Best News Writer
10. Mark Watkins, Georgia College and State University
9. Karli Mauldin, Troy University
6. Jaclyn Jones, University of Louisiana, Monroe
6. Kylie Dennis, Mississippi State University
6. Margo Pera, University of Memphis
5. Beth Byrd, Union University
4. Annie Ourso, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
3. Sydney Cromwell, Samford University
2. Adam Ganucheau, University of Mississippi
1. Mark Hammontree, University of Alabama
Best Feature Writer
10. Jennifer Middleton, Louisiana State University, Shreveport
10. L. Taylor Smith, University of Memphis
10. Janice Ng, Lipscomb University
9. Kyrsten Turner, Lipscomb University
8. Daniel Hart, Mississippi State University
7. Lisa Elaine Babb, University of Memphis
6. Jonece Dunigan, University of Mississippi
5. Clayton Roper, Georgia College and State University
3. Jordan Cissell, University of Alabama
3. Phil McCausland, University of Mississippi
2. Jared Perrio, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
1. Emily West, Middle Tennessee State University
Best Arts and Entertainment Writer
8. Zachary Winslett, Troy University
8. Mahad Mousse, Georgia State University
8. Laura Hostelley, Belmont University
7. Nyomi Lyttle, Grambling State University
6. Matt Harrison, Samford University
5. Caleb Hennington, Arkansas State University
4. Alexandra Ellsworth, University of Alabama
3. Scott Carranza, Georgia College and State University
2. Casey Holliday, University of Mississippi
1. Ashley Hinson, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
Best Opinion-Editorial Writer
10. Adam J. Reeves, Arkansas Tech University
9. Mike Francingues, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
6. Shejuti Paul, University of Alabama-Birmingham
6. Blythe Steelman, University of North Alabama
6. Patrick Lewis, Tennessee State University
5. Garrett Boyte, University of Louisiana, Monroe
4. Ross Landry, Nicholls State University
3. Evan Elmore, Samford University
2. Kelsey Kitch, Mississippi College
1. Tim Abram, University of Mississippi
Best Sports Writer
9. Adam Hunsucker, University of Louisiana, Monroe
9. Bradley Stringfield, University of Tennessee, Martin
8. David Collier, University of Mississippi
7. Katie Greene, Belmont University
6. Daniel Getsinger, Louisiana Tech University
5. Alec McQuade, Georgia State University
4. Powell Cobb, Georgia College and State University
2. Marc Torrence, University of Alabama
2. Tierra Smith, Grambling State University
1. Kaleb Causey, Louisiana Tech University
Best Special Event Reporter/Editor
10. Nolan McCaskill, Florida A&M University
9. Chelsea Pennington, Samford University
8. Andres Cruz-Wellman, Georgia State University
7. Alana Hu, Union University
6. Katherine Owen, University of Alabama
5. Reina Kempt, Louisiana Tech University
4. Zack Orsborn, Mississippi State University
3. Lanie Lee Cook, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
2. Ansley Burgamy, Georgia College and State University
1. Adam Ganucheau, University of Mississippi
Best Press Photographer
9. Jacob Moore, Union University
9. Josh Vaughn, Austin Peay State University
8. Christopher Martin, Southeastern Louisiana University
7. David Wicker, Georgia College and State University
6. Thomas Graning, University of Mississippi
5. Grant Schol, Harding University
4. Mike Eden, Georgia State University
3. Deepanjan Mukhopadhyay, Louisiana Tech University
2. Kelcie Hathcock, Troy University
1. Austin Bigoney, University of Alabama
Best News Graphic Designer
9. Evan Peters, Grambling State University
9. Staci Vandagriff, Arkansas State University
8. Sarah Norville, Samford University
7. Kathryn Wardell, Georgia College and State University
6. Mary Jean Hall, University of Tennessee, Martin
5. Tyler Carmical, Harding University
4. Belle Newby, University of Alabama
3. David Hoernlen, Austin Peay State University
2. Zack Orsborn, Mississippi State University
1. Anna Yang, Georgia State University
Best News-Editorial Artist/Illustrator
10. Jewelya Williams, Harding University
9. Kayla Sloan, University of North Alabama
8. Zack Brown, Samford University
7. Kevin Pabst, University of Alabama
6. Nobel Michael, Grambling State University
5. Brandon Murray, Troy University
4. David Barrentine, Arkansas State University
3. William Detjen, Georgia College and State University
2. Morgan Brown, Georgia State University
1. Christy Walker, Austin Peay State University
Best Newspaper Page Layout Designer
10. Faith Roane, University of Memphis
10. Michelle McDaniel, University of Louisiana, Monroe
9. Conor Scruton, Austin Peay State University
8. Anna Waters and Sloane Arogeti, University of Alabama
6. Latasha Smith, Xavier University
6. Christopher Martin, Southeastern Louisiana University
5. Sarah Tuttle, University of Alabama, Birmingham
3. Ignacio Murillo, University of Mississippi
3. Hannah Schilling, Louisiana Tech University
2. Carson Brown, Troy University
1. Powell Cobb, Georgia College and State University
Best Magazine Page Layout Designer
5. Brittney Bodden, Tennessee State University
4. Mary Beth Lursen, University of South Alabama
3. Rachel Pennington, University of West Florida
2. David Walton, University of Alabama
1. Virginia England, University of Mississippi
Best Magazine Writer
8. Erin Timmons, University of West Florida
7. Caitlin LaFarlette, Arkansas State University
6. Ce’Dra Jackson, Tennessee State University
5. Catherine Buttrey, University of South Alabama
4. Nick Sellers, University of Alabama
3. Lauren McMillin, University of Mississippi
2. Gina Cherelus, Florida A& M University
1. Samuel Prager, University of Memphis
Best Television Hard News Reporter
6. Nicole Certelli, Nicholls State University
5. Alex Osiadacz, Georgia State University
4. Savanna Schubert, Lipscomb University
3. Christina Cook, Troy University
2. Erika Ferrando, Southeastern Louisiana University
1. John Monteith, University of Mississippi
Best Radio Hard News Reporter
4. Brandi Giles, Tennessee State University
3. Brian Richard, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
2. Natalie Boyd, Troy University
1. Matthew Doyle, Southeastern Louisiana University
Best Television News Feature Reporter
9. Kelly Dean, Lipscomb University
8. Marquise Jackson, Georgia State University
6. Hannah Riley, University of West Alabama
6. Quinn Panganiban, Tennessee State University
5. Natalie Johnson, Florida A&M University
4. Brittani Acuff, University of Mississippi
3. Ashley Bull, Nicholls State University
2. Ally Reece, Samford University
1. Nicholas Gray, University of West Florida
Best Radio News Feature Reporter
4. Kimberly Bradford, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
3. Aimee Bilger, University of Tennessee, Martin
2. Kelli Volk, Tennessee State University
1. Paul Boger, Troy University
Best College Audio News Program
5. Tennessee State University
4. Georgia State University
3. University of Tennessee, Martin
2. Lipscomb University
1. University of Louisiana, Lafayette
Best College Video News Program
8. Tennessee State University
6. Samford University
6. Lispcomb University
5. Georgia State University
4. Troy University
3. University of Mississippi
2. University of West Alabama
1. Southeastern Louisiana University
Best Radio Journalist
5. Chantell Copeland, Tennessee State University
4. Jeanne Robichaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
3. Nicholas Gremillion, Nicholls State University
2. Nathalie Boyd, Troy University
1. MaryLynn Williams, University of Tennessee, Martin
Best Television Journalist
7. Amanda Kelley, Nicholls State University
6. Sudu Upadhyay, University of Mississippi
5. Danielle Percival, Troy University
4. Sydney Poe, Lipscomb University
3. Chantell Copeland, Tennessee State University
2. Alex Osiadacz, Georgia State University
1. Valerie Ponseti, Southeastern Louisiana University
Best Advertising Staff Member
8. Ashli Beverly, Tennessee State University
7. Brittany DeLong, Troy University
6. Amanda Nolan, University of West Alabama
5. Channing Montgomery, Grambling State University
4. Ryan Keller, University of South Alabama
3. Kristen Saltzman, University of Mississippi
2. Keven Rivera-Ortiz, University of North Alabama
1. Sebastian Wee, Georgia State University
Best Journalism Research Paper
6. JerMykeal McCoy, Tennessee State University
5. Corinne Beckinger, University of North Alabama
4. Ellen Graves, University of Mississippi
3. Jasmina Alston, Georgia State University
2. Catherine Monica, Southeastern Louisiana University
1. Lauren Cherry, Samford University
Best Multimedia Journalist
4. Michael J. Fox, Lipscomb University
3. Alicia Bailey, Tennessee State University
2. Autumn Allison, Belmont University
1. Shelby Campbell, University of West Alabama
Best Public Service Journalism
6. The Pacer, University of Tennessee, Martin
4. Kaleidoscope, University of Alabama, Birmingham
4. Cardinal and Crème, Union University
3. The Meter, Tennessee State University
2. The Signal, Georgia State University
1. The Crimson White, University of Alabama
Best College Magazine
5. University of Alabama
4. Samford University
3. University of South Alabama
2. Louisiana Tech University
1. Florida A&M University
Best College Website
10. University of Tennessee
9. University of West Alabama
8. University of Alabama
7. Middle Tennessee State University
6. University of Tennessee – Martin
5. Harding University
4. University of Mississippi
3. University of West Florida
2. Florida A&M University
1. University of Alabama – Birmingham
Best College Radio Station
4. Lipscomb University
3. University of Tennessee – Martin
2. University of Louisiana, Lafayette
1. Southeastern Louisiana University
Best College Television Station
6. Troy University
4. Tennessee State University
4. Lipscomb University
3. Georgia State University
2. University of Mississippi
1. Southeastern Louisiana University
Best College Newspaper
9. Arkansas State University
9. Tennessee State University
8. University of North Alabama
8. Samford University
5. Georgia College and State University
5. University of Louisiana, Lafayette
5. University of South Alabama
4. Austin Peay State University
3. Mississippi State University
2. The University of Alabama
1. Georgia State University
College Journalist of the Year
Honorable Mention – Lanie Lee Cook, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
3. Nolan McCaskill, Florida A&M University
2. Adam Ganucheau, University of Mississippi
1. Abbey Crain, University of Alabama