myles Alcott Aircheck
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Myles Alcott
Second Place: Jonah Kibin Aircheck 88.1 the Park
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Jonah Kibin
Honorable Mention: Ben Trudell Aircheck on 88.1 the Park
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Ben Trudell
Promotional Announcement
First Place: BHHS Sports
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Will Merchant
Second Place: Warehouse FM
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Jonah Kibin
Honorable Mention: Collage Concert
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Honor Hutchison
Public Service Announcement
First Place: Echoes of Gun Violence PSA
Organization: Star International Academy, The Nest
Credits: Lama Charara
Second Place: Flu Prevention PSA 1 - Connor, Laila, Emma & Averi
Organization: Wexford Missaukee Career Technical Center
Credits: Connor Hartoon, Laila Sparks, Emma Byrnes, Averi Verdi
Honorable Mention: Underage Drinking
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Evie Keough
Public Service Announcement - Sponsored by OK2SAY
First Place: End Fights With OK2SAY
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Aiden Lindblom
Second Place: Be The Champion Of Safety With OK2SAY
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Magdalena Leonard
Honorable Mention: It's OK2SAY
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Honor Hutchison
Public Service Announcement – Sponsored by the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission
First Place: Human Trafficking Warning Signs
Organization: Star International Academy, The Nest
Credits: Hend Mohamed
Second Place: Michigan Human Trafficking
Organization: Star International Academy, The Nest
Credits: Samira Jawad
Honorable Mention: Human Trafficking
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Aiden Lindblom
Sports Feature
First Place: Runner Nate Linden Sets Several School Records
Organization: Troy Athens High School
Credits: Taryn Fritzsching
Second Place: Girls Basketball
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Leo Popp, Ben Trudell, Andrew Stamatakos
Honorable Mention: Softball
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Leo Popp, Brady Beauchamp, Jakob Muncy, Aiden Przeslawski
Sports Public Service Announcement
First Place: Recruiting Refs
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Maya Zendel
Second Place: Sportsmanship
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Bayla Kaluzny
Honorable Mention: Change Lives With High School Sports
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Magdalena Leonard
Sportscast
First Place: NHL Season So Far
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Magdalena Leonard
Second Place: F1 Season In Review
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Magdalena Leonard
Honorable Mention: Sports Daily - Ben
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Ben Trudell
Talk Show/Podcast
First Place: Keeping It Real: Let's CHAT About AI!
Organization: TSD Creative Guild
Credits: Akshita Sakthi, Anika Singh
Second Place: STEM Stories: Science Olympiad
Organization: Troy Athens High School
Credits: Nikhil Rao, Saaya Shrikant
Honorable Mention: Community Focus - World War II Vet
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Adithya Srivathsa
Use of Social Media
First Place: 88.1 the Park Social Media
Organization: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 88.1 The Park
Credits: Adithya Srivathsa, Nymisha Kondur
Second Place: FNN Social Media
Organization: East Kentwood High School, Falcon News Network
Credits: Diarra Gangazha
Honorable Mention: WBFH Use of Social Media
Organization: Bloomfield Hills High School, WBFH The Biff
Credits: Evie Keough
Division: College Visual
Current Events Story
First Place: Clear Skies Ahead
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Sonja Krohn
Second Place: How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
Organization: Central Michigan University School of Communication, Journalism, & Media
Credits: Ella Pierzecki, Aaron Moore
Honorable Mention: Big Rapids Life: Mecosta Recycles
Organization: Ferris State University Television & Digital Media Production
Credits: Zachary Wallace, Mason Barker
Documentary
First Place: TDMP 50th Anniversary Film
Organization: Ferris State University Television & Digital Media Production
Credits: Tyler Hawley, Jaden Mein, Jackson Sonefeld
Second Place: GARY: Sculpting a Legacy at Olivet
Organization: The University of Olivet
Credits: Shae Lampinen, Jack Webb, Joshua Moore, Gage McCrimmon, Brayden Craig
Honorable Mention: Are You Kidding?
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Avery Taylor, Mya Legel, Jonus Cottrell, Kyrmyzy Turebayeva, Agustina Maria Luna Vasquez, Samantha Ku
Hard News
First Place: Pot-holes
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Jacob Maurer, Anthony Brinson, Owen McCarthy, Jack David
Second Place: NEWSFEED | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEI CUTS
Organization: WOLV-TV at the University of Michigan
Credits: Sean Henderson, Jackie Thorez, Carson Downer, Sarah Yousif
Honorable Mention: Coleman, MI Barricaded Gunman
Organization: Central Michigan University School of Communication, Journalism, & Media
Credits: Ella Pierzecki, Kate Jones
Live Sports Coverage
First Place: Michigan State Volleyball vs Nebraska
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Jack Stager, Jacob Maurer, Joseph DesVergnes-Christy, Madison McCarter
Second Place: Michigan State men's basketball vs Colgate 11.3.25
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Jacob Maurer, Madison McCarter, Jack Stager, Joe Dez
Honorable Mention: NMU vs Davenport Football at the Superior Dome
Organization: Northern Michigan University
Credits: Emma Marotz, Nathan Phipps, Austin Graham, Tristen Harsila
News Feature
First Place: Indigenous Peoples' Day
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Griffin Machrowicz
Second Place: History of Daylight Savings Time
Organization: Central Michigan University School of Communication, Journalism, & Media
Credits: Ella Pierzecki
Honorable Mention: Harvesting Memories
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Jackie Graham
Newscast
First Place: Focal Point News - 10/24/2025
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Ava Moschet, Madison McCarter, Jack David, Macy Rodriguez
Second Place: Newsfeed | MALALA VISITS UMICH, 'BEST OF ANN ARBOR' LIST, AND MORE!
Organization: WOLV-TV at the University of Michigan
Credits: Sean Henderson, Carson Downer, Audrey Ash, Rosemary Kozura
Honorable Mention: News Central 11-10-2025
Organization: Central Michigan University School of Communication, Journalism, & Media
Credits: Mike Gonzalez, Ayonna Hayes, Teagan Schultz
Public Service Announcement
First Place: If You're Sick, See the Doc Quick
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Max Watkins, Eli Howard, Martin Ivezaj
Second Place: Look for the Warning Signs
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Alec Tran, Oscar Anderson, Gabrielle Hautea
Honorable Mention: Don't Drink and Drive
Organization: Delta College
Credits: Magdalena Turowska
Sports Feature
First Place: Mando Gutierrez: A Fighter With No Plan B
Organization: Independent Project
Credits: Dominic Carroll
Second Place: One-of-a-Kind Friendship
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Amy Cho
Honorable Mention: NEWSFEED | STUDENT-ATHLETE CAYLIE MCMAHON SPOTLIGHT
Organization: WOLV-TV at the University of Michigan
Credits: Sean Henderson, Carson Downer, Jackie Thorez, Sarah Yousif
Sportscast
First Place: Spartan Sports Report 12.02.25
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Jack Stager, Oliviah Klinski, Derrick Mitchell, Madison McCarter
Second Place: Local 4 Sportscast
Organization: Independent Project
Credits: Dominic Carroll
Honorable Mention: SportsCenter Season 3: Episode 16 | Weekly Review 2/19/25
Organization: WOLV-TV at the University of Michigan
Credits: Ryan Thomas, Alexander Marshall, Riley Maczik, Zach Warshaw
Talk Show/Scripted Show
First Place: SODA KAZUHIRO - WOLV TV Spotlight Interview w/ Alexander Marshall
Organization: WOLV-TV at the University of Michigan
Credits: Tianyi Zhai, Alexander Marshall, Alicia Clark
Second Place: After Hours Season 4 EP 3
Organization: Central Michigan University School of Communication, Journalism, & Media
Credits: Adrian Castillo, Josie Hite, Hugh Service, Reiken Smith
Honorable Mention: Sit Down Interview w/ Fredrick Richard | Beyond The GaMe
Organization: WOLV-TV at the University of Michigan
Credits: Ryan Thomas, Loui Gabaron, Gina Czochara
Use of Social Media
First Place: Spartan Sports Report Socials
Organization: Michigan State University School of Journalism
Credits: Darius Snow, Erin Grady, Madilynn Warden, Audrey Dayton
Second Place: WOLV-TV Social Media
Organization: WOLV-TV at the University of Michigan
Credits: Alicia Clark, Josie Rumsey
Division: College Audio
Commentary
First Place: Music Festivals
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Lilly Faye Kraemer
Second Place: Word to the Wise: Activism
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Ariel McDowell
Honorable Mention: The Death of Charlie Kirk
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Quinn Delamater
Current Events Story
First Place: National Park Protocols During a Federal Government Shutdown
Organization: Lansing Community College
Credits: Tessa Merritt
Second Place: American Sign Language club advocates for new ASL summer courses
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Lilly Williams
Honorable Mention: The Michigan Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
Organization: Lansing Community College
Credits: Nathan Schweri
Daily Newscast/News Feature
First Place: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University event, MSU community members share perspectives
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Maco Jeleniewski
Second Place: History Off Script: Thanksgiving
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: James Joski
Honorable Mention: The Kirk Center
Organization: The University of Olivet, WOCR
Credits: Alisha Gahn
Live Sports Coverage
First Place: Football: Michigan State vs. Minnesota
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Jacob Maurer, Kyle Keegan
Second Place: Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 02/01/25
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Gordie Lafontaine, Evan Mick
Honorable Mention: Hockey: Michigan State vs. Michigan
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Jackson Vohwinkle, Oscar Henderson
Music Feature or Special
First Place: The Timbrel & the Lyre
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Gwen Thompson
Second Place: The Gospel Train presents "Sing, Sister, Sing"
Organization: University of Michigan , WCBN
Credits: Anja Sheppard
Honorable Mention: Playlist with the President
Organization: Northern Michigan University, WUPX
Credits: Radio X WUPX, Sam Colburn, Lauren Lahtinen
On-Air Personality or Team
First Place: Undetected
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Alessia Sandala, Megan Li
Second Place: Anna Yarnal
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Anna Yarnal
Honorable Mention: WIDR DJs Dan Hubble, Caity Ahearne & Lukas Filcek
Organization: Western Michigan University, WIDR
Credits: Dan Hubble, Caity Ahearne, Lukas Filcek
Promotional Announcement
First Place: WRFH Station Promo
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Luke Miller
Second Place: Afternoon Jazz Promo 2025
Organization: Henry Ford College, WHFR
Credits: Alex Jagodzinsky
Honorable Mention: Afterglow: Hypnotist
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Caleb Jones, Martin Goleski, Maggie Heflin
Public Service Announcement
First Place: Sneeze In Your Sleeve
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Emily Schutte
Second Place: Hot People Know Their Status
Organization: Oakland University, WXOU
Credits: Kalistiné Louca, Maya Kirksey, Maryanne Sanford
Honorable Mention: Flu Virus Awareness
Organization: Oakland University, WXOU
Credits: Kalistiné Louca, Mathew Seidel
Public Service Announcement - Sponsored by the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission
First Place: Human Trafficking: Listen
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Luke Miller
Second Place: Human Trafficking
Organization: Lansing Community College
Credits: Ashton Perdue
Honorable Mention: Human Trafficking: Get Help
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Quinn Delamater
Sports Feature
First Place: New Rules: Magdalena Sularski
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Evan Mick
Second Place: Green and White Report: Calling Our Sources from Ole Miss
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Joseph DesVergnes-Christy, Jack David, Owen McCarthy, Oscar Henderson
Honorable Mention: After the Combine with Isaac TeSlaa
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Evan Mick
Sportscast
First Place: 4 Man Front
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Lewis Thune, Paden Hughes, Mark Ayers, Patrick Hamilton
Second Place: Green and White Report: Real or Fake MLB Traditions
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Joseph DesVergnes-Christy, Jack David, Tim Marshall, Oscar Henderson
Honorable Mention: Green and White Report: Michigan State's President Guskiewicz talks Spartans and Concussion Research
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Joseph DesVergnes-Christy, Jack David, Jessica Kemnitz, Connor Gilley
Talk Show/Podcast
First Place: WRFH St. Patrick's Day Special
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Gavin Listro, Lilly Faye Kraemer, Gwen Thompson
Second Place: The Undercurrent: Beauty With a Mission
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Kennedy DeMars
Honorable Mention: Alamo of the Pacific
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Luke Miller
Use of Social Media
First Place: WXOU Use of Social Media
Organization: Oakland University, WXOU
Credits: Kalistiné Louca, Roman Contesti, Matthew Weed, Gavin Smilowski
Second Place: Impact 89FM Social Media
Organization: Michigan State University, WDBM
Credits: Impact 89FM Staff
Honorable Mention: WRFH Social Media
Organization: WRFH Radio/Hillsdale College
Credits: Mattie Grace Watson, Carissa Nisly