Ossining Students Dominate at NYSMATA's Exemplary Media Arts Awards

The Lower Hudson Region of the New York State Media Arts Teachers Association (NYSMATA) recently celebrated the achievements of young media artists in their annual Exemplary Media Arts Awards.

Ossining High School students made a remarkable impression, with a total of 32 students receiving prestigious accolades for their outstanding work in media arts. This includes four students who were honored with the esteemed President’s Award, the highest honor of the competition that is given to a student whose entire body of work is visually and technically outstanding.

This year’s online exhibition featured the incredible talents of students from the Bronx, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. From a pool of 223 students representing 12 high schools, over 639 works of art and 22 film submissions were evaluated by the judges. Criteria for the Exemplary Awards included unique content, clear messaging, creative approaches, and high production values encompassing camera work, sound, lighting, and editing.

Ossining High School’s Visual Arts Program proudly recognizes the following students for their achievements in media arts:

The President’s Award Winners:

Brian Rivera

Camilla Maiocco

Juan Gomez

Lola Castrillon

Exemplary Award Winners:

Shane Conklin

Sam Raymond

Sebastian Japal

Alex Leneghan

Parker Knopp

Brianna Serrano

Camillo Maiocco

Cole Kuennen

Colin Liebertz

Daisy Chaca

Gabby Hennessy

Gabe Petluck

Jaira Dulfo

Jefferson Merchan

Jeremy Zhina

Jocelyn Maita

Joseph Cransta

Joseph Turco

Juan Gomez

Kaylah Carvalheriro

Levon Gearity

Lola Castrillon

Madison Okunevich

Mateo Posada

Michael Fermann

Michael Marquez

Mike Uruchima

Oscar Stein

Paxton Gearity

Shae Cohen

Summerville Beckford

Taylor Morales

Ossining students’ artwork can be viewed in the online exhibition here: https://www.lowerhudsonregionm...