PREVIOUS FINALISTS

6th STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented at the 56th annual CAS Awards on January 25th 2020.

• The recipient was—
• Bo Pang i Winning the CAS Student Award feels like a dream come true. I feel honored to have been selected and consider this a great accomplishment as I begin my career. Entering this contest gave me a stage to show my passion in sound and express who I really am and receiving this award has helped build my confidence as I go on this journey. The CAS Award has provided me with many more learning opportunities. I have met many professionals who welcome my questions, allowing me to learn from them, whether technically or aesthetically, as well as providing me new perspectives on sound. Since then, I have been fortunate to have more opportunities to work on many more projects, from independent short films to documentaries and shows. Thank you to everyone at CAS and all the people who have helped me through the years.
  — Bo Pang
  Chapman University– Orange, CA

• Nominees were—
• Jiaqing Gu University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA
• Andree (Hsiao-Chu) Lin Chapman University– Orange, CA
• Karthik Mohan Chapman University– Orange, CA
• Emma Trujillo Emerson College – Boston, MA

5th STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented at the 55th annual CAS Awards on February 26th 2019.

• The recipient was—
• Anna Wozniewicz i I could not be more grateful for all of the software, hardware, discounts, recording gear, sound libraries, etc. that I received after being nominated for the SRA in 2018 and then winning the SRA in 2019. All the gear put me on track to be a self-sufficient freelancer both on set and in post production, which gave me a huge leg up post-grad. The networking opportunities both at the CAS Awards and in the weeks following were also invaluable towards jump-starting my career in audio.
  — Anna Wozniewicz
  Chapman University– Orange, CA

• Nominees were—
• Maria Cecilia Ayalde Angel Pontificia Universidad Javeriana – Bogata, Columbia
• Allison Ng University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA
• Bo Pang Chapman University– Orange, CA
• Kaylee Yacono Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, GA

4th STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented at the 54th annual CAS Awards on February 24th 2018.

• The recipient was—
• Xiang Li i Receiving the CAS Student Recognition Award has been one of the best things that has ever happened in my life. Years have gone by and I can still feel the excitement every time I recall the moment my name was called on stage. Words cannot describe how big this acknowledgment means to me. As a foreign exchange student moving halfway across the globe to pursue a dream of working in the film industry, this award not only made all of the hard work and effort meaningful, but has now become my guide for the future.
  — Xiang Li
  Chapman University– Orange, CA

• Nominees were—
• Hayey Bowers Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, GA
• Brendan Gates Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA
• Danielle Price Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, GA
• Anna Wozniewicz Chapman University – Orange, CA

3rd STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented at the 53rd annual CAS Awards on February 18th 2017.

• The recipient was—
• Wenrui “Sam” Fan i The CAS Student Recognition Award had a tremendous impact on my career. It was a huge confidence boost and a great memory for me in every aspect. It’s a great opportunity to make connections with industry professionals, and learn from them. What makes this award unique, is that it doesn’t focus on particular projects, but on the students themselves… Not just their work ethic, but their complete comprehension of sound. It’s a great springboard into a career that will ultimately flourish with experience and practice in the field. While this award sets up a promising future, only determination, tenacity, and passion will provide longevity.
  — Wenrui “Sam” Fan
  Chapman University– Orange, CA

• Nominees were—
• Jeremy Culver Baylor University – Waco, TX
• Sammy Duff Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, GA
• Lauren Jonhson University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA
• Matthew Kluchin The University of Texas – Austin, TX

2nd STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented at the 52nd annual CAS Awards on February 20th 2016.

• The recipient was—
• Matt Yocum i The CAS Student Recognition Award is special in the sense that, in this industry, people knowing your name holds tremendous value. This is an opportunity to put yourself in front of some of the biggest names in our segment of the industry. It also teaches that hard work and commitment combined with passion and talent will lead you to opportunities such as these and that they should not be squandered. Getting connected at CAS events and others within our industry is invaluable and you never know what door it might open. All you need is that first 'yes' to potentially open up your entire future. And that's where the hard, but truly rewarding, work begins.
  — Matt Yocum
  Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, GA

• Nominees were—
• Joseph Elfanbaum Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, GA
• Lauren Johnson University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA
• Gerrald Vazquez Chapman University – Orange, CA
• Joanna Zachariasz Edinburgh Napier University – Scotland, UK

1st STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented at the 51st annual CAS Awards on February 14th 2015.

• The recipient was—
• Danny Maurer University of Colorado-Denver

• Nominees were—
• Michael Cullen Chapman University – Orange, CA
• Heather Fink New York University – New York
• John Harton Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, GA
• Alyssa Schwartzberg Brooklyn College