The Connector
2024 (Ongoing)
College Media Association-Pinnacle Award Finalist
Best Infographic, SCAD Connector “Why aren’t biker shorts used for biking anymore?” by Stephanie Dejak
Associated Collegiate Press- Spring Clips and Clicks
Honorable Mention, Feature Story for SCAD Connector, Stephanie Dejak How SCAD film student Jaden Lanfrank fell in love with making his own episodes of “Survivor”
Society of Professional Journalists– Mark of Excellence Awards
Best Affiliated Website, Winner – SCAD Connector
Best Ongoing Student Magazine, Finalist – SCAN Magazine
Illustration, Winner – Annika Harley, Evian Lee, Fon Limsonwong “Who can have the American Dream?”
Society of News Design- Student Design Competition
Digital Storytelling, Third Place- Stephanie Dejak for “Why aren’t bike shorts used for biking anymore?“
Student Designer of the Year, Second Place- Adriana Colón
2023
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Crown Awards-Gold Crown: Print General Magazine, Gold Crown Recipient-SCAN Magazine
Crown Awards-Silver Crown: Digital News, Silver Crown Recipient-SCAD Connector
Society for Collegiate Journalists- 2022 National Contest
Literacy Magazine Overall Excellence, Second Place- SCAN Magazine, SCAD Connector Staff
Michigan State University Society for News Design
Best Designed Student Website, First Place- SCAD Connector
2022
Associated Collegiate Press Fall Clips and Clicks
Editorial (Article): First Place for The Reality of Escapism: Breaking Down the Cottagecore Trend by Anastasia Carrow on SCADConnector
College Media Association
21-22 Pinnacle Awards- Individual Pinnacle Award: Best Social Media Main Page, First Place-SCAD Connector, run by Hailee Williams
Michigan State University Society for New Design 2022 Awards
Student Newspaper of the Year- First Place: SCAD Connector/ SCAN Magazine Staff
Student Designer of the Year- Third Place: Julie Tran, SCAD Connector
2021
Associated Collegiate Press Fall Clips and Clicks
Informational Graphic – First place, Jessie Lin (“Endangered animals part 4: The hawksbill sea turtle,” Nov. 16, 2020)
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Photo Essay, Group 1 – First place, Daniella Almona (“Additive,” March 11, 2020)
Best Photo Essay, Group 2 – Second place, Julie Tran (“Photo essay: ‘From room 311 — two weeks in COVID-19 quarantine camp’,” Oct. 2, 2020)
Best Entertainment Story, Group 2 – First place, Mikael Trench (“A love letter to film criticism,” March 13, 2020)
Best website, Division B (small schools) – Second place, Staff (SCADConnector.com)
Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show Awards
Website (small school) – Sixth place, Staff (SCADConnector.com)
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Awards
Digital Silver Crown (SCADConnector.com)
Society for Collegiate Journalists annual national contest
Online News Website Overall Excellence – Fourth place, SCAD Connector
Cartoon Strip or Panel – First place, Shirley Susilo (“Acne Fortune Telling,” Oct. 22, 2020)
Cartoon Strip or Panel – Second place, Julie Tran (“Five sure signs that he’s into you,” Feb. 26, 2020)
Editorial Cartoon – First place, Shirley Susilo (“It’s the ugly suits for me,” Oct. 8, 2020)
Editorial Cartoon – Fourth place, Julie Tran (“Whimsical takeaways from the Iowa Democratic Caucus: Sanders,” Feb. 16, 2020)
Photo Slideshow – First place, Julie Tran (“Hanoian Days (Part 3),” Oct. 19, 2020)
Michigan State University Society for News Design Awards
Best Student News Site – Second place, SCADConnector.com
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards
In-depth news/feature story: Third place, Julie Tran, “Get what you want, when you want it,” Feb. 13, 2020
General or humor commentary: Second place, Julie Tran, “A live description of an in induction to undergrad writing,” Jan. 17, 2020
Photo illustration: First place, Marissa Tiamfook, “Blackness,” Feb. 15, 2020
Art/illustration: Hand-drawn: First place, Gabby Koyfman, “Unicorn Dog,” Nov. 7, 2019
Art/illustration: Hand-drawn: Second place, Kat Ash, “Is Death Reversible?” Feb. 3, 2020
Computer generated art/illustration: First place, Jazmin Saunders, “What you wanted,” Nov. 13, 2019
Cartoons: First place, Ania Sharipzhan, “Plight of the Nation,” Jan. 8, 2020
Photo slideshow: Certificate of Merit, Julie Tran, “From room 311 — two weeks in COVID-19 quarantine camp,” Oct. 2, 2020
Video feature package: Certificate of Merit, Josiah Persad, “SCAD aTVFEST 2020: Wonder Women ‘Acting for Television’ Interview,” March 7, 2020
2020
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Website – First place, Staff (The Connector)
Best Photograph — Editorial/Feature – Third place, Ashley Trawinski, “Sugar Lust” (Nov. 1, 2019)
Best Photograph — News – Third place, Josiah Persad, “Fall Fest” (Oct. 8, 2019)
Best Photo Essay – Second place, Nia Tyson, “Flower Child” (Nov. 2, 2019)
Best Review – First place, Mikael Trench, “‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ a masterpiece of mythical magic” (Sept. 11, 2019)
Best Review – Second place, Mikael Trench, “‘Midsommar,’ a maddening mess or maniacal masterpiece?” (July 24, 2019)
Best Review – Third place, Mikael Trench, “‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ a human, heartfelt trip back in time” (Aug. 1, 2019)
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Awards
Digital Gold Crown
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Cartoon strip or panel – First place, Masha Zhdanova (“Sprout!” March 13, 2019)
Cartoon strip or panel – Second place, Masha Zhdanova (“The Audio Guide,” March 7, 2019)
Cartoon strip or panel – Third place, Masha Zhdanova (“Euclid,” Feb. 23, 2019)
Editorial Cartoon – First place, Kat Ash (“Big Data is rating you,” March 14, 2019)
Editorial Cartoon – Second place, Diem Quynh “Julie” Tran (“Don’t love the devil, unless he’s on screen: the glorification of villains,” Dec. 18, 2019)
Photo slideshow – First Place, Tyler Judson Morrow (“Something to Remind You,” March 18, 2019)
Photo slideshow – Third Place, Josiah Persad (“Photographing Strangers,” April 22, 2019)
News photography – Honorable Mention, Josiah Persad (“Discover SCAD Forty through video and photography,” Sept. 19, 2019)
Feature Photography – Third place, Josiah Persad (“Shooting Energy – Billie Eilish,” April 1, 2019)
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards
Art/illustration: Hand-drawn – First place, Dasha Egudkina (“Id, Ego & Superego,” June 12, 2019)
Art/illustration: Hand-drawn – Second place, Dana SanMar (“Chaos,” March 3, 2019)
Art/illustration: Hand-drawn – Third place, Kat Ash (“Big Data is Rating You: Inside China’s Social Credit System,” March 14, 2019)
Computer generated art/illustration – First place, May Wang (“Passion,” Oct. 4, 2019)
Computer generated art/illustration – Second place, Kire Torres (“Peruvian Myths and Legends,” Oct. 2, 2019)
Computer generated art/illustration – Third place, Dana SanMar (“Falling,” March 6, 2019)
General feature – Certificate of Merit, Jeanie Lo (“Big Data is Rating You: Inside China’s Social Credit System,” March 14, 2019)
Photo illustration – Third place, Jacob Zanghi (“Jacob Zanghi Introduces ‘TURBO’,” Sept. 24, 2019)
Photo Slideshow – Certificate of Merit, Conrad Maxwell-Girod (“Photographer of the Week: Conrad Maxwell-Girod,” April 18, 2019)
Michigan State University Society for News Design Awards
Best Student News Site – First place, SCADConnector.com
Art and Illustration – Honorable mention, Herok Kim (“The Spectacle of Policing,” May 6, 2019)
College Media Association Pinnacle Awards
Editorial Illustration – First place, Krista Knudtsen (“Alice in Wonderland,” Oct. 11, 2019)
Associated Collegiate Press Online Pacemaker
Finalist – SCADConnector.com
2019
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Review – First place, Mikael Trench (“‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ is a downpour of mediocrity,” March 24, 2018)
Best Review – Second place, Tyler Spinosa (“Doug Stanhope’s ‘Fun With Pedophiles: The Best of Baiting’ is a timeless classic,” April 23, 2018)
Best Entertainment Feature – Second place, Masha Zhdanova (“Hell Central,” Nov. 21, 2018)
Best Photograph—Editorial/Feature – Second place, Yamilka Vazquez Gaul (“Motion,” April 29, 2018)
Best Entertainment Story – Third place, Lisa Shore (“The Story of The Twotakes,” May 6, 2018
Best Photo Essay – Third place, Ryan Kelly and Rocio Choi (“A Look at America’s Fractured Political Climate,” May 21, 2018)
Best Website – Third place, Staff, Connector website
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards
Art/illustration: Hand-drawn – First place, Hengguang Li (“Why it’s hard to play devil’s advocate,” April 14, 2018)
Art/illustration: Hand-drawn – Second place, Youna Kim (“The buzz about Aziz Ansari proves this: The women’s revolution must unite,” Jan. 29, 2018)
Computer generated art/illustration – Third place, Dana Sanmar (“Sixteen women still deserve justice,” Jan. 10, 2018)
Cartoons – First place, Alexandra Badiu (“The American Taboo,” Oct. 27, 2017)
Cartoons – Third place, Beatriz Espinosa (“Immigration,” Jan. 27, 2018)
Cartoon portfolio of work – First place, Ahmara Smith (work for The Connector)
Cartoon portfolio of work – Second place, Kire Torres (work for The Connector)
Informational graphics – Certificate of merit, Emma Dakin (“You’re driving a weapon — Act like it,” April 12, 2018)
Photo illustration – First place, Harshil Desai (“Showtime,” April 20, 2018)
Photography portfolio – Second place, Rebecca Williams (work for The Connector)
Photography portfolio – Certificate of merit, Anya Haber (work for The Connector)
Single feature photograph – Certificate of merit, Anya Haber (“SCAD FASHWKND’s experimental Atlanta showcase takes you on an emotional behind-the-scenes journey,” May 26, 2018)
First-person experience – Third place, Jeanie Lo (“The power of perfume and its symbol of womanhood,” Oct. 18, 2017)
First-person experience – Certificate of merit, Jeanie Lo (“An open letter to catcallers,” Oct. 25, 2017)
Entertainment reviews – Certificate of merit, Mikael Trench (“‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is anything but a crazy experience,” Aug. 28, 2018)
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
Feature Photography – Winner, Rebecca Williams and Anya Haber (“SCAD FASHWKND’s experimental Atlanta showcase takes you on an emotional behind-the-scenes journey,” May 26, 2018)
Best Online Independent Publication – Finalist, Staff
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Awards
Cartoon strip or panel – First place, Masha Zhdanova (“Spookus Interruptus,” Oct. 16, 2018)
Cartoon strip or panel – Third place, Masha Zhdanova (“Hell Central,” Nov. 21, 2018)
Editorial cartoon – First place, Kire Torres (“President Trump’s words are coming back to haunt him,” Feb. 4, 2018)
Infographic – First place, Emma Dakin (“You’re driving a weapon — Act like it,” April 12, 2018)
Social Media Overal Excellence – Third place, The Connector
Michigan State University Society for News Design Awards
Art and Illustration – First place, Hengguang Li (“Why it’s hard to play devil’s advocate,” April 14, 2018)
Art and Illustration – Third place, Kat Ash (“Untitled,” Jan. 9, 2019)
Art and Illustration – Honorable mention, Adam Coe (“Wilted Knight,” Nov. 1, 2018)
Best Designed Student Website, Third place (scadconnector.com)
College Media Association Pinnacle Awards
Best Comic Strip – First place, Masha Zhdanova “Hell Central” (Nov. 21, 2018)
Best Editorial Cartoon – Third place, Kire Torres “How to read news responsibly in a digital age” (Oct. 7, 2018)
Associated Collegiate Press Individual Awards
Comic Panel/Strip – First place, Masha Zhdanova “The Audio Guide” (March 7, 2019)
Story of the Year, Column – Third place, Tyler Spinosa, “Why it is easier to weaponize language than admit you are wrong” (Jan. 29, 2019)
2018
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Website – First place, Staff (SCADConnector.com site)
Best Column – Second place, Molly Moran (“Here’s the Problem with ‘Ghosting’,” Oct. 26, 2017)
Best Review – Second place, Joshua Shelton (“‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ is a surprising artistic powerhouse,” Nov. 14, 2017)
Best Entertainment Feature – First place, Kire Torres (SCADOWEEN series, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, 2017)
Best Photograph, Editorial/Feature – First place, Christian Zubernis (“Meet student musician Maggie Schneider,” April 18, 2017)
Best Photograph, Editorial/Feature – First place, Alejandra Cabrera (“From Atlanta to Savannah: Students journey to SCAD Museum of Art,” April 19, 2017)
Best Photo Essay – First place, Aboubacar Kante (“‘Sugar’ ain’t so sweet: Take a look at this Atlanta youth boxing gym,” April 30, 2017)
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Awards
Digital Silver Crown
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards – Regional
Online Opinion and Commentary – Winner, Allison Bolt (Columns: “An open letter from a sick and tired Atlanta driver,” Oct. 8, 2017; “The first lady is missing,” Dec. 6, 2017; “What the new tax plan means for students,” Dec. 4, 2017)
Editorial Cartooning – Winner, Richard Goodwin (Series: (“The Current State: Liberty,” March 27, 2017, “The Current State: Tweety,” April 3, 2017, and “The Current State: War Games,” May 2, 2017)
Photo Illustration – Winner, Christian Zubernis (“Meet student musician Maggie Schneider,” April 18, 2017)
Best Independent Online Student Publication – Finalist, The Connector
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Column or Commentary – First place, Molly Moran (“Here’s the problem with ‘ghosting’,” Oct. 26, 2017)
Editorial Cartoon – First place, Alexandra Badiu (“The American Taboo,” Oct. 27, 2017)
Editorial Cartoon – Second place, Alexandra Badiu (“The NFL Protests and President Trump’s involvement,” Oct. 3, 2017)
Features Writing – Second place, Arundhati Prasad (“How to keep a travel journal,” Oct. 1, 2017)
Companion Newspaper Website – Honorable Mention
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards
Photography portfolio – First place, Sequoyah Wildwyn-Dechter (work for The Connector)
Computer generated art/illustration – First place, Ally Schroy (“Mike Pence: The real villain in the White House,” Feb. 9, 2017)
Computer generated art/illustration – Second place, Alexandra Badiu (“The NFL Protests and President Trump’s involvement,” Oct. 3, 2017)
Cartoons – First place, Ahmara Smith (“Killing Time” series)
Cartoon portfolio of work – First place, Richard Goodwin (Series: (“The Current State: Liberty,” March 27, 2017, “The Current State: Tweety,” April 3, 2017, and “The Current State: War Games,” May 2, 2017)
Photo and audio slideshow – First place, Katie Miller (“Meet fashion student Martine Beauvais,” May 1, 2017)
General Feature – Third place, Paulomi Mukherjee, (“Visit Atlanta’s Most ‘Purrfect’ Cat Cafe,” April 14, 2017)
Single spot news photograph – Third place, Rebecca Gerhard (“Shoes: Pleasure and Pain exhibition,” April 18, 2017)
Single feature photograph – First place, Aboubacar Kante (“‘Sugar’ ain’t so sweet: Take a look at this Atlanta youth boxing gym,” April 30, 2017)
College Media Association Pinnacle Awards
Best Photo Illustration – Honorable mention, Savana Ogburn (“Photographer of the Week,” Oct. 7, 2017)
Best Online Multimedia Slideshow – Honorable mention, Anya Haber and Emma Dakin (“Take a look behind the scenes of SCAN’s ‘Nocturnal Behavior’ fashion spread,” Sept. 24, 2017)
Best Feature Photo – Second place, Anya Haber (“SCAD FASHWKND’s experimental Atlanta showcase takes you on an emotional behind-the-scenes journey,” May 26, 2018)
Best Comic Strip – Second place, Kire Torres (“SCAD-o-Ween,” Oct. 10, 2017)
Best Online Infographic – Third place, Emma Dakin (“You are driving a weapon — act like it,” April 12, 2018)
Associated Collegiate Press National Individual Awards
Cartoon of the Year, Editorial Cartoon – Third place, Beatriz Espinosa (“Immigration,” Jan. 27, 2018)
Cartoon of the Year, Comic Panel/Strip – First place, Kire Torres (“SCAD-o-Ween,” Oct. 17, 2017)
Photo of the Year, Environmental Portrait – Honorable mention, Yamilka Vazquez Gaul (“Motion,” April 29, 2018)
2017
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Website – First place, Staff (SCADConnector.com)
Best News Photo – Second place, Emma Dakin (“SCAD students showcase at annual chalk festival,” Oct. 17, 2016)
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Digital Crown Awards
Digital Silver Crown
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards
Art/Illustration: Hand-drawn – First place, Ahmara Smith (“Hillary Clinton and her Bottle of Hot Sauce,” May 4, 2016)
Single Feature Photograph – Third place, JB Rasor (“Marrakech market,” May 6, 2016)
Cartoons – Third Place, Catherine Munsey (“Do You Believe in Magic?” April 7, 2016)
Cartoons – Certificate of Merit, Connie Hernandez (“Week One: Alone,” Sept. 20, 2016)
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards – Regional
Best Feature Photo – Winner, Anya Haber (“Interview: Dean Art Malloy on SCAD’s new entrance policies,” Oct. 22, 2016)
Best General News Photo – Finalist, Emma Dakin (“SCAD students showcase at annual chalk festival,” Oct. 17, 2016)
Best Independent Online Student Publication – Finalist, The Connector
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Online Column or Commentary – Third place, Tonesa Jones (“Open letter to Hillary Clinton and her bottle of hot sauce,” May 4, 2016)
Online Pacemaker Winner
College Media Association Pinnacle Awards
Best Audio Slideshow – First place, Katie Miller (“Meet fashion student Martine Beauvais,” May 1, 2017)
Associated Collegiate Press Cartooning Awards
Comic Panel/Strip – Third place, Amanda Semler (“Carmita Coffee,” April 25, 2017)
Editorial Cartoon – Honorable mention, Richard Goodwin (“The Current State: Liberty,” March 27, 2017)
2016
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Digital Crown Awards
Digital Gold Crown
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Digital Gold Circle Awards
Off-campus Personal Opinion Issue – First place, Ash Jackson (“A fear I never knew I’d have,” Feb. 5, 2015)
Entertainment Reviews – First place, Scott Russell (“Swimming in ‘Sound and Color’: Alabama Shakes Come Up Aces,” May 1, 2015)
Photography Portfolio of work: Second place, LuAnne DeMeo (2014-2015 photography
Editorial cartoons – First place, Anderson Carman (“Fish Head: Trump is Trolling…’,” Sept. 28, 2015)
College Media Association Apple Awards
Best Homepage – Second place, Staff (The Connector)
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
Online Opinion and Commentary – Winner, Tonesa Jones (Opinion columns for SCADConnector.com)
Best Independent Online Student Publication – Finalist (Staff, SCADConnector.com)
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Online News Website Overall Excellence – First place, Staff (SCADConnector.com)
Best Editorial Cartoon – Second place, Anderson Carman (“Fish Head: Trump is Trolling…’,” Sept. 28, 2015)
Display Advertisement – First place, Kate Pantone (SCAD Atlanta Radio album cover poster)
2015
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Digital Crown Awards
Digital Gold Crown
Society of Professional Journalists Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards
General News Photography – Winner, Nancy Juarez (“Generate 2014: Designing in a Day,” Oct. 6, 2014)
Feature Photography – Finalist, LuAnne DeMeo (Vandon Gibbs portrait, May 19, 2014)
Online Opinion & Commentary – Finalist, Jen Schwartz (various columns for The Connector, 2014)
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Individual Writing: Column/Commentary – Second place, Hally Joseph (“My friend came out as an immigrant,” July 24, 2014)
Individual Imaging: News Photography – Second place, LuAnne DeMeo (SCAD Fashion Show photos, May 20, 2014)
Individual Writing: Column/Commentary – Third place, Jen Schwartz and Emme Raus (“The Facebook dead,” Oct. 6, 2014)
Online News Website: Overall Excellence – Honorable Mention, The Connector (Staff)
University of Missouri Society for News Design Awards
Overall news website – Third place, The Connector (Staff)
Michigan State University Society for News Design Awards
Promotions and advertising – Third place, for Matthew Cornwall (Keurig/Starbucks giveaway display ads)
Associated Collegiate Press National Awards
Advertising: Display Ad – Honorable Mention, Matthew Cornwall (Spring Fling 2015)
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Entertainment Feature – First place, Anderson Carman (“Punny Polaroids,” various)
Best Review – Second place, Molly Morris (“The Artful Epicurean: Gunshow in Glenwood Park,” May 12, 2015)
Best Website – Second place, The Connector (staff)
2014
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards
Entertainment Reviews – First place, Hally Joseph (“‘Gravity’ Earns its Stars,” Oct. 11, 2013)
Non-fiction column – First place, Nikki Igbo (“What the Hell?: Date Rape,” April 16, 2013)
Art/Illustration: Hand-drawn – First place, Yohey Horishita (“Love Is… ,” April 18, 2013)
Editorial Cartoon – First place, Yohey Horishita (“Love Is… ,” April 18, 2013)
Computer Generated Art/Illustration – First place, Vivian Hansen, (“Gridlocked,” Oct. 21, 2013)
Typography: Overall Look of Entire Website – Second place, Staff (The Connector website)
Comic Cartoons – Second place, Morgen Billingslea (“Funny Papers #2,” Oct. 8, 2013)
Personal Opinion: On-campus issues – Third place, Nikki Igbo (“Stop Whining and Start Managing Your Time,” Oct. 8, 2012)
Personal Opinion: Off-campus issues – Third place, Erin White (“What the Hell?: Female Costumes,” Oct. 30, 2012)
First-person Experience – Third Place, Hally Joseph (“The Boomerang Generation,” April 4, 2013)
Non-fiction article – Third place, Nikki Igbo (“What the Hell?: Truck Nuts,” Oct. 12, 2012)
Non-fiction column – Third place, Hally Joseph (“Summer Bumming: Wandering off the beaten Atlanta path,” Aug. 18, 2013)
First-person Experience – Certificate of Merit, Erin White (“The Natural Journey,” Nov. 12, 2012)
Personality Profile – Certificate of Merit, Jonathan O’Connor (“Spotlight: Carmelle Kendall,” Feb. 11, 2013)
Personality Profile – Certificate of Merit, Isis Rose (“The Bee’s Knees: Brittany Joyce Lets Her Light Shine,” May 7, 2013)
In-depth News/Feature Story – Certificate of Merit, Isis Rose (“Military Service Influences Student Artists,” May 15, 2013)
Humor – Certificate of Merit, Erin White (“The Natural Journey,” Nov. 12, 2012)
Michigan State University Society for News Design Awards
Art & Illustration – First place, Yohey Horishita (“Love Is… ,” April 18, 2013)
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
Online Opinion and Commentary – Finalist, Nikki Igbo (What the Hell? series)
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Online Opinion and Commentary – First place, Nikki Igbo and Jonathan O’Connor (“Under my skin,” June 27, 2013)
Cartoon Strips and Panels – First place, Morgen Billingslea (The Funny Papers series)
Online News Website, Overall Excellence – Second place, staff
Associated Collegiate Press National Awards
Advertising: Display Ad – Second place, Matthew Cornwall (Spring Fling)
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Photograph: News – First place, Nancy Juarez (“Generate 2014: Designing in a day,” Oct. 6, 2014)
Best Column – First place, Jen Schwartz and Emme Raus (“The Facebook Dead,” Oct. 6, 2014)
Best Review – Second place, Kristofer Seppala (“‘Peaky Blinders’: Netflix’s latest binge-worthy series,” Oct. 21, 2014)
Best Website – Second place, The Connector (staff)
Best Column – Third place, Manseen Logan (“Your Ebola jokes aren’t funny,” Nov. 9, 2014)
Photo Essay – Third place, Akash Das (“A look at: Imagine Music Festival,” Sept. 6, 2014)
2013
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards – Regional
Best Independent Online Student Publication (small college) – First place, The Connector
Online opinion and commentary (small college) – Second place, Nikki Igbo (columns)
Online opinion and commentary (small college) – Third place, Erin White (columns)
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards – National
Best Independent Online Student Publication (small college) – National Finalist, The Connector
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards
Computer generated art/illustration – First place, April Brantner-Dukes (Steve Jobs, Nov. 4, 2011)
First-person experience for Digital Media – Second place, Caroline Huftalen (“Just Say No,” Feb. 29, 2012)
Single spot news photograph – Second place, Dylan Fagan (Music in the Sky, Sept. 18, 2012)
Typography/Overall look of website – Certificate of Merit, Staff (The Connector)
General or humor commentary – Certificate of Merit, Jay Bowman (“Anti-dating,” April 20, 2012)
Personal opinion, on-campus issues – Certificate of Merit, Ashley Wiley (“Writing majors and foundations classes,” May 11, 2012)
University of Missouri Society for News Design Awards
Overall News Website – Second place, Staff (The Connector)
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Online News Website – First place, Staff (The Connector)
Column or Commentary – Third place, Erin White (“Sexuality is Fluid,” May 11, 2012)
Illustration of the Year – Second place, Yohey Horishita (“Love Is… ,” April 18, 2013)
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Photo Essay – First place, Kamal Browne (Artist Feature, April 26, 2013)
Best Review – First place, Hally Joseph (“‘Gravity’ Earns its Stars,” Oct. 11, 2013)
Best Review – Third place, Jay Bowman (“007 Goes Back to His Roots in ‘Skyfall’,” Nov. 20, 2012)
2012
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards
Single Spot News Photograph – First place, Michael Sistek (“Students go all-in at SCAD Casino Night,” Sept. 19, 2011)
Photo Illustration – First place, Dylan Fagan (“What to know before going abroad,” Oct. 24, 2011)
Breaking News – Third place, Osayi Endolyn (“Bomb threat displaces SCAD personnel to Spring House,” May 23, 2011)
Personal Opinion: Off-Campus Issues – Third place, Erin White (“The church of me,” April 26, 2011)
News Writing – Certificate of Merit, Seth Crowe (“Luke Sullivan, new ad design chair,” May 11, 2011)
In-depth News/Feature Story – Certificate of Merit, Osayi Endolyn (“Is It Appropriate?” Dec. 9, 2010)
Personal Opinion: On-Campus Issues – Certificate of Merit, Osayi Endolyn (“All Aboard: Riding the complaint train,” May 3, 2011)
General Feature – Certificate of Merit, Erin White (“Facebook: Another change looms,” Sept. 29, 2011)
Entertainment Reviews – Certificate of Merit, Nyasha Mandiveyi (“Beginning fall quarter with ‘Music in the Sky’,” Sept. 20, 2011)
Entertainment Reviews – Certificate of Merit, Malee Moua (“Dessert delight with Gigi’s Cupcakes,” Aug. 10, 2011)
Art/Illustration: Hand-drawn – Certificate of Merit, Barry Lee (“Reviving the middle class, Obama’s Jobs Act,” Sept. 21, 2011)
Typography: Overall look of entire website – Certificate of Merit, Staff/Eric Beatty
Online-only Pacemaker finalist, SCADConnector.com
Comic Panel/Strip – Fourth place, Dylan Fagan (“T is for Turkey,” Oct. 17, 2011)
Editorial Cartoon – Fifth place, April Brantner-Dukes (“The Fox News,” Jan. 26, 2012)
Comic Panel/Strip – Fifth place, Barry Lee (“Mittens,” Jan. 25, 2012)
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Editorial Cartoon – First place, Barry Lee (“Obama’s Jobs Act,” Sept. 21, 2011)
Cartoon strips and panels – Second place, Barry Lee (“Braille,” Sept. 26, 2011)
Michigan State University Society for News Design Awards
Art & Illustration – First Place, April Brantner-Dukes (“Steve Jobs,” Nov. 4, 2011)
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Editorial/Feature Photo – Third place, Alex Hadjidakis (“Whitespace Gallery,” Oct. 24, 2012)
2011
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards
Online Entertainment Reviews – First place, Mark Ziemer (“Scott Pilgrim Vs. Convention,” Aug. 19, 2010)
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Individual Feature Photography – First place, Sean Wright (“Cirque du Soleil – Ovo,” Nov. 8, 2010)
Online: Overall Excellence – Third place, Staff
Associated Collegiate Press National Awards
Cartooning Award – Honorable Mention, Dylan Fagan (“C is for Corgi,” April 25, 2011)
Political Cartoon – First place, April Brantner (“Herman Cain,” Oct. 31, 2011)
Humorous Illustration – Second place, Barry Lee (“Adventures in Cloud Computing,” Nov. 3, 2011)
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Editorial/Feature Photo – First place, Sara Hopkins (“Throwing Punches,” April 13, 2011)
Entertainment Story – First place, Caroline Huftalen (“Don’t quit your day job,” Oct. 7, 2011)
Entertainment Story – Second place, Erin White (“Atlanta student leaps for Sidewalk Arts,” May 18, 2011)
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
Best Independent Online Student Publication – Second place, Staff
Editorial Cartooning – Third place, Barry Lee (Summer Vacation series)
2010
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Entertainment Feature – Third place, Arthur Ball “Don’t Try This at Home,” July 15, 2010)
Associated Collegiate Press National Awards
Cartooning Award – Second place, Arthur Ball (“Hope Not”, April 7, 2010)
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
Feature Photography – First place, Sean Wright (“Cirque du Soleil – Ovo,” Nov. 8, 2010)
Online In-Depth Reporting – Second place, Osayi Endolyn (“Is It Appropriate,” Dec. 9, 2010)
2009
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
Best Independent Online Student Publication – First place, Staff
General News Photography – Second place, Sean Wright (“SCAD rolls up sleeves to fight flu,” Sept. 28, 2009)
2008
Society for Collegiate Journalists National Competition
Overall Excellence – Third place, Staff
Front Page Layout – Third place, Brian Steel (Oct. 19, 2007 issue)
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Campus Community Service: Features – First place, Staff
Best Photo: Editorial/Feature – First place, Sean Wright and Brian Steel
Improvement Award – Second place, Staff
General Photography Excellence – Second place, Staff
Best Website – Third place, Staff
Best Review – Third place, Gray Chapman
General Advertising Excellence – Third place, Staff
Layout and Design Excellence – Third place, Staff
General Excellence – Third place, Staff
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
Best Photo Illustration – Third place, Sean Wright and Brian Steel (Oct. 3, 2008 back cover)
College Media Advisers Best of Collegiate Design Contest
Best Nameplate/Standing Head – First place, Therese Mushock and Marilyn Chen (Oct. 26, 2007 issue)
University of Missouri Society for News Design Awards
Best Non-daily Newspaper Cover – Honorable Mention, Mark Ziemer (Cupcake cover)
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Best Campus Community Service: Features – First place, Staff
Best Photo: Editorial/Feature – First place, Sean Wright and Brian Steel
Improvement Award – Second place, Staff
General Photography Excellence – Second place, Staff
Best Website – Third place, Staff
Best Review – Third place, Gray Chapman
General Advertising Excellence – Third place, Staff
Layout and Design Excellence – Third place, Staff
General Excellence – Third place, Staff
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
Best Photo Illustration – Third place, Sean Wright and Brian Steel (Oct. 3, 2008 back cover)
College Media Advisers Best of Collegiate Design Contest
Best Nameplate/Standing Head – First place, Therese Mushock and Marilyn Chen (Oct. 26, 2007 issue)
University of Missouri Society for News Design Awards
Best Non-daily Newspaper Cover – Honorable Mention, Mark Ziemer (Cupcake cover)
2007
Georgia College Press Association Awards
Improvement Award – First place, Staff
Layout and Design Excellence – First place, Staff
General Photography Excellence – Second place, Staff
Best Editorial or Editorial Series – Third place, Rachel Chaikof
Best Campus Community Service: News – Third place, Staff
General Advertising Excellence – Third place, Staff
General Excellence – Third place, Staff