In its first year up and running, Lipscomb’s Lumination Network took first prize in the online publications category at last weekend’s Baptist Press Convention here in Nashville.
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FOX News reporter Todd Starnes judged the contestants in the online category, and Lumination came out on top followed by Union University’s Cardinal and Cream.
“I am happy to know that all the work we have done the past two semesters has not been in vain,” said Lumination editor-and-chief Kate Keith. “We know that we still have a lot of work to do, but it is good to see that we are beating out other schools and are ahead of the curve.”
Individual and overall awards were also given in the areas of print publications, feature writing, column writing, and yearbook. The prestigious President’s Award was awarded to Kristina Webb of Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida for her influential and faith-based work. The award also included a scholarship of $1,000.
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The Christ-centered journalism convention offered seminars to over 100 students and professors at the Southern Baptist Convention building Oct. 7-9. Topics included photography, video editing, the importance of internships, and thoroughness in covering stories.
Union University, Biola University, and California Baptist University are just a few of the many universities represented at the conference. The schools were also given the opportunity to worship together as Christian recording artists Chris Tealy led worship for the weekend.
“Congratulations to the students, and all who were involved in helping the Lumination Network move from dream to reality,” wrote department chair Craig Carroll to the Lumination staff. “This is indeed an honor, and a nice platform on which to build.”
If you would like to get involved with Lumination Network visit www.luminationnetwork.com/contact/jobs to fill out an application.