The DCU Journalism Society and DCU Media Production Society have been shortlisted for 19 Smedia Categories. Steve Conlon, Chairperson of the Society extended his congratulation to all those shortlisted, “This years Smedia shortlists are a testament to the talent and dedication of all the members of the DCU Journalism Society and the members of the Media Production Society. Our members have worked hard and there dedication has paid off, with DCU students now being placed in the top ten of student journalists and presenters in teh country. We are confident that many of our members will continue into the final lists and I wish them all the very best”. Check out the Smedia website for full listings.

Journalist of the Year

Steve Conlon

Samuel Hamilton

Newspaper of the Year

The College View

Sports Writer of the Year

Niall Farrell

Stephen Mangan

Michael Glennon

Features Writer of the Year (news and politics)

Stephen Mangan

Website of the Year

The College View

Blog of the Year

Steve Conlon

Nessy Monaghan

Journalist of the Year (National Press)

Stephen Mangan

Joanne Hunt

Editor of the Year

David Kearns

Photograph of the Year

James Foley

Society Publication of the Year

Flash Back

Features Writer of the Year (Arts and Pop Culture)

Paula Lynne

Patrick Kavanagh

TV Production of the Year

DCUtv – Nicola Leddy

News Photographer of the Year

James Foley

Journalism relating to Mental Health

Vicky Kavanagh

Stephen Mangan

Irish Journalist

Audrey Donohue

Radio DJ of the Year

Darren Regan (Mid Riff)

Vanessa Monaghan (Culture Cafe)

Russell James Alford (The Open Line)

Radio Production of the Year (Arts and Features)

Alan Regan and Denis McEvoy (Culchie Corner)

Radio Production of the Year (News)

Séamus Conwell (Newswire)

Road Safety Authority Award for Journalism Relating to Road Safety

Alan Regan (Newswire)