Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) earned recognition at the 2025 NATAS Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy® Awards, with faculty, staff, and students receiving awards and nominations across several categories for professional and student-produced work.
“This recognition is a testament to the immersive, hands-on experiences we provide across our programs in CCIM,” said Dr. Kristen McCauliff, CCIM dean. “Our students and faculty continue to lead by example—blending creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology to produce work that informs, inspires, and elevates. I’m incredibly proud of our Emmy® winners and nominees. Their success reflects the excellence that defines the CCIM experience.”
At the professional level, Ball State was recognized with two Regional Emmy® Awards:
Additional nominations included:
- Graphic Arts: “A Chris-Mystery II – Case of the Missing Missus Opening” – Chris Flook
- Special Event Coverage: “Eclipsed! A Magical Night of Music” – Phil Hoffman, Mike Vendeland, and Paul Brown
Ball State students were also honored in the Student Production Awards, with multiple wins for work produced through Ball State Sports Link:
Student Production Award Winners
- Magazine Program: “SL Featured” – Nate Locker, Madeline Howell, Dominick Liacone, JJ Gregston
- Sports Story: “Muncie’s Own Addie Chester” – Jordan Klimes, Matthew Gillie, Max Gillie
- Sports Program: “Iron Sharpens Iron (Episode 4)” – Tyler Klimes, Evan Cummings, Sam Neiger, Rachel Henderson
- Sports Program: “Men’s Volleyball Prematch Show” – Drew Hurst, Madeline Howell, Jordan Klimes, AJ Swiatek, Sam Neiger
- College Live Sporting Event/Game: “Women’s Volleyball vs. WMU on ESPN+” – Nate Locker, Jordan Klimes, Drew Hurst, Evan Stowell, AJ Swiatek
- Promotional Video: “2024-25 Women’s Basketball Intro” – Nate Locker
- Promotional Video: “2024 Men’s Volleyball Intro” – Jackson DiVincenzo, Caden Vincent
- Photographer: Nate Locker
- Talent: News/Sports: Dominick Liacone
- Director: Rachel Henderson
The NATAS Central Great Lakes Chapter includes television markets in Northern Ohio, Central and Northeastern Indiana, and Erie, Pennsylvania. The Regional Emmy® Awards are peer-judged honors recognizing creative achievement in television and media production.
To learn more about the College of Communication, Information, and Media at Ball State, visit bsu.edu/ccim.