The College Media Association (CMA) has announced the finalists for their 2023 Pinnacle Awards. CMA’s Pinnacle Awards honor the best college media organizations and individual work. The annual contest is open to student work produced for any college media organization. The Kent State Student Media team and partners submitted multiple works, many of which are now finalists in their category. Check out the list below to see which categories we finalized in!

Best of Collegiate Design | Best Magazine Cover – Fusion Magazine

Video/Audio | Best Short Video/Entertainment – TV2

Video/Audio | Best Video Promo/PSA – Student Media Advertising and Marketing

Reporting | Best Breaking News Coverage – The Kent Stater/KentWired

Reporting | Best Breaking News Coverage of Diversity – The Kent Stater/KentWired

Reporting | Best Breaking News Story – The Kent Stater/KentWired

Advertising | Best Ad Supplement/Special Section – Student Media Advertising and Marketing

Photos | Best Breaking News Photo – The Kent Stater/KentWired

Photos | Best Photo Package – The Kent Stater/KentWired

An awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 31 in Atlanta, Georgia to announce the winners and honor their work.