Members of The Arbiter, Creative Hive Group, and University Pulse Radio took home 26 awards at this year’s Idaho Press Awards banquet, hosted by the Idaho Press Club — a statewide association consisting of journalists and media personnel. Here are the Best of 2022 Award Winners from Boise State, listed in order of first to third place standing:
Reporting / Coverage
General Excellence – Student
- The Arbiter – Boise State University
- The Argonaut – University of Idaho

Photo courtesy of Syd Sygafus
General News Story – Student
- Daniel Ramirez, Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Freshmen Overflow Sent to Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Kelby Andrew – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Boise State students and alumni share their experiences one month after the Creek Bend Apartment fire”
- Andrea Teres-Martinez – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The ISBE’s anonymous survey reveals key differences in perceptions of freedom on campus”
Column Writing – Student
- Amanda Niess – The Arbiter – Boise State University – All Bands on Deck
- Katie Hettinga – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Self Objectification Isn’t Empowering; Attack on Drag; Local Candidates Owe Students
- Kelly Ann Asker – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Movie Review Column
Watchdog / Investigative – Student
- Brydon Black – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “As nighttime temperatures hit freezing, Boise’s homeless population braces for winter”
- Royce McCandless – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – New management brings Appaloosa Court back from brink
- Brydon Black – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The forgotten history of Cesar Chavez Lane”
Serious Feature – Student
- Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Censorship in schools: Does the Nampa School District book ban violate free speech?”
- Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Love Like Hudson Lindow
- Hanalei Potempa – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The climate crisis in Idaho: Experts share environmental and health concerns”
Light Feature – Student
- Andrew Severance – Boise State University – Entertainment for everyone: How Idaho theaters are accommodating viewers with disabilities
- Kelby Andrew – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The evolution of Treefort: How the beloved local festival rallied Boise towards a cultural renaissance”
- Hanalei Potempa – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “‘Superhuman’ Pride: Meet the artist behind this year’s Pride art designs”
Election – Student
- Brydon Black – The Arbiter- Boise State University – “Why Boise State students voted: abortion, the economy, education and protecting election integrity”
- Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Election distrust is on the rise: Here’s how Boise State is combating the problem”
- Abigail Spencer, Daniel Ramirez, Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Moscow Residents Return to the Polls
Editorial – Student
- Amanda Niess – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Opinion: Uncovering the truth behind food prices on campus”
- Haadiya Tariq – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Loss of Innocence
- Kate Jacobson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Opinion: Idaho schools need to incorporate more Indigenous education into their curriculum”
Sports News Report – Student
- Adam Bridges – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The City of ‘Threes’: Boise State women’s basketball starts their season making history”
- Marlei Soderquist – The Arbiter — Boise State University – “How will Boise State and Jeramiah Dickey come up with $300 million?”
- Jayden Barfuss – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Rollercoaster Regular Season Comes to an End
Photo / Design
Page Design – Student
- Sasha White – The Arbiter – Boise State University
- Addison Thomson – The Argonaut – University of Idaho
Photography – Student
- Daniel Ramirez, John Keegan – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Vigil Photo; Sports
- Taya Thornton – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection
- Elise Ledesma – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection
Graphics – Student
- Alieha Dryden – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection of three
- Sasha White – Student Media- Boise State University – selection of three
- Dorothy Martin – The Arbiter- Boise State University – selection of three
Radio / Audio
General Excellence – Audio
- Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright, Hannah Gardoski – Boise State Public Radio – Idaho Matters 2022
- Elise Forbes – KBYI – 2022 Legislative Session Compilation
- Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton – Sports-N-Stuff
Sports Talk Show
- Adam Bridges, Carter Hamilton – Sports-N-Stuff – Ep. 55: Purdy the Sturdy
- Matthew Valento, Daniel Rios – University Pulse Radio – Boise State University – The Basketball Maestros- The Lakers are a MESS!