HARTFORD, Conn — On June 10, we announced the winners in the FOX61 Student News awards, showcasing the best student journalism from around the state. Winners receive cash prizes for their work. To find out how your school can participate, email studentnews@fox61.com
Hard News
Winner:
- Olivia Polkowski
Nominees:
- Janyla Weaver, Lydia Vegara, Chevelle Shepherd
- Bailey Wilson
- Nick Lynch, Brian Beirne
- Jennifer Black Hailey Madramootoo
Governors Prevention Partnership Award
Winner
- Bailey Wilson
Nominees:
- Janyla Weaver, Lydia Vegara, Chevelle Shepherd
- Sarah Gionfriddo, Julia Lombardo, Olivia Sobota
- Olivia Polkowski
- Jennifer Black Hailey Madramootoo
BIG Y Locally Grown Award
Winner:
- Nick Lynch, Brian Beirne
Nominees:
- Meghan Gorman, Eden Van Waveren, Marly Ackley
- Sam Stein, Joe Sandora
- Claire Halasi-Kun
- Louise Doiron, Alyiah Colli
CHESLA Award
- Claire Halasi-Kun Lauren Knowles
Nominees
- Janyla Weaver, Lydia Vegara, Chevelle Shepherd
- Bailey Wilson
- Meghan Gorman, Eden Van Waveren, Marly Ackley
- Olivia Polkowski
Community Events
Winners:
- Kely Maloney, Annabelle Watson, Meredith Keyt Samuel Mushinski
Nominees:
- Kaylynne Yorkhill
- Claire Halasi-Kun, Lauren Knowles
- Sam Stein, Joe Sandora
- Emily Kowalski Paolo Messina Sabrina Pereira
Feature award
Winner
- Sarah Gionfriddo, Julia Lombardo, Olivia Sobota
Nominees
- Sam Stein, Joe Sandora
- Padin Larkins, Ethan Oko, Joe Vostinak, Marissa Manzo, Brynn Roscoe
- Claire Halasi-Kun Lauren Knowles
- Louise Doiron, Alyiah Collli
CHET Financial Literacy
- Vanessa Stolstajner Rebecca Calafiore
Nominee
- Joe Vostinek, Ethan Oko, Paden Larkins Marissa Manzo, Brynn Roscoe Daniela Berry