Kim Gusby, anchor, WSAV-TV-3, were among those who presented awards. This year the categories and voting process were different, McMichael said. The categories, recommended by the students, were changed to become all academic, he added. The JMC faculty and staff submitted and voted on nominees. “Also, for this year’s show I wanted more student involvement, so student members of NABJ, Tiger’s Roar, and PRSSA helped with different aspects of promotions, setting up the auditions for hosts, and they also helped give some input into show,” McMichael said. Hosted by JMC seniors Alfonzo Berry and Shaunii Rawls, The JMC Awards showcased student work in the department’s three areas of concentration: audio and video production, online journalism, and public relations and advertising. In addition, there were 14 categories for academic awards, including three Chair’s Awards scholarships funded by a $4,000 donation from the Savannah Advertising Club, and a $500 contribution from the Department of JMC.
Presenter Tydell Mosley looks on as Ariana Knight recieves award.
reward high academic performance, but also to encourage other students to emulate the success of their peers,” Lloyd added. “Xavier McKnight, Shayanna Bonner and Sierra Walton embody those qualities.” The 2016 JMC Award winners were: Best Integrated Marketing Campaign – Kinyana McCoy Best Radio Program Marissa Russell Best All Around JMC Students Ariana Knight Jocelyn Stargell-Zachery
PR (James Ofori, LaShawn Charles, Morgan Mapel, and Rochell Middleton) Best Applied Research and Communications – “The Analysis of Caitlyn Jenner on Twitter,” by Alfonzo Berry Excellence in Feature Writing Brittany Rossette-Jones Best Video (Creative Non-News) Dante Ferguson Best Research for a Campaign Quality Control Agency (Alfonzo Berry, Jacqueline Owens, Brittani Williams, and Ashley Adams) Best Website or Blog – Spotted by Shaunii by Shaunii Rawls
The Chair’s Awards, presented by Wanda Lloyd, department chair, were given to students who had high grade point averages and who also provided outstanding service to student media and the department.
Best On-Air Talent Alfonzo Berry
“We are very proud of our highperforming mass communications majors who also devote a great amount of time and expertise to student media and JMC student organizations,” said Lloyd.
Best Photographer Sha-dasha Poe
Academic Achievement Scholarship Xavier McKnight
Excellence in Sports Writing and Reporting – Xavier McKnight
Savannah Advertising Club Marv Vawter/JMC Scholarship Shayanna Bonner
Best Documentary Jalvin Lovett
Excellence in News Writing and Reporting – Travis Nixon
Best Video Journalist Ariana Knight
JMC Chair’s Awards:
Best Graphic Layout Designer Asia Wilkerson
“The Chair’s Awards were created to Best Agency Branding – Liaisons
Savannah Advertising Club Marv Vawter/JMC Scholarship Sierra Walton 2016 Spring/Summer | 22