2025 Broadcast Reporting (Features) Finalists
Caitlin Esch, Stephanie Hughes, Nancy Marshall-Genzer, Minju Park & Jayk Cherry
Marketplace
Inside the Movement to Teach Kids About Money
Comments From the Judges:
“This special covered considerable ground looking at personal finance education from different perspectives. It was well done, well executed, and a great example of exceptional journalism.”
“Great and deep reporting with voices of teachers, students, people at casinos and also stats. First person stories and in-the-field narrated experience from the reporter. Starts with a question that made me interested (!) Very strong entry on an incredibly timely topic. Impressive production value and characters. Strong points for impact and curriculum too.”
Elizabeth Miller, Dan Evans, Rob Manning & Sarah Nairalez
Oregon Public Broadcasting
Class of 2025: Growing up in Oregon Schools
Comments From the Judges:
“It’s rare to see such extensive, long-term reporting executed this well. The work was rich, thoughtfully produced, and effectively captured the stories of several students as they navigated school and prepared to launch into adulthood. The project was comprehensive, compelling, and well executed. Well done.”
“The music was effective, interviews were moving and well shot, editing was tight as it conveyed the narrative. Nice writing! Classic elements of following people thru time – attitudes and goals changed, cute & innocent turned to more mature, world-aware, and responsible. I’m impressed with this! I watched more. Use of music is outstanding, btw and people don’t always realize that or use it effectively.”
Cory Turner, Nicole Cohen & Janet Woojeong Lee
NPR
How Alabama Students Went From Last Place to Rising Stars in Math
Comments From the Judges:
“This is a great short-form feature on how local efforts can change a state and even the debate across the nation. Through great use of natural sound, tight writing and many key interviews, this story typifies what informative and interesting features on education should be like.”
“Love this all around. Anchor asks an interesting question to start. Reporter paints a picture, immerses us in sounds of the place and an example, great sound, strong visual writing. Sound bites move up the chain kids>teachers>coach>principal>superintendent. So many fantastic sound bites ending with ‘When kids have fun, they learn’.”
