Features
| 1st place | Paul Casella | Pennsylvania State University |
| 2nd place | Nina Earnest | University of Iowa |
| 3rd place | Alyson Van Dyke | University of Kansas |
Opinion
| 1st Place | Caitlin Johnston | Indiana University |
| 2nd Place | Jade McDowell | Brigham Young University |
| 3rd Place | Cassidy Herrington | University of Kentucky |
In-Depth
| 1st Place | Brenna Daldorph | University of Kansas |
| 2nd Place | Lauren Gambino | Arizona State University |
| 3rd Place | Chelsea Boozer | University of Memphis |
Sports
| 1st Place | Jayson Jenks | University of Kansas |
| 2nd Place | Max Olson | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| 3rd Place | Scott Miller | University of Iowa |
Personality/Profile
| 1st Place | Danielle Paquette | Indiana University |
| 2nd Place | CJ Lotz | Indiana University |
| 3rd Place | Allison Copenbarger | University of Illinois |
Spot News
| 1st Place | Hayley E. Bruce | University of Iowa |
| 2nd Place | Caitlin Keating | Indiana University |
| 3rd Place | Matt Murray | University of Kentucky |
