ACU students win broadcast competition awards For Immediate Release Dec. 6, 2000 Contact: Tom Craig, Director of Media and Community Relations (915) 674-2692 Jamie Milstead, Media Relations Specialist (915) 674-2696 Abilene Christian University students submitted six entries in the regional National Broadcasting Society conference and took home three awards. This year's winners are: Ellen Reese, first place, "On the Ball", sports feature segment Carlos Hundley, first place, "Abilene Inside Connection," community affairs programming Joe Walker, second place, promotional video script This is the second year ACU has been eligible to compete in the regional competition. The ACU chapter of NBS started in 1998, but NBS requires a one-year probationary period before new chapters are allowed to compete. At last year's regional competition, Walker won an award for "On the Ball" and two other ACU students placed in the top three. Andy Myers, senior electronic media major from Mesquite, placed in the top three in last year's national competition in the experimental category. -30- Archived News Releases - Current ACU News and Events If you are a member of the media who would like more information about this release, please contact Tom Craig, director of media and community relations, at craigt@acu.edu or call 915-674-2692 (cell phone: 665-5469). Last update: Dec. 7, 2000 This page is maintained by Tom Craig, craigt@acu.edu. http://www.acu.edu/events/news/001207-jmcawards.html