UNC Hussman students triumphed in the Society for News Design International Student Competition, bringing home the most awards for the 15th consecutive year.
Students claimed 19 awards in total, including three medals. 17 awards were the product of UNC Hussman classes and two were produced in The Daily Tar Heel newsroom.
Feature Page Design
Third place – Amina Williams ’25, Lighting Up the Night
Award of Excellence – Allison Ranatza ’26, Notable Mushrooms
Award of Excellence – MK Ferrel ’26, Casa Batlló
Award of Excellence – Calista Poarch ’25, Barbie
Alternative Format Story Design
Third place – Greta Sipes ’26, Furry & Fierce Children’s Page
Award of Excellence – MK Ferrel ’26, Casa Batlló
Award of Excellence – Carrie-Anne Rogers ’25, Leafy Seadragon
Award of Excellence – Amina Williams ’25, Lighting Up the Night
Original Illustration
Third place – Carrie-Anne Rogers ’25, Leafy Seadragon
Award of Excellence – Carrie-Anne Rogers ’25 , Godzilla: Making the King of Monsters
Award of Excellence – Emma Hartsoe ’25, Maternal Mortality
Award of Excellence – Amina Williams ’25, Lighting Up the Night
Award of Excellence – Annika Padilla ’24, Betta Fish
Award of Excellence – Carrie-Anne Rogers ’25, Black Votes
Magazine Cover or Spread
Award of Excellence – Carrie-Anne Rogers ’25, Leafy Seadragon
Award of Excellence – Carrie-Anne Rogers ’25, Godzilla: Making the King of Monsters
Award of Excellence – Annika Padilla ’24, Betta Fish
Award of Excellence – Amina Williams ’25, Fireflies
News and Sports Page Design
Award of Excellence – Carrie-Anne Rogers ’25 and Grace Davidson ’26, Football Preview ’24
2025 Society for News Design International Student Competition Winning Pieces
