‘Amazing comeback’ for Hawaii schools at national media contest
Hawaii’s massive contingent at the annual national Student Television Network media competition over the weekend was again a dominant force, breaking its own record by scooping up 47 awards — seven more than in 2022.
The Student Television Network conference is one of the most prestigious competitions in youth multimedia journalism and filmmaking in the United States. The strong showing this year by the 202 students from 16 Hawaii schools at the conference in Long Beach, Calif., was made extra special by the fact that it was the first year that island participants were able to return to full in-person participation since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
“It’s a pretty amazing comeback,” said Robert Pennybacker, vice president of learning initiatives at PBS Hawaii, which includes the “Hiki No” student journalism initiative, which supports scores of local schools’ media programs.
