The Catholic Media Association is honored to recognize and celebrate excellence in journalism, communications and other forms of media.
Advertising Business/Marketing Professional of the Year
First Place
Jennifer Miele
Diocese of Greensburg
Second Place
Michael J. O'Neill
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Communications
AI121: Communications Director of the Year
First Place
Dennis Kellogg
Catholic Diocese of Lincoln
Second Place
Jennifer Drow
Diocese of Orlando
Third Place
Jarryd Gonzales
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Honorable Mention
Camille Garcia
Diocese of Austin
Honorable Mention
Jennifer Antkowiak
Diocese of Pittsburgh
AI131a: Editor of the Year (English)
First Place
George Matysek Jr.
The Catholic Review
Second Place
Laura Ieraci
ONE Magazine
Third Place
Jo Ann Redmond
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Honorable Mention
Pablo Kay
Angelus
Honorable Mention
Patricia Mahoney
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
AI131b: Editor of the Year (Spanish)
First Place
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Communications
All Member > AI141: Graphic Artist/Designer of the Year
First Place
Gabriella Ferraro O'Brien
The Catholic Review
Second Place
Fabiola Rodriguez
The Tablet
Third Place
Abigail (Witte) Buettner
St. Louis Review
Honorable Mention
Michelle Hildebrandt
Diocese of Lansing
Multimedia Journalist of the Year
First Place
Eric Peat
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Second Place
Jordan Whiteko
Diocese of Greensburg
Third Place
Mary Shovlain
The Good Newsroom Archdiocese of NY
Honorable Mention
Peter Finney Jr.
Clarion Herald
AI161: Photographer of the Year
First Place
Juan Guajardo
Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
Second Place
Jacob Wiegand
St. Louis Review
Third Place
Jeff Witherow
Catholic Courier
Honorable Mention
Paul Jeffrey
Maryknoll
Honorable Mention
Lukas Keapproth
Loyola University Chicago
AI171: Social Media Professional of the Year
First Place
Matea Gregg
Diocese of Salina
Second Place
Shay Ryan
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Third Place
Katherine Laguna
Diocese of Orlando
Honorable Mention
André Escaleira, Jr.
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Communications
Honorable Mention
Andres Almendarez
Diocese of Austin
AI175a: Writer of the Year (English)
First Place
Jonathan Liedl
National Catholic Register
Second Place
Chris Herlinger
Global Sisters Report
Third Place
Olivia Poust
ONE Magazine
Honorable Mention
Rhina Guidos
Global Sisters Report
Honorable Mention
Don Clemmer
U.S. Catholic
AI181: Videographer/Video Producer of the Year – Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Matt Riedl
Diocese of Lansing
Second Place
Chris Tran
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Third Place
Preston Thompson
Diocese of Nashville
Honorable Mention
Andrew Kleczek
Archdiocese of Detroit
Honorable Mention
Peter Finney Jr.
Clarion Herald
AI182:Videographer/Video Producer of the Year – Radio, Television Station or Film Companies
First Place
Jane O’Connor
Grotto Network
Second Place
Kevin DeCloedt
Grotto Network
AI191: Podcaster of the Year
First Place
George Matysek, Jr.
The Catholic Review
Second Place
Christopher Gunty
The Catholic Review
Third Place
Bishop Kevin Sweeney
Diocese of Paterson
Honorable Mention
Josh Long
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
Taylor Henry
Taylor Henry and Archbishop Timothy Broglio
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
AW331: Best Illustration with Graphic Design or Art
First Place
Illustration for "Artists Need Us to Use AI Responsibly — Here’s How To Do It"
Becky Rogers
Grotto Network
Second Place
"God's Grandeur" - in Comic-Book Form
Julian Peters
Jesuit Conference
Third Place
A Time for Reckoning
Gabriella Ferraro O'Brien
The Catholic Review
Honorable Mention
Illustration for "The Promise of My Faith"
Kadna Anda and Becky Rogers
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
Illustration for “A Great Guiding Light”
Greta Samuel and Becky Rogers
Grotto Network
AW332: Best Photo Gallery or Slideshow
First Place
Photo Gallery: United in Faith, Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Gather at National Shrine for 20th Annual Pilgrimage
Mihoko Owada
Catholic Standard
Second Place
World Youth Day
Joshua Schipper
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Third Place
Synod 2023 Photo Gallery
James Martin, S.J.
Outreach
Honorable Mention
Final Profession of Vows
Nashville Catholic
Honorable Mention
Field Days at Catholic Schools Mark the Start of Summer
Jeff Witherow
Catholic Courier
AW340a: Best Video – Feature, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
The Hillsdale Converts | "A New Beginning"
Matt Riedl
Diocese of Lansing
Second Place
I said “Yes” | Salina Diocese Seminarian Dinner
Matea Gregg and Katie Hamel
Catholic Diocese of Salina
Third Place
Faith on the Field: Meet Trevor Williams
Hannah Camerota and Kerry Nevins
Arlington Catholic Herald
Honorable Mention
Vatican Nativity Scene Highlights St. Francis, Holy Land
Robert Duncan
Catholic News Service
Honorable Mention
Udder Devotion: Embracing God's Guidance on the Farm
Vincent Dragone
Catholic Diocese of Erie
AW340b: Best Video – Feature, Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies
First Place
Finding Solace in a Skid Row Convenience Store
Tony Koros, Kevin DeCloedt, and Josh Long
Grotto Network
Second Place
Through the Lens of Faith | Jeffrey Bruno (Artis Divina)
John Jones, Jeffson Fernandez, Roshan Varghese, and Binto John
Shalom Media
Third Place
The Passion: ND Folk Choir Goes on Tour
Jane O'Connor and Josh Long
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
The Dying Teenager That Inspired Ireland
Colm Flynn and Patrick Leonard
EWTN News Inc.
Honorable Mention
Meriane's Story
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, Megan Lanz and Hannah Jones
Spirit Juice Studios
AW342b: Best Video – Pro–life Activities, Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies
First Place
God Plays A Long Game: A Springs of Love Adoption Story
Ben Kruis and Kimberly Henkel
Kruis Studios
Second Place
She's All Set | A Grotto Short Film
Kevin DeCloedt, Josh Long and Jane O'Connor
Grotto Network
Third Place
One Big Family: A Springs of Love Fostering Story
Ben Kruis and Kimberly Henkel
Kruis Studios
Honorable Mention
Milk is Life-Saving Medicine
Katie Rutter, Jane O'Connor, and Josh Long
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
The Baird Family Story: A Springs of Love Fostering and Adoption Story
Ben Kruis and Kimberly Henkel
Kruis Studios
AW343a: Best Video – Religious Life, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Work, Prayer, and Fruitcake: Meet Virginia's Trappist Monks
Hannah Camerota and Kerry Nevins
Arlington Catholic Herald
Second Place
Day in the Life of a Priest Vlog
Chris Tran, Shay Ryan, Noah Fonacier, Paige Brooks, and Fr. Daniel Seo
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Third Place
Consecrated to God
Juan Guajardo
Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
Honorable Mention
Safeguarding a Legacy: Women Religious & Retirement Resources
Jeremy Zipple SJ, Blair Adams, and Emily Lepore
Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA)
Honorable Mention
Ukrainian Sisters Lumen Christi Award
Catholic Extension Staff
Catholic Extension
AW343b: Best Video – Religious Life, Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies
First Place
John Paul II Shrine Vocation Series: Father Deacon Andrew
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, David Naglieri and Megan Lanz
Spirit Juice Studios
Second Place
Priest Goes to Prison - Fr. David Michael Moses (Unscripted)
Robin Varghese, Jeffson Fernandez, Saju Varghese, Alvin Thomas
Shalom Media
Third Place
Sr. MaryPaul Videos
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, Nicholas Sun, and Kevin Moon
Spirit Juice Studios
AW344a: Best Video – Social Justice Issues, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
A Prayerful Interment for Dozens of Uncollected Ashes
Matt Riedl
Diocese of Lansing
Second Place
Feeding the Homeless Was Late Bishop's Passion
Currents News / The Tablet Staff
The Tablet
Third Place
From Prison to Peacemaker: Felix Rosado's Restorative Justice Transformation
Catholic Mobilizing Network Staff
Catholic Mobilizing Network
Honorable Mention
Small Town, Big Heart
Vincent Dragone
Catholic Diocese of Erie
Honorable Mention
Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe Across America
Catholic Extension Staff
Catholic Extension
AW344b: Best Video – Social Justice Issues, Television Stations, and Film Companies
First Place
Cathedral High School - Open House Video
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, Miles Miller and Hannah Jones
Spirit Juice Studios
Second Place
A 9/11 Hero: The Story of Chuck Costello
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, David Naglieri and Marissa Van Kley
Spirit Juice Studios
Third Place
Answering Violence with Forgiveness
Josh Long, Ben Kruis and Tré Marquise
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
Utah Knights Support Military Families
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, David Naglieri and Kevin Moon
Spirit Juice Studios
AW345a: Best Video – Explainer, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Why Pope Francis' Big Vatican Meeting Next Month is So Important
Chaz Muth
National Catholic Reporter
Second Place
St. Joseph Cathedral Restoration Project
Raul Botha and Very Rev. Jason Y. Jalbert
Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester
Third Place
Why Pope Francis is Visiting South Sudan
Kevin Jackson, Ricardo da Silva, SJ, and Cristobal Spielmann
America Media
Honorable Mention
How to Make a Palm Leaf Cross
Neil McDonough and Lyn Dam
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Communications
Honorable Mention
Watch: the Saintly Lives and Heroic Deaths of the Ulma Family
Paulina Guzik and the OSV News Team
OSV News
AW346a: Best Video – The Clergy, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Father John Bluett 60th Priesthood Anniversary
Jennifer Drow and Katherine Laguna
Diocese of Orlando
Second Place
Missionary of Mercy - Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli
Emanuele Sesta and Paul Snatchko
Paulist Fathers
Third Place
Answering God's Call to the Priesthood
Andrew Kleczek, Rick Giffin, Emily Mentock, and Edmundo Reyes
Archdiocese of Detroit
Honorable Mention
Meet the 2023 Ordinandi Class
Kerry Nevins, Hannah Camerota, Marvin Molina, Mary Brodeur and Pedro Lopez
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Honorable Mention
Is the Lord Calling Me to Be a Priest?
Jeff Witherow
Catholic Courier
AW346b: Best Video – The Clergy, Television Stations, and Film Companies
First Place
How a Tragic Loss Led a Top-level Executive to Become a Catholic Priest
Colm Flynn and Patrick Leonard
EWTN News Inc.
Second Place
Knights Support Catholic MLB Chaplains
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, David Naglieri, and Marissa Van Kley
Spirit Juice Studios
AW347a: Best Video – Ordination , Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Diocese of Lansing Priestly Ordinations 2023
Matt Riedl and Kathryn Mietelka
Diocese of Lansing
Second Place
Deacon Angel Garcia's Journey to the Priesthood (Ordained May 2023)
Jennifer Drow and Katherine Laguna
Diocese of Orlando
Third Place
Three Priests Ordained for the Diocese of Fort Worth
Juan Guajardo
Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
Honorable Mention
NC Catholics NOW Ordination 2023
Kate Turgeon and Tim Robbins
Diocese of Raleigh NC Catholics
Honorable Mention
2023 Priest Ordination
Margaret Swensen
The Catholic Telegraph
AW348a: Best Video – Panel Discussion, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Was Pope Francis Wrong to Only Mention Benedict XVI Once in His Funeral Homily?
Ricardo da Silva, SJ, and Sebastian Gomes
America Media
Second Place
Jesuit Book Club Author Conversation with Fr. James Martin, SJ
Mike Jordan Laskey and Marcus Bleech
Jesuit Conference
Third Place
Married Life: Catholic Edition / Podcast Episode 001
Shay Ryan, Noah Fonacier, Paige Brooks, and Fr. Duy Le
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
AW349a: Best Video –Catechesis, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Faith & Culture: Music in the Black Catholic Church
Catholic Extension Staff
Catholic Extension
Second Place
On the Road to Emmaus: The Catechism
Matt Riedl
Diocese of Lansing
Third Place
WYD Pilgrims Experience God’s Mercy
Robert Duncan
Catholic News Service
Honorable Mention
Do Catholics Believe in the Devil?
Joseph Pelletier, Fr. Dave Tomaszycki, Emily Mentock and Edmundo Reyes
Archdiocese of Detroit
Honorable Mention
On the Road to Emmaus: The Angelus
Matt Riedl
Diocese of Lansing
AW349b: BestVideo – Catechesis, Television Stations, and Film Companies
First Place
Lourdes, Blessings Bestowed Upon Us
Tim Jeffries and Mary Frances Jeffries
Skyline Productions Inc
Second Place
Spiritual Principles of Money Management: Part One
Gordon Whitney, Lee Hoffman, and Chris & Jessie Wiegand
The Marriage Group
Third Place
Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family - Episode 2
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, David Naglieri, and Marissa Van Kley
Spirit Juice Studios
AW350a: Best Video –Catechesis, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Eucharistic Revival Prayer - Many Languages, One Body
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Staff
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Second Place
Wholly Trust
Vincent Dragone
Catholic Diocese of Erie
Third Place
National Eucharistic Revival Testimonials Social Media Reels
Jennifer Drow and Katherine Laguna
Diocese of Orlando
Honorable Mention
St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School Reflections on the Eucharist
Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Honorable Mention
Why Mass?
Anne Marie Cox, John Gaffney, Kelly Franzen, Tom Quinlan, Kristi Quinlan and Jon Leonetti
Diocese of Des Moines/The Catholic Mirror
AW361a: Best Multimedia Package – Feature
First Place
A Year of Celebration
Camille Garcia, Shelley Metcalf, Andres Almendarez, and Ashley Valle
Diocese of Austin
Second Place
Inside the New York State Eucharistic Congress
Jeff Witherow and Gina Capellazzi
Catholic Courier
Third Place
Guided by Grace: A Catholic Woman's Journey to Enter Religious Life Amid Immigration Challenges
Michelle Garcia, Kathleen Kollman Birch, and Jeremy Dickey
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc (CLINIC)
Honorable Mention
For Love of Ukraine
Julie Bourbon and Elias Kontogiannis
Catholic Charities USA
Honorable Mention
Erasing Identity
Olivia Poust, Konstantin Chernichkin, Laura Ieraci, Raghida Skaff, and Mariana Karapinka
ONE Magazine
AW361b: Best Multimedia Package – News
First Place
Problem-solving With Robots, Drones and 3D Printers
Troy Hull and Liz Chandler
Diocese of Charlotte
Second Place
Knights of Columbus – Ukraine
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Third Place
The Covenant Shooting
Office of Media and Evangelization Staff
Diocese of Nashville
Honorable Mention
Pope Encourages Children to Work for Peace
Carol Glatz, Lola Gomez, and Robert Duncan
Catholic News Service
Honorable Mention
Knights of Columbus 141st Supreme Convention
Knights of Columbus Staff
Knights of Columbus
AW361c: Best Multimedia Package – Pro-Life Activities
First Place
Faith & Healing Pro-Life Series
Nancy Fishburn, Kay Colby, Carol Kovach, and Jeff Stutzman
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
AW361d: Best Multimedia Package – Depiction of Religious Life
First Place
PriestLife
Jeff Witherow and Gina Capellazzi
Catholic Courier
AW361e: Best Multimedia Package – Social Justice Issues
First Place
Fisheries to Farmlands: A Pilgrimage in Integral Ecology
MegAnne Liebsch and Eric Clayton
Jesuit Conference
Second Place
‘Maiden, Arise’
Arzé Khodr and Raghida Skaff
ONE Magazine
Third Place
Targeted Twice
Gohar Abrahamyan, Nazik Armenakyan, David Bratnick, Olivia Poust Laura Ieraci, and Armine Bachachyan
ONE Magazine
Honorable Mention
For Love of Ukraine
Julie Bourbon and Elias Kontogiannis
Catholic Charities USA
AW361e: Best Multimedia Package – Social Justice Issues
Honorable Mention
Drawn by Illusion
Hikma A. Abdulmejid, Abenezer Israel, Raghida Skaff, Laura Ieraci, and Olivia Poust
ONE Magazine
AW361f: Best Multimedia Package – Seasonal
First Place
Diocese of Austin "A Year of Celebration"
Camille Garcia, Shelley Metcalf, Andres Almendarez, and Ashley Valle
Diocese of Austin
Second Place
Pope Celebrates feast of the Immaculate Conception
Lola Gomez, Justin McLellan, and Robert Duncan
Catholic News Service
AW362: Best Multimedia Package – The Eucharistic Revival
First Place
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Staff
Knights of Columbus
Second Place
Inside the New York State Eucharistic Congress
Jeff Witherow and Gina Capellazzi
Catholic Courier
Third Place
Eucharistic Revival: Know Him
Mary Seamans, Cliff Gorski, Jordan Whiteko, Beth Tallentire, Robin Mull, Jennifer Miele, John Zylka, Bishop Larry J. Kulick, Vincent Reilly, and Monsignor Raymond Riffle
Diocese of Greensburg
Honorable Mention
Busted Halo’s Guide to The Eucharistic Revival
The Busted Halo Staff
Busted Halo
AW371: Best Multimedia Package Series
First Place
Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Good Newsroom Team
The Good Newsroom Archdiocese of NY
Second Place
Giving to Those in Need
The Good Newsroom Team
The Good Newsroom Archdiocese of NY
Third Place
War's Impact on Ukraine
Barb Fraze, Laura Ieraci, Olivia Poust, Konstantin Chernichkin, Raghida Skaff, Mariana Karapinka and Mariya Kokor
ONE Magazine
Honorable Mention
World Youth Day 2023
Francesca Pollio, Courtney Mares, Hannah Brockhaus, Daniel Payne, and Daniel Ibañez
EWTN News Inc.
Honorable Mention
St. Philip Neri, A School Model to Strengthen Catholic Parish and Community Life
The Good Newsroom
The Good Newsroom Archdiocese of NY
AW381: Best Use of Video on Social Media – Diocesan Communications
First Place
Diocese of Lansing Priestly Ordinations 2023
Matt Riedl and Kathryn Mietelka
Diocese of Lansing
Second Place
Day in the Life of a Priest Vlog
Chris Tran, Paige Brooks, Shay Ryan and Noah Fonacier
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Third Place
Joy of Ordination
Preston Thompson and Bill Staley
Diocese of Nashville
Honorable Mention
Called to Serve: Faith on the Job
Vincent Dragone
Catholic Diocese of Erie
Honorable Mention
Run so as to win
Vincent Dragone
Catholic Diocese of Erie
AW382: Best Use of Video on Social Media - News Organization
First Place
Actor Shia LaBeouf Says He's in RCIA Preparing for Confirmation in the Catholic Church
Jacqueline Burkepile
EWTN News Inc.
Second Place
Nats Pitcher Trevor Williams Has Big League Faith
Ana Lucia Batista, Hannah Camerota and Kerry Nevins
Arlington Catholic Herald
Third Place
St. Bernard’s Holds Eucharistic Procession
Elena Cambio and Heidi Huntington
Catholic Courier
Honorable Mention
WYD Day 3- Awaiting the Pope's Arrival - World Youth Day
Selena Abounader
Northwest Catholic
AW383a: Best Use of Video on Social Media – Liturgical Season, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Advent Ephemeral Content
Mary Seamans, Cliff Gorski, Jordan Whiteko, Beth Tallentire, Robin Mull, Jennifer Miele, John Zylka, Bishop Larry J. Kulick, Vincent Reilly, and Monsignor Raymond Riffle
Diocese of Greensburg
Second Place
Christ in the Streets of East Lansing
Matt Riedl
Diocese of Lansing
Third Place
The Hillsdale Converts | "A New Beginning"
Matt Riedl
Diocese of Lansing
AW385a: Best Use of Video on Social Media – The Clergy, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Father Bolster and University Catholic
Father Rhodes Bolster and Mariana Pimiento
Diocese of Nashville
Second Place
On the Eve of Ordination: Deacon Seamus Kettner
Matt Riedl
Diocese of Lansing
Third Place
On the Road to Emmaus: Brothers in the Eucharist
Matt Riedl
Diocese of Lansing
Honorable Mention
POV: You Answer the Call
Hannah Camerota, Kerry Nevins, and Mary Brodeur
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Honorable Mention
On Prayer with Fr. Luke
Hannah Camerota, Kerry Nevins, Mary Brodeur, and Anne Norris
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
AW385b: Best Use of Video on Social Media – The Clergy, Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies
First Place
The Story for All Seasons: A Missionary Journey to London
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, Marissa Van Kley, and Danielle Conklin
Spirit Juice Studios
Second Place
Is God Funny?
Fr. Brendan McAleer and Josh Long
Grotto Network
AW511a: Best Social Media Campaign, Liturgical Seasons
First Place
National Vocations Awareness Week Campaign
Shay Ryan, Noah Fonacier, Paige Brooks and Chris Tran
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Second Place
Grotto Chicago Church Reels Series
Michael Rosetti, Tara Kelly and Grotto Network
Grotto Network
Third Place
Up!
Elizabeth Butterfield
Catholic Diocese of Erie
Honorable Mention
Remember Our Parish at Christmas
Mary Seamans, Cliff Gorski, Jordan Whiteko, Beth Tallentire, Robin Mull, Jennifer Miele, John Zylka, Bishop Larry J. Kulick, Paul Puleo, Michael Lucotch, Jane Long, Lindsay DeCario, and Monsignor Raymond Riffle
Diocese of Greensburg
Honorable Mention
Creature Features
Stephanie Clary, John Grosso and Ryan McQuade
National Catholic Reporter
AW511b: Best Social Media Campaign, The Eucharistic Revival
First Place
SEEK Conference Highlights Aspects of the Catholic Faith
Kaylee Stoll, Maclaine Noah, and Madison Rogers
FOCUS
Second Place
Mass Matters (June/July/Aug/Sept Social Media Series)
Courier Staff
Catholic Courier
Third Place
#revivalfwsb
Joshua Schipper
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Honorable Mention
Gen Verde LIVE in Concert!
Elizabeth Morales, Katia Uriarte, and Bishop Michael Mulvey
Diocese of Corpus Christi
AW541: Best Use of Social Media for Breaking News
First Place
Mass Shooting at Michigan State University: The Church Responds
Matt Riedl and David Kerr
Diocese of Lansing
Second Place
Jesuit Conference Social Media: Repression of Jesuits in Nicaragua
Jesuit Conference Communications Team
Jesuit Conference
Third Place
EWTN News Social Media Coverage of WYD Lisbon 2023
Claudette Jerez, Giulio Capece, Nuria Chicchon, and Ursula Murua
EWTN News Inc.
Honorable Mention
Passing and Funeral of Bishop Clark - Social Media
Heidi Huntington, Jeff Witherow, Matt Saxon, and Greg Francis
Catholic Courier
Honorable Mention
The Covenant Shooting
Bishop J. Mark Spalding, Bill Staley, and Preston Thompson
Diocese of Nashville
AW551: Best Use of Photos in Social Media
First Place
Our Goal is to Create a Desire to Enter Into an in-person Experience With Others That Gives Life Where Darkness Lives. We Use Photos of Real Students, Parishioners, Religious to Show Our Audience That They Can Live Abundantly Through Christ.
Kaylee Stoll, Maclaine Noah, and Madison Rogers
FOCUS
Second Place
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Communications Staff
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Third Place
Postcard Photos from Portugal/World Youth Day 2023
Michael Mickle
The Catholic Virginian
Honorable Mention
Diocese of Nashville Events
Office of Media and Evangelization Staff
Diocese of Nashville
Honorable Mention
Seattle Seahawk and his Catholic Faith - Abe Lucas Reel
Selena Abounader
Northwest Catholic
AW552: Best Use of Graphics in Social Media
First Place
I AM Eucharistic Congress Graphics
Shay Ryan and Patrick Gulpo
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Second Place
Archdiocese of St. Louis Instagram Graphics
Christin Roskos and Abigail (Witte) Buettner
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Third Place
A Whole New Level of Digital Evangelization Through Short and Shareable Images
Kaylee Stoll, Maclaine Noah, and Madison Rogers
FOCUS
Honorable Mention
Grotto Edition Intro Graphics
Becky Rogers, Ryan Peltier, Jackson Gibbs, and Allie Sullberg
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
Grotto Content Category Graphics
Becky Rogers
Grotto Network
AW561a: Best Podcast - Topical News
First Place
OC Catholic Radio: A Heart-Rending Pilgrimage Experience
Jim Governale and Rick Howick
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Second Place
Register Radio
Jeanette De Melo
National Catholic Register
Third Place
AMDG Podcast: From Prison in Nicaragua to Exile in the U.S. with Juan Sebastián Chamorro
Mike Jordan Laskey and Marcus Bleech
Jesuit Conference
Honorable Mention
Is THIS For Kids - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Are the Mario and Sonic Movies Kid-Friendly?
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, Miles Miller and Ryan Howey
Spirit Juice Studios
AW561b: Best Podcast - Social Justice Issues
First Place
Good & Decent
Josh Long
Grotto Network
Second Place
Beyond the Beacon Podcast: Social Justice Issues
Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish
Diocese of Paterson
Third Place
Just Politics: When It's Your Community
The U.S. Catholic Staff and NETWORK Staff
U.S. Catholic
Honorable Mention
Detroit Stories
Michael Stechschulte, Ronald Pangborn, Casey McCorry, Daniel Meloy, and Gabriella Patti
Archdiocese of Detroit
Honorable Mention
The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer
Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, Brett Siddell, and Krista LePard
Busted Halo
AW561c: Best Podcast - Expression of Faith
First Place
Poco A Poco Podcast
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, Edgar Patino, and Nick Sun
Spirit Juice Studios
Second Place
The Wexford Carol
Maggi Van Dorn, Producer; Ricardo da Silva, S.J., Producer
America Media
Third Place
Faith Retriever Podcast
Deacon Eric
Northwest Catholic
Honorable Mention
The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer
Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, Brett Siddell, and Krista LePard
Busted Halo
Honorable Mention
AMDG Podcast: How Young Adults’ Faith is Defying Classic Categories with Ellen Koneck
Mike Jordan Laskey and Marcus Bleech
Jesuit Conference
AW571: Best Use of Live Video in Social Media
First Place
Glenmary Country Raffle Facebook Live
Laney Blevins and Theresa Nguyen-Gillen
Glenmary Home Missioners
Second Place
Busted Halo's Facebook Live - With Father Dave Dwyer and Jen Sawyer
Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, Jennifer Sawyer, and Mary Kate Polanin
Busted Halo
Third Place
World Youth Day 2023
Mesmin Santhosh, Producer; Karthika B Kurup, Creative Producer; and Jackson George, DOP
Shalom Media
Honorable Mention
LIVE from WYD Lisbon 2023: Pilgrims Share Their Testimonies After the WYD Vigil Presided Over by Pope Francis
Ursula Murua, Claudette Jerez, Giulio Capece, and Nuria Chicchon
EWTN News Inc.
AW711a: Best Blog – Topical News
First Place
The CNEWA Blog
Barb Fraze, Laura Ieraci, Olivia Poust, and Gohar Abrahamyan
ONE Magazine
AW711b: Best Blog - Social Justice Issues
First Place
Neighbors, Not Strangers
Michelle Garcia, Illustrator; Kathleen Kollman Birch, Author; Bryan Hanger, Digital Distribution; and Jeremy Dickey, Creative Direction
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc (CLINIC)
Second Place
A Practice in Mutual Restoration
Grotto Network and Nicole Watt
Grotto Network
Third Place
The CNEWA Blog
Elias D. Mallon, S.A., Ph.D., Laura Ieraci, Alicia Medina, and Olivia Poust
ONE Magazine
Honorable Mention
A Groundbreaking Approach to Reconciliation and Racial Justice
Grotto Network and Mike Jordan Laskey
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
How a Program is Restoring Ecosystems and Cultivating Unity
Grotto Network and Kelly Sankowski
Grotto Network
AW711c: Best Blog - Expression of Faith
First Place
Busted Halo
The Busted Halo Staff
Busted Halo
Second Place
Lorraine Murray Blog
Lorraine Murray
National Catholic Register
Third Place
A Great Guiding Light
Grotto Network and Nicole Stallworth
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
How Catholicism — and Jurassic Park — Can Inform Our Discussions on Future Tech
Grotto Network and Mike Jordan Laskey
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
Now Discern This
Eric Clayton and Becky Sindelar
Jesuit Conference
AW731: Best Online Content Not Published in Print – Photo
First Place
Samoan Catholics Celebrate New St. Peter Chanel Shrine in Tacoma
Melissa Timme
Northwest Catholic
Second Place
World Youth Day
Joshua Schipper
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Third Place
The War on Ukraine in Photos
Konstantin Chernichkin
ONE Magazine
Honorable Mention
Students at Avon Catholic School Remember Sept. 11, 2001
Jeff Witherow
Catholic Courier
AW732: Best Online Content Not Published in Print – Feature
First Place
Hope Amid Turmoil Coverage
Thomas Scaria, Doreen Ajiambo, Chris Herlinger, and Patrick Egwu
Global Sisters Report
Second Place
Celebrating Black History Month
Julie Bourbon, Sr. Writer; Sheena L. Crews, Senior Creative Director
Catholic Charities USA
Third Place
Best Online Content Not Published in Print - Feature
Ryan Di Corpo, Arthur Canales, Maxwell Kuzma, Elizabeth Sweeny Block, and Cristina L.H. Traina
Outreach
Honorable Mention
Jesuits.org Feature Stories
Jesuit Conference Communications Team
Jesuit Conference
Honorable Mention
Creators Divided Over Trademarking Catholic Phrases
Gabriella Patti
U.S. Catholic
AW733: Best Online Content Not Published in Print – News
First Place
Catholic Youths Walk the via Crucis Along U.s. 1; 'BOLD Justice' Issues Challenge to Broward Sheriff Over Civil Citations; Beating Back the Flood; Eucharist: More Than 'fine,' It's Supernatural.
Angelique Ruhi-Lopez, Tom Tracy, Jim Davis, and Cristina Cabrera Jarrro
Florida Catholic Miami
Second Place
Online-only News
Catholic Review Staff
The Catholic Review
Third Place
CNEWA Online News
Olivia Poust, Joseph Hazboun, Laura Ieraci, and Gohar Abrahamyan
ONE Magazine
Honorable Mention
Tony Gutiérrez Best Online Content Not Published in Print
Tony Gutiérrez
Freelance
Honorable Mention
Oklahoma School Board Approves Nation’s First Publicly Funded Catholic Charter School
Carol Zimmermann
The Tablet
AW751a: Best Website – Diocesan
First Place
Diocese of Charlotte
Liz Chandler and Leo Fierro
Diocese of Charlotte
Second Place
Diocese of Orlando orlandodiocese.org
Communications Secretariat
Diocese of Orlando
Third Place
thegoodnewsroom.org
The Good Newsroom Team
The Good Newsroom Archdiocese of NY
Honorable Mention
diocesefwsb.org
Communications Staff
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Honorable Mention
NashvilleCatholic.org
Office of Media and Evangelization Staff
Diocese of Nashville
AW751b: Best Website – General Publisher
First Place
Aleteia.org
Fr. Peter John Cameron OP, Kathleen N. Hattrup, John Touhey, J-P Mauro, Joanne McPortland, Theresa Civantos Barber, John Burger, Isabella H. de Carvalho, Daniel Esparza, Caroline Fischer, Cerith Gardiner, Matthew Green, and Philip Kosloski
Aleteia
Second Place
CNEWA.org
David Aquije; CNEWA Communications and Creative Services Teams
ONE Magazine
Third Place
Grotto Network Website
Grotto Network
Honorable Mention
Sainthood for Bishop Ford Microsite
Geony Ayyad, JT Beissel, Kristina Valente, Israel Ochoa, and Len Camporeale
DeSales Media Group
Honorable Mention
www.onefamilyinmission.org
Inés San Martín and La Machi
The Pontifical Mission Societies
AW751c: Best Website – Magazine or Newsletter
First Place
Maryknoll Magazine
The Maryknoll Magazine Staff
Maryknoll
Second Place
catholicreview.org
Catholic Review Staff
The Catholic Review
Third Place
America Magazine Website
Staff of America Magazine
America Media
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Echo Media Website
The Catholic Echo Staff and 898 Marketing
The Catholic Echo
AW751d: Best Website – Newspaper
First Place
Thebostonpilot.com
Antonio M. Enrique, Nan Wilkins, and Gregory L. Tracy
The Boston Pilot
Second Place
The Website of The Georgia Bulletin, Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta
The Staff of The Georgia Bulletin
The Georgia Bulletin
Third Place
Catholic Standard Newspaper’s Website
Catholic Standard Staff
Catholic Standard
AW751e: Best Website – Spanish Publication
First Place
Global Sisters Report en español
Global Sisters Report Staff
Global Sisters Report
Second Place
Misioneros
The Misioneros Staff
Maryknoll Magazine
AW771: Best Web and Print Package
First Place
A Catholic Response to Gun Violence
Michigan Catholic Conference
Second Place
The Catholic Echo Media Group
The Diocese of Youngstown Communications Department and the Catholic Echo Staff
The Catholic Echo
Third Place
On Mission to Protect and Heal
Michigan Catholic Conference
Honorable Mention
Growing in Grace: Lenten Reflections With Bishop Mulvey
Most Reverend Michael Mulvey, Bishop of Corpus Christi
Katia Uriarte, Director of Communications, Adel Sauceda, Elizabeth Morales, Jesse DeLeon, Richard Luna, Madelyn Galindo, Gloria Romero, William Johnson, Knightstorm Productions, Diocese Of Corpus Christi, Office of Communications & Public Relations
Honorable Mention
Finding God in Times of War
Barb Fraze, Konstantin Chernichkin, Olivia Poust, Laura Ieraci, Mariya Kokor, and Mariana Karapinka
ONE Magazine
AW772a: Best Diocesan Electronic Newsletter
First Place
Always Forward
Angelus Staff
Angelus
Second Place
Nashville Catholic Weekly Digest
Erik Ritland
Diocese of Nashville
Third Place
Wednesday Wave
Teresa Peterson, Keishla Espinal, Brittany DeHaan, and Katie Camario
Diocese of St. Petersburg
Honorable Mention
Nashville Catholic Sunday Inspirations
Erik Ritland
Diocese of Nashville
Honorable Mention
Nashville Catholic Happenings
Erik Ritland
Diocese of Nashville
AW772b: Best National Electronic Newsletter
First Place
EarthBeat Weekly
Stephanie Clary
National Catholic Reporter
Second Place
e-TTENTION April 2023
Taylor Henry and Archbishop Timothy Broglio
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Third Place
Knightline
Editorial Staff
Knights of Columbus
Honorable Mention
Busted Halo's Weekly Newsletter
The Busted Halo Staff
Busted Halo
Honorable Mention
Grotto Network Weekly Newsletter
Makaela Douglas
Grotto Network
AW384a: Best Use of Video on Social Media – Ongoing Series, Diocesan and National News Organizations
First Place
Eucharistic Revival – College Students Share Views on the Eucharist
Office of Communications Staff and Mark Kwolek
The Catholic Virginian
Second Place
Priest Life
Jeff Witherow and Gina Capellazzi
Catholic Courier
Third Place
60 Seconds with the Eucharist
Ashley Valle and Andres Almendarez
Diocese of Austin
Honorable Mention
Searching for More
Kerry Nevins, Hannah Camerota, and Mary Brodeur
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Honorable Mention
Diocese of Manchester Road Trip Pilgrimage Video Series
Raul Botha and Fr. Josh Livingston
Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester
AW384b: Best Use of Video on Social Media – Ongoing Series, Radio, Television Stations, and Film Companies
First Place
Springs of Love Fostering and Adoption Stories
Ben Kruis, Director, and Kimberly Henkel, Executive Producer
Kruis Studios
Second Place
Reel Homilies
Rob Kaczmark, Seneca Lester, Branden J. Stanley, Nicholas Sun, and Kevin Moon
Spirit Juice Studios
