Crown Point High School’s student-run broadcast program CPTV earned first place for Best News Broadcast at the Midwest Media Educators Association (MMEA) awards ceremony, recognizing the program’s work in student journalism and broadcast production.
The award highlights CPTV’s overall newscast production, including reporting, anchoring, editing, and storytelling across a full broadcast program. The recognition places the Crown Point team among the top student media programs in the Midwest region.
CPTV students said the win reflects months of preparation, collaboration, and fast-paced newsroom work typical of a student broadcast environment. The program produces regular news shows covering school events, Athletics, community stories, and student life.
Faculty advisors credited the achievement to consistent teamwork and student leadership in the newsroom. Students are responsible for nearly every part of the production, including writing scripts, filming packages, operating camera, and editing final segments under deadline pressure.
“I was excited to experience the culmination of the children’s work and the anticipation of receiving assessment and feedback in an academically-challenged world,” Advisor Chris Gloff said.
The MMEA awards celebrate excellence in student media programs across multiple categories, including broadcast journalism, video production, and storytelling. Entries are evaluated on reporting quality, production value, and overall presentation.
For CPTV, the first-place finish in Best News Broadcast marks a standout moment in the program’s competitive season and adds to its growing recognition within student journalism circles.
The program continues to develop student skills in journalism, communication, and media production, with students producing content throughout the school year for campus and community audiences.
