OMAF Facebook post announcing winners

Harrison Schools is proud to announce the exceptional achievements of its GobTV, Journalism, and Photography students at the recent Ozark Media Arts Festival (OMAF) competition held in Springdale. The students earned numerous accolades across video and photography categories, highlighting the strength of our district's media arts programs.

Student Riley Crow received the festival's highest honor in photography, being named Photographer of the Year.

The Harrison contingent secured an impressive five 1st Place awards, demonstrating remarkable skill and creativity:

  • 1st Place, Keep Arkansas Beautiful PSA: Lily Burns

  • 1st Place, Street Photography: Nathalia Ochoa & Aubrey Brandon

  • 1st Place, Fashion Photography: Addyson Welsh & Ava Long

  • 1st Place, Street Photography: Riley Crow

  • 1st Place, Animal Wildlife Photography: Riley Crow

We are so proud of all the winners for their creative eye and commitment.

Below is a full list of all 2nd and 3rd place winners:

2nd Place Winners:

  • Keep Arkansas Beautiful PSA: Ashlee Pouncy

  • PSA: Shelly Gellen, Mia Dickson & Lily Burns

  • Commercial Photography: Caleb Tucker & Zachary Linn

  • Event Journalism Photography: Riley Crow

3rd Place Winners:

  • Commercial PSA: Trystin LaRock, Wayne Emmons & Riley Crow

  • Production & Sports/Hype Video: Wayne Emmons

These victories highlight the valuable, real-world skills students are gaining in visual communication, storytelling, and digital production. Please join us in saying CONGRATULATIONS to all participating students for their dedication and outstanding achievements in the competitive field of media arts.

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