2008 Woodie Awards
The Omnibus sweeps again, makes history
Issue date: 4/20/07 Section: News
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"This is at least the sixth consecutive year that the Omnibus has finished as one of the top four newspapers," said Keller. "That's elite company that I'm proud to be a part of."
For the Journalist of Year award, the highest honor in Missouri collegiate journalism, The Omnibus had two of the five nominated candidates. Senior Editor in Chief Alyson Browning and senior staff writer Ben Nielsen each received special citation for their commitment to service and excellence in journalism.
For the Photojournalist of the Year award, the highest honor in Missouri collegiate photography, junior Photography / Ad Design Editor Zach Henderson was one of three nominees.
In the 25 individual award categories, Browning brought home eight awards. Browning's took third place and honorable mention awards for Best Entertainment Review and received an honorable mention for Best News Writing.
She also shared five other awards with fellow staff members. Browning and Henderson captured first place for Best Photo Page and an honorable mention for Best Special Section. In the Best Online Website category,
Browning and sophomore News Editor Jessica Oliver took second. Browning and sophomore Managing Editor Ian Paterson placed third for Best Feature Page and Browning and Nielsen received an honorable mention for Best Sports Page.
In the Best Investigative Reporting category, Nielsen netted first place honors. For Best Sports Column and Best Sports Page, Nielsen captured both first and third place awards in both categories.
For Best News Photography, Henderson took second place and picked up an honorable mention for Best Sports Photography.
Bonnie Mann, a former SBU student and Omnibus cartoonist, captured first and third place for Best Non-Political / Entertainment Cartoon.
Other Omnibus staff members receiving awards were seniors Jesica Jacobs (third for Best Editorial / Opinion Page), Andrew Wessley (Best Sports Writing honorable mention) and Kellee Clark (third for Best Advertisement).
"I'm really proud of my staff," said Browning. "We've put a lot of hours into our paper and saw the reward of that this weekend."
Outside of their individual awards and award nominations, both Browning and Oliver made history in 2006 when they became the first ever SBU students to serve as MCMA officers.
With Browning's election as president, and Oliver being elected vice president, SBU became the host school for the 2007 MCMA Convention, an honor that included many hours of planning and preparation.
"It was a lot of work," said Browning. "But it was definitely worth it after hearing the compliments and seeing all of the satisfied faces. It was an amazing experience."
For the Journalist of Year award, the highest honor in Missouri collegiate journalism, The Omnibus had two of the five nominated candidates. Senior Editor in Chief Alyson Browning and senior staff writer Ben Nielsen each received special citation for their commitment to service and excellence in journalism.
For the Photojournalist of the Year award, the highest honor in Missouri collegiate photography, junior Photography / Ad Design Editor Zach Henderson was one of three nominees.
In the 25 individual award categories, Browning brought home eight awards. Browning's took third place and honorable mention awards for Best Entertainment Review and received an honorable mention for Best News Writing.
She also shared five other awards with fellow staff members. Browning and Henderson captured first place for Best Photo Page and an honorable mention for Best Special Section. In the Best Online Website category,
Browning and sophomore News Editor Jessica Oliver took second. Browning and sophomore Managing Editor Ian Paterson placed third for Best Feature Page and Browning and Nielsen received an honorable mention for Best Sports Page.
In the Best Investigative Reporting category, Nielsen netted first place honors. For Best Sports Column and Best Sports Page, Nielsen captured both first and third place awards in both categories.
For Best News Photography, Henderson took second place and picked up an honorable mention for Best Sports Photography.
Bonnie Mann, a former SBU student and Omnibus cartoonist, captured first and third place for Best Non-Political / Entertainment Cartoon.
Other Omnibus staff members receiving awards were seniors Jesica Jacobs (third for Best Editorial / Opinion Page), Andrew Wessley (Best Sports Writing honorable mention) and Kellee Clark (third for Best Advertisement).
"I'm really proud of my staff," said Browning. "We've put a lot of hours into our paper and saw the reward of that this weekend."
Outside of their individual awards and award nominations, both Browning and Oliver made history in 2006 when they became the first ever SBU students to serve as MCMA officers.
With Browning's election as president, and Oliver being elected vice president, SBU became the host school for the 2007 MCMA Convention, an honor that included many hours of planning and preparation.
"It was a lot of work," said Browning. "But it was definitely worth it after hearing the compliments and seeing all of the satisfied faces. It was an amazing experience."
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