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Awards and Accolades
The Church Online
Employee of the year (2020)
The highest honor within the company, Matt was bestowed the 2020 Employee of the Year for his dedication and leadership while guiding The Church Online’s design team amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, international expansion, and domestic growth that saw the staff evolve from 15 to 36 employees in the calendar year.
Employee of the Month (Sept. 2019)
Matt was honored with the company’s inaugural Employee of the Month Award for his work cultivating a multi-layer client sales pitch, equipped with specially-curated designs and other marketing materials.
SCJ Awards
1st Place - Graphic Illustration (2017)
Matt’s infographic, Defense Fuels Shutout Win received FIRST PLACE in the Graphic Illustration category at the 2017 Society for Collegiate Journalists Awards.
1st Place - Editorial Cartoon (2016)
Matt’s illustration, Colonial Quarterback Carousel, won FIRST PLACE in the Editorial Cartoon category at the 2016 Society for Collegiate Journalists Awards
1st Place - Graphic Illustration (2016)
Matt’s infographic, RMU's Two-Headed Monster, won FIRST PLACE in the Graphic Illustration category at the 2016 Society for Collegiate Journalists Awards.
1st Place - TV News Package (2016)
Matt’s videography and editing for RMU Introduces New President won FIRST PLACE in the TV News Package category at the 2016 Society for Collegiate Journalists Awards.
1st Place - Online News Website Overall Excellence (rmusentrymedia.com) (2015)
While Matt was the Chief Graphic Designer and contributor in the Arts & Entertainment section when rmusentrymedia.com, Robert Morris University's student-run news & multimedia website won 1st place in the News website category in the 2015 SCJ Awards.
3rd Place - Photo Slideshow (2017)
SCJ Awards
Matt’s photo slideshow covering the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2016 Stanley Cup victory parade took THIRD PLACE in the 2017 SCJ Awards.
Robert L. Vann Media Awards
1st Place - College TV Spot News (2017)
Issued by the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation
Matt’s videography and editing for a news package celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Christopher B. Howard as Robert Morris University's 9th President won 1ST PLACE in the College Spot News Category at the 2017 Robert L. Vann Media Awards.
Student Keystone Press Award
1st Place - Cartoon/Graphic Illustration (2016)
Three of Matt’s RMU Sentry Media sports graphics: RMU's Two-Headed Monster, Three Rivers Classic Thriller, and RMU Quarterback Carousel, combined to win FIRST PLACE in the Cartoon/Graphic Illustration category in the 2016 Keystone Press Awards.
2nd Place - Cartoon/Graphic Illustration (2017)
Three of Matt’s RMU Sentry Media sports designs combined to win second place in the Cartoon/Graphic Illustration category at the 2017 Student Keystone Press Awards.
Pinnacle Awards
3rd Place - Online Infographic (2016)
Matt’s infographic, RMU Crowned Three Rivers Classic Champions, received third place in the 2016 College Media Association Pinnacle Awards.
Society for Collegiate Journalists
National Chapter of the Year (2016)
While holding the title of President for Robert Morris University's Society for Collegiate Journalists, Matt’s chapter was awarded the Chapter of the Year Award from the SCJ National Council and honored in Atlanta, Georgia.
Apple Awards
Best TV Newscast (2015)
While holding the title of Graphic Designer/Live Graphics Operator, RMU Live won the Best TV Newscast at the 2015 Apple Awards in New York City, presented by the College Media Association. Matt’s graphics package was featured in the award-winning newscast.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust
Artistic Excellence Award (2013)
Matt was honored with the 2013 Artistic Excellence Award at Penn Trafford High School, after being nominated by the school’s art and design faculty and staff.
1st Place - T-shirt Design Contest (2013)
Matt’s T-shirt design for the 2013 Westmoreland Cultural Trust banquet won 1st place and was featured as an official gift for all winners attending the ceremony.
Nickelodeon Magazine
Grand Prize Winner - Light Switch Design Contest (2006)
Matt’s light switch design, Pants On, Pants Off, won a Nickelodeon Magazine design contest and was featured in the special edition March 2006 issue of the publication.