School of Communications alumni win state journalism awards

Alumni Anna Johnson '12, Molly McGowan '10 and Scott Muthersbaugh '06 all received North Carolina Press Association awards March 21.

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Three School of Communications alumni won four awards, including a first-place finish in the Best Video category, from the North Carolina Press Association March 21.

Sanford Herald reporter Anna Johnson '12, a journalism major and former editor in chief of The Pendulum, won first place in Best Video for "Scenes from Day 1 of the Lee Regional Fair 2012" and second place in Arts & Entertainment Reporting for "Pottery Festival ends" in the Daily Division D (circulation less than 12,500) threshold.

Burlington Times-News reporter Molly McGowan '10, a journalism and English/creative writing double major, was awarded a second-place award in Arts & Entertainment Reporting for "Witnessing the power of art" in the Daily Division E (circulation 12,500-35,000) threshold.

Burlington Times-News photographer Scott Muthersbaugh '06, a broadcast communications and psychology double major, won second place in Photo Page for "A carefree day o fun" in the Daily Division E (circulation 12,500-35,000) threshold.

The Herald snagged 17 awards, including the first-place honor for general excellence in Division D for the third consecutive year. The Times-News captured eight total awards, which were highlighted by wins for Appearance and Design and Public Service.

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by Colin Donohue, Staff Last Updated - 3/22/2013

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Flagler College wins two Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards

August 31, 2011

Flagler College's Public Relations Student Society of America chapter and Flagler College Magazine both recently won in the Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards. One of the awards recognized the school's 2011 Communication Week in a category for student public relations campaigns.

"We are extremely excited to win an Award of Distinction in the statewide Golden Image competition for the third consecutive year," said Assistant Professor of Communication Rosemary Tutt, APR, CPRC. "My congratulations goes to our PRSSA chapter who not only hosted an outstanding event, but took the reins to fulfill all the requirements for award submission."

Flagler College students Kayla Ward and Kayla Sullivan spearheaded the 2011 Communication Week award submission and attended the FPRA Awards Banquet on Aug. 9, 2011 to receive the award. Communication Week brings in speakers from the field of communication to classes and special talks.

"It was a really great networking opportunity for us to be around all of those public relations professionals," said Ward. "Kayla and I worked really hard to put together our application, so it is a real honor to have been able to accept it on behalf of the rest of PRSSA and Professor Tutt."

This is the third time PRSSA has won on the statewide level. They have also won several awards on the regional level.

Flagler College Magazine, the school's biannual alumni publication with a circulation of 20,500, also took an award of distinction in the magazine category. The magazine was the only publication in the state awarded in that category.

"A big part of the judging for these awards isn't just the look and the content, but also what your mission and goals are, and how well you accomplish them," said Brian Thompson, director of public information and the magazine's editor. "So it's rewarding that the judges feel we're not just an attractive publication, but that we're also achieving what we set out to do."

This is the first time the magazine has won on the statewide level.

The Golden Image Awards competition is conducted annually in Florida and its mission is to advance the development of public relations professionalism. It singles out exceptional public relations programs.

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Flagler College wins two Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards

August 31, 2011

Flagler College's Public Relations Student Society of America chapter and Flagler College Magazine both recently won in the Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards. One of the awards recognized the school's 2011 Communication Week in a category for student public relations campaigns.

"We are extremely excited to win an Award of Distinction in the statewide Golden Image competition for the third consecutive year," said Assistant Professor of Communication Rosemary Tutt, APR, CPRC. "My congratulations goes to our PRSSA chapter who not only hosted an outstanding event, but took the reins to fulfill all the requirements for award submission."

Flagler College students Kayla Ward and Kayla Sullivan spearheaded the 2011 Communication Week award submission and attended the FPRA Awards Banquet on Aug. 9, 2011 to receive the award. Communication Week brings in speakers from the field of communication to classes and special talks.

"It was a really great networking opportunity for us to be around all of those public relations professionals," said Ward. "Kayla and I worked really hard to put together our application, so it is a real honor to have been able to accept it on behalf of the rest of PRSSA and Professor Tutt."

This is the third time PRSSA has won on the statewide level. They have also won several awards on the regional level.

Flagler College Magazine, the school's biannual alumni publication with a circulation of 20,500, also took an award of distinction in the magazine category. The magazine was the only publication in the state awarded in that category.

"A big part of the judging for these awards isn't just the look and the content, but also what your mission and goals are, and how well you accomplish them," said Brian Thompson, director of public information and the magazine's editor. "So it's rewarding that the judges feel we're not just an attractive publication, but that we're also achieving what we set out to do."

This is the first time the magazine has won on the statewide level.

The Golden Image Awards competition is conducted annually in Florida and its mission is to advance the development of public relations professionalism. It singles out exceptional public relations programs.

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Becker Women’s Tennis Players, Coach Win Major NECC Awards

October 22, 2012

LEICESTER, MASS.- Becker College sophomore Nicole Connolly (Scarborough, Maine) and Regis' Abigail Wehr shared NECC Women's Tennis Player of the Year honors. Both women play the number one singles and doubles spot for their respective teams.

Connolly, who was the NECC Rookie of the Year a season ago, went 9-1 in top singles action and 8-2 in top doubles action during her sophomore campaign. Wehr, a freshman, went 8-2 at the No. 1 singles position and teamed with Jazz Hicks to go a perfect 9-0 at No. 1 doubles in NECC play in 2012. Wehr and Connolly split their two head-to-head singles matches this season. Connolly also earned First Team All-Conference in both singles and doubles

Becker freshman Kathleen Razzaboni (Hooksett, N.H.) earned conference Rookie of the Year honors. Razzaboni went 8-1 in number two singles action and 8-2 in number one doubles this year during conference play. Razzaboni also earned First Team All-Conference in both singles and doubles.

Becker's David Bostick was named NECC Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season and third time in his career after leading the Hawks to an 8-2 regular season record.

NECC all-conference selections are determined by a vote of the conference coaches.

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