2025 All Member Division
The Catholic Media Association is honored to recognize and celebrate excellence in journalism, communications and other forms of media.
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AI121: Communications Director of the Year
First Place
Kelly Clark
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Communications
Second Place
Brett Meister
Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Third Place
Patrick Higgins
Missionaries of the Precious Blood
Honorable Mention
Dennis Kellogg
Catholic Diocese of Lincoln
Honorable Mention
Nancy Fishburn
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
AI131a: Editor of the Year
First Place
Scott Warden
Today’s Catholic
Second Place
Laura Ieraci
ONE Magazine
Third Place
Rebecca Seum
Missionaries of the Precious Blood
Honorable Mention
Pablo Kay
Angelus
Honorable Mention
Carol Schuck Scheiber
TrueQuest Communications | VISION | Prepare the Word
AI141: Graphic Artist/Designer of the Year
First Place
Angie Von Slaughter
National Catholic Reporter
Second Place
Chad DeBoard
Missionaries of the Precious Blood
Third Place
Abigail Buettner
St. Louis Review
Honorable Mention
Gabriella Ferraro O’Brien
The Catholic Review
Honorable Mention
Melissa Hartog
National Catholic Register
AI151: Multimedia Journalist of the Year
First Place
Colleen Dulle
America Media
Second Place
Mary Shovlain
The Good Newsroom, Archdiocese of New York
Third Place
Fernanda Pierorazio
The Good Newsroom, Archdiocese of New York
Honorable Mention
Kay Colby
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
AI161: Photographer of the Year
First Place
Scott Warden
Today’s Catholic
Second Place
Ian Tran
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Third Place
Jeff Witherow
Catholic Courier
Honorable Mention
Dave Hrbacek
The Catholic Spirit
Honorable Mention
Bob Roller
OSV News
AI171: Social Media Professional of the Year
First Place
Noah Fonacier
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Second Place
Nicole Jones
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge
Third Place
Niko Hafley
Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Honorable Mention
Theresa Nguyen-Gillen
Glenmary Home Missioners
Honorable Mention
Heidi Huntington
Catholic Courier
AI175a: Writer of the Year
First Place
Scott Warden
Today’s Catholic
Second Place
George Matysek Jr.
The Catholic Review
Third Place
Katie Collins Scott
National Catholic Reporter Co.
Honorable Mention
Eric A. Clayton
Jesuit Conference
Honorable Mention
Brian Roewe
National Catholic Reporter Co.
AI181: Videographer/Video Producer of the Year — Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Juan Guajardo
Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
Second Place
John Girone
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Third Place
Riley Webb
Catholic Diocese of Wichita
AI191: Podcaster of the Year
First Place
Rick Howick
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Second Place
Mike Jordan Laskey
Jesuit Conference
Third Place
The Catholic Accent Podcast
Diocese of Greensburg
Jordan Whiteko
Honorable Mention
Colleen Dulle
America Media
Honorable Mention
Taylor Henry
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Taylor Henry, Msgr. Anthony Frontiero and Archbishop Timothy Broglio
AW331: Best Illustration with Graphic Design or Art
First Place
The Cardinal Fall 2024
The Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America and Staff of Cardinal Magazine; Matt Chinworth, Illustrator
Second Place
St. Patrick’s Way Back
Angelus
Jacob Popcak
Third Place
Year of Hope Cross
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Thomas Villa, Shay Ryan
Honorable Mention
Saints in 7 Days: Elizabeth Ann Seton
Hallow
Claire Beard, Suzie Shin and Shang Lin
Honorable Mention
“Who Are My Mother and Brothers and Sisters?”
Jesuit Conference
Jen Norton
AW332: Best Photo Gallery or Slideshow
First Place
Fun-filled Field Days at Catholic Schools Signal Summer’s Start
Catholic Courier
Jeff Witherow
Second Place
National Eucharistic Congress — Marian Route Kickoff Mass Photo Gallery
Diocese of Crookston
Diocese of Crookston Staff
Third Place
At Joyful Mass, Cardinal Ordains 16 New Priests for Archdiocese of Washington in Largest Ordination Class Since 1960
Catholic Standard
Mihoko Owada
Honorable Mention
The Greatest Love Story
Shalom Media
John Jones, Photographer
Honorable Mention
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Stops in Nation’s Capital
Catholic Standard
Mihoko Owada
AW340a: Best Video — Feature, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
New Beginnings: How Two Young Adults Entered the Catholic Church
Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
Juan Guajardo and Paul Latino
Second Place
In the Darkness is Where Life Began: The Michaela Gasseling Documentary
Diocese of Grand Island
Oscar Erives
Third Place
Windows of Wonder: Stained Glass for the Cathedral of St. Thomas More
Arlington Catholic Herald
Kerry Nevins and Hannah Camerota
AW340b: Best Video — Feature, Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies
First Place
Experience the Breathtaking Eucharistic Procession with 7,000 Catholics: The Eucharistic Revival
Saint Paul Seminary
Jonathan Vikesland, ReAwaken Productions; John Stokman and Phil Ervin, The Saint Paul Seminary
Second Place
The Inspiring Work of Father Matthieu Dauchez — ANAK-TNK (Into The Light)
Shalom Media
Felix Varghese, Producer; Arun John, Camera; Midhun Garvasis, Editor
Third Place
The (Real) Day in the Life of a Seminarian
Saint Paul Seminary
Jonathan Vikesland, ReAwaken Productions; John Stokman and Phil Ervin, The Saint Paul Seminary
AW341a: Best News Video — Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Archbishop Gudziak Tours Destruction in Ukraine
OSV News
Gina Christian
Second Place
In-depth with U.S. Vatican Ambassador
Catholic News Service
Robert Duncan and Carol Glatz
Third Place
Jesus Carries the Holy Cross Through Lansing
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
Honorable Mention
Dedication and Blessing of Christ Cathedral’s St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Bradley Zint, Shay Ryan, John Girone, Chris Tran, and Franco Watts
Honorable Mention
9/11 Eve of Solemn Remembrance in Staten Island
The Good Newsroom, Archdiocese of New York
Mary Shovlain
AW342a: Best Video —Pro-life Activities, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Mary’s Choice RVA
The Catholic Virginian
Office of Communications Staff and Mark Kwolek
Second Place
Catholic Priest Answers Your Questions About Abortion (Respect Life Month)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Shay Ryan, John Girone, Kieran Hickey, Noah Fonacier and Paige Brooks
Third Place
Hundreds Witness for Life in Eucharistic Procession Around Planned Parenthood on All Souls Day
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Communications
Neil McDonough and André Escaleira Jr.
Honorable Mention
Respect Life Fund
The Catholic Telegraph
Margaret Swensen
Honorable Mention
Highlights of Georgia March for Life
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Allen Kinzly
AW343a: Best Video — Religious Life, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Day in the Life of a Norbertine Sister
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Shay Ryan, John Girone, Kieran Hickey, Noah Fonacier, and Paige Brooks
Second Place
Catholic Sisters Week
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Nicole Bettini, Zach Jansen and Kayla Mayer
Third Place
Encountering Christ in the Migrant: Jesuit Vocations on the Border
Jesuit Conference
Eric Clayton and MegAnne Liebsch
Honorable Mention
Letter to St. Vincent de Paul
La Machi Communication for Good Causes
Congregation of The Mission La Machi Communication for Good Causes
Honorable Mention
On the Road to Emmaus: The Salatas and The Blessed Sacrament
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
AW343b: Best Video — Religious Life, Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies
First Place
Who Visits You on Sunday?
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, Executive Producers; Miles Miller, Producer; Marissa Van Kley, Supervising Producer; Carley Kormanis, Director; Marissa Metoyer, Editor; Jessica Zittlow Aleman, Jordan Watwood, Producers
Second Place
What is Eucharistic Holy Hour?
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, David Naglieri, Executive Producers; Miles Miller, Producer; Carley Kormanis, Director; Mike Hellman, Editor
Third Place
Unleash Your Talents
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, Executive Producers; Miles Miller, Producer
Honorable Mention
Answering the Call to Faith and Fatherhood
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, David Naglieri, Executive Producers; Marissa Van Kley, Supervising Producer; Megan Lanz, Producer; Jessie Schiffer, Field Producer; Carley Kormanis, Director
Honorable Mention
Lord I’ve Settled
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, David Naglieri, Executive Producers; Father Mark-Mary Ames, Father Isaiah Marie Hofmann, MIles Miller, Producers; Cody Hilliard, Director; Marissa Metoyer, Editor; Marissa Van Kley, Supervising Producer
AW344a: Best Video — Social Justice Issues, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Sisters Have a Heart for Service on the Border
Catholic Charities USA
Bill Gangluff, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer; Jeremy Mines, Senior Video Producer; Rebecca Solloa, Executive Director; Catholic Charities of Diocese of Laredo
Second Place
On the Road to Emmaus: Behind Bars, Bringing Christ to Prisoners
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
Third Place
How Jesuits Accompany Today’s Holy Families on the Border
Jesuit Conference
MegAnne Liebsch and Eric Clayton
Honorable Mention
Finding His Purpose, and Himself
Catholic Charities USA
Kevin Brennan, Vice President for Media Relations and Executive Communications; Jeremy Mines, Senior Video Producer; Andy Wayne, Director of Communications; Catholic Charities of Baltimore
Honorable Mention
Bánica | On Mission in the Dominican Republic
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Hannah Camerota and Marvin Molina
AW344b: Best Video — Social Justice Issues, Television Stations and Film Companies
First Place
JRS/USA on Solidarity: Serving Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
Jesuit Refugee Service/USA
Bridget Cusick, JRS/USA Producer; David Szurmiej, Producer; Braun Film & Video, Inc.; JRS Romania, Producer, Editor and Contributor
Second Place
Warriors to Lourdes: Kim Crosby Story
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, David Naglieri, Executive Producers; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Carley Kormanis, Director; Alexandra Bartman, Editor; Lucas Hibdon, Editor and Sound Designer
Third Place
Our National Pastime Can Also Be All-Inclusive
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, David Naglieri, Executive Producers; Kevin Moon, Producer; Jessie Schiffer, Field Producer; Marissa Metoyer, Editor
Honorable Mention
Warriors to Lourdes: For Drew Ross
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, David Naglieri, Executive Producers; Kelly Cunningham, Marissa Van Kley, Producers; Carley Kormanis, Director; Alexandra Bartman, Editor
AW345a: Best Video — Explainer, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
What is Ash Wednesday?
Catholic Courier
Jeff Witherow
Second Place
NC Catholics Now — Jan. 17, 2024
Diocese of Raleigh NC Catholics
Tim Robbins and Kate Turgeon
Third Place
Mary Always Points Us to Jesus
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Communications Team
Honorable Mention
From Chosen To Chalice: Discerning God’s Call
Diocese of Crookston
Diocese of Crookston
Honorable Mention
Catholic Sisters Week
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Nicole Bettini, Zach Jansen, and Kayla Mayer
AW345b: Best Video — Explainer, Television Stations and Film Companies
First Place
Feast Day Celebration Recap Video
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, Executive Producers; Becket Ghioto, Producer; Marissa Metoyer, Editor
Second Place
Archdiocese of Newark Annual Appeal
Lux Lab Production House
Lux Lab Video Marketing Staff and Archdiocese of Newark Staff
Third Place
The OMVA Mission
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, Executive Producers; Michael Labbe, Ken Heckel, Megan Lanz, Hannah Jones, Producers; Marissa Van Kley, Supervising Producer; Carley Kormanis, Director; Marissa Metoyer, Editor
Honorable Mention
Holy Thursday for Kids
Spirit Juice Studios
Rob Kaczmark, Branden J. Stanley, Seneca Lester, Executive Producers
AW346a: Best Video — The Clergy, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
All in God’s Time: Older Men Embrace Call to Priesthood Later in Life
Archdiocese of Detroit
Andrew Kleczek, Director and Producer; Rick Giffin, Co-Producer; Emily Mentock, Creative Director; Edmundo Reyes, Director of Communications
Second Place
On the Road to Emmaus: The Magnificent Seven
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
Third Place
Diocese of Orange Chrism Mass 2024
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
John Girone, Shay Ryan and Bradley Zint
Honorable Mention
Deacon Seth Seaman — Called to the Priesthood
The Catholic Virginian
Office of Communications Staff and Mark Kwolek
Honorable Mention
In the Footsteps of the Martyrs
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
AW347a: Best Video — Ordination, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Diocese of Lansing Priestly Ordinations 2024
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl and Valerie Hendrickson
Second Place
Deacon Phillip Mills’ Journey to the Priesthood
Diocese of Orlando
Jennifer Drow, Senior Director of Communications; Katherine Laguna, Director of Communications; Lana Kaczmarek, Digital Communications Manager
Third Place
A Divine Calling: Two Men are Ordained to the Sacred Order of Presbyters
Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
Juan Guajardo
Honorable Mention
Priest Ordination 2024
The Catholic Telegraph
Margaret Swensen
Honorable Mention
How Detroit’s Newest Priests Learned to Listen for Christ’s Calling
Archdiocese of Detroit
Andrew Kleczek, Director and Producer; Rick Giffin, Co-Producer; Emily Mentock, Creative Director; Edmundo Reyes, Director of Communications
AW349a: Best Video — Catechesis, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Mary Always Points Us to Jesus
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Communications Team
Second Place
On the Road to Emmaus: Pray the ‘Priest of God’ Prayer Before Holy Mass
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
Third Place
U.S. Seminarians in Rome Reflect on the Litany of Humility
Catholic News Service
Robert Duncan
Honorable Mention
Word and Art with Bishop John Dolan
Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Bishop John Dolan, Brett Meister, Julian Garoz and Niko Hafley
Honorable Mention
On the Road to Emmaus: Read Saint Augustine’s Letter to Proba
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
AW350a: Best Video — Catechesis, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
On the Road to Emmaus: Eucharistic Congress Special
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
Second Place
Jesus is Here Recap
The Catholic Telegraph
Jake Emser
Third Place
Walking With Jesus — National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Diocese of Trenton Communications — Multimedia Production The Monitor
Marianne Hartman, Frank Lettieri, Ryan Larason, Patrick Dolan, Cynthia Pineda, Beau Rosario, Jesus Juan, Josue Arriola and Jossie Ramos
Honorable Mention
Mission: Eucharist
Glenmary Home Missioners
Glenmary Home Missioners Team and Hundredfold Productions
Honorable Mention
Downtown Denver Eucharistic Procession a Moment of Grace-filled Witness
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Communications
Neil McDonough
AW350b: Best Video — Catechesis, Television Stations and Film Companies
First Place
Experience the Breathtaking Eucharistic Procession with 7,000 Catholics: The Eucharistic Revival
St. Paul Seminary
Jonathan Vikesland, ReAwaken Productions; John Stokman and Phil Ervin, The Saint Paul Seminary
Second Place
National Eucharistic Congress Brand Story
Lux Lab Production House
Nick Falls, Casey Schaffer, John Schmidt, Philip Braun and National Eucharistic Congress Staff
AW361a: Best Multimedia Package — Feature
First Place
The Ordination of Father James Muscatella
Catholic Courier
Gina Capellazzi, Jeff Witherow and Matt Saxon
Second Place
No Body Now But Yours
America Media
David Van Biema and Outreach Staff
Third Place
Aloha and Blessings Amid the Ashes
Catholic Charities USA
Julie Bourbon, Senior Writer; Sheena L. Crews, Senior Creative Director
Honorable Mention
Hardly Lost
ONE Magazine
Les Beley and Konstantin Chernichkin
Honorable Mention
Music Incarnate: Inside Madonna della Strada’s Pipe Organ
Loyola University Chicago
Vivian Ewing, Lukas Keapproth and Polymyth Productions
AW361b: Best Multimedia Package — News
First Place
No Generation Spared
ONE Magazine
Laure Delacloche and the Raghida Skaff
Second Place
The Light of Hope: Guadalupe Torch Leaves Message of Hope and Consolation
Diocese of Charlotte
César Hurtado
Third Place
Introduction of Bishop Joseph Williams, Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Camden
Diocese of Camden, Communications Department
Michael Walsh, John Kalitz, Maria Toci D’Antonio, Jennifer Mauro, Pete Sanchez and Joe Warner
Honorable Mention
Walking, Praying with Christ Through the Diocese
Diocese of Jefferson City
Jacob Luecke, Kelly Martin, Jay Nies and Annie Williams
Honorable Mention
Nearly 5,000 Process Through the Heart of Denver to Give Testimony to Real Presence of Jesus
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Communications
André Escaleira Jr., Neil McDonough, Andy Sanchez and Allison Holdridge
AW361e: Best Multimedia Package — Social Justice Issues
First Place
I Am With You Always: A Catholic Response to Assisted Suicide
Michigan Catholic Conference
MCC Staff
Second Place
Closing the Hunger Gap
ONE Magazine
Hikma A. Abdulmejid and Petterik Wiggers
Third Place
A Place to Belong
ONE Magazine
Paul Rimple, Justyna Mielnikiewicz and Yad Abdulqader
Honorable Mention
Journey from Darkness: Kwami’s Story
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Kay Colby, Nancy Fishburn, Jeff Stutzman
Honorable Mention
USCCB Visit to Migrant Workers
Diocese of Raleigh NC Catholics
Clayton Causer, Tim Robbins, and Kate Turgeon
AW362: Best Multimedia Package — The Eucharistic Revival
First Place
The Catholic Accent: Eucharistic Revival
Diocese of Greensburg
Bishop Larry J. Kulick, Msgr. Raymond Riffle, Jennifer Miele, Cliff Gorski, Robin Mull, Jordan Whiteko, John Zylka, Beth Tallentire, Mary Seamans, Sarah Hartner, Val Rodell, Vince Reilly, Kate Parkinson and The Catholic Accent, Diocese of Greensburg
Second Place
Eucharistic Revival
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Staff
Third Place
#ErieInIndy
Diocese of Erie
Kristine Rilling, Melanie Sisinni and Anne-Marie Welsh
Honorable Mention
Hallow: The Eucharistic Revival
Hallow
Hallow Content Team
Honorable Mention
Eucharistic Congress: Before, During and After
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland DM Productions
AW371: Best Multimedia Package Series
First Place
2024 Golden Apple Teachers
Catholic Standard
Mark Zimmermann, Author; Mihoko Owada, Photographer; Geoffrey Ros and Ronald Bethke, Videographer
Second Place
Echoes of Faith: Remembering Our Catholic Inspiration
Catholic Diocese of Lincoln
Cathy Blankenau Bender, Dennis Kellogg, Fr. Gary Coulter, Corbin Hubbell and Dr. Matthew Hecker
Third Place
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the Archdiocese of New York
The Good Newsroom
Archdiocese of New York
The Good Newsroom Staff
Honorable Mention
Mercy on Wheels: Medical Clinic Director Named Lumen Christi Award Recipient
Catholic Extension
Catholic Extension Staff
Honorable Mention
Advent Calendar
Catholic Courier
Courier Staff
AW372: Best Multimedia Package — Hot Topic: The 2024 Election
First Place
2024 Election Materials for Catholics in Michigan
Michigan Catholic Conference
MCC Staff
Second Place
Busted Halo
Busted Halo
The Busted Halo Staff
Third Place
Novena for the Electorate
Diocese of Jefferson City
Jacob Luecke, Kelly Martin, Jay Nies, and Annie Williams
AW381a: Best Use of Video on Social Media — Diocesan Communications
First Place
Fête-Dieu du Mississippi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge
Nicle Jones, Steve Lee, Jeff Cotten, and Trey Weaver
Second Place
Blessed Stanley Rother Beatification Anniversary Video
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Avery Holt
Third Place
Behind Bars: Bringing Christ to Prisoners
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
Honorable Mention
Protecting Children is a Sacred Task with Bishop Richard G. Henning
Diocese of Providence
Michael F. Kieloch, Laura Testa, Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, and Devlo Media
Honorable Mention
Diocese of Brooklyn Eucharistic Revival Highlights
DeSales Media Group
Adriana Rodriguez, Director of Communications; Miguel Alfau, Video Producer; Marilyn Arreaga, Eucharistic Revival Video Editor and Producer; Steven Aiello, Eucharistic Revival Director; Dominick, Eucharistic Revival Executive Producer
AW381b: Best Use of Video on Social Media — News Organization
First Place
Get to Know the Ordinands!
Northwest Catholic
Selena Abounader
Second Place
Through the Lens of Faith Podcast Episode 2 Teaser
Catholic Courier
Gina Capellazzi and Heidi Huntington
Third Place
Catholic Sisters Week
The Central Minnesota Catholic
Dianne Towalski
AW383a: Best Use of Video on Social Media — Liturgical Season — Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Priests Learn to Cook Fish Tacos (Lent Edition)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Shay Ryan, John Girone, Noah Fonacier, and Paige Brooks
Second Place
What Is It About Ash Wednesday?
Diocese of Lansing
Matt Riedl
Third Place
Holy Week with Bishop Richard G. Henning
Diocese of Providence
Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, Michael Kieloch, Laura Testa and Devlo Media
Honorable Mention
Father Jerome Krug on Easter — “Why Does the Resurrection of Jesus Matter?”
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Avery Holt
Honorable Mention
A Series of Lenten Video Reflections for Social Media
The Good Newsroom, Archdiocese of New York
Mary Shovlain
AW383b: Best Use of Video on Social Media — Liturgical Season — Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies
First Place
Pray40
Hallow
Hallow Content and Marketing
Second Place
Busted Halo
Busted Halo
The Busted Halo Staff
AW384a: Best Use of Video on Social Media — Ongoing Series — Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Meet the Seminarians
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge
Nicole Jones
Second Place
Series on Angelology and Demonology
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Shay Ryan, John Girone, Noah Fonacier and Paige Brooks
Third Place
Mission: Eucharist
Glenmary Home Missioners
Brother Corey Soignier and Hundredfold Productions
Honorable Mention
Catholic University Programs and Department Promotion and Clips: Dynamic Engagement with Social Audiences
The Catholic University of America
Maria Sousa, Bill Conlon, Ric Colegrove, Implementation and Development; Spirit Juice Studios, Production
Honorable Mention
EarthBeat’s “Coping with Climate Anxiety” Series
National Catholic Reporter
John Grosso and Angie Von Slaughter
AW384b: Best Use of Video on Social Media — Ongoing Series — Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies
First Place
Catholic News Agency Coverage of The Chosen’s New Season
EWTN News Inc.
Francesca Pollio
Second Place
16 Years in Darkness — Angelica Gonzalez (Jesus My Savior)
Shalom Media
John Jones, Producer and DOP; Jibin James, Creative Producer; Lijo Joseph, Editor
AW385a: Best Use of Video on Social Media — The Clergy — Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
#SeminarianSaturday — “Dance for Me”: Father Jacob Machado’s Testimony
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Communications
Alexandra Mulet and Neil McDonough
Second Place
Day in the Life of a Catholic Priest
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Kerry Nevins, Hannah Camerota, and Mary Brodeur
Third Place
To Our Priests…
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge
Nicole Jones, Steve Lee, and Jeff Cotten
Honorable Mention
Priests Learn To … Shoot Archery
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Shay Ryan, John Girone, Noah Fonacier, and Paige Brooks
Honorable Mention
St. Joseph’s Table: Make St. Joseph’s Pasta with Fr. Coffas
Catholic Courier
Jeff Witherow and Gina Capellazzi
AW511a: Best Social Media Campaign — Liturgical Seasons
First Place
Christmas Campaign — Peace On Earth
Shalom Media
Joel Kappen, Nikhil Wilson, Manuela Jose, Jackson Johny, Ashil Joseph, Christin Kuriakose, Diny Elizabeth Varghese, Sharon Justine, Edwin Lazar, Alfin Aloysius David, Bitty Baby, Christina Roy, Bimal Sabu, John Adeline Joseph, Sibi Sebastian and Arun Antony
Second Place
Open the Gifts of Advent — Advent Social Media Campaign
The Central Minnesota Catholic
Dianne Towalski
Third Place
Advent in Vermont
Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington
Alayna Fox and Mary-Margaret Mulligan
Honorable Mention
National Vocation Awareness Week — Social Media Campaign
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Shay Ryan, John Girone, Noah Fonacier, Paige Brooks, and Kieran Hickey
AW511b: Best Social Media Campaign — The Eucharistic Revival
First Place
Our Diocesan Emmaus Moment | National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge
Nicole Jones
Second Place
On the Road to Emmaus with Bishop Boyea
Diocese of Lansing
Bishop Earl Boyea, David Kerr, and Matt Riedl
Third Place
National Eucharistic Congress Daily Recaps
Lux Lab Production House
Nick Falls, Casey Schaffer, John Schmidt, Philip Braun, and National Eucharistic Congress Staff
Honorable Mention
St. Cloud Diocesan Delegates at the Eucharistic Congress
The Central Minnesota Catholic
Dianne Towalski
Honorable Mention
Eucharistic Revival — Local and National Celebrations
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Archdiocese of St. Louis Engagement Team
AW541: Best Use of Social Media for Breaking News
First Place
Introduction of Bishop Joseph Williams, Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Camden
Diocese of Camden, Communications Department
Michael Walsh, John Kalitz, Maria Toci D’Antonio, Jennifer Mauro, Pete Sanchez, and Joe Warner
Second Place
B. Carlos Acutis and B. Pier Giorgio Frassati to be Canonized
Archdiocese of St. Louis
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Engagement Team
Third Place
Catholic Charities USA Social Media Coverage of Hurricane Helene
Catholic Charities USA
Julie Bourbon, Senior Writer; Kevin Brennan, Vice President for Media Relations and Executive Communications; Sheena L. Crews, Senior Creative Director; Bill Gangluff, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer; Christina Kilroy, Director, Digital Communication
Honorable Mention
Pope Francis Appoints Most Rev. J. Gregory Kelly as Bishop of Tyler
Catholic Diocese of Tyler
Troy Lirette, Michael Gresham, Santos Martinez, Fernando Garza Ramón, and Katy Kiser
AW551: Best Use of Photos in Social Media
First Place
Relic of St. Jude Tour
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Ian Tran, Everett Johnson, Renne Enriquez, and Paige Brooks
Second Place
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Joshua Schipper and Scott Warden
Honorable Mention
2024 Commencement Recap Photo Gallery
The Catholic University of America
Denny Henry, Photographer; Bill Conlon and Lauren McMahon, Producers
Honorable Mention
Engaging Young Adults: Salt + Light
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Michaela Beaver, Digital Content Specialist, Archdiocese of St. Louis
AW552: Best Use of Graphics in Social Media
First Place
Vote No to Proposition 1
DeSales Media Group
Len Camporeale, Richard Cordero, Joe Lentine, and Israel Ochoa
Second Place
Lenten Campaign — He Conquered
Shalom Media
Jacob Jose, Jayalal S, Aneesh Kumar A, Akhil Mohan, Arun Kumar, Christin Kuriakose, and Nikhil Wilson
Third Place
TPMS — Infographic SPF Anniversary
The Pontifical Mission Societies
Inés San Martín and La Machi Communication for Good Causes
Honorable Mention
“Guess the Saint Saturday,” Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Michael Houy
Honorable Mention
Busted Halo
Busted Halo
The Busted Halo Staff
AW561a: Best Podcast — News
First Place
AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast
Jesuit Conference
Mike Jordan Laskey, Eric Clayton, and Marcus Bleech
Second Place
Topical News
The Catholic Review
Christopher Gunty
Third Place
Diocese of Youngstown Announces Plans for Archive Facility at Former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church
Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Dennis Biviano, Robert Gavalier, Bishop David J. Bonnar and The Diocese of Youngstown Communication Department
AW561b: Best Podcast — Social Justice Issues
First Place
AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast
Jesuit Conference
Mike Jordan Laskey, Eric Clayton, and Marcus Bleech
Second Place
Diocese of Orange Podcasts
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Jim Governale, Rick Howick, and Fr. Christopher Smith
Third Place
Catholic Climate Covenant with Dan Misleh
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Allen Kinzly
Honorable Mention
Rural Immersion Program podcast series
The Central Minnesota Catholic
Amber Walling
Honorable Mention
Podcast Social Justice
The Catholic Review
George P. Matysek Jr. and Christopher Gunty
AW561c: Best Podcast — Expression of Faith
First Place
The Pod Quad Podcast — A University of Notre Dame Podcast
Notre Dame Studios
Fr. Peter M. McCormick, C.S.C.; Fr. Nate Wills, C.S.C., Ph.D.; John W. Corba, M.F.A.; Traig Foltz; and Lynn Langston
Second Place
Podcast Expression of Faith
The Catholic Review
Christopher Gunty and George Matysek Jr.
Third Place
Catholic Military Life
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Taylor Henry, Msgr. Anthony Frontiero, and Archbishop Timothy Broglio
Honorable Mention
Ready, Willing and Able
The A.D. Times
Genevieve O’Connor
Honorable Mention
Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols
America Media
Maggi Van Dorn, Ricardo da Silva, S.J.; Sebastian Gomes, Grace Lenahan, and Frank Tuson
AW571: Best Use of Live Video in Social Media
First Place
Bishop Toups Blesses the Water at the Beginning of Hurricane Season
Diocese of Beaumont
Bishop David Toups and Karen Gilman
Second Place
Busted Halo
Busted Halo
Father Dave Dwyer, Jennifer Sawyer, and Emma Colino
Third Place
Introduction of Bishop Joseph Williams, Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Camden
Diocese of Camden, Communications Department
Michael Walsh and John Kalitz
AW711b: Best Blog — Social Justice Issues
First Place
The CNEWA Blog
ONE Magazine
David R. Aquije, Gohar Abrahamyan, Elias D. Mallon, S.A., Ph.D.; Olivia Poust, and Laura Ieraci
Second Place
Katie Zakrzewski
Catholic Climate Covenant
Kayla Jacobs and Diana Marin
AW711c: Best Blog — Expression of Faith
First Place
Rita Buettner — Open Window
The Catholic Review
Second Place
Busted Halo
Busted Halo
The Busted Halo Staff
Third Place
Amen
The Catholic Review
George Matysek Jr., Mark Viviano, and Carole Norris Greene
Honorable Mention
Playing Fetch at Dawn and Other Ways to Find Grace in Everyday Life
Little Moments of Grace
Veronica Szczygiel
AW731: Best Online Content Not Published in Print — Photo
First Place
Care for Refugees in Armenia
ONE Magazine
Nazik Armenakyan and Armineh Johannes
Second Place
Popular Piety and Devotion to Our Lady
Northwest Catholic
Stephen Brashear
Third Place
Care for Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia
ONE Magazine
Abenezer Israel, Petterik Wiggers and CNEWA Ethiopia
Honorable Mention
Gates Church is a Site for Early Voting in Monroe County
Catholic Courier
Jeff Witherow
Honorable Mention
School Begins for Rochester Diocese’s Catholic-School Kids
Catholic Courier
Jeff Witherow
AW732: Best Online Content Not Published in Print — Articles
First Place
The Catholic Near East Fellowship Association Blog
ONE Magazine
Elias D. Mallon, S.A., Ph.D.; CNEWA Staff, Beirut, Olivia Poust and Elena Dini
Second Place
The Catholic Review
The Catholic Review
Gerry Jackson, George Matysek Jr., Kurt Jensen and Catholic Review Staff
Third Place
Priests Receive Special Chalices from Local Knights of Columbus
Northwest Catholic
Jean Parietti and Andrew Foster
Honorable Mention
Outreach
America Media
James Martin, S.J., Michael J. O’Loughlin and Outreach Contributors
AW751a: Best Website — Diocesan
First Place
milarch.org
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Meg Betit, Mark Moitoza, Msgr. Anthony Frontiero, and Archbishop Timothy Broglio
Second Place
The Diocese of Knoxville
Diocese of Knoxville
Emily Booker
Third Place
The Good Newsroom
Archdiocese of New York
The Good Newsroom Staff
AW751b: Best Website — General Publisher
First Place
CNEWA.org
ONE Magazine
David Aquije, CNEWA Communications and Creative Services Teams
Second Place
Missionaries of the Precious Blood
Missionaries of the Precious Blood
Chad DeBoard
Third Place
Busted Halo
Busted Halo
The Busted Halo Staff
First Place
Glenmary.org
Glenmary Home Missioners
Laney Blevins, Webmaster
Second Place
CatholicReview.org
The Catholic Review
Catholic Review Staff
Third Place
Maryknoll Magazine
Maryknoll
Maryknoll Magazine Staff
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Echo, Diocese of Youngstown
The Catholic Echo
The Catholic Echo Staff
AW751d: Best Website — Newspaper
First Place
The Pilot Newspaper Website
The Boston Pilot
Antonio M. Enrique, Gregory L. Tracy and Nan Wilkins
Second Place
TexasCatholic.com
The Texas Catholic and Revista Católica Dallas
The Texas Catholic Staff
Third Place
Cathstan.org
Catholic Standard
Catholic Standard Staff
Honorable Mention
CatholicHerald.com
Arlington Catholic Herald
Arlington Catholic Herald Staff
AW771: Best Web and Print Package
First Place
Contours of Wonder: Childhood and the Liturgical Imagination
McGrath Institute for Church Life
Deborah Good, Lesley Kirzeder, Noah Bradon and Maggie Scroope
Second Place
I Am With You Always: A Catholic Response to Assisted Suicide
Michigan Catholic Conference
MCC Staff
Third Place
VISION Vocation Guide and VocationNetwork.org
TrueQuest Communications | VISION | Prepare the Word
TrueQuest Communications, Publisher
Honorable Mention
Leaning on Mercy and Grace
ONE Magazine
Hikma A. Abdulmejid, Petterik Wiggers and Paul Grillo
AW772a: Best Diocesan Electronic Newsletter
First Place
CR News
The Catholic Review
Gerry Jackson and Catholic Review Staff
Second Place
DioNotes
Diocese of Knoxville
Emily Booker
Third Place
Nashville Catholic Weekly Digest
Diocese of Nashville
Jim Casey
Honorable Mention
The Central Minnesota Catholic — Friday Feed
The Central Minnesota Catholic
Dianne Towalski, Kristi Anderson and Amber Walling
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald
Arlington Catholic Herald
Ana Lucia Batista
AW772b: Best National Electronic Newsletter
First Place
Busted Halo
Busted Halo
The Busted Halo Staff
Second Place
EarthBeat Weekly
National Catholic Reporter Co.
Stephanie Clary and Brian Roewe
Third Place
Jesuit News
Jesuit Conference
Eric Clayton and Becky Sindelar
Honorable Mention
e-TTENTION — 2024 Editions
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Taylor Henry, Msgr. Anthony Frontiero, and Archbishop Timothy Broglio
Honorable Mention
Knightline
Knights of Columbus
Columbia Staff