BRUMFIELD MASS COMMUNICATIONS
COMPETITION

 

 

 

 

The Brumfield Mass Communications Competition (BMCC) recognizes U.S. Army Reserve public affairs units and command public affairs Soldiers and DA Civilians for outstanding achievement in furthering the objectives of the Department of Defense Public Affairs Program.

The BMCC is unique to the U.S. Army Reserve. Those entries finishing first place or receiving honorable mention are truly the “Best in Army Reserve.” Brumfield entries feed into the Department of the Army’s MG Keith L. Ware Communications Awards. KLW winners will represent the Army in the DOD Defense Media Awards.

 

2023 WINNERS

Top Honors:

Army Reserve Military Photographer of the Year
SFC Crystal Harlow, 81st Readiness Division

Army Reserve Military Videographer of the Year
SPC Cameron Hershberger, 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment                          

Army Reserve Communicator of the Year
SPC Cameron Hershberger, 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Photo Categories:

Training Photo Series –First Place    
SGT Veronica Van Doran, 354th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/mediagallery/detail/id/295949

Honorable Mention
SFC Sarah Zaler, 326th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/mediagallery/detail/id/297913

News Photo – First Place      
SFC Nicholas De La Pena, 214th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7636677/coalition-forces-illuminate-evening-sky

Honorable Mention
SPC William Kuang, 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8149307/2cr-brave-partner-exercise

Feature Photo – First Place
SGT Eric Kestner, 982nd Signal Company (Combat Camera) (Airborne)         
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7955797/leapfest-2023

Honorable Mention
SPC Ryan Ahmed, 362nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8073795/warriors-3-304ths-wolf-cup

Portrait - First Place
MSG Justin Morelli, 200th Military Police Command
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8041966/us-army-reserve-soldier-wins-csm-james-w-frye-nco-excellence-award

Honorable Mention
SGT Eric Kestner, 982nd Signal Company (Combat Camera) (Airborne)
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7953249/leapfest-2023

Picture Story - First Place
CPT Caitlin Sweet, 310th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/mediagallery/detail/id/297891

Honorable Mention
SGT Veronica Van Doran, 354th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/mediagallery/detail/id/295947

Print Categories:

News Feature - First Place
SFC Jerimiah Richardson, 305th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/443784/female-army-reserve-soldier-receives-ranger-tab

Honorable Mention
SFC Rodney Roldan, 300th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/448786/power-family-sibling-soldiers-enlist-together

Human Interest Feature – First Place
SGT David Campos-Contreras, 372nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/452344/former-afghan-refugee-becomes-american-soldier

Honorable Mention
SGT Steven Lee, 300th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/441396/81st-readiness-division-hosts-yellow-ribbon-reintegration-program-event

Personality Feature – First Place
SPC Precious Scott, 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/454511/us-army-soldier-answers-service-call-through-social-emotional-education

Honorable Mention
Ms. Kaleen Holliday, 88th Readiness Division
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/454919/musician-embraces-opportunity-with-us-army-reserve-band

Photojournalism – First Place
SSG Jessica Forester, 7th Mission Support Command
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/445961/us-army-reserve-cst-builds-capacity-with-tunisian-partners

Honorable Mention
SGT Therese-Marie Prats, 214th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/440209/continuing-legacy-selfless-service-through-culinary-excellence

Graphic Arts:

Digital Art - First Place
SSG Jessica Forester, 7th Mission Support Command
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7686338/7th-msc-celebrates-womens-history-month

Infographic – First Place
CPT James Kim, 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8205809/63rd-readiness-division

Broadcast Awards

Multimedia Product - First Place       
SPC Cameron Hershberger, 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/908808/2nd-cavalry-regiment-fight-night-2023-highlights

Honorable Mention
SSG Keith Thornburgh, 982nd Signal Company (Combat Camera) (Airborne)
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/895909/super-garuda-shield-2023-jungle-ftx-1-27-wolfhounds

Freeform Production Video - First Place
SFC Jerimiah Richardson, 305th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/877026/9th-msc-2023-command-video

Honorable Mention
SGT Nicholas Vidro, Army Reserve Medical Command
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/899169/army-reserve-nurse-warrior-leader-caregiver

B-Roll Package - First Place
SPC Cameron Hershberger, 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/909413/saber-junction-2023-full-mission-b-roll-package

Honorable Mention
SPC Jet Cortez, 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/901188/combined-resolve-24-01-3rd-infantry-division-tactical-convoy

Video Story - First Place
SSG Keith Thornburgh, 982nd Signal Company (Combat Camera) (Airborne)
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/896739/2lt-adam-black-story-super-garuda-shield-2023

Honorable Mention
SFC Rodney Roldan, 300th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/883729/swift-response-23-himars-live-test-fire-training

Video Series - First Place
SGT Nicholas Vidro, Army Reserve Medical Command
https://www.dvidshub.net/mediagallery/detail/id/297640

News Video – First Place
SSG Angela O’Hearn, 7th Mission Support Command
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/896549/us-army-reserve-activates-new-unit-germany

Honorable Mention
SGT David Marquis, 353rd Civil Affairs Command
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/904895/soldiers-connect-with-cosplayers

Feature Video – First Place
SPC Cameron Hershberger, 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/908801/79th-tsc-best-squad-competition-highlights

Honorable Mention
MAJ Eric Connor, Army Reserve Aviation Command
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/885350/fixed-wing-pilot

Brumfield imageLTC Wetzel Brumfield
Wetzel "Scoop" Brumfield was a leader in establishing reserve component MOS- qualification courses for enlisted journalists and developed the first operational PA doctrine for press camp headquarters operations. He was responsible for training development and force structure -- including unit structure and equipment, overseas deployment training, and skill qualification for USAR officer and enlisted public affairs personnel for call-up and deployment. He participated in the development of Army and DOD PA doctrine. As such, he was considered the USAR "guru" of Army public affairs war-fighting doctrine.

He cared about Soldiers and journalism in all its forms -- photography, print and video photojournalism. He believed that there were no separate standards for communications, and challenged USARC Public Affairs officers, journalists and broadcast journalists to not only meet the product standard set by their civilian professional peers, but to exceed that standard. His passion for excellence carried over to close coordination with the Defense Information School to improve courses of study there.

The success of each Army Reserve Public Affairs unit and Soldier world-wide today are directly attributable to Brumfield's professional development endeavors. The doctrine under which we fight was in a large portion due to his leadership and insistence on nothing less than a professional standard.

It was in recognition of his career, life and professional achievements that LTC Wetzel "Scoop" Brumfield became one of the first inductees into the U.S. Army Public Affairs Hall of Fame in 2000. He finished his career as chief of policy, plans and professional development, PAO, U.S. Army Reserve Command.

Brumfield passed away in 1997.
(Brumfield art courtesy of U.S. Army Reserve Master Sgt. (Ret.) Steve Opet)