The Broadcasting - Radio and Television program of Conestoga College has named its award-winning students for the 2002-2003 academic year. Sixteen students share a total of $5,300 in awards.
Broadcasting - Radio and Television is a three-year, diploma-level program at the Doon campus in Kitchener. The first two years feature instruction in both radio and television; in the third year, students choose to specialize in one field or the other. All aspects of the media are included: news and entertainment, programming, writing and editing, mobile production, broadcast regulations, sales, management and technical skills. Students gain practical experience through work in the College's television studio and 88.3 CJIQ-FM, the College radio station.
This year's awards and winners are as follows.
The $500 Betty Thompson Bursary, sponsored by CKCO-TV of Kitchener, goes to the student who best demonstrates community involvement through volunteer work. The winner is Jordan Schinkel of Kitchener.
The $500 Pat Fitzgerald Award, also sponsored by CKCO-TV, recognizes the efforts and contributions of a student who consistently promotes goodwill, patience, consideration and understanding among colleagues. The winner is Ryan Snider of Fergus.
The $500 Rogers Cable Television Award, sponsored by Rogers Television (Grand River, Cable 20), goes to a student who volunteers or is on field placement and who makes a significant contribution towards community programming. The winner is Iain Murphy of Guelph.
The $500 CHUM Limited Award for Excellence in Radio Programming goes to a student who demonstrates advanced skills in documentary or magazine-format programming. The winner is Scott Wilkie of Schomberg.
The $500 John Larke Memorial Award, sponsored by Kitchener radio stations CHYM/CKGL, encourages and recognizes continuing career achievement through education. The winner is Shawn VanLoon of Dublin.
The $300 K.A. Mackenzie Memorial Award, subscribed by friends in honour of a former Broadcasting faculty member, recognizes innovative use of technology. The winner is Jordan Schinkel of Kitchener.
Kitchener radio station CHYM-FM sponsors three Announcing Awards of $250 each, to recognize a student in each of the program's three years for announcing skills and development. From the Class of 2003, the winner is Patricia Cardy of Cambridge; from the Class of 2004, it is Jackie Moss of London; and from the Class of 2005, it is Marcus Reeves of Stratford.
Stratford radio station CJCS sponsors two Creative Awards of $250 each, one for writing and the other for production ability. The winner of both awards is Alison Gittins of Elora.
Guelph radio stations CJOY/Magic FM sponsor a $250 Newsperson of the Year Award for a student who displays both enterprise and expertise in news reporting. The winner is Patricia Cardy of Cambridge.
The $250 Standard Broadcasting Award, sponsored by Standard Radio Inc., goes to the graduating student with the highest academic standing. The winner is JuliAnne Bonnett of St. Thomas.
Sponsored by Electrohome, the $250 Carl A. Pollock Memorial Award goes to the final-year student who has achieved the highest academic standing over the first two years of enrolment. The winner is Brynn Tschirhart of Kitchener.
The $250 Betty Thompson Broadcaster of the Year Award, sponsored by CKCO-TV of Kitchener, is for outstanding talent and commitment as demonstrated by productivity, and excellence in programming and production. Five students share the award: Mike Higgins of Kitchener, Nick Mercante of Wilsonville, Ryan Snider of Fergus, Lindsay Toth of Kitchener and Greg Zehr of New Hamburg.
CHUM Radio sponsors a $250 Broadcasting - Radio and Television Faculty Award, which goes to a student who has demonstrated support and/or assistance to program faculty. The winner is Amanda Wetherup of Waterloo.
CONTACT: Michael Thurnell, 519-748-5220, ext. 3223, mthurnell@conestogac.on.ca