honors and awards

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"Outstanding Graduate"
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Arizona State University
May 15, 2009

Hearst Journalism Awards Program
11th Place, Spot News Writing Contest
"Driver killed, but his truck shielded bus"
The Arizona Republic; Oct. 3, 2008

Society of Professional Journalists
Third Place, Mark of Excellence Award, Region 11
"Nursing Arrears" (no link available)
Phoenix Business Journal, Health Care Heroes magazine; 2007

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Third Place, Student Magazine Writing Award
"Veterinarian shortage leaves pet owners scrambling in emergencies"
Cronkite News Service; Oct. 17, 2007

professional memberships

Kappa Tau Alpha
National honor society in journalism and mass communication
Inducted May 15, 2009

Investigative Reporters and Editors
2007 to present