Miami Dade College-Kendall Campus 11011 SW 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176
EMPOWERING STUDENT VOICES THROUGH DIGITAL STORYTELLING
OUR AWARDS
Pinnacle Awards
Creative Film - 2nd Place:
You’re My American Dream by Victoria Cuellar, honored for its emotional depth and powerful visual storytelling.
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Creative Audio Performance - 3rd Place:
Cat Crimes by Ainhoa Osorio Torres, Angelo Fernandez, and Isabel Paz, recognized for its humor, character work, and inventive sound design.
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Podcast - 3rd Place:
When Faced with the Barrel of a Gun by Isabel Paz, awarded for its raw, courageous, and deeply personal narrative.
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Podcast Series - 3rd Place:
The Vault by the StoryBytes Staff, recognized for its analysis of real college essays and its helpful resources tailored to transfer students.
​Florida College Systems Publications Association
StoryBytes is proud to celebrate our First Place win for Best Podcast at the FCSPA. This recognition honors the creativity, production quality, and powerful storytelling our team brings to every episode. Congratulations to our talented members for setting a new standard of excellence!
David L. Adams Apple Awards
2025-2026
Best Feature Website - 1st Place:
StoryBytes Website designed by Priscilla Pacheco and Victoria Cuellar, recognized for its design & organization.​
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Best Single-Media Ad – 1st Place:
Campaign by Sheila Alvarez, honored for its creativity and effective messaging.
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Best Newsletter – 1st Place:
StoryBytes Newsletters by Priscilla Pacheco, recognized for its polished design and engaging content.
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Best Podcast – 1st Place:
Miami Soccer City by the StoryBytes Staff, awarded for its compelling storytelling and high-quality audio production.
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Best Multimedia Ad Campaign – 2nd Place:
Campaign by Halee Provost and Luis Montero, recognized for its creative integration of multimedia elements and strong storytelling.
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Best Social Media Engagement – Honorable Mention:
Campaign by Halee Provost, recognized for its engaging content and ability to connect with audiences online.
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Best Opinion Column – Honorable Mention:
Column by Maria Victoria Almarza, recognized for its thoughtful perspective and compelling voice.
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Best Editorial – Honorable Mention:
Editorial by Victoria Cuellar and Maria Victoria Almarza, recognized for its strong argument and impactful commentary.
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2024-2025
Podcast Series - 3rd Place:
The Vault by the StoryBytes Staff, celebrated for its insightful breakdown of real college essays and its meaningful guidance for transfer students.
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FCSPA Publications Student of the Month
Victoria Cuellar - September 2025
Congratulations to Victoria Cuellar, StoryBytes’ Editor-in-Chief and the FCSAA Publications Student of the Month for September. From creating the award-winning podcast The Vault to producing the short film You’re My American Dream, Victoria’s storytelling and leadership make a powerful impact on our campus. We’re proud to celebrate her achievements and contributions to the StoryBytes community.
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Maria Victoria Almarza - November 2025
Congratulations to Maria Victoria Almarza Perez, StoryBytes’ Vice President and the FCSAA Publications Student of the Month for November. A founding member of StoryBytes, Maria shows outstanding leadership, creativity, and professionalism through her work in filmmaking, music composition, and team production. Her dedication and support continue to elevate our organization and inspire storytellers across campus.
Priscilla Pacheco - February 2026
Congratulations to Priscilla Pacheco, StoryBytes’ Website & Newsletter Manager and the FCSAA Publications Student of the Month for February. In her role, Priscilla has built and designed the website and continues to shape our digital presence with creativity and precision. Her leadership and reliability elevates every story we publish. We're incredibly proud of her and happy to have her as part of the StoryBytes team!​
