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Winners and Nominees for FOX61 Student News Awards 2022-23

Winners will be announced on June 7 during a ceremony at the University of Hartford.

HARTFORD, Conn. —

Big Y Locally Grown Award

Sponsored by Big Y

WINNER

Wag Central

  • Jonathan Law High School
  • Arlene Banavong
  • Paige Jolley
  • Nicolina Salanto

Rebel Dog Coffee Co.: A Local Business Focused on Sustainability and Giving Back

  • Farmington High School
  • Cecilia Kolenich 
  • Gage Barrow-Kulesza

  • Finding the Soul in Soulbury
    • Shepaug Valley High School
    • Avery Peburn
    • Alexandra Quilli
    • Thea D'Amico
    • Ivanna Ortega

Why 21 Award

Sponsored by Wheeler CT Clearinghouse and the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

WINNER

Vaping: The Controversial Trend

  • Cromwell High School
  • Sakib Hossain


Vape Laws for a Cause

  • Daniel Hand High School
  • Jerry Morris
  • James Taylor

  • Why 21
    • Hall High School
    • Spencer Peterson III

Not Just a Game Award

Sponsored by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling

WINNER

Sports Gambling Awareness

  • Manchester High School
  • Kathleen Regan
  • Carolyn Miner

Teens Exposure to Gambling

  • Norwich Free Academy
  • Shane Baran

The Dangers of Underage, Online Gambling

  • Hall High School
  • Spencer Peterson III

Aces Diversity and Inclusion Award

Sponsored by ACES

WINNER

BeanZ & Co. 

  • Manchester High School
  • Summer Garrepy 
  • Olivia Ramsdell

Milford Adaptive Programs

  • Jonathan Law High School
  • Macie Rascoll

Coffee Wednesdays at WHS

  • Westbrook High School
  • Matthew Izzo

Sports Award

Sponsored by the Hartford Wolfpack Foundation

WINNER

High School Basketball Introduces Shot Clocks

  • Manchester High School
  • Brianna Wallen 
  • Mia Gilbert

The Making of a Ninja

  • Cromwell High School
  • Taylor Mooney

Hall High School Jumps into The Digital Arena with New Esports Program

  • Hall High School
  • Adam Ward 
  • Matei Panaitisor

CT Creative Futures Award

Sponsored by the Connecticut Office of the Arts and CSDE

WINNER

Workspace Birthday

  • Manchester High School
  • Sam Belcher 
  • Madelyn Spina

Wings4Peace

  • Jonathan Law High School
  • Maya Rosado
  • Caroline Doyle

Student Musicians Step Up

  • East Hampton High School
  • Macie Brazal
  • Grace Montovani 
  • Maya Dobson

CHESLA Education Award

Sponsored by CHESLA

WINNER

Manufacturing at Manchester High School

  • Manchester High School
  • Jeremy Zilora 
  • Ben Donahue

Suffield Agriscience Student Makes an Impact at the National Level

  • Suffield High School
  • Vincent Casinghino

Workforce Development Breakfast

  • Weaver High School
  • Johnathan Morales
  • Daisy Garriga
  • Jamillia Johnson
  • Liberty Blanco
  • Seraphin Bilombele

Best in Student News: Community Events

WINNER

Keeping Native American Culture Alive

  • Norwich Free Academy
  • Aislinn Richmond 
  • Jason Beauchamp

Souper Bowl Vs. Super Bowl

  • Cromwell High School
  • Emma Ribera

Diversity Concert Tribute to Faculty Member

  • Simsbury High School
  • Nathan Cournoyer
  • Kiara Polidura

Best in Student News: Hard News

WINNER

From Trash to Treasure

  • Daniel Hand High School
  • Deacon Wilkins
  • Juliette Brenza
  • Bryce Malary

Boston Dynamics

  • KIllingly High School
  • Zoe Miller
  • Calvin Sandberg

Fire Safety in The Winter Season

  • Joseph A. Foran High School
  • Azam Hostetler
  • James Allen

Best in Student News: Feature

WINNER

Taber Marineau

  • Manchester High School
  • Connor Ruganis
  • Jack Stokes

Providing Students from Underserved Communities A Better Chance

  • Simsbury High School
  • Nathan Cournoyer
  • Ethan Vasquez
  • Bryson Tsogt-Erdene

Shepaug Welcomes a Baby Cow and Lamb

  • Shepaug Valley High School
  • Mia Melatti
  • Madison Molinaro

The FOX 61 Student News program empowers Connecticut middle and high school students to explore the world of multi-media journalism by giving them the opportunity to capture, edit and publish original content under the guidance of industry professionals.

Each student produced and hosted segment will showcase a local story or event, highlighting all that is great about our state. Segments will be featured on-air during Friday's Morning News at 7:45 a.m., 5:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. news and during the FOX61 Morning News on Saturday at 7 a.m., on our Facebook page and right here on FOX61.com!

Stay tuned and keep an eye out for the next news star! If your school would like to get involved learn more here or email us at studentnews@fox61.com.

Doug Stewart is the Senior Digital Content Producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dstewart@fox61.com.

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