NOMINEES & WINNERS
2025 CEREMONY
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Schedule
19:30am - 10:30am — Studio Tours
11:00am - 12:30pm — Awards Presentation
Location
University of Miami - School of Communication
5100 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
2025 Student Production Awards Nominees & Winners
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If a category is not listed, there were no nominations.
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-01
NEWSCAST
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Newsbreak May 31, 2024
Florida International University - Caplin News
• Charles Strouse, Advisor
• Stephen Kairalla, Advisor
• Ivanna Hilewsky, Anchor
• Valentina Gaspari, Anchor
• Samantha Gutierrez, Director
• Esteban Rodriguez, Director
• Jason Harrow, Producer
• Amelia Orjuela, Reporter
• Anthony Cruz, Reporter
• Cassandra Alonso, Reporter
• Ana Paula Mayorga, Reporter
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
NewsVision: 03/07/2024
University of Miami/UMTV
• Boriana Treadwell, Advisor
• Katelyn Kucharski, Executive Producer
• Maddie Bassalik, Executive Producer
• Darrel Creary, Associate Producer
• Delanie Haddad, Director
• Zach Macer, Segment Producer
• Quinn Davidson, Segment Producer
• Gracie Palmer, Writer
• Ben Freeman, Writer
• Billie Brightman, Writer
• Andrew Klein, Writer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Decision Day 2024: UMTV Election Special
University of Miami/UMTV
• Boriana Treadwell, Advisor
• Ed Julbe, Advisor
• Ben Ezzy, Advisor
• Trevor Green, Advisor
• Antonio Mora, Advisor
• Katelyn Kucharski, Executive Producer
• Delanie Haddad, Director
• Gracie Palmer, Host, Writer, Reporter
• Zachary Levi, Host, Writer, Reporter
• Melanie Lowe, Host, Writer, Reporter
• Gavin Bicho, Host, Writer, Reporter
• Ben Freeman, Host, Writer, Reporter
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
STV Noticias
Unidad Tele-Radial - Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
• José R. Rodriguez Chiclana, Advisor
• Wilibaldo Negron Curbelo, TV Director
• Yuliana Caraballo Cabrera, Graphics Operator
• Diego Gonzalez Rodriguez, Producer
• Ianis Soto Valle, Reporter
• Gabriel Torres Rodriguez, Audio Operator
• Yerimar Estrada, Camera Operator
• Eduan Colon Barbosa, Camera Operator
• Yavian Maldonado Colon, News Anchor
• Nicole Ortiz Cruz, News Anchor
• Caroline Gracia Mercado, Reporter
• Gonzalo Garcia Torres, Reporter
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Pack News Election Coverage
Loyola University New Orleans
• Lisa Collins, Advisor
• Albert Dupont, Advisor
• Maria DiFelice, Producer
• Daniela Martinez, Reporter, Editor
• Carrie Adams Olsen, Anchor
• Margaret Powell, Anchor
• Sasha Grant, Reporter
• Kloe Witt, Director
• Alex Partin, Reporter
• Alyssa Jones, Reporter
• Si Starks, Reporter
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
First at Five 10-8-24
University of Florida/WUFT-TV
• Alicia Coleman, Advisor
• Andre Sanders, Advisor
• Kalisha Whitman, Advisor
• William Maxham, Advisor
• Gracey Davis, Producer
• Daniel Haviv, Producer
• Juan Carlos Chaoui, News Anchor
• Mar Roches, News Anchor
• Matthew Clark, Weather Anchor
• Scarlett Cooney, Sports Anchor
• Victor San Martin-Diaz, Director
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-03
HARD NEWS REPORT
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Forgotten Cemetery
University of Florida/WUFT-TV
• Harrison Hove, Advisor
• Bailey Korinek, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Investigating Reports of Mold at UM's Frost School of Music
University of Miami/UMTV
• Boriana Treadwell, Advisor
• Harvey Duplock, Reporter, MMJ
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Ripple Effect: How Pollution Threatens South Florida’s Waters and Communities
Florida International University - Caplin News
• Charles Strouse, Advisor
• Luis Gonzalez Perez, Advisor
• Benjamin Cure, Reporter
• Jason Harrow, Director
• Ivanna Hilewsky, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Migracion
Unidad Tele-Radial - Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
• Jose R. Rodriguez Chiclana, Advisor
• Ariana Ortiz Figueroa, Producer, Reporter
• Gabriel Torres Rodriguez, Photojournalist
• Eduan Colon Barbosa, Photojournalist
• Wilibaldo Negron Curbelo, Editor
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-04
FEATURE NEWS REPORT
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Drawing the Line
University of Florida/WUFT-TV
• Harrison Hove, Advisor
• Kirsten Maselka, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Opioides: Del Alivio al Abismo
Unidad Tele-Radial - Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
• Jose R. Rodriguez Chiclana, Advisor
• Ariana Ortiz Figueroa, Reporter, Producer
• Wilibaldo Negron Curbelo, Editor
• Gabriel Torres Rodriguez, Photojournalist
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-05
SOLO STORYTELLER
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Good Cemeterian
University of Florida/WUFT-TV
• Harrison Hove, Advisor
• Charlize Ramos, MMJ
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-07
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Una Fotografía de Luis Rafael Sánchez
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo/UPRA WEB TV
• José Antonio Fonseca, Advisor
• Felicity Trinidad, Director
• Natalia Rios, Transcriber
• Axel Gonzalez, Producer, Editor
• Jenesly Torres, Camera Operator
• Deilanys Porrata, Audio
• Gabriel Robles, Camera Operator
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Echoes in the Dark
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
• Houston Wells, Advisor
• Victor San Martin-Diaz, Director, Producer, Editor
• Ben Nielsen, Producer, Editor
• Paris Quillen, Cinematographer
• Yves Philippe, Cinematographer
• Alexander Bobadilla, Animator
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Un Antes y un Despues: La Tragedia que Cambio a Rio Piedras
Escuela de Comunicacion Ferre Rangel - Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
• Pablo Impelluso, Advisor
• Gabriel Torres, Director, Editor
• Jose Maldonado, Writer, Sound
• Naiara Cabezas, Photographer
• Santino Rivera, Narrator
• Angela Medina, Photograph Director
• Omar Palomo, Sound Producer
• Orlando Martinez, Voice Over Actor
• Ramses Resto, Voice Over Actor
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-08
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Black Women Create Pickleball Club to Fight Stereotype
University of Miami/UMTV
• Boriana Treadwell, Faculty Advisor
• Ed Julbe, Faculty Advisor
• Ethan Gany, Reporter, MMJ
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-09
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
UMTV This Morning -- Nestor Carbonell Interview
University of Miami/UMTV
• Ben Ezzy, Advisor
• Antonio Mora, Advisor
• Maddie Bassalik, Talent
• Ryan Marshall, Executive Producer
• Harvey Duplock, Executive Producer
• Finn Wilson, Director
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-10
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Cancer Survivor and Community Pillar — The Story Behind Apocalypse BBQ
Florida International University - Caplin News
• Charles Strouse, Advisor
• Stephen Kairalla, Advisor
• Benjamin Cure, Producer, Director, Reporter
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-11
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Hometown Heroes: Spring 2024 Edition
University of Miami/UMTV
• Boriana Treadwell, Advisor
• Ben Ezzy, Advisor
• Katelyn Kucharski, Executive Producer, Writer, Editor
• Maddie Bassalik, Executive Producer, Writer, Reporter
• Derryl Barnes, Host, Reporter
• Finn Wilson, Director
• Ryan Marshall, Reporter, Writer
• Harvey Duplock, Reporter, Writer
• Billie Brightman, Reporter, Writer
• Nick Marino, Reporter, Writer
• Isabella Morales, Reporter, Writer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Hurricane Helene: The Big Bend's Recovery
University of Florida/WUFT-TV
• Harrison Hove, Advisor
• Juan Carlos Chaoui, Producer
• Bailey Korinek, Producer
• Alexander Land, Producer
• Bianca Smith, Producer
• Ben McLeish, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Objetivo 2024
Unidad Tele-Radial - Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
• Jose R. Rodriguez Chiclana, Advisor
• Nathalia Raldiris, Producer
• Wilibaldo Negron Curbelo, Director,Graphics, Editor
• Yuliana Caraballo, Floor Manager, Videographer
• Gabriel Torres Rodriguez, Audio Operator, Editor
• Ariana Ortiz, Host
• Elany Romero, Host
• Jorge Padilla, Host
• Diego Gonzalez, Assistant Producer
• Yarityazette Bonilla, Assistant Producer
• Ianis Soto, Prompter
• Yerimar Estrada, Videographer
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-13
FICTION - SHORT FORM
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Welcome
Full Sail University
• Jennie Jarvis, Advisor
• Victor Brasil Salgado, Writer, Director, Producer
• Nery Rodriguez, Producer
• Erik Avilez, Editor
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-14
FICTION - LONG FORM
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Jirba
Miami Dade College
• Barry Gordon, Advisor
• Sebastian Gonzalez, Writer, Director
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Invidia
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
• Iman Zawahry, Advisor
• Brandon Shenk, Advisor
• Madison Seay, Editor
• Amanda Neuber, Producer
• Josselin Villatoro, Director Of Photography
• Katheleen Carnivale, Production Designer
• Sofia Ortiz, Director, Writer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Physique
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
• Iman Zawahry, Advisor
• Brandon Shenk, Advisor
• Anna McFarland, Director Of Photography
• Carolyn Dove, Production Designer
• Sofia Dominguez, Editor
• Joey Milberg, Director, Writer
• Amber Guaglieri, Producer
• Brandon Terry, Director Of Photography
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
REMinisce
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
• Iman Zawahry, Advisor
• Brandon Shenk, Advisor
• Lan Koppitch, Production Designer
• Juan Fonfria, Editor, Writer
• Lindsey Kushner, Producer
• Carson McCann, Director, Writer
• Vendela Axstrand, Director Of Photography
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Grade A Love
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
• Iman Zawahry, Advisor
• Brandon Shenk, Advisor
• Isabel Morris, Producer
• Isabelle Coleman, Production Designer
• Anna McFarland, Director Of Photography
• Jaden Koller, Director, Writer
• Connor Matthews, Editor, Writer
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-16
SPORTS PROGRAM
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Entre Mareas
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo/UPRA WEB TV
• José Antonio Fonseca, Advisor
• Nickolas Torres, Camera, Editor
• Sebastian Figueroa, Host
• Karyna Nieves, Host
• Abdiel Rodríguez, Editor
• Yamalis Lugo, Producer
• Yeniel Cruz, Editor,Technical Director
• Maribel Estremera, Script, Floor Manager
• Daviana Rivera, Editor, Teleprompter
• Marimar Lázaro, Gaffer
• Mario Vargas, Audio Director
• Oscar Santiago, Audio
• Kamille Beníquez, Producer
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-18
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
FIU in DC Fall 2024
Florida International University - Caplin News
• Charles Strouse, Advisor
• Adrianna Hopkins, Advisor
• Samantha Gutierrez, Director, Producer
• Grecia Pacheco, Reporter
• Anthony Cruz, Reporter
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-20
COMMERCIAL
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Brighter Futures Start Here: Supporting Miami-Dade Schools with Holsen
Florida International University
• Sabrina Alfonso, Advisor
• Benjamin Cure, Host
• Vincent Rives, Executive Producer
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-21
ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Legends From Another Earth
Southeastern Louisiana University/The Southeastern Channel
• John S Zaffuto, Advisor
• Thomas Nealsson, Producer, Director, Animator
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-24
EDITOR
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Blame it on the Pigs
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón/MultiMedios
• Harold Joel Leonard Navarro, Advisor
• Lucas Rosa Román, Editor, Colorist
• William Rodriguez Toro, Editor, Music
COLLEGE CATEGORY #C-25
PHOTOGRAPHER
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Blame it on the Pigs
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón/MultiMedios
• Harold Joel Leonard Navarro, Advisor
• Lucas Rosa Román, Photographer
• William Rodriguez Toro, Photographer
• Yomar Soto Acevedo, Photographer, Gaffer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-01
NEWSCAST
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
CCNN Live 10/23/24
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Morgan Lewis, Producer
• Christopher Gonzalez, Director
• Thomas Zarut, Sports Anchor
• Brandon Pineyro, Entertainment Anchor
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Desk Anchor
• Andrew Ahrendt, Desk Anchor
• Adrian Perez, Weather Anchor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
CCNN Live 10/01/24
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Adrian Perez, Weather Anchor
• Christopher Gonzalez, Director
• Andrew Ahrendt, Desk Anchor
• Brandon Pineyro, Entertainment Anchor
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Desk Anchor
• Morgan Lewis, Producer
• Thomas Zarut, Sports Anchor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Election Night 2024
NSU University School
• Daniel Swerdlow, Advisor
• Dylan Poliakoff, Executive Producer
• Alessandra Shires, Anchor
• Ari Wieder, Camera Operator
• Dane Capeletti, Camera Operator
• Ethan Scharf, Field Producer
• Max Bratter, Reporter
• Miles Ellman, Field Producer
• Peyton Greene, Anchor
• Sofia Miranda, Reporter
• Sydney Scharf, Reporter
• Alex Haime, Camera Operator
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-02
HEADLINE NEWS
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Daily Sting
Miami Senior High School
• Miguel Amaya, Advisor
• Joshua Rodriguez, Reporter
• Christopher Fuentes, Reporter
• Miguel Chourio, Videographer
• Alessandro De Palma, Segment Reporter
• Gabriela Martinez, Segment Reporter
• Alvaro Ramirez, Editor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
PCTV Vertical Show 4/22/2024
Pine Crest School/PCTV
• Dave Burgess, Advisor
• Joanna Szymanski, Advisor
• Sam Anidjar, Producer
• Dashiel Berk, Producer
• Parker Frost, Producer
• Joseph Gutt, Producer
• Abby Isaacson, Producer
• Dylan Rosenberg, Producer
• Dean Shiff, Producer
• Austin Stanise, Producer
• Chloe Straker, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The Crusade 180 Edition
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Daniel Zukovski, Producer
• Adrian Perez, Talent
• Nicholas Dovales, Videographer
• Patricio Zaldivar, Editor
• Thomas Zarut, Editor
• Marcos Montesino, Talent
• Logan Beltran, Videographer
• Gabriel Hernandez, Editor
• Jose Diaz, Videographer
• Jason Fernandez, Videographer
• Lucas Batalla, Talent
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
RaiderRecap: 31 January
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Lennon Spektor, Producer
• Gonzalo Vidaguren, Producer
• Alessandro Stiglitz Barceas, Editor
• Nirav Budhrani, Editor
• Sarah Shapiro, Editor
• Christian Sanchez, Anchor
• Alex Hanna, Reporter
• Nic Grineberg, Reporter
• Cole Labbie, Writer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-03
HARD NEWS REPORT
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Holding on to Heroes
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Reporter
• Morgan Lewis, Videographer
• Jason Fernandez, Graphics
• Andrew Ahrendt, Editor
• Matthew Chacon, Writer
• Adrian Perez, Videographer
• Gabe Fraga, Videographer
• Adriano Boutros, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Dead Malls
Cypress Bay High School/Cypress Bay Television
• Taiwo Cummings, Advisor
• Sofia Garcia, Crew
• Samuel Pombo, Crew, Anchor
• Luke Dierking, Crew
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Ranch Rivals
NSU University School
• Daniel Swerdlow, Advisor
• Dylan Poliakoff, Director, Reporter, Editor
• Ethan Scharf, Camera Operator
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Where It Stands
Stoneman Douglas High School
• Eric Garner, Advisor
• Matthew Kaufman, Producer
• Melissa Azzarito, Anchor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Cell Phone Policy
Pine Crest School/PCTV
• Dave Burgess, Advisor
• Joanna Szymanski, Advisor
• Dylan Rosenberg, Reporter
• Aidan Kathein, Reporter
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Voting in the Digital Age
Pine Crest School/PCTV
• Dave Burgess, Advisor
• Joanna Szymanski, Advisor
• Lara Norkin, Reporter
• Preston Rogers, Reporter
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-04
FEATURE NEWS REPORT
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
A New Beginning: The Heart of Family
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Dominic Angulo, Writer
• Nicholas Dovales, Producer
• Armando Hernandez, Videographer
• Patricio Zaldivar, Editor
• Matthew Benitez, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Heart of The Hive
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Andrew Ahrendt, Reporter
• Gabriel Hernandez, Writer
• Matthew Quesada, Videographer
• Dominic Angulo, Videographer
• Adriano Boutros, Editor
• Jose Diaz, Videographer
• Morgan Lewis, Producer
• Patricio Zaldivar, Videographer
• Daniel Zukovski, Videographer
• Brandon Rodriguez, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Tumbling with Heart
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Lennon Spektor, Producer
• Matilda Ohana, Editor
• Sofia Franco, Reporter
• Amaya Mejia, Crew
• Kennedy Feldman, Crew
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Unidos por Venezuela
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Nicholas Dovales, Producer
• Brandon Pineyro, Reporter
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Freedom on 4 wheels
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Armando Hernandez, Graphics
• Jason Fernandez, Videographer
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Writer
• Andrew Ahrendt, Writer
• Matthew Quesada, Videographer
• Gabe Fraga, Videographer
• Jose Diaz, Videographer
• Gabriel Hernandez, Editor
• Patricio Zaldivar, Editor
• Nicholas Dovales, Producer
• Thomas Zarut, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Dr. Lee - A Triumph Over Trials
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Producer
• Brandon Pineyro, Writer
• Morgan Lewis, Videographer
• Gabe Fraga, Videographer
• Gabriel Hernandez, Editor
• Andrew Ahrendt, Reporter
• Jason Fernandez, Graphics
• Rodolfo Gonzalez, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Brotherly Love
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Producer
• Nicholas Dovales, Editor
• Jason Fernandez, Videographer
• Adrian Perez, Videographer
• Morgan Lewis, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
TikTok Journalism
NSU University School
• Daniel Swerdlow, Advisor
• Dylan Poliakoff, Director, Talent
• Ethan Scharf, Editor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Miami Pride
NSU University School
• Daniel Swerdlow, Advisor
• Dylan Poliakoff, Director, Talent
• Benjamin Chitoff, Camera Operator
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Rose Lindenberg - Living Her Mother's Dream
American Heritage High School - PatriotsTV
• Cassie Allen, Advisor
• Drew Bank, Senior Producer
• Peyton Eichel, Producer
• Avery Eichel, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Photographs of Survival
American Heritage High School - PatriotsTV
• Cassie Allen, Advisor
• Drew Bank, Producer
• Myles Rothschild, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Alonso's Story
West Broward High School/West Broward TV
• Vidal Rivera, Advisor
• Nicolas Lissa, Director
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Lockdown Drill
St. Brendan High School
• Andres Uzcategui, Advisor
• Alexa Trabanco, Anchor
• Alejandro Prieto, Anchor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Invisible Thread
West Broward High School/West Broward TV
• Vidal Rivera, Advisor
• Maria Levak, Director
• Maria Foucault, Producer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-07
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
MOMS: A Tribute to Those Who Love Us Most
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Andrew Ahrendt, Producer
• Jason Fernandez, Talent
• Thomas Zarut, Talent
• Patricio Zaldivar, Graphics
• Rodolfo Gonzalez, Production Assistant
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Production Assistant
• Lucas Piles, Videographer
• Matthew Quesada, Videographer
• Gabe Fraga, Audio
• Aidan Galan, Videographer
• Benny Fragela, Audio
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The Everglades: A Fight for Survival
Miami Senior High School
• Miguel Amaya, Advisor
• Miguel Chourio, Videographer, Editor
• Alessandro De Palma, Reporter, Producer
• Guillermo Quinteros, Production Assistant
• Jose Reyes-Acosta, Videographer
• Alvaro Ramirez, Field Producer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-08
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Gulf of Mexico
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Dominic Angulo, Editor
• Jose Diaz, Producer
• Andres Rodriguez, Videographer
• Brandon Caram, Talent
• Matthew Chacon, Writer
• Logan Beltran, Graphics
• Axel Aubi, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
A More Connected Community
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Dylan Biondo, Editor
• Christian Sanchez, Reporter
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
An End To Generational Trauma
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Producer
• Andrew Ahrendt, Reporter
• Jason Fernandez, Graphics
• Rodolfo Gonzalez, Videographer
• Logan Beltran, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Child Cancer Awareness
American Heritage High School - PatriotsTV
• Cassie Allen, Advisor
• Emma Pudney, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Joshua's Heart
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
• Elizabeth Perez, Advisor
• Camila Arango, Reporter
• Olivia Reyes, Editor, Photographer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-09
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Navigator: Overrated Underrated
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Christina Insua, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Marcos Montesino, Podcaster
• Christopher Gonzalez, Reporter
• Mia Ortiz, Podcaster
• Abbey Suarez, Podcaster
• Matthew Quesada, Producer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-10
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The Sounds of Self-Discovery
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Rodolfo Gonzalez, Producer
• Adriano Boutros, Writer
• Lucas Batalla, Videographer
• Brandon Pineyro, Anchor
• Morgan Lewis, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
How Social Media is Influencing Voters Nationwide
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Aquiles Legra, Videographer
• Andrew Ahrendt, Reporter
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Producer
• Jason Fernandez, Graphics
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Rising with the Rumba
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Rodolfo Gonzalez, Editor
• Adriano Boutros, Producer
• Brandon Rodriguez, Videographer
• Brandon Caram, Videographer
• Gabe Fraga, Videographer
• Andrew Ahrendt, Writer
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Writer
• Jason Fernandez, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Trophy Trouble
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Christian Sanchez, Reporter
• Dylan Biondo, Editor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Harmony in the Town of Davie
NSU University School
• Daniel Swerdlow, Advisor
• Dylan Poliakoff, Director
• Mason Furman, Camera Operator
• Benjamin Chitoff, Camera Operator
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
More Than a Skate
Miami Senior High School
• Miguel Amaya, Advisor
• Alejandro Chaves, Videographer
• Chris Donaires, Producer
• Orlin Mondragon, Reporter
• Miguel De La Cruz, Field Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
AI and Art
American Heritage High School - PatriotsTV
• Cassie Allen, Advisor
• Emma Pudney, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Mentoring Through Music
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Amelie Santini, Reporter
• Gonzalo Vidaguren, Editor
• Ana Luiza Fortuna De Oliveira, Crew
• Mia Feo, Crew
• Olivia Sartor, Crew
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Cuban Sinatra
Miami Senior High School
• Miguel Amaya, Advisor
• Alessandro De Palma, Reporter
• Maria Poveda, Videographer
• Alejandro Chaves, Videographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Will Gabrielle - Spot Feature
Pine Crest School/PCTV
• Dave Burgess, Advisor
• Joanna Szymanski, Advisor
• Dashiel Berk, Reporter
• Sam Anidjar, Reporter
• Austin Stanise, Reporter
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-11
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Raider305: October 2024
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Ana Luiza Fortuna De Oliveira, Producer
• Christian Sanchez, Anchor
• Nirav Budhrani, Producer
• Amaya Mejia, Anchor
• Lennon Spektor, Editor
• Gonzalo Vidaguren, Editor
• Gabriel Echevarria, Editor
• Dylan Biondo, Editor
• Sarah Shapiro, Editor
• Sofia Saporta, Talent
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Voyage STN Crazy 8 Edition
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Christina Insua, Advisor
• Jason Fernandez, Producer
• Sebastian Broche, Editor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Raider305: December 2024
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Amelie Santini, Reporter
• Bibi Pinto, Editor
• Christian Sanchez, Anchor
• Amaya Mejia, Anchor
• Ana Luiza Fortuna De Oliveira, Producer
• Nirav Budhrani, Producer
• Sarah Shapiro, Editor
• Gonzalo Vidaguren, Cinematographer
• Sofia Franco, Reporter
• Lennon Spektor, Editor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
The Voyage December Edition
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Jason Fernandez, Producer
• Lucas Batalla, Anchor
• Marcos Montesino, Anchor
• Nicholas Dovales, Editor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The Voyage October Edition
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Jason Fernandez, Producer
• Nicholas Dovales, Editor
• Marcos Montesino, Anchor
• Lucas Batalla, Anchor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The Voyage November Edition
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Lucas Batalla, Anchor
• Nicholas Dovales, Editor
• Jason Fernandez, Producer
• Marcos Montesino, Anchor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Raider305: January 2025
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Ana Luiza Fortuna De Oliveira, Producer
• Nirav Budhrani, Producer
• Amaya Mejia, Anchor
• Christian Sanchez, Anchor
• Brian Sanchez, Talent
• Amelie Santini, Reporter
• Sydney Wider, Reporter
• Sarah Shapiro, Editor
• Gabriel Echevarria, Editor
• Nora Henein, Talent
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
November Odyssey
Somerset Academy Prep
• Natacha Delgado, Advisor
• Dalisa Robles, Advisor
• Natalie Marchand, Executive Producer
• Andrew Hernandez, Producer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-12
MUSIC VIDEO
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Your Old T-Shirt
Ridge Community High School
• Meilinda Lopez, Advisor
• Isabelle Summers, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
String Theory
West Broward High School/West Broward TV
• Vidal Rivera, Advisor
• Anisa Olivieri, Director
• Jaiden Theodore, Grip
• Chloe Martin, Talent
• Maximus Colon, Talent
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-13
FICTION - SHORT FORM
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Confessions of an Intergalactic Fraud
Cypress Bay High School/Cypress Bay Television
• Taiwo Cummings, Advisor
• Bryan Bomfim, Director, Writer, Actor, Editor
• Pedro De Lima, Director, Writer, Cinematographer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
The Case of the Missing Sock
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Amelie Santini, Director
• Bibi Pinto, Talent
• Sophia Lambert, Talent
• Cole Labbie, Talent
• Nic Grineberg, Talent
• Sydney Wider, Talent
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-15
SPORTS STORY
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
A Vision of Strength Steven’s Journey Through Loss
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Thomas Zarut, Reporter
• Gabe Fraga, Editor
• Jason Fernandez, Graphics
• Adrian Perez, Videographer
• Dominic Angulo, Videographer
• Adriano Boutros, Videographer
• Matthew Quesada, Videographer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-18
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Our Destiny
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Desmond Howard, Director
• Nirav Budhrani, Director
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Cameron Boozer: 2,000 Points
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Nicholas Dovales, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Columbus Gaming
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Daniella Rodriguez, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Nicholas Dovales, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
St. Brendan Open House
St. Brendan High School
• Andres Uzcategui, Advisor
• Olivia Salazar, Producer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-19
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Reconnect With You
Pompano Beach High School
• Dawn Donnelly, Advisor
• Katelyn Lackner, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Don't Be A Villain
Stoneman Douglas High School
• Eric Garner, Advisor
• Riley Walsh, Producer, Cinematographer
• Ava Thomas, Talent
• Adrian Montes, Editor, Talent
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Fentanyl Kills
NSU University School
• Daniel Swerdlow, Advisor
• Nicole Krinickas, Producer
• Lucy Crawford, Director, Talent
• Ariana Intsiful, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
If I Could Do It All Again
NSU University School
• Daniel Swerdlow, Advisor
• Emi Optekar, Camera Operator
• Nicole Krinickas, Producer
• Addison McGowan, Camera Operator
• Lucy Crawford, Executive Producer
• Peyton Greene, Director
• Coco Suarez, Director
• Karina Lopez, Camera Operator
• Ariana Intsiful, Producer
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Eyes On The Road PSA
West Broward High School/West Broward TV
• Vidal Rivera, Advisor
• Sophia Truong, Director
• Luigi Prezzi, Cinematographer
• Sophie Reyes, Actor
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-20
COMMERCIAL
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Kota Skateboard
St. Brendan High School
• Andres Uzcategui, Advisor
• Olivia Salazar, Producer
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-21
ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
CCNN Live Graphics Reel 2025
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Jason Fernandez, Graphics
• Rodolfo Gonzalez, Graphics
• Nicholas Dovales, Graphics
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
MOMS: A Tribute to Those Who Love Us Most
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Rodolfo Gonzalez, Graphics
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-23
DIRECTOR
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
What Happened To Me
West Broward High School/West Broward TV
• Vidal Rivera, Advisor
• Ava Nepola, Director
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-24
EDITOR
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Indigenous Insights
Christopher Columbus High School/Columbus Films
• Rafael Diaz, Advisor
• David Ulloa, Advisor
• Rafael Suarez, Editor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
What Happened To Our Vision
Cyress Bay High School/Cypress Bay Television
• Taiwo Cummings, Advisor
• Santiago Salguero, Editor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
MOMS: A Tribute to Those Who Love Us Most
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Andrew Ahrendt, Editor
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Dylan Biondo - Editor Reel
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Dylan Biondo, Editor
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-26
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Marcos A. Montesino Talent Reel
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Marcos Montesino, Talent
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Andrew Ahrendt Talent Reel
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Andrew Ahrendt, Talent
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Brandon Pineyro Talent Reel
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Brandon Pineyro, Talent
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD NOMINEE
Thomas Zarut Talent Reel
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Thomas Zarut, Talent
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
Christian Sanchez - Talent Reel
Gulliver Prep - RaiderVision
• Zach Garrett, Advisor
• Christian Sanchez, Anchor, Reporter
HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY #H-28
WRITER
2025 SUNCOAST STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD RECIPIENT
MOMS: A Tribute to Those Who Love Us Most
Christopher Columbus High School/CCNN Live
• Omar Delgado, Advisor
• Joseph Busatto, Advisor
• Carlos Soto-Angulo, Writer