MHTV wins College Television Station of the Year for 14th year
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters awarded College Television Station of the Year to Central Michigan University’s Moore Hall Television for the 14th consecutive year.
The Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference and Expo took place in According to School Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Chair Peter Orlik, the categories are weighted then the university with the most points receives the award.
CMU students received first place awards in the television categories of News Feature, Mini-Documentary, Talk Show/Scripted Show and Digital Media Experience, in addition to other awards.
“(This award) shows that even though the students obviously change, that there’s a certain consistency to the training and experience that they’re getting within our facilities, that the faculty are providing,” Orlik said. “And there’s a certain consistency and level of passion students are bringing into the program, not just this year or that year, but continuously.”
The selection committee is made up of commercial broadcasters who review and grade student entries then select the award winners.
Orlik said CMU’s biggest competitor in this competition is Michigan State University, with Northern Michigan University and Grand Valley State University also being competitors.
MHTV faculty adviser Eric Limarenko said one difference between CMU’s program and its competitors’ programs is that MHTV doesn’t use a seniority system and freshmen can get involved with the station right away.
“We’re really open to everybody,” Limarenko said. “If you have passion, we want it and we want you to succeed.”
Limarenko said his priority is making sure students get a proper education and gain valuable experience. According to him, though the award reflects the accomplishments of the station, he is most concerned with making sure students gain the skills they need.
“We have great staff, we have a fantastic facility, and we have great students, and it’s been that way for a long time now,” Limarenko said. “We have this momentum that benefits the students and their future careers.”
The School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts also recently received a radio award. WMHM-FM received the Signature Station of the Year award from the Broadcast Education Association.
