Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Baylor Entry Title: Lariat TV News Today: Oct. 20, 2023 Entry Credit: LTVN Staff Judge Comment: Most of y'all could be on TV right now with how professional y'all were. Keep up the great work!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: SMU Entry Title: SMU-TV's Hilltop Now Newscast - October 3rd, 2023 Entry Credit: Giovanna Scroggins, Sara Hummadi, Ellis Rold, Hannah O'Gara Judge Comment: Great use of engagement through social media. Work on engaging with guests.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: UT-Rio Grande Valley Entry Title: Dec. 4 KVAQ-TV Newscast Entry Credit: KVAQ-TV Judge Comment: Fun segments and great use of captions to help with deciphering accents.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Lamar University Entry Title: LUTV News - April 28, 2023 Entry Credit: LUTV News Judge Comment: Y'all are great, just try to make the news more exciting.
Competition Comment: I know my critiques may seem harsh, but they will make you be better reporters in the end. I was in your shoes back in the day and knowing what I needed to work on helped me become the journalist I am today. You should all be proud of the work you are doing. You all make a difference in your community.