An online newspaper produced by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Frontpage Milwaukee student award winners

MILWAUKEE PRESS CLUB - 2009
(for work published in 2008)

Megan Schmidt

  • FIRST PLACE, innovative use of the Web, Multi-media story on shoplifting. Megan created and wrote the story in JMC 320, print and online news, in fall 2008. The judging criteria were: "Submit a link to the web page that shows best use of multiple forms of media to enhance a feature or news story. Include a one-paragraph explanation of how these forms (which may include things such as interactive maps, rollovers, other unique uses of technology) work together to enhance the story's value."
  • FIRST PLACE, best college news story. "University Officials Blame Declining State Support." Investigative story reported in JMC 500 Advanced Reporting class, fall 2007 (published in February 2008).
  • SECOND PLACE. Opinion column. "Busing cuts will jumpstart education."

Eric Amenda, Mara Muccio, and Melissa Campbell



SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS -2008


First place, national
Society of Professional Journalists
Best College In-Depth Online Reporting
Student teams for Tarnished Badge series

First place, regional
Society of Professional Journalists
Best College In-Depth Online Reporting
Student teams for Tarnished Badge series

Second place, regional
Same category
Student teams for Caregiver Background Checks series

Third place, regional
Same category
Matt Hrodey, Mall Crime Investigation

Second place, regional
Society of Professional Journalists
Best column
Edgar Mendez

Third place, regional
Same category
Rebecca Kontowicz

MILWAUKEE PRESS CLUB- 2008


Best college web reporting
Matt Hrodey, Mall Crime Investigation
First place

Tarnished Badge student teams
Second place

Best blog

Rebecca Kontowicz
Second Place