The Society for Features Journalism Excellence-in-Features Awards honored 12 Newhouse students for their impressive work this year. This was a notable recognition for the students, as they competed against professional writers and media outlets for these awards. Congratulations to all!
Digital Innovation, 1st Place: Sonny Cirasuolo, Amanda Paule, Molly Gibbs, Kevin Camelo, Lawry Boyer, “Visualizing 81: Revisiting and Revisualizing Syracuse’s 15th Ward“, (Deconstructing the Divide)
Digital Innovation, Honorable mention: Jonathan Harris and Hanna Martin, “Live Oaks and Dead Folks: Exploring Oakwood Cemetery and its Loyal Caretakers” (Upstate Unearthed)
Best Features Digital Presence, 2nd Place: Staff, Upstate Unearthed
Diversity in Digital Features, 3rd Place: Car Shapiro and Ilhy Gomez Del Campo Rojas, “Exposed and Empowered” (Jerk)
Diversity in Digital Features, 3rd Place: Kamal Morgan, “BLK in the ADK” (Upstate Unearthed)
Diversity in Digital Features, Honorable mention: Nhari Djan, “Social Media Support” (Deconstructing the Divide)
Video Storytelling, Honorable mention: Annie Boos, “The Comeback Year” (The NewsHouse)