The nominees for the Student Media Awards 2020 are… Casey McHugh Smedias, Smedias, Smedias 2022, Smedias 2022 Categories Hello everyone! The Smedias are getting closer and closer and we hope you’re just as excited as we are! For the 20th year in a row, we are celebrating the best students have to offer in journalism, TV, film, photography, radio, and more! Due to recent circumstances, we can’t celebrate the awards in our usual fashion, but, there was just so much talent this year that we had to ensure that all of your hard work was still rewarded. We would like to thank everyone for getting involved, the level of work we received was amazing, especially considering the stressful circumstances! To everyone who entered something, you should all be very proud. A big thank you again, and please keep an eye on our social medias, @thesmedias on Instagram, Smedias on Facebook, and @TheSmedias on Twitter. Date of winners announcement to be confirmed so please keep an eye out of updates. Now, without further ado, what you’ve all been waiting for! Small College / Society Publication of the Year Dub 8 Griffith College DublinKEDINational University of Ireland , GalwayThe LibertyTechnological University DublinTrinity Film Review Trinity College DublinUprooted – UCC Environmental SocietyUniversity College Cork Short Story of the Year Dara BrowneAshesDublin City University Jason KennealyRoman CandlesColáiste DhúlaighMichael O’CallaghanA Lonely Grave on the West CoastDublin Business School Nirali Bhatt-RobertsRootsQueen’s University BelfastShane BreenThe Parable of Nicholas Fare DulapMaynooth University Blog of the Year Adam BolandSmall ChangeDublin City University Alisha HoulihanEat Sleep City RepeatGriffith College DublinAsh PotterAsh Potter’s BlogGriffith College DublinHugh McInerney, Kyle OhlendieckTrinity TruthsTrinity College DublinSadhbh SullivanSadhbhersUniversity College Cork Video Journalist of the Year Amy BlaneyNational University of Ireland, GalwayDara BrowneDublin City University Katie MartinUniversity of LimerickMaired ClearyUniversity of LimerickMostafa DarwishUniversity of Limerick Radio Production of the Year – Arts and Features Aimee Bell, Cailtin Hurley, Alison Totten, Ellery WoofQueen’s University BelfastCatherine MurphyTUD Dublin City centreCillian CallaghanWired FM (MIC & LIT)Matthew Moynihan University College CorkSean McHugh Technological University Dublin Magazine of the Year Baked GoodsGriffith College DublinBlossomTechnological University of Dublin City CampusGrapevineGriffith College CorkGrif-itUniversity of LimerickThe University Times MagazineTrinity College Dublin, Sports Photographer of the Year Alex ConnollyTrinity College DublinBen BradyDun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design + TechnologyMeabh Charlton Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design + TechnologySathishaa M. K. MohanDublin City University Stephen William Gerard Kisbey-GreenDublin City University Film Script of the Year Brian ConnellyHouse Always winsTrinity College DublinEmmanuel OkoyeBel AmiTrinity College DublinHiram HarringtonBody ElectricTrinity College DublinMarketa Ni EithirTale Trinity College DublinRen O HareHotel Trinity College Dublin TV Production Irish – Leiríucháin Teilifíse i nGaelige Amii McGuinnessPágánachWaterford Institute of TechnologyCaoimhe Morrissey & Andrew O’LearyGuth an CheoilWaterford Institute of TechnologyJohn Foley DíoltasWaterford Institute of TechnologyKevin DalyAn Sean LéimWaterford Institute of TechnologyMorgan MansfieldOglaigh RojavaWaterford Institute of Technology Website of the Year An FocalUniversity of LimerickMotley MagazineUniversity College CorkTHE CIRCULARGriffith College DublinTRINITY NEWSTrinity College DublinUNIVERSITY OBSERVERUniversity College Dublin RSA Award for Journalism relating to Road Safety Andrea AndresUniversity College DublinMéabh Clare LonerganUniversity College CorkMolly O’RourkeUniversity College CorkNathan YoungUniversity College DublinRóisín PhelanDublin City University News Photographer of the Year Kate SwiftGriffith College DublinMeabh Clare LonerganUniversity College CorkOisin JacksonGriffith College DublinRichard WrightDun Laoghaire FEIShona ConnollyPearse College SFI Award for Journalism relating to Science and Technology Emma DonohoeTrinity College DublinEnya O’Connell-HusseyTrinity College DublinNiamh BrowneUniversity College CorkPatrick HenryNational University of Ireland GalwaySam Cox Trinity College Dublin EPA Award for Journalism relating to the Environment Katie Burke A series of articles on sustainable fashionUniversity College CorkKatie Glavin and Siobhan Comyns The Saga of the Brown Bin (investigative piece)University of LimerickKillian Kelly A podcast on air pollutionUniversity College CorkNiamh Guiry The Climate BogeymanUniversity College CorkZoe Backwell Monkey on Your Back (a radio documentary)Queens University Belfast Layout and Design of the Year – Magazine DUB 8Griffith College DublinGrapevineUniversity of LimerickJournal of LiteraryTrinity College DublinMotleyUniversity College CorkOTwoUniversity College Dublin Layout and Design of the Year – Newspaper An FocalUniversity of LimerickLimerick VoiceUniversity of LimerickSINNational University of Ireland, GalwayThe College ViewDublin City University Trinity NewsTrinity College Dublin Short Film of the Year Emma SmithStarry NightDun Laoghaire Institute Of Art Design + TechnologyPeter KilmartinThe Sunny Side UpDun Laoghaire Institute Of Art Design + TechnologyRachel Smyth, Olivia McLaughlinPit StopTechnological University DublinRichard HarveyPolaroidDun Laoghaire Institute Of Art Design + Technology TV Production of the Year Caoimhe Morrissey and Andy O Sullivan Guth An Cheoil | The Voice of MusicWaterford Institute of TechnologyChris ReddinThere and Back Again, a Return to the SommeUniversity of LimerickDavid O SullivanDeeks University College DublinJohn FoleyDioltasWaterford Institute of TechnologyRachel GreganEthanBallyfermot College of Further Education Features Writer of the Year – Arts and Pop Culture Cian McGrathUniversity College CorkJames McClearyTrinity College DublinLaurie ShelleyUniversity College CorkOrla MurnaghanTrinity College DublinPeter HoranTrinity College Dublin Radio DJ of the Year Aileen Creedon and George Broadbank Wired FM MIC & LITAnisha Cheyenne Rice Different Strokes Diffrents FolksTechnological University DublinConor Farrelly–Dublin City University Conor O Neill The Hip Hop StopDublin City University Oisin QuinnFinal Year ShowUniversity College Dublin Iriseoireacht trí Ghaeilge – Scríofa Cecily Nic CionnaithUniversity College DublinEimear FinanTrinity College DublinHugh O’Reilly FitzgeraldUniversity College CorkJennifer Ni ChiaraTrinity College DublinRóise HannanTrinity College Dublin Radio Documentary Aine MacElroyThe Human ConditionTechnological University DublinDaniel MoynihanLet Dublin Dance AgainTechnological University DublinMelissa Partridge Behind Closed DoorsTechnological University DublinMolly CantwellCyberKiller – Quest Que C’estLimerick College of Further EducationNatalie KavanaghAge Sex LocationTechnological University Dublin Journalist of the Year – National Media Jade WilsonUniversity College DublinKathleen O’SullivanUniversity of LimerickNiamh DelmerUniversity of LimerickNicole GlennonUniversity of LimerickRebecca DalyTechnological University Dublin BLOC Award – Gearrfhíséan Dátheangach na Bliana Amii McGuinnessLeanbh DéardaoinWaterford Institute of TechnologyAndrew O’Leary An Peileadóir Waterford Institute of TechnologyHelena KeaneDosheantaWaterford Institute of TechnologyKevin DalyAon rud chun buachaintWaterford Institute of TechnologyThomas QuillGuth na ForaoiseWaterford Institute of Technology Radio Production of the Year – News and Current Affairs Abaigael WoodsCúl GirlsTechnological University DublinAoife McDowell and Sian McQuillanHomelessness EducationQueen’s University BelfastAoife O’Brien, Jennifer Keegan, Carenza Rock, Ross BoydNewswireDublin City University Melissa Partridge Behind Closed doorsTechnological University DublinMichael O’ Shea WiredIn Interview MontageWired FM (MIC & LIT) Features of the Year – News and Current Affairs Aoife MawnUniversity College DublinDylan O’NeillDublin City UniversityMolly KavanaghUniversity College CorkMostafa DarwishUniversity of LimerickSam CoxTrinity College Dublin Iriseoireacht trí Ghaeilge – Raidío Andrea Quinn and Tess Casasín SheridanNational University of Ireland, GalwayCaitlín Murphey, Colm De Buitléar, Patrick Hamilton, Bláithín Ní Bhroin, Dónal Ryan, Padhraig Parkinson, Caroline RyanNational University of Ireland, GalwayConor Brummell & Hannah PlunketNational University of Ireland, GalwayGráinne Harte, Orlaith Ní Chonghaile, Aibhe Feeney, Jilly Ní Dhonnabháinn, Caoimhe Fanthorpe, Rónán Flanagan, Tess Casasín Ní ShioradáinNational University of Ireland, GalwayRuairí EganDublin City University Radio Journalist of the Year Aoife O’BrienDublin City UniversityHeather ReynoldsUniversity College DublinMairead ClearyUniversity of LimerickMatthew MoynihanUniversity College Cork People’s Choice Award Amerson FortunatoLimerick Institute of TechnologyCiaran DineenUniversity College CorkFinn Purdy Trinity College DublinMatthew O’LearyUniversity College DublinRachel KellyUniversity College Dublin Sports Writer of the Year Courtney Fitzmaurice Dublin City University Conor Doyle Trinity College DublinDaniel Phelan Dublin City University Neil StokesUniversity College DublinRonan CoughlanUniversity of Limerick European Commission Award for Journalism relating to EU Affairs Arshdeep KaurThe European Green Deal: Towards A Greener Union?University College DublinClaudia DalbyEuropean Solidarity Corps: under-recognised volunteer initiative forms youth connections across EuropeUniversity College DublinElisha CareyErasmus and the European IdentityUniversity College CorkMaeve McTaggartEUROPE’S ‘LEAST FREE’: HUNGARY, THE MEDIA AND ORBÁN’S ‘ILLIBERAL DEMOCRACY’University College CorkRubina FreibergNew EU Food Labelling Regulations To Help Consumers Know Where Their Food Comes FromGriffith College Dublin Photographer of the Year Brendan KeoghGriffith College DublinJamie Burke Limerick School of Art & Design (LSAD)Juliana Falanghe Griffith College DublinOrla NeilandGriffith College DublinPeter BjoerkGriffith College Dublin Journalist of the Year Colm McSherryNational University of Ireland GalwayMaeve McTaggartUniversity College CorkMostafa DarwishUniversity of LimerickNiamh DelmerUniversity of LimerickSam CoxTrinity College Dublin Editor of the Year Dan WebbMotleyUniversity College CorkAisling GraceTrinity NewsTrinity College DublinConor CapplisCollege TribuneUniversity College DublinMark Lynch SINNational University of Ireland, GalwayMegan O’BrienThe LibertyTechnological University Dublin Newspaper of the Year The College Tribune University College DublinThe Limerick Voice University of LimerickThe University ExpressUniversity College CorkThe University ObserverUniversity College Dublin Trinity NewsTrinity College Dublin A big thank you to everyone who got involved and a massive congratulations to all our nominees! 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