CBU students earn top honors at California College Media awards

Riverside, Calif. (March 29, 2021) – Students from the Lancer Media Group at California Baptist University received 17 awards from the California College Media Association on March 20.

The accolades included seven first-place honors for Best Magazine Photo, Best Magazine Cover, Best Print Magazine, Best Non-News Video, Best Photo Series, Best Breaking News Story and Best Newspaper.

Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, interim director of the journalism and new media and public relations programs, said she and Sonya Singh, assistant director of student publications, were proud of the students who produced quality work during 2020.

“We thank God for the opportunity to work with this team,” Pearson said. “They were able to adapt to the restrictions we all experienced as they continued to strive to achieve excellence. The 17 awards represent hard work, dedication and superb skills.”

To see all the winners from the Lancer Media Group, visit the California College Media Association website.