2026 All Member Division

AI131a: Editor of the Year: English-language

  • First Place Pablo Kay Angelus
  • Second Place Laura Ieraci ONE Magazine
  • Third Place Jennifer Mauro Catholic Star Herald

AI111: Advertising Business/Marketing Professional of the Year

  • First Place Elizabeth Belsky Catholic Near East Welfare Association
  • Second Place Jessie Wiegand The Marriage Group
  • Third Place Ionut Gitan Catholic Charities of New York
  • Honorable Mention Maxim Almenas Archdiocese of Newark
  • Honorable Mention Kelly Martin The Catholic Missourian

AI121: Communications Director of the Year

  • First Place Helen McClenahan Archdiocese of Seattle
  • Second Place Tom Halden Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
  • Third Place Brett Meister Diocese of Phoenix
  • Honorable Mention Emily Sanna U.S. Catholic magazine
  • Honorable Mention André Escaleira, Jr. Denver Catholic

AI131b: Editor of the Year: Spanish-language

  • First Place André Escaleira, Jr. El Pueblo Catico
  • Second Place Fernanda Pierorazio The Good Newsroom/Buenas Noticias
  • Third Place Giovana Soria Misioneros Maryknoll

AI141: Graphic Artist/ Designer of the Year

  • First Place Michelle Hildebrandt Diocese of Lansing
  • Second Place Filippo Piccone Denver Catholic
  • Third Place Gabriella Ferraro O’Brien The Catholic Review
  • Honorable Mention Chad DeBoard Missionaries of the Precious Blood
  • Honorable Mention Brooke Armistead Archdiocese of Hartford

AI151: Multimedia Journalist of the Year

  • First Place Gina Capellazzi Catholic Courier
  • Second Place Dianne Towalski The Central Minnesota Catholic
  • Third Place Paul Jeffrey Maryknoll
  • Honorable Mention Kevin J. Parks The Catholic Review

AI161: Photographer of the Year

  • First Place Daniel Ibáz EWTN Global Catholic Network
  • Second Place Scott Warden Today’s Catholic
  • Third Place Joe Gigli Roman Catholic Paterson Diocese/The Beacon
  • Honorable Mention Juan Guajardo Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
  • Honorable Mention Bob Roller OSV News

AI171: Social Media Professional of the Year

  • First Place Debbie Cowden EWTN Global Catholic Network
  • Second Place Paige Brooks Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
  • Third Place Corbin Hubbell Catholic Diocese of Lincoln
  • Honorable Mention Michael Pytleski Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
  • Honorable Mention Francisca Enemuo Catholic Near East Welfare Association

AI175a: Writer of the Year: English-language

  • First Place Brian Roewe National Catholic Reporter
  • Second Place Camillo Barone National Catholic Reporter
  • Third Place Wes Cipolla The Boston Pilot
  • Honorable Mention Brian Fraga National Catholic Reporter
  • Honorable Mention Colleen Dulle America Media

AI175b: Writer of the Year: Spanish-language

  • First Place Rocio Madera El Pueblo Catico
  • Second Place Silvio Cuellar El Catico de Rhode Island

AI181: Videographer/ Video Producer of the Year — Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Michael Back Diocese of Lansing
  • Second Place Juan Guajardo Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
  • Third Place Zach Wehner Archdiocese of Hartford
  • Honorable Mention Jeff Witherow Catholic Courier
  • Honorable Mention Yvette Pratdesaba Diocese of Orlando

AI191: Podcaster of the Year

  • First Place Mike Jordan Laskey Jesuit Conference
  • Second Place Sissel Anderson Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
  • Third Place Christopher Gunty The Catholic Review
  • Honorable Mention Rick Howick Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
  • Honorable Mention Joe Cronauer Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

AW331: Best Illustration with Graphic Design or Art

  • First Place Champions of the People U.S. Catholic
    Jory Mertens
  • Second Place Banner of Hope The B.C. Catholic
    Kelly Hady, Layout and Design
  • Third Place St. Augustine Zhao Rong kids’ Diocese of Savannah
    Claudia Corrales, Illustration; Madeline Walz, Graphic Design and Writing; Braelyn Snow, Art Direction
  • Honorable Mention Portrait of Flannery O’Connor Jesuit Conference
    Dani M. Jiménez
  • Honorable Mention Chasing a New High: What Can Break America’s Sports Gambling Addiction? Angelus
    Jacob Popcak

AW332: Best Photo Gallery or Slideshow

  • First Place Let the Bells of Nagasaki Echo to the World — 80th Anniversary Nagasaki Peace Memorial Masses and Interreligious Dialogues to Pray for World Peace Catholic Standard
    Mihoko Owada
  • Second Place Students Take Part in Mock Conclave at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy Chicago Catholic
    Karen Callaway
  • Third Place Folks Gather for Summer Fun at Canandaigua Church’s Carnival Catholic Courier
    Jeff Witherow
  • Honorable Mention A Glimpse of 2025 in Photos Loyola University Chicago
    Lukas Keapproth, Senior Staff Photographer
  • Honorable Mention Catholicism Rides Shotgun in Chicano Car Culture DeSales Media, The Tablet, NET-TV
    Wandy Felicita Ortiz and Jessica Meditz

AW340a: Best Video – Feature: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Requiem for a Beloved Bishop Diocese of Lansing
    Michael Back
  • Second Place No Alternative to Dialogue Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Anna Klochko
  • Third Place Pope Leo on Media and Evangelization Catholic News Service
    Robert Duncan and Francis Rocca
  • Honorable Mention 2025 Army-Navy Game Praying of the Rosary The Catholic Review
    Kevin J. Parks
  • Honorable Mention Piece by Piece Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Samar Hazboun and Yad Abdulqader

AW340b: Best Video – Feature, Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place From Mohammed to Jesus: The Nikki Kingsley Story EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Ryan Penney, Director and Producer; Daniel Godinez, Producer and Editor; Nick Kubeck, Director of Photography; James Copes, Producer; John Groome, Director of Photography; Clare Gautreaux, Animator; Sam Zamarron, Art Director; Peter Gagnon, Executive Producer; Stacey Box, Executive Producer; The Marian Fathers
  • Second Place John Paul II: Twenty Years Later EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Magdalena Wolińska-Riedi, Journalist and Producer; Alberto Basile, Director of Photography; Fabio Gonnella and Camera Ilaria Chimenti, Video Editor
  • Third Place Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Navajo Nation EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Mark Irons, Reporter; Jack Haskins, Videographer; Camila Monteiro, Editor
  • Honorable Mention Mother Angelica Witness to Providence Award: Doug Keck EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Peter Gagnon, Executive Producer; Len Marino, Executive Producer; Jody Copeland, Senior Producer and Director; Katy Ryan, Associate Producer; Sam Zamarron, Segment Designer and Editor; JB Brown, Coordinating Producer; Maria Kaczperski, Coordinating Producer; The EWTN Creative Services Team and The EWTN Studios Production Crew
  • Honorable Mention To Be Seen — Service with Christ in the City and Holy Family High Schoolers Lux Lab
    Nicholas Falls, Casey Schaffer, Alec Augustine and Jeff Beaton

AW341a: Best News Video – Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place At Death’s Door Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Diaa Ostaz, Ahmed Danaf and Monzer Abu Nahel
  • Second Place A Blessed New Beginning for the Archdiocese of Detroit Archdiocese of Detroit
    Andrew Kleczek and Rick Giffin
  • Third Place Gazans Ask: Does Anyone Care? Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Diaa Ostaz and Seraj Madhoun
  • Honorable Mention St. Mary’s High School Thanksgiving Walk-a-thon Diocese of Phoenix
    Jonathan Fuentes
  • Honorable Mention 2025 Eucharistic Congress Highlights Diocese of Charlotte
    Catholic News Herald Staff

AW342a: Best Video – Pro-life Activities, Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place La Esencia de la Vida McGrath Institute for Church Life
    Jessica Keating, Christina Leblang, the Sisters of Life and Michael Campo
  • Second Place Colorado March for Life 2025 Denver Catholic
    Neil McDonough, Kelly Clark, Marie San José and Rocio Madera
  • Third Place Project Rachel Video Series The Florida Catholic
    Andres Rozo
  • Honorable Mention The Monthly Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood in Morristown, N.J. Roman Catholic Paterson Diocese/ The Beacon
    Joe Gigli and Cecile Pagliarulo

AW342b: Best Video – Pro-life Activities, Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place Canada: Preserving the Life of a Nation EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Holly Shannon, Executive Producer; Mark Irons, Producer and Reporter; Camila Monteiro, Producer and Editor
  • Second Place Flash Mob Against Euthanasia EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Zofia Czubak, Reporter; Matteo Ciofi and Christian Swezey, Producers
  • Third Place National Celebrate Life Rally EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Abigail Galvan, Reporter; Christian Swezey and Andrew Oliveros, Producers; Cathy Smith, Editor

AW343a: Best Video – Religious Life – Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Glenmary Priesthood Glenmary Home Missioners
    Hundredfold Video, Father Aaron Wessman, GHM, and the Glenmary Communications Team
  • Second Place Missionaries of the Precious Blood, United State Province Missionaries of the Precious Blood
    Chad DeBoard, Rebecca Seum and Patrick Higgins
  • Third Place A Mission of Accompaniment | A Jesuit Vocation Story | Paul Robson, SJ Jesuit Conference
    Eric Clayton
  • Honorable Mention Two Brothers, One Calling: The Making of a Priest Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
    John Girone, Kieran Hickey, Christine Baker, Noah Fonacier, Paige Brooks and Chris Tran
  • Honorable Mention Becoming a Gift: Life in Seminary Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
    John Girone, Kieran Hickey, Christine Baker, Noah Fonacier and Paige Brooks

AW343b: Best Video – Religious Life: Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place Witness of Divine Mercy Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; David Naglieri, Executive Producer; Kevin Moon, Producer; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Chris Weingart, Director; Mike Hellman, Editor; Clare Birkeland, Field Producer; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor
  • Second Place Honoring Faith and Patriotism Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; David Naglieri, Executive Producer; Miles Miller, Producer; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Chris Weingart, Director; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor
  • Third Place Notre Dame — All Souls Mass at the Basilica Notre Dame Studios
    Rev. Brian Ching, C.S.C, Julie Way and Aaron Yarbrough
  • Honorable Mention The Rosary Rally Revival Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; Miles Miller, Producer; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Zoe Elyse, Editor; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor; Andrew McDonald, Producer

AW344a: Best Video – Social Justice Issues: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place I Was in Prison, and You Came to Me … Diocese of Greensburg
    Bishop Larry J. Kulick, Father Andrew Hamilton, Clifford Gorski, Jordan Whiteko, Sarah Hartner and John Zylka
  • Second Place Eucharistic Prison Ministry McGrath Institute for Church Life
    Noah Bradon, Executive Producer
  • Third Place Walking with First Nations | Paul Robson, SJ Jesuit Conference
    Eric Clayton
  • Honorable Mention A Message of Hope From Our Bishops: The Catholic Church Accompanies Immigrants Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
    Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Communications Team
  • Honorable Mention Dignity and Rights of Workers Maryknoll
    Andrea Moreno-Díaz, Producer; Paul Jeffrey, Footage

AW344b: Best Video – Social Justice Issues: Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies

  • First Place A Home of Their Own Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; David Naglieri, Executive Producer; Kelly Cunningham, Producer; Josette Maxime, Producer; Mike Hellman, Editor; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor
  • Second Place Baltimore Catholics Confront Gun Violence EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Roselle Reyes, Reporter; Jack Haskins, Videographer; Andy Spangenberg, Editor; Holly Shannon, Executive Producer; Catherine Hadro, Host
  • Third Place Strength Beyond the Ring Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; David Naglieri, Executive Producer; Miles Miller, Producer; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Chris Weingart, Director; Edgar Patino, Editor; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor

AW345a: Best Video – Explainer: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place CCUSA Affordable Housing Catholic Charities USA
    Julie Bourbon, Senior Writer, CCUSA; Sheena L. Crews, Senior Creative Director, CCUSA; Bill Gangluff, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President, CCUSA; Curtis Johnson, Vice President of Housing Strategy, CCUSA; Dustin Maust, Maust Creative
  • Second Place The Jubilee Year in Two Minutes Busted Halo
    Fr. Dave Dwyer, Fr. Evan Cummings, Jennifer Sawyer, Emma Colina, Alethea Zguta and Ryan Fritzsche
  • Third Place CCUSA Food & Nutrition Catholic Charities USA
    Julie Bourbon, Senior Writer, CCUSA; Sheena L. Crews, Senior Creative Director, CCUSA; Bill Gangluff, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President, CCUSA; Dustin Maust, Maust Creative; Jane Stenson, Vice President, Food and Nutrition/Poverty Reduction Strategies, CCUSA
  • Honorable Mention Reflecting Christ’s Radical Love Archdiocese of Seattle Communications Team
  • Honorable Mention Raising Hell: Catholics Debate Eternal Punishment Catholic News Service
    Robert Duncan

AW345b: Best Video – Explainer: Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies

  • First Place G.O.S.P.E.L.: What Story Are We In? Lux Lab
    Austin Habash, Thomas Barrows, Casey Schaffer and Nicholas Falls
  • Second Place How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide) Ascension Press
    Fr. David Michael Moses, Sean Boyd, Matt Pirrall, Lindsay Rudegeair, Patrick Mason and Castletown Media
  • Third Place Jesus, Good News For Everyone — Theme explanation video for Christmas Shalom Media
    Nibin Manual, Jeffin Johnson, Arun C.A., Alvin Thomas, Nikhil Wilson, Crispina Stephen, Alfin Aloysius David, Emmanuel V. Varghese, Christin Kuriakose, Diny Elizabeth Varghese, Sharon Justine, Bimal Sabu, John Adeline Joseph, Preneesh Baby, Thomas Mathew, Linto Davis and Silas Jose
  • Honorable Mention Saints in Italy EWTN Learn Series with Teresa Tomeo EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Teresa Tomeo, Host and Writer; Dianne Ogden, Producer and Editor; Anthony Johnson, Director
  • Honorable Mention How to Become Catholic: Where Do I Start? Family Theater Productions
    Alan Hewitt, David L. Guffey and Don Burt

AW346a: Best Video – The Clergy: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Sacred Stories of Notre Dame: Rev. Francis Makut University of Notre Dame
    The Notre Dame Alumni Association and University Marketing and Communications Staff
  • Second Place Deacon Samuel Hill — Called to the Priesthood The Catholic Virginian
    Office of Communications Staff and Mark Kwolek
  • Third Place Life of a Deacon Series The Florida Catholic
    Andres Rozo
  • Honorable Mention Are You Called to the Diaconate? The Catholic Miscellany
    Juanita Bustamante, Producer; Mark Kwolek, Videographer and Editor
  • Honorable Mention Archbishop Weisenburger reflects on his roots, blessings and future in Detroit Archdiocese of Detroit
    Andrew Kleczek, Rick Giffin and Michael Stechschulte

AW346b: Best Video – The Clergy: Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place Meet the Catholic Hermit Priest Who Records Rock and Roll Music EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Catherine Rubano, Reporter and Producer; Jack Haskins, Videographer and Editor
  • Second Place Meet One of the Only Catholic Priests Born Deaf EWTN News Inc.
    Colm Flynn
  • Third Place The Heartbreak That Led Him to the Priesthood: Fr. Paul Felix Shalom Media
    John Jones, Producer and Director of Production; Christopher Samuel, Creative Producer; Lijo VJ, Editor
  • Honorable Mention Saint John’s Legacy of the Permanent Diaconate Saint John’s University School of Theology and Seminary
    Katie Rutter, Hundredfold Video; Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, Saint John’s University School of Theology and Seminary

AI191: Podcaster of the Year

  • First Place Mike Jordan Laskey Jesuit Conference
  • Second Place Sissel Anderson Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
  • Third Place Christopher Gunty The Catholic Review
  • Honorable Mention Rick Howick Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
  • Honorable Mention Joe Cronauer Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

AW331: Best Illustration with Graphic Design or Art

  • First Place Champions of the People U.S. Catholic
    Jory Mertens
  • Second Place Banner of Hope The B.C. Catholic
    Kelly Hady, Layout and Design
  • Third Place St. Augustine Zhao Rong kids’ Diocese of Savannah
    Claudia Corrales, Illustration; Madeline Walz, Graphic Design and Writing; Braelyn Snow, Art Direction
  • Honorable Mention Portrait of Flannery O’Connor Jesuit Conference
    Dani M. Jiménez
  • Honorable Mention Chasing a New High: What Can Break America’s Sports Gambling Addiction? Angelus
    Jacob Popcak

AW332: Best Photo Gallery or Slideshow

  • First Place Let the Bells of Nagasaki Echo to the World — 80th Anniversary Nagasaki Peace Memorial Masses and Interreligious Dialogues to Pray for World Peace Catholic Standard
    Mihoko Owada
  • Second Place Students Take Part in Mock Conclave at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy Chicago Catholic
    Karen Callaway
  • Third Place Folks Gather for Summer Fun at Canandaigua Church’s Carnival Catholic Courier
    Jeff Witherow
  • Honorable Mention A Glimpse of 2025 in Photos Loyola University Chicago
    Lukas Keapproth, Senior Staff Photographer
  • Honorable Mention Catholicism Rides Shotgun in Chicano Car Culture DeSales Media, The Tablet, NET-TV
    Wandy Felicita Ortiz and Jessica Meditz

AW340a: Best Video – Feature: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Requiem for a Beloved Bishop Diocese of Lansing
    Michael Back
  • Second Place No Alternative to Dialogue Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Anna Klochko
  • Third Place Pope Leo on Media and Evangelization Catholic News Service
    Robert Duncan and Francis Rocca
  • Honorable Mention 2025 Army-Navy Game Praying of the Rosary The Catholic Review
    Kevin J. Parks
  • Honorable Mention Piece by Piece Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Samar Hazboun and Yad Abdulqader

AW340b: Best Video – Feature, Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place From Mohammed to Jesus: The Nikki Kingsley Story EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Ryan Penney, Director and Producer; Daniel Godinez, Producer and Editor; Nick Kubeck, Director of Photography; James Copes, Producer; John Groome, Director of Photography; Clare Gautreaux, Animator; Sam Zamarron, Art Director; Peter Gagnon, Executive Producer; Stacey Box, Executive Producer; The Marian Fathers
  • Second Place John Paul II: Twenty Years Later EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Magdalena Wolińska-Riedi, Journalist and Producer; Alberto Basile, Director of Photography; Fabio Gonnella and Camera Ilaria Chimenti, Video Editor
  • Third Place Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Navajo Nation EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Mark Irons, Reporter; Jack Haskins, Videographer; Camila Monteiro, Editor
  • Honorable Mention Mother Angelica Witness to Providence Award: Doug Keck EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Peter Gagnon, Executive Producer; Len Marino, Executive Producer; Jody Copeland, Senior Producer and Director; Katy Ryan, Associate Producer; Sam Zamarron, Segment Designer and Editor; JB Brown, Coordinating Producer; Maria Kaczperski, Coordinating Producer; The EWTN Creative Services Team and The EWTN Studios Production Crew
  • Honorable Mention To Be Seen — Service with Christ in the City and Holy Family High Schoolers Lux Lab
    Nicholas Falls, Casey Schaffer, Alec Augustine and Jeff Beaton

AW341a: Best News Video – Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place At Death’s Door Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Diaa Ostaz, Ahmed Danaf and Monzer Abu Nahel
  • Second Place A Blessed New Beginning for the Archdiocese of Detroit Archdiocese of Detroit
    Andrew Kleczek and Rick Giffin
  • Third Place Gazans Ask: Does Anyone Care? Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Diaa Ostaz and Seraj Madhoun
  • Honorable Mention St. Mary’s High School Thanksgiving Walk-a-thon Diocese of Phoenix
    Jonathan Fuentes
  • Honorable Mention 2025 Eucharistic Congress Highlights Diocese of Charlotte
    Catholic News Herald Staff

AW342a: Best Video – Pro-life Activities, Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place La Esencia de la Vida McGrath Institute for Church Life
    Jessica Keating, Christina Leblang, the Sisters of Life and Michael Campo
  • Second Place Colorado March for Life 2025 Denver Catholic
    Neil McDonough, Kelly Clark, Marie San José and Rocio Madera
  • Third Place Project Rachel Video Series The Florida Catholic
    Andres Rozo
  • Honorable Mention The Monthly Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood in Morristown, N.J. Roman Catholic Paterson Diocese/ The Beacon
    Joe Gigli and Cecile Pagliarulo

AW342b: Best Video – Pro-life Activities, Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place Canada: Preserving the Life of a Nation EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Holly Shannon, Executive Producer; Mark Irons, Producer and Reporter; Camila Monteiro, Producer and Editor
  • Second Place Flash Mob Against Euthanasia EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Zofia Czubak, Reporter; Matteo Ciofi and Christian Swezey, Producers
  • Third Place National Celebrate Life Rally EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Abigail Galvan, Reporter; Christian Swezey and Andrew Oliveros, Producers; Cathy Smith, Editor

AW343a: Best Video – Religious Life – Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Glenmary Priesthood Glenmary Home Missioners
    Hundredfold Video, Father Aaron Wessman, GHM, and the Glenmary Communications Team
  • Second Place Missionaries of the Precious Blood, United State Province Missionaries of the Precious Blood
    Chad DeBoard, Rebecca Seum and Patrick Higgins
  • Third Place A Mission of Accompaniment | A Jesuit Vocation Story | Paul Robson, SJ Jesuit Conference
    Eric Clayton
  • Honorable Mention Two Brothers, One Calling: The Making of a Priest Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
    John Girone, Kieran Hickey, Christine Baker, Noah Fonacier, Paige Brooks and Chris Tran
  • Honorable Mention Becoming a Gift: Life in Seminary Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
    John Girone, Kieran Hickey, Christine Baker, Noah Fonacier and Paige Brooks

AW343b: Best Video – Religious Life: Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place Witness of Divine Mercy Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; David Naglieri, Executive Producer; Kevin Moon, Producer; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Chris Weingart, Director; Mike Hellman, Editor; Clare Birkeland, Field Producer; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor
  • Second Place Honoring Faith and Patriotism Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; David Naglieri, Executive Producer; Miles Miller, Producer; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Chris Weingart, Director; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor
  • Third Place Notre Dame — All Souls Mass at the Basilica Notre Dame Studios
    Rev. Brian Ching, C.S.C, Julie Way and Aaron Yarbrough
  • Honorable Mention The Rosary Rally Revival Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; Miles Miller, Producer; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Zoe Elyse, Editor; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor; Andrew McDonald, Producer

AW344a: Best Video – Social Justice Issues: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place I Was in Prison, and You Came to Me … Diocese of Greensburg
    Bishop Larry J. Kulick, Father Andrew Hamilton, Clifford Gorski, Jordan Whiteko, Sarah Hartner and John Zylka
  • Second Place Eucharistic Prison Ministry McGrath Institute for Church Life
    Noah Bradon, Executive Producer
  • Third Place Walking with First Nations | Paul Robson, SJ Jesuit Conference
    Eric Clayton
  • Honorable Mention A Message of Hope From Our Bishops: The Catholic Church Accompanies Immigrants Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
    Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Communications Team
  • Honorable Mention Dignity and Rights of Workers Maryknoll
    Andrea Moreno-Díaz, Producer; Paul Jeffrey, Footage

AW344b: Best Video – Social Justice Issues: Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies

  • First Place A Home of Their Own Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; David Naglieri, Executive Producer; Kelly Cunningham, Producer; Josette Maxime, Producer; Mike Hellman, Editor; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor
  • Second Place Baltimore Catholics Confront Gun Violence EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Roselle Reyes, Reporter; Jack Haskins, Videographer; Andy Spangenberg, Editor; Holly Shannon, Executive Producer; Catherine Hadro, Host
  • Third Place Strength Beyond the Ring Spirit Juice Studios
    Rob Kaczmark, Executive Producer; Seneca Lester, Executive Producer; Branden J. Stanley, Executive Producer; David Naglieri, Executive Producer; Miles Miller, Producer; Marissa Van Kley, Producer; Bernadette Enriquez, Executive in Charge of Production; Chris Weingart, Director; Edgar Patino, Editor; Jessie Schiffer, Post Production Supervisor

AW345a: Best Video – Explainer: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place CCUSA Affordable Housing Catholic Charities USA
    Julie Bourbon, Senior Writer, CCUSA; Sheena L. Crews, Senior Creative Director, CCUSA; Bill Gangluff, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President, CCUSA; Curtis Johnson, Vice President of Housing Strategy, CCUSA; Dustin Maust, Maust Creative
  • Second Place The Jubilee Year in Two Minutes Busted Halo
    Fr. Dave Dwyer, Fr. Evan Cummings, Jennifer Sawyer, Emma Colina, Alethea Zguta and Ryan Fritzsche
  • Third Place CCUSA Food & Nutrition Catholic Charities USA
    Julie Bourbon, Senior Writer, CCUSA; Sheena L. Crews, Senior Creative Director, CCUSA; Bill Gangluff, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President, CCUSA; Dustin Maust, Maust Creative; Jane Stenson, Vice President, Food and Nutrition/Poverty Reduction Strategies, CCUSA
  • Honorable Mention Reflecting Christ’s Radical Love Archdiocese of Seattle Communications Team
  • Honorable Mention Raising Hell: Catholics Debate Eternal Punishment Catholic News Service
    Robert Duncan

AW345b: Best Video – Explainer: Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies

  • First Place G.O.S.P.E.L.: What Story Are We In? Lux Lab
    Austin Habash, Thomas Barrows, Casey Schaffer and Nicholas Falls
  • Second Place How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide) Ascension Press
    Fr. David Michael Moses, Sean Boyd, Matt Pirrall, Lindsay Rudegeair, Patrick Mason and Castletown Media
  • Third Place Jesus, Good News For Everyone — Theme explanation video for Christmas Shalom Media
    Nibin Manual, Jeffin Johnson, Arun C.A., Alvin Thomas, Nikhil Wilson, Crispina Stephen, Alfin Aloysius David, Emmanuel V. Varghese, Christin Kuriakose, Diny Elizabeth Varghese, Sharon Justine, Bimal Sabu, John Adeline Joseph, Preneesh Baby, Thomas Mathew, Linto Davis and Silas Jose
  • Honorable Mention Saints in Italy EWTN Learn Series with Teresa Tomeo EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Teresa Tomeo, Host and Writer; Dianne Ogden, Producer and Editor; Anthony Johnson, Director
  • Honorable Mention How to Become Catholic: Where Do I Start? Family Theater Productions
    Alan Hewitt, David L. Guffey and Don Burt

AW346a: Best Video – The Clergy: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Sacred Stories of Notre Dame: Rev. Francis Makut University of Notre Dame
    The Notre Dame Alumni Association and University Marketing and Communications Staff
  • Second Place Deacon Samuel Hill — Called to the Priesthood The Catholic Virginian
    Office of Communications Staff and Mark Kwolek
  • Third Place Life of a Deacon Series The Florida Catholic
    Andres Rozo
  • Honorable Mention Are You Called to the Diaconate? The Catholic Miscellany
    Juanita Bustamante, Producer; Mark Kwolek, Videographer and Editor
  • Honorable Mention Archbishop Weisenburger reflects on his roots, blessings and future in Detroit Archdiocese of Detroit
    Andrew Kleczek, Rick Giffin and Michael Stechschulte

AW346b: Best Video – The Clergy: Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place Meet the Catholic Hermit Priest Who Records Rock and Roll Music EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Catherine Rubano, Reporter and Producer; Jack Haskins, Videographer and Editor
  • Second Place Meet One of the Only Catholic Priests Born Deaf EWTN News Inc.
    Colm Flynn
  • Third Place The Heartbreak That Led Him to the Priesthood: Fr. Paul Felix Shalom Media
    John Jones, Producer and Director of Production; Christopher Samuel, Creative Producer; Lijo VJ, Editor
  • Honorable Mention Saint John’s Legacy of the Permanent Diaconate Saint John’s University School of Theology and Seminary
    Katie Rutter, Hundredfold Video; Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, Saint John’s University School of Theology and Seminary

AW347a: Best Video – Ordination: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Ordination of Fr. Oliver Coughlin Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
    John Girone, Kieran Hickey and Shay Ryan
  • Second Place Ordinations to the Priesthood 2025: “Only the Lord is Calling Today!” Diocese of Lansing
    Michael Back
  • Third Place Deacon Bill’s Journey to the Priesthood Diocese of Orlando
    Jennifer Drow, Katherine Laguna and Lana Kaczmarek

AW349a: Best Video – Catechesis: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Most Catholics Get This Wrong About the Eucharist Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
    John Girone, Kieran Hickey and Shay Ryan
  • Second Place The Family Rosary in 25 Days Holy Cross Family Ministries
    Colum Devine, Writer; Emmanuel Epau, Director; Tighe O’Leary, Shawn Lovell, Joe Pereira, Producers
  • Third Place Walking Through Lent with Sister Emily Diocese of Camden Communications Department
    Sister Emily Vincent Rebalsky, IHM, Jennifer Mauro and John Kalitz

AW349b: Best Video – Catechesis: Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place How to Become Catholic: Already Baptized Family Theater Productions
    Alan Hewitt, David L. Guffey and Don Burt

AW350a: Best Video, Hot Topic – Pope Francis: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Before Francis, Who Was Bergoglio? EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Colm Flynn and Paola Arriaza-Flynn, Producers and Reporters; Mattias Bocca, Juan Andres Muoz, Julieta Villar, Producers; Patrick Leonard, Videographer; Eduardo Berdejo, Photographer
  • Second Place “Todos, Todos, Todos” — Heartfelt Stories From Clergy and Leaders of the Diocese of Phoenix Diocese of Phoenix
    Julian Garoz, Colleen Gurrola and Brett Meister
  • Third Place Remembering Pope Francis “Between Two Collars” Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
    Avery Holt

AW355a: Best Video – Hot Topic – The Papal Conclave and the Election of Pope Leo XIV: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place The Conclave and the Election of Pope Leo XIV The Good Newsroom/Buenas Noticias
    The Good Newsroom Staff
  • Second Place What Happens During a Conclave? The Death of a Pope and Timeline of Events Explained St. Louis Review
    Lucian Matoushek and St. Louis Review staff
  • Third Place Ready for Conclave: U.S. Cardinals Move to Vatican Catholic News Service
    Robert Duncan

AW356a: Best Video – Hot Topic: The Jubilee Year: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place A Minute of Hope Catholic Diocese of Lincoln
    Corbin Hubbell
  • Second Place The Jubilee Year in Two Minutes Busted Halo
    Fr. Dave Dwyer, Fr. Evan Cummings, Jennifer Sawyer, Emma Colina, Alethea Zguta and Ryan Fritzsche
  • Third Place NC Catholics NOW Sept. 26, 2025 Diocese of Raleigh
    Tim Robbins and Kate Turgeon

AW357a: Best Video – Personality Profile: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Remembering Monsignor James Kolp on the 75th Anniversary of His Ordination to the Priesthood Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
    Dennis Biviano, Bishop David J. Bonnar, Bishop Neal J. Buckon and Father James Korda
  • Second Place A Pilgrim of Hope: The Story of Francisco Fredrickson CDA
    Kerry Nevins, Hannah Camerota and Mary Brodeur

AW357b: Best Video – Personality Profile: Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies

  • First Place Judge Frank Caprio on His Fight Against Terminal Cancer and His Catholic Faith EWTN News Inc.
    Colm Flynn and Claudette Jerez
  • Second Place Before Francis, Who Was Bergoglio? EWTN News Inc.
    Colm Flynn
  • Third Place North Pole in New Jersey? This Man Has Been Santa for 60 Years EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Mark Irons, Reporter; Jack Haskins, Videographer; Camila Monteiro, Editor

AW358a: Best Video – Immigration: Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Roma Event La Machi Communications for Good Causes
    Juan Della Torre, Llanos Meseger, Pablo Pages, Regina Hernández, Matias Colombres, Óscar Parajon and Manolo Portabella

AW361a: Best Multimedia Package – Feature

  • First Place At Death’s Door Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Diaa Ostaz, Ahmed Danaf and Monzer Abu Nahel
  • Second Place Landscape of Loss Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Fatima AbdulKarim, Samar Hazboun and Yad Abdulqader
  • Third Place Julianne’s Journey Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
    Kay Colby, Nancy Fishburn, Carol Kovach and Jeff Stutzman

AW361b: Best Multimedia Package – News

  • First Place NCYC 2025 — Pope Leo XIV’s Historic First Digital Encounter With Young U.S. Catholics EWTN News Inc.
    Victoria Melo Arruda, Ursula Murua and Claudette Jerez
  • Second Place Prep Students Join Nationwide Walkout Calling for Action on Gun Violence The Central Minnesota Catholic
    Dianne Towalski
  • Third Place Transforming Pain into Hope: 28 Years of Resistance in Colombia’s Peace Community National Catholic Reporter
    Tracy L. Barnett and Olivia Bardo

AW361c: Best Multimedia Package – Social Justice Issues

  • First Place Fishing for Justice Maryknoll
    Andrea Moreno-Díaz and Paul Jeffrey
  • Second Place Landscape of Loss Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Fatima AbdulKarim, Samar Hazboun and Yad Abdulqader
  • Third Place Church Zumba: Marginalized Women Renew Their Strength and Spirit Through Dance Catholic Extension
    Catholic Extension Staff

AW362: Best Multimedia Package – Hot Topic – The Conclave and the Election of Pope Leo XIV

  • First Place New Pope Clothes: Small, Medium or Large? Catholic News Service
    Robert Duncan
  • Second Place Faithful and Furry: People and Pets Await Next Pope Catholic News Service
    Carol Glatz, Lola Gomez, Robert Duncan and Pablo Esparza
  • Third Place Conclave Coverage America Media
    Sam Sawyer, SJ, Sebastian Gomes, Zac Davis, Ashley McKinless, Colleen Dulle, Gerard O’Connell, Kevin Christopher Robles and James Martin, SJ

AW371: Best Multimedia Package Series

  • First Place Gaza Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Diaa Ostaz, Ahmed Danaf, Monzer Abu Nahel, Seraj Madhoun and Fadel Alhmami
  • Second Place The Family Rosary in 25 Days Holy Cross Family Ministries
    Colum Devine, Writer; Emmanuel Epau, Director; Tighe O’Leary, Shawn Lovell, Joe Pereira, Producers
  • Third Place Syria Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Rosabel Crean, Claire Porter Robbins and Ahmad Fallaha

AW372: Best Multimedia Package – Hot Topic: Pope Francis

  • First Place Pope Francis Coverage The Good Newsroom/Buenas Noticias
    The Good Newsroom Staff
  • Second Place Looking Back 10 Years After Pope Francis’s Visit to Washington Catholic Standard
    Mark Zimmermann, Writer; Jaclyn Lippelmann, Photographer; Geoff Ros, Videographer
  • Third Place The Joyful Pope: How Pope Francis Changed Us, and Our World, for the Better Catholic Extension
    Catholic Extension Staff

AW373: Best Multimedia Package – Hot Topic: The Jubilee Year

  • First Place The Jubilee Year The Good Newsroom/Buenas Noticias
    The Good Newsroom Staff
  • Second Place TILMA — Join the Pilgrimage in the Diocese of Phoenix Diocese of Phoenix
    Brett Meister
  • Third Place Pope Leo Urges Youth to Find Hope, Friendship in Christ in Uncertain Times Catholic News Service
    Junno Arocho Esteves, Lola Gomez, Pablo Esparza, Robert Duncan

AW381a: Best Use of Video on Social Media – Diocesan Communications

  • First Place It’s Giving 2025 Young Adult Cookout Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
    Avery Holt
  • Second Place Be My Witnesses Corpus Christi Mass & Eucharistic Procession with Bishop Boyea Diocese of Lansing
    Michael Back and Matt Riedl
  • Third Place A Day in the Life of a Seminarian Archdiocese of Seattle
    Selena Abounader and Deacon Simon Stehr

AW381b: Best Use of Video on Social Media – News Organization

  • First Place The Little Way The Catholic Review
    Kevin J. Parks
  • Second Place Fully Vested with Father Kyle Rink Archdiocese of Seattle
    Selena Abounader, Kate Oest-Larsen and Father Kyle Rink
  • Third Place Michael Iskander’s Powerful Conversion Story EWTN News Inc.
    Francesca Fenton

AW383a: Best Use of Video on Social Media – Liturgical Season – Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Second Week of Advent Reflection with Fr. Ian Gaston Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
    Christopher Tran, Christine Baker, Noah Fonacier and Paige Brooks
  • Second Place Sacred Stories of Notre Dame: A Daily Advent Journey University of Notre Dame
    The Notre Dame Alumni Association and University Marketing and Communications Staff
  • Third Place Volunteers Are Restoring Stations of the Cross at Rochester Church Catholic Courier
    Jeff Witherow

AW384a: Best Use of Video on Social Media – Ongoing Series – Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Be My Witnesses with Bishop Boyea Diocese of Lansing
    Bishop Earl Boyea, David Kerr and Matt Riedl
  • Second Place Archbishop Weisenburger’s Homily Series Archdiocese of Detroit
    Andrew Kleczek and Rick Giffin
  • Third Place A Saint You Need to Know! Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester
    Alana Babineau, Raul Botha and Tara Bishop

AW384b: Best Use of Video on Social Media – Ongoing Series – Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies

  • First Place Not a Trend Lux Lab
    Nicholas Falls
  • Second Place TV Nun Goes Viral in 2025: Mother Angelica on the Types of Prayer EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Debbie Cowden, Senior Manager of Social Media; Sergio Ramirez, Digital Content Producer
  • Third Place Seek Rest In Him | SEEK 2025 Lux Lab
    Casey Schaffer and Nicholas Falls

AW385a: Best Use of Video on Social Media – The Clergy – Diocesan and National News Organizations

  • First Place Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau — Closing Remarks Archdiocese of Newark
    Shania Mosquera
  • Second Place Father Kevin Schroeder Tends to the Spiritual — and Mechanical — Needs of His Parishioners St. Louis Review
    Jacob Wiegand
  • Third Place Got Relics? with Fr. John Paul Mary — St. Maximilian Kolbe, Patron of those Suffering with Addiction EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Fr. John Paul and Mary Zeller, Host; Daniel Godinez, Producer and Editor; Debbie Cowden, Senior Manager of Social Media

AW511a: Best Social Media Campaign – Liturgical Seasons

  • First Place Easter Joy: New Catholics in Galveston-Houston Texas Catholic Herald
    Elizabeth Morales, Marcus Norwood, Sean O’Driscoll, James Ramos and Rebecca Torrellas
  • Second Place Jesus, Good News For Everyone Shalom Media
    Maxin Francis, Nikhil Wilson, Alfin Aloysius David, Crispina Stephen, Akhil Shaji, Bimal Sabu, John Adeline Joseph, Mary Sincy, Christin Kuriakose, Emmanuel V. Varghese, Diny Elizabeth Varghese, Sharon Justine, Ashil Joseph, Bipin P. Biju, Sibi Sebastian, Dixon Sebastian, Arun Antony, Ann Laya Melbin, Lan Francis, David Antony George, Nibin Manual, Jeffin Johnson, Arun C.A., Alvin Thomas, Jayalal S., Aneeshkumar A., Akhil, Chithralal, Jeejo Varghese P., Preneesh Baby, Thomas Mathew, Linto Davis, Silas Jose

AW511b: Social Media Campaign: General Interest

  • First Place EWTN and NCYC Reach the Hearts of Young People EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Len Marino, Vice President of Creative Services; J.B. Brown, Director of TV and Digital Promotions; Debbie Cowden, Senior Manager of Social Media; Maria Kaczperski, Senior Creative Director of Motion Design; Daniel Spada, YouTube Channel Manager; Sam Zamarron, Director of Animation and Brand Development; Sergio Ramirez, Digital Content Producer; Judy Ranelli, Social Media Video Editor; the EWTN Creative Services Team; Montse Alvarado, President and COO of EWTN News
  • Second Place Find Your Spirituality DeSales Media Group
    Joe Lentine, Kristina Valente, Geony Ayyad, Israel Ochoa, Damayanti Chakravarty, Richard Cordero and Dave Plisky
  • Third Place Commemorate the Canonizations of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Debbie Cowden, Senior Manager of Social Media; Ryan Penney, Digital Media Manager; Ana Sanchez, Digital Distribution Manager; Daniel Spada, YouTube Channel Manager; Judy Ranelli, Social Media Video Editor; Sergio Ramirez, Digital Content Producer; Daniel Godinez, Digital Content Producer; Sean Graber, President of EWTN Digital

AW511c: Social Media Advertising Campaigns

  • First Place Find Your Catholic School Home Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
    Sharon Incorvati, Nancy Fishburn, Michael Suso and DM Productions
  • Second Place James the Less Season 2 — An Unexpected Love Story! EWTN Global Catholic Network
    Len Marino, Vice President of Creative Services; J.B. Brown, Director of TV and Digital Promotions; Debbie Cowden, Senior Manager of Social Media; Sam Zamarron, Director of Animation and Brand Development; Maria Kaczperski, Senior Creative Director of Motion Design; Katy Ryan, Creative Services Project Manager; the EWTN Creative Services Team
  • Third Place Catholic Services Appeal 2025 Archdiocese of Detroit
    Archdiocese of Detroit Communications Team

AW541: Best Use of Social Media for Breaking News

  • First Place Prayers, Posts, and White Smoke: Ascension’s Social Media Journey with Pope Leo XIV Ascension Press
    Amie Duke and Cami Berthiaume
  • Second Place Loyola University Chicago — Sharing the news of Sister Jean’s death Loyola University Chicago
    Elizabeth Shea and Julia Winker
  • Third Place Conclave 2025 Short-form Vertical Videos America Media
    Colleen Dulle

AW551: Best Use of Photos in Social Media

  • First Place Best Use of Photos in Social Media: Sister Jean’s funeral Loyola University Chicago
    Elizabeth Shea and Julia Winker
  • Second Place Catholic University of America 2025 Social Media Moments The Catholic University of America
    William Conlon, Philip Reynolds and Catherine McGovern
  • Third Place National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the Village Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
    Avery Holt

AW552: Best Use of Graphics in Social Media

  • First Place 2025 Catholic University of America Use of Graphic Design on Social Media The Catholic University of America
    William Conlon, Philip Reynolds, Catherine McGovern, Kristin Reavey
  • Second Place Bethlehem Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Francisca Enemuo and Samar Hazboun
  • Third Place Archbishop Miller’s 50th Anniversary of his Priestly Ordination Archdiocese of Vancouver
    Emi Namoro and Kelly Hady

AW561a: Best Podcast – News

  • First Place Inside the Vatican America Media
    Ricardo da Silva, SJ, Colleen Dulle, Leilani Fuentes, Sebastian Gomes, William Lee, Grace Lenahan, Gerard O’Connell, Kevin Christopher Robles, Frank Tuson and Maggi Van Dorn
  • Second Place The situation in Gaza with Catholic Near East Welfare Association The Catholic Review
    Christopher Gunty
  • Third Place The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer Busted Halo
    Father Dave Dwyer, Brett Siddell and Krista LePard

AW561b: Best Podcast – Social Justice Issues

  • First Place Glad You Asked U.S. Catholic
    U.S. Catholic Editors
  • Second Place Faith and Sustainability Podcast Archdiocese of Atlanta
    Allen Kinzly, Producer; Kat Doyle and Leonard Robinson, Hosts
  • Third Place Assisting Immigrants and Refugees — Welcome Program Staff Lumen Media/Diocese of Sioux City
    Lumen Media Staff

AW561c: Best Podcast – Expression of Faith

  • First Place The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J. America Media
    James Martin, S.J., Maggi Van Dorn, Sebastian Gomes, Kevin Christopher Robles, Will Gualtiere, Adam Buckmueller and Noah Levinson
  • Second Place Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols America Media
    Maggi Van Dorn, Ricardo da Silva, S.J., Sebastian Gomes, Jim Bilodeau, Frank Tuson, Kevin Christopher Robles, Will Gualtiere and Mikołaj Cempla
  • Third Place Daily Reflections with Jeff Cavins Hallow
    Jeff Cavins and Mark Sutor

AW571: Best Use of Live Video in Social Media

  • First Place Living the Moment After the Habemus Papam, from St. Peter’s Square EWTN News Inc.
    Colm Flynn, Patrick Leonard and Ursula Murua
  • Second Place White Smoke Watch: A Conclave Q&A Catholic Courier
    Gina Capellazzi and Jeff Witherow
  • Third Place Father Dave Dwyer Answers Your Questions of Faith Busted Halo
    Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, Jennifer Sawyer and Emma Colino

AW711a: Best Blog – Topical News

  • First Place CNEWA Blog: World Crisis Spots Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Diaa Ostaz, Barb Fraze, Laure Delacloche and Olivia Poust

AW711b: Best Blog – Social Justice Issues

  • First Place CNEWA Blog Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Ellias Mallon, Diaa Ostaz, Olivia Poust, Laura Ieraci and Laure Delacloche
  • Second Place Jesuit Refugee Service Canada News and stories Jesuits of Canada
    Joanna Kozakiewicz, Jean Gardy Joseph, SJ, Tevfik Karatop, Norbert Piché and Hugo Ducharme
  • Third Place Bishop’s Blog Diocese of Fall River
    Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. and Bishop’s Blog Support Team

AW711c: Best Blog – Expression of Faith

  • First Place Now Discern This Jesuit Conference
    Eric Clayton and Becky Sindelar
  • Second Place Open Window The Catholic Review
    Rita Buettner
  • Third Place Institute Blog Diocese of Bridgeport Institute for Catholic Formation
    Patrick Donovan

AW731: Best Online Content Not Published in Print – Photo

  • First Place Blessing of Holy Oils The Central Minnesota Catholic
    Dianne Towalski
  • Second Place Nurse Practitioner Students at the The Catholic University of America in Their Virtual Hospital and Simulation Lab The Catholic University of America
    Patrick G. Ryan, University Photographer
  • Third Place CNEWA BLOG: War in Gaza Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Diaa Ostaz and Mousa Ayyad

AW732: Best Online Content Not Published in Print – Articles

  • First Place Nourishing New York: Stories of Food, Dignity, and Community Catholic Charities of New York
    Marquisha Mathis
  • Second Place Mercy High School Freshman Set to Ask Question of Pope Leo XIV The Catholic Review
    Kevin J. Parks, Nelson Coffin, George Matysek Jr. and Katie V. Jones
  • Third Place Bishop-Elect Chau Shares His Experiences as a Priest Archdiocese of Newark
    John Touhey

AW751a: Best Website – Diocesan

  • First Place Diocese of Austin: Central Texas Catholic Young Adults Diocese of Austin
    Father Chris Smith, Alison Tate, Leslie Rodriguez, Andres Almendarez and Jocelyn Perez
  • Second Place Archdiocese of Newark Catholic Cemeteries Website Archdiocese of Newark
    Max Almenas
  • Third Place Catholic Diocese of Salina Website Catholic Diocese of Salina
    Matea Gregg, Communications Coordinator; Ellie Disberger, Website Editor

AW751b: Best Website – General Publisher

  • First Place FaithND’s faith.nd.edu University of Notre Dame
    Daniel Allen, Amelia Ruggaber, Justin Goldberg, John Prette, Ti Lavers and Joanne Norell
  • Second Place CNEWA.ORG Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    David Aquije and the Communications and Marketing Team
  • Third Place Ave Maria Press Website Ave Maria Press
    Ave Maria Press Staff

AW751c: Best Website – Magazine

  • First Place America Magazine America Media
    America Media Staff
  • Second Place Outreach — An LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Outreach Faith — An LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Staff
  • Third Place Maryknoll Website Maryknoll
    Maryknoll Magazine Staff

AW751d: Best Website – Newspaper

  • First Place Arlington Catholic Herald Arlington Catholic Herald
    Arlington Catholic Herald Staff
  • Second Place The Boston Pilot Website The Boston Pilot
    Antonio M. Enrique, Nan Wilkins and Gregory L. Tracy
  • Third Place The Georgia Bulletin, Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta The Georgia Bulletin
    Georgia Bulletin Staff

AW751e: Best Website – Spanish Publication

  • First Place Best Website Buenas Noticias The Good Newsroom/Buenas Noticias
    Buenas Noticias
  • Second Place Misioneros Maryknoll Maryknoll
    Misioneros Staff

AW771: Best Web and Print Package

  • First Place Bosnia and Herzegovina, 30 Years After Genocide Catholic Near East Welfare Association
    Anna Klochko
  • Second Place Seeing Christ in the Immigrant Michigan Catholic Conference
    MCC Communications
  • Third Place A Work of Art: Church of the Assumption, Ansonia Archdiocese of Hartford
    David Elliott, Karen Avitabile, Bob Falcetti and Tony Healy

AW772a: Best Diocesan Electronic Newsletter

  • First Place The Central Minnesota Catholic Friday Feed The Central Minnesota Catholic
    Communications Team
  • Second Place The Good Newsletter The Good Newsroom/Buenas Noticias
    The Good Newsroom Staff
  • Third Place DioNotes Diocese of Knoxville
    Emily Booker

AW772b: Best National Electronic Newsletter

  • First Place Earthbeat Weekly National Catholic Reporter
    Stephanie Clary
  • Second Place Catholic Mobilizing Network’s Justice & Mercy Monthly Catholic Mobilizing Network
    Catholic Mobilizing Network staff
  • Third Place FaithND’s Daily Gospel Reflection University of Notre Dame
    Daniel Allen, Amelia Ruggaber, Terri Glenn and Annie Envall-Latowski