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WT National Broadcasting Society Chapter Garners 15 Nominations for National Awards
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CANYON, Texas — Communication students in the West Texas A&M University chapter of the National Broadcasting Society have been nominated for 15 prestigious awards through the National Electronic Media Association’s National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition.
The nominations were secured in a wide variety of categories ranging from news, sports and comedy video to graphic design. Three COVID-19 categories were added this year due to the pandemic. WTAMU’s NBS chapter received two nominations in this group.
Triple nominee Sophia Britto, a senior digital communication and media major from Amarillo, said being a part of NBS is a very rewarding experience. “I'm honored to be recognized as a finalist because of my work and look forward to the feedback I'll get from the judges,” Britto said.
Student finalists, in addition to Britto, include:
- Corrin Davis, a freshman broadcast journalism major from Amarillo;
- Rachel Widder, a junior digital communication and media major from Galveston;
- Ashley Venable, a senior digital communication and media major from Baltimore;
- Jordan Conde, a freshman digital communication and media major from Dumas;
- Jeanine Fabbri, a freshman broadcast journalism major from Canadian;
- Elizabeth Ragan, a junior biology major from Missouri City;
- Karree Belmares, a freshman digital communication and media major from Turkey;
- Jordan Unfred, a junior digital communication and media major from Lubbock; and
- Jamie Abbott, a senior digital communication and media major from Canyon.
A list of projects is below.
Winners will be announced as part of the 58th annual NEMA/NBS convention March 26-28, which will be hosted virtually.
In addition to the student finalists, Dr. Michael McFarland’s entry was selected for presentation in the National Professional Production Competition.
A pursuit of undergraduate academic excellence is a key maxim of the University’s long-term plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.
About West Texas A&M University
WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. With enrollment of more than 10,000, WT offers 60 undergraduate degree programs, 40 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in the state and the home of one of the Southwest’s finest art collections. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 15 men’s and women’s athletics programs.
About the WTAMU Department of Communication
The WTAMU Department of Communication houses two undergraduate programs: Communication Studies and Media Communication, with three areas of emphasis in each program as well as the option to seek teacher certification in speech or journalism. The master’s program offers two areas of emphasis: one in Communication and one in Media Management. Both can be completed online. For more information on the department, please visit https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/college-fine-arts-humanities/department-communication/index.html.
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WTAMU NBS National Finalists
Video News Package
"The Hero," Corrin Davis
Video Instructional / Corporate / Promotional
"First Gen Promo," Rachel Widder, Ashley Venable, Jordan Conde, Sophia Britto, Jeanine, Fabbri, Elizabeth Ragan, Karree Belmares
Video Sports Segment
“Unsportsmanlike Conduct,” WTTV Sports One
“Nothing Basic,” WTTV Sports One
Audio Promo
“Walkman Online,” Jordan Unfred
Audio Studio or Live Performance Segment
“WTAMU Choir,” Rachel Widder
Video Comedy Segment
“Welcome to the JBK Tour,” Jordan Unfred, Ashley Venable
Video Program Opener
“Falling into Dance: Stream Intro,” Jordan Unfred
Videography/Cinematography
“Busy Bees,” Sophia Britto
Graphic Design/Animation
“WALT,” Jordan Unfred
Drama Program Script
“Farewell, Hope. Farewell, Fear.,” Jamie Abbott
“The Feast,” Jordan Conde
Student Academic Paper
“The Media Narrative in 'The Dark Knight Rises': An Application of Media Theory,” Jamie Abbott
Production During a Pandemic
“Video Announcements,” Jordan Conde
Best Zoom NEMA/NBS Meeting
“WTAMU NBS Nov. 12,” Rachel Widder, Ashley Venable, Jordan Conde, Sophia Britto, Jeanine Fabbri, Elizabeth Ragan, Karree Belmares