Radio-television students from SIUC received more awards than any other state school at the Illinois Broadcasters Association Student Convention in Bloomington last week.

Eleven students took home Student Silver Dome Awards, which recognize excellence in various broadcast categories including television and radio news stories, sports coverage and general programming.

“These students spend a lot of time working on projects outside of class,” said Joey Helleny, who attended the conference and serves as a lecturer in the Department of Radio and Television. “A lot of time and effort went into these projects, and it’s nice to see them recognized for their work, to say ‘Hey, you did a good job.'”

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SIUC students also spent time with alumnus Chris Bury of “Nightline,” who was the keynote speaker. Illinois State University won the second-most awards with seven.

Winners include:Clint Misselhorn and Brandon Thompson, first place in Radio Long Form for “Sunrise Sports.”

Keith Crook, first place in Television Long Form for “Philippine Insurrection.”

John Solita, honorable mention in Television Long Form for “The Hook.”

Thad Jackson and Greg Armstrong, honorable mention in Radio Live Game Sports for “Saluki Softball.”

Cory Byers, honorable mention in Television Spot for “Father Forgive Me.”

Ben Johnson, honorable mention for Television Spot for “Be More Inspired.”

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Christina Kullberg, first place for Radio News Story for “Wright Way Rescue.”

Clint Misselhorn, honorable mention for Radio News Story for “Dean Dairy Farm”

Lindsey Moron, first place for Television News Pack for “Home Schooling” and honorable mention for Television News Pack for “Quilts – Right Here in the River Region.”

The River Region Evening Edition also won an honorable mention in the Television Newscast category.

“I’m very proud of this continued effort to achieve excellence in all we do,” said Manjunath Pendakur, dean of the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts. “This is a stepping stone for national awards, and as they say, the proof is in the pudding.”

Reporter Monique Garcia can be reached at [email protected]