Painting & Drawing Student Recognized for Editorial Cartoon Excellence in Prestigious Collegiate Journalism Competition
BOONE, NC – Bobby Carter, a Painting & Drawing student, has been awarded First Place in the Editorial Cartoon category at the Pinnacle College Media Awards, presented by the College Media Association (CMA). Carter's winning work was featured in The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's student newspaper.
The Pinnacle Awards represent the highest honor in collegiate journalism, recognizing outstanding student work across the nation. As CMA's flagship national competition, the awards celebrate excellence in journalism, media production, and organizational achievement among college students nationwide.
Carter's first-place finish distinguishes him among hundreds of entries submitted from student media outlets across the country. The Editorial Cartoon category showcases students' ability to blend artistic talent with insightful social and political commentary, making Carter's achievement particularly noteworthy.
"The Pinnacle Awards span a wide range of categories—including writing, photography, design, multimedia storytelling, advertising, podcasting, and more—making this recognition a testament to the caliber of work being produced by our students," noted the College Media Association.
Winners are selected by a distinguished panel of experienced media professionals and educators who evaluate entries based on creativity, technical skill, and journalistic merit. Award recipients are announced each fall at the National College Media Convention, where the nation's best student journalists and media professionals gather to celebrate excellence in collegiate media.
The Pinnacle Awards serve as both a mark of quality and a career launchpad for student journalists. Finalists and recipients regularly use these accolades to strengthen résumés, portfolios, and graduate school applications, with many going on to successful careers in media, journalism, and the arts.
Carter's recognition highlights the intersection of fine arts and journalism, demonstrating how editorial cartooning continues to be a vital form of visual commentary in contemporary media. His work in The Appalachian newspaper showcases the important role that student media plays in fostering creative expression and journalistic excellence.
For more information about the Pinnacle Awards, visit https://www.collegemedia.org/pinnacle-awards.
About The Appalachian
The Appalachian has been Appalachian State University’s independent student-run news publication since 1934. We publish a print publication monthly, and send out twice weekly email newsletters during the regular academic year. We are the recipient of the ACP Pacemaker Award, the CMA Pinnacle Award and the NC College Media Association Best of Show award.
About the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Appalachian State University's College of Fine and Applied Arts is a dynamic and innovative group of seven academic departments, bringing together a variety of perspectives, experiences, and real-world education to provide unique opportunities for student success. The college has more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate majors. Its departments are Applied Design, Art, Communication, Military Science and Leadership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, and Theatre and Dance.
About Appalachian State University
As the premier public undergraduate institution in the Southeast, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls nearly 21,798 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio, and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
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