Start planning your Philly food stops.
Heading to Philadelphia this October? Start planning now. From cheesesteaks (meat and vegetarian) to pizza, there’s no shortage of iconic food to try.
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WHY SUBMIT?
2026 NSMC Production Awards
National recognition | Build your portfolio | Get your work seen
Submitting to the National Student Production Awards helps you build your portfolio, gain national recognition, and showcase your work to industry professionals. Deadline: May 15. askcbi.org
There are only four weeks left to submit to the 2026 National Student Media Production Awards. Recognizing the best in student media at NSMC in Philadelphia this October.
Deadline: May 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PT). Submit at askcbi.org.
Joel Willer Award nominations are open!
College Broadcasters, Inc. honors exceptional service to student media. Named for a founding member who shaped CBI’s legacy. Submit your 2026 nominations today.
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Join us in Philadelphia for the 2026 CBI National Student Media Convention. Walk away with one of 40+ awards in three categories. Submit your best work today and then meet un in Phili in October.
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Mark your calendar now!
And join us for our Quarterly Membership Meeting
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
1:00–2:00 PM
Join us for updates, discussion, and what’s ahead for the coming quarter.
All members are encouraged to attend!
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Nominations are now open for positions on the Board of Directors!
Secretary (3-year term)
Development Director (3-year term)
Student Representative (1-year term)
If you’ve been looking for a way to get more involved and help shape the future of our organization, now’s your chance!
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Only 8 days until #NSMC2025 kicks off!
Get ready for CBI 2025 by downloading the convention app. You can create your profile, build your schedule, and start connecting with fellow attendees now.
Search "CBI Denver 2025" in the App Store or visit: nsmcdenver25.sched.com
#CBI2025
In two short weeks you'll be making your way to Denver for the 2025 CBI Convention. Days are packed with so many awesome sessions you won't be able to cover them all. But what do you do after the day is done? Check out our "Things to do in Denver" post!
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Check out CBI 2025 merch! This October:
20% OFF everything → October 1–5
20% OFF orders $70+ → October 8–12
25% OFF orders $70+ → October 22–26
20% OFF everything → October 31–November 2
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ONE MORE WEEK!
Early Bird Registration and Hotel Discounts for the 2025 National Student Media Convention end September 30. Don’t miss your chance to lock in the lowest rates before prices go up October 1!
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The CBI Denver Merch Store is LIVE!
Customize swag with your station logo on a variety of clothing and accessories — all featuring official CBI Denver logos.
Special Launch Deals
25% off with promo code (9/25/25)
Free shipping on orders over $120
Shop now and get your gear before the convention!
Catch our Instagram (@askcbi) updates as we preview the 2025 CBI Award nominees leading up to the October 25 award ceremony! #CBIAwards #StudentMediaBuzz
Nominees for the 2025 CBI NSMC Award in Best News Reporting are: Hofstra University, WRHU FM–SVP Protest; Ohio University, WOUB Public Media – Title VI Complaint; Marshall University, WMUL-FM – DEI Protest February 28, 2025; Montclair State University, 90.3 WMSC-FM – Traffic Deaths and Vision Zero.
Nominations for the 2025 CBI NSMC Award in Best Audio Newscast or Sportscast are announced! Competing are: Lauren Smyth from Hillsdale College 101.7 FM, Ally Cooper from Illinois State University's WZND, WICR Newscast from University of Indianapolis, and 95.7 The Spin from University of S. Indiana.
Nominees for the 2025 CBI NSMC Best PSA (Audio) are here! Shoutout to Illinois State's WZND for Voter Registration, Oregon State's KBVR-FM's Human Powered Submarine, San Antonio's KSYM FM's Drive Sober message, and Nebraska-Lincoln's LCM promo. #StudentMedia #NSMC2025
The 2025 CBI NSMC Award nominees are... Best Promo
Marshall University, WMUL-FM – Weekend Recap Promo
Michigan State University, Impact 89FM – The Green and White Report
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WSUM 91.7 FM – WSUM’s 23rd Birthday
York College of Pennsylvania, WVYC-FM – Baconfest ’25 Promo
The 2025 CBI NSMC Award nominees are... Best DJ
Indiana State University, WZIS-FM – Seth Berquist Aircheck
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, WIUP FM – For Fox’s Sake
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, WIUP FM – Vintage With Veith
The University of Akron, WZIP-FM – Dev Lucas
Only 3 weeks left for Early Registration! Lock in your spot for the 2025 National Student Media Convention in Denver before rates go up Oct. 1.
$175 CBI Members | $235 Non-Members
Reserve your hotel by Sept. 30 for $214/night!
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With hundreds of submissions, the competition was steep, and your work stood out among the very best in student media.
Join us in Denver this October to find out who the winners are!
It's almost everyone's favorite time of the year, the National Student Production Awards finalist announcement!
Join us on Wednesday, August 27 at 2pm Eastern on our Youtube Channel to see who the 2025 finalists are!
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Session proposals for CBI Denver are closing today!
We're still accepting proposals for the 2025 National Student Media Convention in Denver, Oct. 22-25, so if you would like to share your expertise in a one-hour session, round table, or convention panel, send us your ideas.
Session proposals are open for CBI's 2025 National Student Media Convention in Denver October 22-25. Our goal is to provide attendees with the best educational experience possible, and sessions play a big role in achieving this.
Priority deadline: August 1. Submit by August 22.
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The 2025 CBI Sportscasting Workshop--your playbook for success!
Build your play-by-play & production skills
Learn how to land your first job
Network with professionals & students nationwide
Access recordings after the event
Full schedule available now!
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CBI welcomes Everett Fitzhugh, radio play-by-play announcer for the Seattle Kraken, 2023 Washington Sportscaster of the Year, and the first black team broadcaster in NHL history to the 2025 CBI Student Sportscasting Workshop!
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Coming to the Mic…
The 2025 CBI Student Sportscasting Workshop is thrilled to welcome Colin Cosell—public address announcer for the New York Mets and Army Football, and a three-time Emmy-winning broadcaster!
Register Now!
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Ready to level up your game?
Join the pros for 3 days of sportscasting training:
Play-by-play
Game coverage + highlight production
Tech, teamwork, & job tips
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Register now:
• CBI Members: $75
• Non-Members: $100
• General Public: $150
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Dreaming of a career in sports media?
Start here. Go anywhere.
The CBI Online Student Sportscasting Workshop is back July 22–24, 2025.
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$75–$150 | Open to all students & advisers
High school, college & early-career welcome!
#SportsMedia #CBIWorkshop
FINAL CALL!
Today is the LAST DAY to submit for:
The National Student Production Awards
The Joel Willer Award
The Dave Black Excellence in Advising Award
Don’t miss your chance to be recognized—submit now!
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#StudentMedia #ProductionAwards #DeadlineDay #CollegeMedia
