Eight student entries from the Western Illinois University broadcasting department recently won prestigious awards at the National Broadcasting Society national convention in Hollywood, California.  This includes three national grand prize winners.  Our student award winners for 2011 and their categories are:

Grand Prize Winners (First Place):

• Kale Connell—Audio Music/Entertainment Program; “Weekly Rock Salute”
• Frank Gutierrez—Audio Drama Program;  “Wildcard Broadcasting Show”
• Steve Peach—Animation; “Toys Take Action”

Honorable Mention (Second Place):

• Spencer Prelletz—Audio PSA; “Winter Safety”
• Kale Connell—Audio Music/Entertainment Program; “Holiday Rock Salute”
• Cara Demarlie—Audio Feature Segment; “The Vampire Revolution”
• Erin Thurman—Overall Website; “Thurman Portfolio”
• Charlie Creekmore—Video Music/Entertainment Program; “Soldiers of Courage”