NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION:

The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) is a paid member association of High School & College journalism programs across the nation. This program is judged by professionals across the country.  The NSPA competition is one of the most prestigious.

2010 Pacemaker Award Finalist - Best Newscast in Country 

2008 Pacemaker Award- Best Newscast in Country

2007 Pacemaker Semi-Finalist- Best Newscast in Country

2007 1st Place- Story of the Year (Emilee Burwell)

2006 Honorable Mention- Story of the Year (Malysa Harris)

2005 Honorable Mention- Story of the Year (Matt Smith)

2004 Third Place- Story of the Year (Julia Chan)

2003 Pacemaker Award- Best Newscast in Country

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS:

 The Michigan Association of Broadcaster (MAB) student competition is judged by professionals in the TV & Radio business in Michigan. Student's entries are sent to actual news stations which judge and critique students' work. This has/is an excellent opportunity for students to get feedback on their work and see what is expected in the real world.

2011

1st Place	Station of the Year	DTV Staff
2nd Place	News Feature/Magazine Prgrm	Hannah Hall
1st Place	MIARNG Current Events Prgm	Lucas Moquin
2nd Place	Newscast	Hannah Hall/Aaron Snyder Weston Cowan/Drake Morgan
1st Place	Talk Show	Aaron Snyder/Andrew Gerber/Weston Cowan
1st Place Hon. Mention	MHSAA Sports PSA	Aaron Snyder Nick Perry

2010

1st Place	Station of the Year	DTV Staff
1st Place (Tie)	News Feature/Magazine Prgrm	Kellie Rowe/Katie Poniatowski
2nd Place	Daily Newscast	Ethan Hall/Kellie Rowe Jeff Perry/Katie Poniatowski
1st Place	Talk Show	Aaron Snyder/Jeff Perry
1st Place	MHSAA Sports PSA	Juan McNeely/Aaron Snyder
2nd Place	Station Activities Report	DTV Staff

2009

1st Place	Station of the Year	Staff
1st Place	Daily Newscast	Staff
2nd Place	MHSAA Sports PSA	Jessica Breidensten
2nd Place	Station Activities Report	DTV Promotions
Hon. Mention	Sports Play by Play	Ethan Hall & Tony Campbell
Hon. Mention	News Feature	Granger Stefanko

2008

1st Place	Daily Newscast	Staff
2nd Place	News Feature	Zach Hall
Hon. Mention	MHSAA Sports PSA	Zach Hall, Ethan Hall
Hon. Mention	Sports Play by Play	Greg Palawski

2007

1st Place	Daily Newscast	Staff
1st Place	MHSAA Sports PSA	Nick Baker, Jordan Lange
1st Place	Health Issues PSA	Malysa Harris
Hon. Mention	News Feature	Zach Hall

2006

2nd Place	Large Group	Staff
Hon. Mention	News Feature	Malysa Harris

2005

2nd Place

Daily Newscast

Staff

2004

2nd Place

Daily Newscast

Staff

2003

Hon. Mention	Daily Newscast	Staff
Hon. Mention	Public Affairs Program	Julia Chan, Mary Mahalic, Autumn Perry

MICHIGAN INTERSCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION:

The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) is a conglomerate of High School & Middle School journalism programs in the state of Michigan. It is run by the Journalism Department at Michigan State Univeristy. MIPA is a member paid program that hold many events each year. The MIPA competition held each March. Over 40 schools send in their best material to be judged by fellow journalism professionals.

At the award ceremony, the 'Spartan Award' is handed out.  It is given to two programs in each category (Video, Newspaper, Yearbook), and is the most prestigious award a program can earn at the competition. For the last three years DTV has won the 'Spartan Award' and earned big wins in all the categories.

2009

2008

2007

2006

Columbia Scholastic Press Association:

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) is an international student press association hosted by the School of Journalism at Columbia University in New York City.  It was founded in 1925.  The goal of CSPA is to unite student journalists and faculty advisers at schools and colleges through educational conferences, idea exchanges, text books, critiques and award programs. 

2007 Merit Award-Video News Package (Sarah Kenney)

2005 2nd Place- Video News Package (Dan Durkin & Cassie Elder)

2005 3rd Place- Video News Package (Matt Smith)

2004 3rd Place- Video News Package (Julia Chan)

2003 1st Place- Video Feature Package (Brett Baker, Julia Chan, Garrett Sweet)

2003 2nd Place- Video News Package (Autumn Perry)

2003 2nd Place- Video Feature Package (Autumn Perry)

OTHER AWARDS:

2009 Detroit Area Film & Television Best in Show - DTV News Live

2008 Detroit Area Film & Television Best in Show - DTV News Live

2007 Detroit Area Film & Television Best in Show - DTV News Live 

2007 Detroit Area Film & Television Best in Show - Cardinal Football (Zach Hall)

2006  Student Television Network Honorable Mention - Smoking in Cars (Kodi Clark)

2006 Detroit Area Film & Television Merit Award - DTV News Live

2005 Detroit Area Film & Television Merit Award - DTV News Live 

2004 Detroit Area Film & Television Excellence Award - Davison Cardinals Basketball Preview

DTV STATION AWARDS:

In 2007, DTV began its own competition for students.  It has been a great way to recognize DTV students' hard work and inspire other students.  The station awards are based on voting done by DTV staff members (both students & adults).

M.V.P.

Kellie Rowe (2010)

Erin Calhoun (2009)

Zach Hall (2008)

Nick Baker (2007)

MOST HOURS

Andrew Gerber (2010)

Chelsea Coots (2009)

Zach Hall (2008)

Zach Hall (2007)

MOST IMPROVED

Chris Windle (2010)

Juan Mcneely (2009)

Aubrie Hoffman and Ashley Gerke (2008)

Freddie Odishooe (2007)

BEST STORY OF THE YEAR

Texting While Driving (2010) By Kellie Rowe

Iraq Soldier (2009) By Brittany Crowder

A Life Saved (2008) By Aubrie Hoffman

Samara White Tribute (2007) By Emilee Burwell

BEST VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Halloween Rap (2010) By DTV Staff

Everyone Dances (2009) By Corrine Taborn

Thriller Video (2008) By DTV Staff

Teamwork PSA (2007) By Jordan Lange & Nick Baker