HARTFORD, Conn. —
Big Y Locally Grown Award
Sponsored by Big Y
WINNER
- Jonathan Law High School
- Arlene Banavong
- Paige Jolley
- Nicolina Salanto
- 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
2023 FOX61 Student News Awards Show
Why 21 Award
Sponsored by Wheeler CT Clearinghouse and the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
WINNER
- Cromwell High School
- Sakib Hossain
- 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
- Manchester High School
- Kathleen Regan
- Carolyn Miner
- Norwich Free Academy
- Shane Baran
- Hall High School
- Spencer Peterson III
Aces Diversity and Inclusion Award
Sponsored by ACES
WINNER
- Manchester High School
- Summer Garrepy
- Olivia Ramsdell
- Jonathan Law High School
- Macie Rascoll
- Westbrook High School
- Matthew Izzo
Sports Award
Sponsored by the Hartford Wolfpack Foundation
WINNER
- Manchester High School
- Brianna Wallen
- Mia Gilbert
- Cromwell High School
- Taylor Mooney
- Hall High School
- Adam Ward
- Matei Panaitisor
CT Creative Futures Award
Sponsored by the Connecticut Office of the Arts and CSDE
WINNER
- Manchester High School
- Sam Belcher
- Madelyn Spina
- Jonathan Law High School
- Maya Rosado
- Caroline Doyle
- East Hampton High School
- Macie Brazal
- Grace Montovani
- Maya Dobson
CHESLA Education Award
Sponsored by CHESLA
WINNER
- Manchester High School
- Jeremy Zilora
- Ben Donahue
- Suffield High School
- Vincent Casinghino
- Weaver High School
- Johnathan Morales
- Daisy Garriga
- Jamillia Johnson
- Liberty Blanco
- Seraphin Bilombele
Best in Student News: Community Events
WINNER
- Norwich Free Academy
- Aislinn Richmond
- Jason Beauchamp
- Cromwell High School
- Emma Ribera
- Simsbury High School
- Nathan Cournoyer
- Kiara Polidura
Best in Student News: Hard News
WINNER
- Daniel Hand High School
- Deacon Wilkins
- Juliette Brenza
- Bryce Malary
- KIllingly High School
- Zoe Miller
- Calvin Sandberg
- Joseph A. Foran High School
- Azam Hostetler
- James Allen
Best in Student News: Feature
WINNER
- Manchester High School
- Connor Ruganis
- Jack Stokes
- Simsbury High School
- Nathan Cournoyer
- Ethan Vasquez
- Bryson Tsogt-Erdene
- 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.
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