2025 St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards
The St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards recognize excellence in journalism and communications by students and alumni of Catholic colleges and universities.
The St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards honor a wide range of journalistic skills and specialties, encouraging excellence and fostering a vibrant Catholic journalism community.
For Alumni Magazines, this program adds recognition to your work and enhances the visibility of your university and alumni.
For Students, the program provides aspiring journalists and media professionals a critique of your work, and introduces you to hundreds of journalism and communications professionals from throughout North America.
Questions?
Questions about the awards, or need a correction or duplicate awards certificates? The CMA Office will provide these free of charge through Aug. 31. Please e-mail the Awards team: awards@catholicmediaassociation.org
AM201: Best Feature Article
First Place
Raffaella, Aloft
Notre Dame Magazine
John Nagy
Second Place
Spotlight On The Sun
The Catholic University of America
Mariana Barillas
AM202: Best Article — Current Issue
First Place
Organizing Principles
Notre Dame Magazine
Sean Callahan
Second Place
A Part, Not Apart
Notre Dame Magazine
Nancy Michael
AM203: Best Article — Social Justice
First Place
On With The Show: Alum Creates Magic Onstage At Sullivan High School
Loyola University Chicago
Vivian Ewing
Second Place
Fashion And Compassion: Nonprofit, Thrift Store Benefit Underserved Communities
Loyola University Chicago
Alexandra West
Third Place
Serving Time
Notre Dame Magazine
Abigail Pesta
Honorable Mention
A Golden Opportunity
St. Bonaventure University
Tom Missel
Honorable Mention
Alumni Bridge Gap In Refugee Services
The Catholic University of America
Anna Capizzi
AM204: Best Profile
First Place
Healing Water
St. Bonaventure University
Tom Missel
Second Place
Immeasurable Benefits
Notre Dame Magazine
Jason Kelly
AM406: Best Story and Photo Package — By Two or More Individuals
First Place
In Rural Italy, Students Learn How Farming And Food Connect Us All
Loyola University Chicago
Vivian Ewing and Lukas Keapproth
Nursing Students Provide Spiritual Care At The Sanctuary Of Our Lady Of Lourdes
Loyola University Chicago
Ashley Rowland and Lukas Keapproth
Third Place
Centenary Of A Visual Poet
The Catholic University of America
Matthew Palmer
AM601: Best Alumni Magazine
First Place
Loyola Magazine
Loyola University Chicago
Vivian Ewing, Ali West, Ashley Rowland, and Lukas Keapproth
Second Place
Portraits Magazine
Saint Anselm College
Kate Grip Denon, Paul J. Pronovost and Annee Newton Giard
Third Place
Notre Dame Magazine
Notre Dame University
Jason Kelly, John Nagy, Margaret Fosmoe, Michelle Cuneo, Kerry Prugh and Julia Ettl
Honorable Mention
CatholicU Magazine And The Cardinal
The Catholic University of America
Magazine Team
S101: Best Video Presentation of Faith on Campus
First Place
Trinity Food Pantry Addresses Local Hunger
Trinity Washington University
Brittany McAlister
Second Place
Priest Serves As Social Justice Champion
Trinity Washington University
Nneka Browner
S102: Best Video — News
First Place
Election Night 2024
Lewis University
Olivia Brzek, Quinn Haywood, Brandon Najera and Abigail Varkalis
Second Place
Weighing Jan. 6 As Election Issue
Trinity Washington University
Nina Payne
Third Place
Possible Ban On Tiktok Concerns Gen Z
Trinity Washington University
Jasmine Marshall
Honorable Mention
The Resurgence Of Marian Knights Marching Band
Marian University
Cassie Mitchell and Blessing Malunga
S103: Best Video — Feature
First Place
The Chicago Minute: Mr. Beef Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bear
DePaul University
Isabel Perkinson, Kiernan Sullivan, Linnea Cheng and Meredith Bach
Second Place
‘Senioritis’ Sufferers Need Support
Trinity Washington University
Nina Payne, Nneka Browner, Kiera Thomas, Kia Ross, Jasmine Marshall and Brittany McAlister
Third Place
The Balance Of College Academics And Sports
Trinity Washington University
Kiera Thomas
Honorable Mention
Trinity Family Library Holds Culture Fest
Trinity Washington University
Kia Ross
S122: Best Collegiate Podcast/Radio Show
First Place
Enlightened Exchanges
Trinity Washington University
Saron Gebereegziabhier, Nina Payne and Brittany McAlister
Honorable Mention
The Sports Media Playbook
Neumann University
NeuPress staff
S131: Best Podcast/Radio Segment
First Place
Self-Care And Why It’s Important
Trinity Washington University
Saron Gebereegziabhier and LaPorsha Jackson
Second Place
Mystery And Controversy Around Critical Race Theory
Trinity Washington University
Nina Payne and Saron Gebereegziabhier
Third Place
Father, Son And Holy Spokesman - Sister Marguerite
Neumann University
Bryan Avanzato
Honorable Mention
The Challenges Of Being A Commuter College Student
Trinity Washington University
Saron Gebereegziabhier and Kia Ross
Honorable Mention
The Possibilities Of Peace In A World With Endless War
Trinity Washington University
Saron Gebereegziabhier and Brittany McAlister
S141: Best Multimedia Package
First Place
Jan. 6 Weighs On Student Voters Disheartened By 2024 Election Choices
Trinity Washington University
Nina Payne
Second Place
Black Catholic Priest Is A Trinity Social Justice Champion
Trinity Washington University
Aiesha Wilson and Nneka Browner
Third Place
‘Senioritis’ Is A Thing And Some Students At Trinity Washington University Have It
Trinity Washington University
Nina Payne, Nneka Browner, Kiera Thomas, Kia Ross, Jasmine Marshall and Brittany McAlister
Honorable Mention
How The Heck Do You Play The Harmonica?
Neumann University
Cole Betham
S151: Best Use of Multimedia for Storytelling
First Place
Trinity’s New Africana Reading Room Envisioned As Defiant Symbol Against Anti-Dei Crusade
Trinity Washington University
Saron Gebereegziabhier and Nina Payne
Second Place
Black Catholic Priest Is A Trinity Social Justice Champion
Trinity Washington University
Aiesha Wilson and Nneka Browner
Third Place
Democracy On The Ballot’ Symposium Inspires Students To Shape The Nation’s Future
Trinity Washington University
Saron Gebereegziabhier
S201: Best Article about Faith on Campus
First Place
Cardinal Timothy Dolan And Martha Hennessy Visit The Grand OpeningOf The Dorothy Day Center
The Quadrangle
Mary Haley
Second Place
Black Catholic Priest Is A Trinity Social Justice Champion
Trinity Washington University
Aiesha Wilson
Third Place
The Challenges Of Catholic Mass Participation For Stonehill Students
The Summit
Ethan Fadden
Honorable Mention
Meet Manhattan University’s New Campus Chaplains!
The Quadrangle
Mary Haley
Honorable Mention
Finding Spirituality In Sports
Neumann University
Cole Betham
S202: Best Article on Social Justice
First Place
Trinity’s New Africana Reading Room Envisioned As Defiant Symbol Against Anti-DEI Crusade
Trinity Washington University
Saron Gebereegziabhier
Second Place
Faculty Members Show Solidarity For DePaul Students
DePaul University
Alexandra Murphy and Gia Clarke
Third Place
From Screens To Scales
Barry University
Brendalis Puig
S203: Best Literary Writing
First Place
Paper Trails: Chinese Immigration Through the Eyes of a Paper Son
Emily Diaz
Second Place
The Mood Swing
Kaylah Mcguffie
Third Place
Green
Teni Jehanian
Honorable Mention
I Really Hope You Heal
Adore Patterson
Honorable Mention
Lucy & the Tiger
Abigail Steigerwalt
S204: Best Investigative Reporting
First Place
How Moms For Liberty Has Changed School Boards And Book Bans
DePaul University
Sam Freeman
Second Place
Alleged Gunman In Lee Hall Prompts A Campus-Wide Lockdown
The Quadrangle
Brooke Dellarocco
Third Place
Budget Reductions Blindside Student Clubs
The Quadrangle
Barbara Vasquez
Honorable Mention
Draddy Locked Down And Game Suspended After Reports Of Firearm On Campus
The Quadrangle
Isaiah Rosario
Honorable Mention
How DePaul’s Mental-Health Services Are Not Meeting Students’ Needs
DePaul University
Alexandra Murphy
S206: Best News Reporting
First Place
Milo Riverso, Ph.D., Steps Down From Presidency One Year After Appointment
The Quadrangle
Grace Cardinal and Jill Tuthill
Second Place
Assassination Attempt Is ‘Shocking’ But Not ‘Surprising,’ Say Trinity Scholars And Students
Trinity Washington University
Saron Gebereegziabhier
Third Place
Manhattan College Merges Departments Across Its Three Schools
The Quadrangle
Angelina Persaud and Brooke Dellarocco
S207: Best Coverage of Culture or Diversity
First Place
Trinity Officials Forge Ahead With Dialogue On Racism In Higher Education
Trinity Washington University
Nina Payne
Second Place
Gentrification Continues To Displace D.C. Natives
Trinity Washington University
Sydney Ware
Third Place
Anti-Haitian Rhetoric Affects Barry Community
Barry University
Diana Morose
S213: In–Depth Profile Feature
First Place
Defying Odds: NASA Scientist Brings The Universe To Trinity Students
Trinity Washington University
Saron Gebereegziabhier
Second Place
What Democrats Got Wrong
The Tower
The Catholic University of America
Griffin Cappiello
Third Place
Activist Kymone Freeman Makes Green Party Run For D.C. Nonvoting Congressional Delegate Seat
Trinity Washington University
Nina Payne
S301: Best Front Page
First Place
The Barry Buccaneer
Barry University
Tiffani J Knowles
Second Place
The Marian Phoenix
Marian University
Maria Gropp
S303: Best Layout and Design for Print Publication
First Place
The Barry Buccaneer
Barry University
Nicole Dashtaki, Alyssa Leal and Gabrielle Sherman
Second Place
The Phoenix
Marian University
Maria Gropp
S403: Best Single Photo — Feature
First Place
Indy 500
DePaul University
Varun Khushalani
Second Place
Untitled
Sarah Boyle
The Canticle
Third Place
Untitled
Patrick Rudy
The Canticle
Honorable Mention
Untitled
Jewlea Israel
The Canticle
S550: Journalist of the Year
First Place
Brittany McAlister
Trinity Washington University
Second Place
Caleb Tobin
The Summit
Third Place
Sam Freeman
DePaul University
Honorable Mention
Trinity Washington University
Nina Payne
S601: Best Student News Organization
First Place
Trinity Times
Trinity Washington University
Trinity Times Staff
Second Place
14 East
DePaul University
Staff
Third Place
The Barry Buccaneer
Barry University
Isabel Pulgarin, Nicole Dashtaki, Alyssa Leal and Diana Morose
Honorable Mention
The Summit News
The Summit Staff
S602: Best New Student Publication
First Place
Trinity Times
Trinity Washington University
Trinity Times Staff
Second Place
Neumann Cares For Creation Website
Neumann University
Aisha Allab, Mikylah Jackson, Isaiah Kennedy, Yajaira Lopez-Guzman, Sean Maloney, Isivakhome Omo-Osagie, Makenna O’Neill, Adore Patterson, Krayee Pour, Allyson Shorey, Josh Crawford, Fatimata Gakou,T-Nzee Elizabeth Fortune and Jim Kain