AWARDS
Student work at DDNS is submitted annually in the Hearst Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists | Arkansas Pro Chapter’s Diamond Awards Competitions The awards recognize outstanding journalism by professionals and students from Arkansas and bordering media markets in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.
2022 DIAMOND AWARDS WINNERS
PRESS: Jonesboro student excels in Diamond Journalism Awards
STUDENT – NEWS PHOTO
FINALIST
Entry Title: AUTO COLLISION
Entry Credit: Rangsiya Faihin, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
STUDENT – FEATURE PHOTO
WINNER
Entry Title: SEARCHING FOR BLACKBERRIES
Entry Credit: Rangsiya Faihin, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Judge Comment: Nice framing, great color and well framed. Great capture of a nice moment.
STUDENT – PHOTO SPREAD/ESSAY
WINNER
Entry Title: LINEMEN AT WORK
Entry Credit: Rangsiya Faihin, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University
Judge Comment: What the judges liked about this entry is the photographer took something that is somewhat mundane and turned it into art and a story at the same time. Great use of tight and wide shots to convey the work.
FINALIST
Entry Title: ARKANSAS ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Entry Credit: Rangsiya Faihin, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University
FINALIST
Entry Title: ROAD SIGN WORK
Entry Credit: Rangsiya Faihin, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University
2021 DIAMOND AWARDS WINNERS
Sports, Print/Online
3rd: “No more concussions for the Pocahontas Redskins,” Christine Miyawa, Delta Digital News Service (Arkansas State University, Jonesboro)
Business, All Platforms
2nd: “Nurse practitioner fulfills dream with art gallery business,” Tristan Bennett, Delta Digital News Service (Arkansas State University, Jonesboro)
Education, All Platforms
1st: “Nettleton School Board honors special member,” Tristan Bennett, Delta Digital News Service (Arkansas State University, Jonesboro)
2nd: “Jonesboro public schools welcome nationally certified board teachers,” Krishnan Collins, Delta Digital News Service (Arkansas State University, Jonesboro)
Special Projects
1st: Coronavirus, Christine Miyawa, Tristan Bennett, Chase Gage and Krishnan Collins, Delta Digital News Service (Arkansas State University, Jonesboro)
2020 DIAMOND AWARDS WINNERS
STUDENT JOURNALISM
News (Print/Online) – Student
Medical Marijuana Forces Law Enforcement Changes
First Place: Chase Gage, Delta News Service, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Second Place: Tristan Bennett, Delta Digital News Service
Third Place: Chloe Short, Brooke Buckner, Colby Sigears, Jessica Ladd, Yu Bai, Delta Digital News Service
Feature (Print/Online) – Student
Second Place: Matthew Emery, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Third Place: Chase Gage, Delta Digital News Service
Sports (Print/Online) – Student
First Place: Denton Postlewait, Delta News Service, Arkansas State University Jonesboro
Third Place: Denton Postlewait, Delta Digital News Service
2018 DIAMOND AWARDS WINNERS
Any platform – MULTIMEDIA
1st – Westside: 20 years later — Kimberely Blackburn, Tucker Crain, Miranda Reynolds, Katie Woodall and Christopher Lee, Delta Digital News Service
“The winner in a very competitive field. The exploration of violence in a neighborhood from various angles — from the work of the football coach to how children who witness violence are affected emotionally and psychologically — draw the reader in and provide a first hand look. Well written with photos that truly show the horror of what has been going one, the paper should be congratulated for committing the resources for such an encompassing project.” — Judge Ginny Frizzi
Student journalism – NEWS
2nd – Organizations seek to help area homeless — Kimberely Blackburn, Delta Digital News Service
Student journalism – FEATURE
1st – A public radio leader retires — Kimberely Blackburn, Delta Digital News Service
3rd – EMTs serve the community — Miranda Reynolds, Delta Digital News Service
2017 DIAMOND AWARDS WINNERS
ONLINE DIVISION
VIDEO
2nd Place: Kirsten Pieri May, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University for “Paragould man keeps blacksmithing tradition alive.”
STUDENT JOURNALISM DIVISION
NEWS
1st Place: Kimberely Blackburn, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University for “Controversy surrounds death penalty drug.”
2nd Place: Kimberely Blackburn, Caitlin Jancyz, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University for “Immigration ban sparks concern.”
FEATURE
1st Place: Marie Mitchell, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University for “Juke joint piano finds new home.”
3rd Place: Jiayue Liao, Delta Digital News Service, Arkansas State University for “Delta You: Bradley Ledgerwood’s fight.”
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