As WHJE prepares to embark to New York for the IBS conference this March. The entire station is so proud of all the amazing work and staff members that have been shortlisted. Also a quick congratulations to our favorite TV station: CHTV on their nominations! Without further ado, here is all of WHJE’s nominations that are now National Finalists!
On Air Categories
Best Live Music Broadcast: Manic Monday Live Music Broadcast – Elle Degeronimo-Arotin & Abby Karpinski
Best Talk Program: The Final Chapter – Paulina Arana & Josh Melby
Best Specialty Show (Non-Music): Overtime Movie Reviewers – Lucas Miller & Ozzy Taylor
Best Celebrity or Artist/Band Interview: Emmy Winning Broadcaster, Anthony Calhoun – Chloe Spencer
Best Radio Drama: To Build A Fire – Jack London – Asher Harris
Best Documentary: Rabbit Hole – Was Princess Diana Murdered? – Leah McKay
Best Public Affairs Program: Bethann and John tell their Riley story – Austin Betzold
Best Morning Show: Claire’s Morning Melodies – Clarie Hustel
Best Pledge Drive: Rileython 2024 – Hudson Kirsh & Paulina Arana
Best Foreign Language Program: En Vivo – Paulina Arana & Leanna Romero
Sports Categories
Best Sports Play-By-Play (Football): Carmel v Trinity Football – Andrew Garrison
Best Sports Play-By-Play (Men’s Basketball): Carmel v Brebeuf Basketball – Andrew Garrison
Best Sports Play-By-Play (Women’s Basketball): Carmel v Zionsville Women’s Basketball – Tegan Duke
Best Sports Play-By-Play (Baseball/Softball): Carmel v Westfield Baseball – Tegan Duke
Best Sports Play-By-Play (Baseball/Softball): Panthers v Pioneers – Andrew Garrison
Best Sports Talk Program: The Oaken Bucket Show – Tegan Duke & Brock Rose
Best Sports Talk Program: At The Buzzer – Josh Melby, Josh Ott, JT Moore, Hudson Kirsh
Best Sports Update: Garrison Sports Update – Andrew Garrison
Best Sports Interview: Alex Shackell, Olympic Gold Medallist – Josh Melby
Best Sports Interview: Coach Plumb, Olympic Coach – Brock Rose
Best Sports Pre/Post Game: Carmel v Lawrence Central Football Pre/Post Game – Brock Rose & Josh Melby
Best Sports Pre/Post Game: Carmel v Westfield Pre/Post Game – Hudson Kirsh & Brock Rose
Best Sports Pre/Post Game: Carmel v HSE Basketball Pre/Post Game – Andrew Garrison & Tegan Duke
News Categories
Best Newscast: Leah McKay Newscast – Leah McKay
Best Political News: Political News Coverage – Mitchell Weixler
Best Spot Interview: Anthony Calhoun Sideline Interview – Brock Rose
Best Spot Interview: Interview with Asst Superintendent at Fun Run – Paulina Arana & Bella Bixler
Best News Interview: Interview with Young Democrat & Young Republican – MJ Martell
Marketing & Promotions Categories
Best Station Promotional Event: Radiothon 2024 – Paulina Arana & Hudson Kirsh
Best Community Outreach Event: Ghost & Goblins – Paulina Arana, Bella Bixler, Chloe Jones, Franklin Vrtis
Best Logo: The Sideline Cast Logo – Cooper Sanders and Sideline Cast
Best Show Promotional Poster: Let’s Be Honest Poster – Avaleigh Heldman
Best Press Release: Radiothon is back at WHJE – Chloe Spencer
Web & Social Media Categories
Best Website: Leah McKay
Best Podcast: Let Me tell You A Story – Asher Harris & Gavin Chen
Best Station Blog: Chloe Spencer
Best Social Media Campaign: Radiothon Campaign – Ella Degeronimo-Arotin
Best Social Media Account: WHJE Instagram – Ella Degeronimo-Arotin
Best Phone App: WHJE App (via Student news Source) – Leah McKay
Best Use of Video in Radio Studio: Homecoming 2024 – Paulina Arana
Production Categories
Best Promo Series: Radiothon Promo Series – Riley Alderman, Gavin Chen, Camilla Morris
Best Station or Event Promo: WHJE News – Izzy Paul
Best Show Promo: Spooky Stories Promo – Calvin Christian
Best Show Intro: Let Me Tell You A Story Intro – Gavin Chen
Best Public Service Announcement: Bullying PSA – Andrew Austin
Best Use of Sound Effects: Face Hugger – Max Licht
Best Use of Sound Effects: Station ID – Riley Alderman
Best Liner/Sweeper: Now and Then – Franklin Vrtis
Best Station ID: Cowboy Loves WHJE – Jaxon Schlieper
Best Underwriting Spot: 91.3 Club – Mitchell Weixler
Student Management Awards
Best Student Station Manager, Radio: Leah McKay
Best Program Director, Radio: Claire Hustel
Best News Director, Radio: Izzy Paul
Best Sports Director, Radio: Andrew Garrison
Best Business Director, Radio: Paulina Arana & Hudson Kirsh
