THE THE HEARSTHEARST AWARDSAWARDS 20 03 20 04 WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST FOUNDATION 44th Annual Journalism Awards Program The Legacy Lives On Anyone interested in the profession of journalism This book is dedicated to … in the accurate, timely and fair reporting of journalism education and news should be energized and challenged by today’s headlines. Major news organizations have the educators whose devotion been called to account by competitors ranging from bloggers to talk radio superstars – from and dedication train young partisan groups to academics. When you read today's headlines you are struck by the power, importance, and value of a free press. It's hard men and women in the This past year’s competition was the 44th year of to believe the challenges we face around the the program. 842 entries were submitted from globe would be so severe if every country main- field of communications. 103 accredited undergraduate journalism schools tained a free press of their own. It's impossible from around the country. Of those, 518 were to believe a democracy like ours could function Randolph A. Hearst in writing, 153 in photo, and 171 in broadcast without our first amendment traditions. 1960 news. Of those entrants, 24 finalists came to the Journalism education is the cornerstone that championship this last year (8 in writing, 6 in supports that tradition, and insures that media photo, 5 in radio and 5 in TV). outlets will have capable young professionals for You can be proud to be a member of this venerable the future – people who will report and interpret competition. More importantly, our citizens, the world's events and someday lead important governors, corporate leaders and the members news organizations. of our Foundation Board are proud of you – the We at The Hearst Foundations are proud to play next generation. All free nations will depend on our part in this process. The competition we your accounts and photos to find out what sponsor draws the best students from around the happened yesterday – and why. country. Our graduates are working in the best newsrooms, all across the nation. Back in 1887, when W. R. Hearst began his newspaper career at the San Francisco Examiner WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST III many of the capabilities and technologies of news Chair, Hearst Journalism Awards Program gathering were in a primitive state. But even President, W.R. Hearst Foundation in that bygone era fast accurate reporting and writing, visual images that showed the story, and enterprise were all valued characteristics. DEANS COMMENT ON JOURNALISM’S SCANDALS • PAGES 26 – 29 JUNE 2004 THIS YEARS’ CHAMPIONSHIP FINALISTS Winners all, the year’s writing, photojournalism and broadcast students whose school-year work earned them top honors from the Hearst Journalism Awards judges gathered in San Francisco for the 2004 National Championship. 1 AWARDS NIGHT — CROWNING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF JOURNALISM San Francisco N Saturday, June 5, 2004 The week of competitions culminated in The 2004 finalists board the the Awards ceremony on the San Francisco Spirit San Francisco Spirit Yacht Yacht. The sunset cruise of the bay has become for the Awards Dinner. a Championship tradition the past few years. Having completed their assignments the day before, finalists were able to enjoy the views, mingle and dine with judges, deans and special guests. The judges’ results were announced during the dessert course, by which point the finalists’ anticipation was palpable. The awards ceremony officially began with program director Jan Watten welcoming all aboard and reiterating the oft repeated mantra: that the finalists, by virtue of having made it to the championship, were all winners in their own right. A picturesque evening for everyone on the boat. Never without a camera, program alumni Jack Gruber, first place photo winner in 1989 from Ohio University, is shown above capturing the event. Writing finalist Van Jensen 2 snaps a shot of fellow finalists. Tom Eastham, Vice President and Western Director of Tom Eastham, Vice President & Western Director of the Hearst Foundations, and The Hearst Foundations, Robert Frehse, Jr., Vice President & Executive Director of the Hearst Foundations delivers welcoming followed suit by welcoming everyone on behalf of the west and east coast branches remarks at the awards of the foundation. ceremony. Hearst Foundations Director Anissa Balson spoke next of the Hearst family’s ongoing commitment to the Journalism program. Rounding out the list of speakers were Dr. Richard Cole, Chair of the Journalism Program’s Steering Committee, who praised the student performance in the program, and also introduced the steering committee. The writing winners recognized their articles before their names were announced Anissa Balson, and had to maintain composure until they were officially called up to receive their Hearst Foundations awards from Chris Lavin, writing judge. Photo Judges Jodie Steck, Clem Murray, and Board Director, welcomes all on Kirk McKoy collectively passed out the photojournalism Awards. John Hultman and Robert Freshe, Jr., Vice President behalf of her family. Terry Connelly did the honors for Television and Radio Broadcast News. and Executive Director of the As the bay cruise came to an end, congratulations were exchanged, photos were Hearst Foundations, greets snapped, and parents were called. One could sense a collective sense of satisfaction students and special guests. mixed with relief. Still, a few finalists were already looking forward: “See you at next year’s championship,” was an oft-heard refrain. Anissa Balson, Hearst Dean Richard Cole, Foundations Board University of North Carolina, Director, presents the speaks about the Steering First Place medallion Committee’s role. in the Intercollegiate Photojournalism Competition to Pam Johnson, Western Kentucky University. 3 THE 2004 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS Left to right: Eric Wellman, Syracuse University, Radio Broadcast News Daniel Winters, Iowa State University, TV Broadcast News Jae Lee, Western Kentucky University, Photojournalism Jesse Abrams-Morley, Northwestern University, Writing Photo judge Jodie Steck presents the First Place award in the Photojournalism Championship to Jae Lee. Jesse Abrams-Morley embraces writing judge Chris Lavin upon receiving the First Place award in writing. Dan Winters receives his First Place award in the Television Broadcast News Championship from Broadcast judge John Hultman presents broadcast judge Terry Connelly. Eric Wellman with the First Place award in the Radio Broadcast News Championship. 4 Intercollegiate winners join for a portrait: Douglas Anderson, Pennsylvania State University; Terry Hynes, University of Dean Bob Ruggles, Florida A&M University, departing Florida; Roger Boye, Northwestern University; David Rubin, Syracuse University; Pam Johnson and James Kenney, steering committee member of 20 years, catches up Western Kentucky University. with Dean Will Norton, University of Nebraska. Broadcast finalists Katie Piper, Knez Walker and Eric Wellman Photo judge Clem Murray and his wife Mimi chat with photo finalists get aquainted. Rod Reidsma and Jae Lee. Broadcast finalists Juanita Page and Allison Sossaman mug for the camera at the Welcome Dinner. 5 Dr. Hamid Khani of San Francisco State University gives directions RANDOM to Juanita Page. FOCUS The Broadcast finalists meet in the hospitality suite to receive instructions and deadlines. Writing finalist Van Jensen works Writing finalists, to meet his judges, and deans deadline. descend the steps of City Hall upon the completion of the Matt Gonzalez interview. 6 Departing broadcast judge John Hultman and his wife Wilma take in the city view from The San Francisco Spirit. Photo judges Jodie Steck and Clem Murray have fun choosing the winner of the year’s Best Single Photo, Daniel Gawlowski of Ball State University. A writing judge evaluates a finalist’s article. Writing judge Sherry Howard, broadcast finalist Juanita Page and steering committee member (and former writing judge) Lorraine Branham discuss the championship. Program director Jan Watten calls a photo finalist to inform him he made the cut and should head for San Francisco. Program assistant Yasi Haerizadeh and Tom Murray, Arizona State University, edits his radio story. Dr. Hamid Khani of San Francisco State University enjoy chatting during the awards night reception. 7 2003 – 2004 INTERCOLLEGIATE COMPETITIONS N WINNING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Since the inception of the program in 1960, the overall WRITING PHOTOJOURNALISM BROADCAST NEWS ranking of the top schools in writing has been recognized. FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE As the program grew to include photojournalism and broadcast $10,000 AWARD $10,000 AWARD $10,000 AWARD news, cash prizes were added to the intercollegiate competition The Medill School of Journalism School of Journalism and Broadcasting Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication (in 1990), giving journalism schools a financial reward for the Northwestern University Western Kentucky University Arizona State University collective success of their students. SECOND PLACE SECOND PLACE $5,000 AWARD $5,000 AWARD SECOND PLACE The Hearst Awards acknowledges the winners of the School of Journalism College of Journalism and Communications $5,000 AWARD Intercollegiate Competitions by granting a total of $52,500 University of Missouri University of Florida School of Journalism and Mass in prizes to the three highest scoring schools in each division. THIRD PLACE THIRD PLACE Communication