Pacemaker Awards:
Often referred to as the "Pulitzer Prize of student journalism," the Pacemaker Award is collegiate journalism’s preeminent award and is presented each year by the Associated Collegiate Press.
FINALIST: 2025 Literary Arts Magazine Pacemaker Award
Volition
Associated Collegiate Press
WINNER: 2024 Literary Arts Magazine Pacemaker Award
Hispanic Culture Review
Associated Collegiate Press
FINALIST: 2024 Literary Arts Magazine Pacemaker Award
Hispanic Culture Review
Associated Collegiate Press
FINALIST: 2024 Literary Arts Magazine Pacemaker Award
Volition
Associated Collegiate Press
FINALIST: 2013 Online Pacemaker Award
Connect2Mason.com
Associated Collegiate Press
WINNER: 2011 Online Pacemaker Award
Connect2Mason.com
Associated Collegiate Press
FINALIST: 2011 Online Pacemaker Award
Connect2Mason.com
Associated Collegiate Press
FINALIST: 2010 Online Pacemaker Award
Connect2Mason.com
Associated Collegiate Press
FINALIST: 2009 Online Pacemaker Award
Connect2Mason.com
Associated Collegiate Press
WINNER: 2008 Online Pacemaker Award
Connect2Mason.com
Associated Collegiate Press
FINALIST: 2008 Online Pacemaker Award
Connect2Mason.com
Associated Collegiate Press
Apple Awards:
A “Best of Show” competition, the Apple Awards honor outstanding student media work presented during the Collge Media Association’s Spring National College Media Convention in New York City.
2025
Third Place: Best Magazine Cover (Division I)
The Forge
Pinnacle Awards:
Pinnacle Awards are the College Media Association's flagship national honors, “recognizing the best student work in collegiate journalism, media production and organizational excellence."
2025
Second Place: Literary Magazine of the Year (Division I)
The Forge
First Place: Literary Magazine Cover (Division I)
The Forge
Second Place: Editorial Illustration (Division I)
The Forge
Honorable Mention: Literary Magazine Spread (Division I)
The Forge
2022 Intercollegiate Athletics Streaming & Broadcast Excellence Award
Sports Broadcasting Team, David Carroll
Mason Athletics
2018-2019 SPJ Chapter of the Year Award
Society of Professional Journalists, George Mason University Chapter
SPJ Excellence in Journalism - Region 2
2017-2018 SPJ Chapter of the Year Award
Society of Professional Journalists, George Mason University Chapter
SPJ Excellence in Journalism - Region 2
2016-2017 SPJ Chapter of the Year Award
Society of Professional Journalists, George Mason University Chapter
SPJ Excellence in Journalism - Region 2
2016 Spring RadioStar Award Winner
Best Music Show
WGMU Radio - "The Plugs"
RadioFlag
2012 Spring RadioStar Award Winner
Best Variety Show
WGMU Radio - "Mixing It Up and Back"
RadioFlag
2015 Mark of Excellence Award Winner
Fourth Estate - "A Second Chance At Life" by Hau Chu
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 2 (SPJ)
2014 National Student Production Award Finalist
Best Documentary - Public Affairs
Mason Cable Network
College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI)
2007 Innovations Award Winner
VoxPop Magazine
University Life
2003-2004 Media Award of Merit Winner
Broadside
George Mason University
2002-2003 Media Award of Merit Winner
Broadside
George Mason University