Loyola Chicago's 2024 Crystal Pillar Triumph: Student Wins in 5 Categories

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, Loyola University Chicago students made us proud at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chicago/Midwest Chapter Crystal Pillar Awards! The awards recognized our students’ outstanding work across various categories, honoring their dedication to storytelling and innovation in media.

This year, Loyola University Chicago students were awarded Crystal Pillars in five distinct categories:

Category #C-3: College Student Production – Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs
Project: Threads of Blossoms
Producer/Videographer: Chau Nguyen

Category #C-4b: College Student Production – Non-Fiction Long Form
Project: The Third Act
Producer: Marina Hart Donahue

Category #C-5: College Student Production – Magazine Program
Project: CNCT: Connected But Not Connecting
Team: Calista Cardenas, Caroline Ejzak, Sabrina Balsink Krieg (Producers); Vanesa Hoxha (Host); Aislinn Kincaid Nolan (Director); Najla Edwards, Jessica Martens, Chloe Morrisey, Ella Munnelly, Alyssa Suarez, Amelia Villhauer (Reporters); Rebecca Szarzynski (Assistant Director); Gustavo Azevedo (Floor Director); Susanlyn Singroy (Editor/Digital Content Producer)

Category #C-6a: College Student Production – Fiction Short Form
Project: With Consequence
Director: Michael Chopra

Category #C-8: College Student Production – Public Affairs/Community Service/Public Service Announcement (PSAs)
Project: Life Jacket Safety: Roxy Overboard
Producers: Robert Kennedy, Ryan Plecha, Taylor Zielenbach

We invite everyone to celebrate the brilliance of our students and delve into the stories behind some of these exceptional nominated and award-winning pieces. Explore the rich narratives and creative visions captured in their projects by visiting our Story Archive.

Congratulations again to all the recipients, their mentors, and everyone who supported them along the way. Your hard work and dedication have brought great pride to Loyola University Chicago and inspire the entire community. Here’s to many more successes and future storytelling excellence!