Temple University’s OwlSports Update Productions has once again earned national recognition, taking home three awards from the prestigious 2026 Festival of Media Arts hosted by the Broadcast Education Association (BEA).
This year’s competition was among the most competitive in the festival’s history, with more than 2,500 entries from over 300 colleges and universities nationwide across audio, documentary, film & video, interactive multimedia, news, scriptwriting, and sports categories.
2nd Place – Best Video News Program
“Built on Broad: 2000 Wins and Counting”
Executive Producer: Kylie Haberstroh
Anchor: Natalie Koranda
This special broadcast celebrating Temple Basketball’s historic milestone earned Second Place nationally in the Best Video News Program category — an extraordinary achievement in a field crowded with powerhouse journalism programs.
Award of Excellence – Best Video News Program
“Inside the Nest – December 3 Edition”
Much of the award-winning crew behind this production is still at Temple and currently contributes to Courts in Session, demonstrating the sustained excellence and leadership development happening inside OwlSports Productions.
Award of Excellence – Best Short Feature
Temple Golf at the Lehigh Invitational
Producer: Gabe Linington
This short feature highlights the storytelling depth and sports reporting craft that defines OwlSports’ approach — blending strong visuals, athlete access, and compelling narrative.
National Stage Recognition
The BEA will honor its top “Best of Festival” winners during the 24th Annual BEA Best of Festival Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas on April 19, 2026, as part of the organization’s national convention. Only nineteen faculty and student projects across all divisions received “Best of” distinction this year, selected from a pool of 2,250 entries.
The BEA Festival is widely regarded as one of the most respected collegiate media competitions in the country, and Temple’s continued success reflects the strength of collaboration between:
- Temple University Television (TUTV)
- OwlSports Update
- Klein College of Media and Communication
Experiential Learning at Its Best
These awards are more than trophies — they represent:
- Student leadership and editorial independence
- Professional-level newsroom standards
- Collaboration between producers, anchors, reporters, and technical crews
- A culture of mentorship that prepares students for careers in competitive media markets
Congratulations to Professor Matt Fine and the entire OwlSports Update team on another milestone year.
