Awards
2017
The Runner awards
CCMA — California College Media Association
Gina Butler, first place — best sales promotion materials
Maria Rodriguez and Jonathan Wells, first place — best news video
AJ Alvarado, first place — best photo illustration
Esteban Ramirez, second place — best non-breaking news story
Chris Mateo, second place — best features story
Julie Mana-Ay, second place — best editorial
Syleena Perez, second place — best sports story
Maria Rodriguez and Roel Rumualdo, second place — best non-news video
Cristian Macias, second place — best podcast
Karina Diaz, Ben Patton, Maria Rodriguez, Javier Valdes and Jonathan Wells, second place — best use of social media
https://storify.com/csub_runner/breaking-the-news-through-social-media
The Runner Staff, third place — best newspaper
Carla Chacon, Julie Mana-Ay, Marissa Patton, Annie Russell and Javier Valdes, third place — best news series
Ben Patton, third place — best features photo
Debbie Rodriguez has lived on the streets for over seven years. After her camp was raided, she stays on the move. Photo by Ben Patton/The Runner
AJ Alvarado, third place — best sports photo
CSUB head coach Rod Barnes celebrates and dances after his team beat New Mexico State 57-54.
Photo by AJ Alvarado/The Runner
ACP – Associated Collegiate Press Best in Show
3rd place for best newspaper
3rd place for best website
2016
The Runner Awards
CCMA — California College Media Association
AJ Alvarado, first place — best sports photo for weekly, CSUB wins third match in row
AJ Alvarado, third place — best photo series for weekly, PBR Blue Def Series rides into town
Esteban Ramirez, third place — best sports story for weekly, From humble beginnings to all-time scorer
The Runner, third place — best special issue for weekly, 40th Anniversary of The Runner Issue
Shelby Parker, honorable mention — best arts and entertainment story for weekly, “McFarland, USA” runs into our hearts
The Runner Online, honorable mention — best website for weekly
ACP – Associated Collegiate Press Best in Show
7th place, best small-school website
2015
CCMA – California College Media Association
ACP – Associated Collegiate Press Best in Show
2014
California Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspapers Contest
2nd Place
Best Editorial Comment
“Where does my textbook money go?”
Staff Writer / Michelle Bean
California Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspapers Contest
2nd Place
Best Writing
“Student Confessions Create Controversy”
Editor in Chief / Robin Garcia
California College Media Association
3rd Place
“The Bull Rider”
Photographer / Juana Martinez
