RTV students and programs reap awards

It's been a successful summer for students and student-produced programs at the UM Radio-TV department.

In June, last year's student documentary, "Settling the Tab on Montana's Alcohol Culture," received the Montana Broadcasters Association/Greater Montana Foundation E.B. Craney Award for outstanding non-commercial television program of the year.

Atkins	Cowan

Also in June, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences-Northwest Chapter, meeting in Seattle, awarded a Student Emmy to an episode of "Business: Made in Montana." Three UM student-produced programs were nominated for the award.

Also at the NATAS meeting in Seattle, junior RTV major Andy Atkins of White Sulphur Springs received a NATAS scholarship of $2000. Professor Denise Dowling and Atkins were in Seattle for the awards presentation.

Atkins and senior RTV major Sarah Cowan of Havre received word earlier
this summer that have been selected as recipients of the Great Falls
Broadcasters Association scholarships. Atkins will receive $2000 and
Cowan will get $1000.

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