App State's student-run newspaper, The Appalachian, has been recognized with ten awards in Region 2 of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards for 2022. This summer, the top five winners will advance to the national competition. The awards are a testament to the exceptional quality of the reporting, writing, editing, photography, and design that goes into every issue of The Appalachian. This remarkable achievement speaks volumes about the high level of journalistic excellence that the paper consistently delivers.
The staff of The Appalachian
Print/Online
General News Reporting (Large)
Winner: Historic Black Cemetery Given Long-Absent Recognition
by William Becker, The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
Sports Writing (Large)
Finalist: Mountaineers Outlast Trojans in New 'Miracle on the Mountain'
by Dan Davidson and James Parker, The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
General Column Writing
Finalist: Columns
by Ella Adams, The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Large)
Winner: The Appalachian
The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
Best Affiliated Website
Winner: The Appalachian website
The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
Art/Graphics/Multimedia
Breaking News Photography
Finalist: Art Sculpture, Wey Hall Vandalized After Game Days
by Hiatt Ellis, The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
Feature Photography
Finalist: Boone Barbies Give Back To Community, Drag For Charity
by Evan Bates, The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
Photo Essay/Slideshow
Winner: The Story of Boone's First Mosque
by Samuel Cooke, The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
Sports Photography
Finalist: App State Stalls Against No. 20 Texas State, Loses Series 0-3
by Hiatt Ellis, The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
All Platforms
Arts/Entertainment/Fashion Journalism
Winner: 'Organic and Childish': Art Professor Encourages Comics and Creativity
by Carli Johnson, The Appalachian, Appalachian State University
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging journalism's free practice and stimulating high ethical behavior standards. Region 2 of the SPJ includes North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. App State competed against many prestigious programs, including the University of Maryland, George Washington University, Virginia Commonwealth University, American University, Duke University, Howard University, and Elon University.
For a complete list of the winners of the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards 2022, please visit: Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 Winners Announced.
The Appalachian Staff 2022
The Appalachian Staff 2022