Outstanding New Broadcaster: Sweet, Knapik-Christensen, Purschwitz
Category sponsored by Bill Hauptfleisch
1st Place: Cpl. Nick Sweet, DMA Iwakuni
Sweet says “I had the privilege to practice and refine my skills during a six-month tour in Afghanistan. Not only did the deployment make me realize the significance of military broadcasting but also showed me there are many ways to get the job done.” His advice: “become a versatile broadcaster who is always willing to learn.”
2nd Place: Cpl. Dane Knapik-Christensen, AFN Okinawa
Honorable Mention: LCpl. Sydney Purschwitz, DMA Anacostia