The Indian Hill School District is proud to announce that Indian Hill Arts Conservatory students, staff, and programs received a record 12 Blue Chip Awards at the 2025 Blue Chip Awards Ceremony held on Wednesday, April 30, at Northern Kentucky University’s Griffin Hall.
Indian Hill earned accolades across an unprecedented 28 finalist nominations – the most in district history – demonstrating the depth of talent and creativity cultivated through Indian Hill’s acclaimed arts and media education programs.
“This remarkable recognition is a direct result of the collaboration, vision, and innovation of our students and staff,” said Amy Clark, Indian Hill arts & activities director. “The Indian Hill Arts Conservatory strives to elevate and empower student expression in all forms. We are incredibly proud of the educators and learners who brought their passions to life through these award-winning projects.”
2025 Blue Chip Award Recipients:
• Animation – Youth Division:
Blue Chip Winner: Livy Smith (7) – “Waste” PSA
Finalist: Bailey Clark (7)
• Audio Presentation – Youth Division:
Blue Chip Winner: Ella Kim (7) – “Whispers in the Hollow”
Finalist: Bailey Clark (7)
• Audio Presentation – Non-Pro Division:
Blue Chip Winners: Susan Savage, Tom Millard & Dennis Dupps – “Now, That’s Good Chemistry: Season 3, Episode 8”
• Community Activity – Non-Pro Division:
Blue Chip Winners: Kirk Koennecke, Heather Higdon, Dennis Dupps & Steve Overberg – BOE Meeting: October 8, 2024
Finalists: Jeff Damadeo, Dennis Dupps & Steve Overberg – IHHS 2024 Commencement
• Information & Talk/News – Youth Division:
Blue Chip Winners: Nayla Azarbeygui (12) & Patrick Langworthy (12) – “Braves Beat: S27E10”
Finalist: Kelsey Rosenfeld (10)
• Podcast – Youth Division:
Blue Chip Winner: “Now, That’s Good Chemistry: Season 3, Episode 2: Hydrogen”
• Podcast – Non-Pro Division:
Blue Chip Winners: Susan Savage, Tom Millard, Dennis Dupps, Mark Atwood & Latin Students – Season 2, Episode 11
Finalists: Kirk Koennecke, Heather Higdon & Dennis Dupps – EduHero Podcast
• Promotional Video – Youth Division:
Blue Chip Winner: Griffin Brown (9) – “Will Bennett Promo”
Finalists: Samantha Reindl (11) & Parker Stagge (11)
• Short Subject – Non-Pro Division:
Blue Chip Winners: Brian Phelps, Julius King & Dennis Dupps – “Athletic Director’s Report”
• Sports Event – Youth Division:
Blue Chip Winners: Geno Cardosi (’24) & George Zaring (’24) – IH vs Reading HOF Game
Finalist: Joe Batchler (11) – Two nominations
• Sports Non-Event – Non-Pro Division:
Blue Chip Winners: Ricardo Hill & Dennis Dupps – “Coach’s Corner with Ricardo Hill”
Finalists: Joe Castenir & Nate Eigher
• Student Programming – K-8 Division:
Blue Chip Winners: Mrs. Leslie LaKamp & 2nd Grade Students – “Weather Reports”
Finalists: Nayla Azarbeygui (12) & Patrick Langworthy (12)
• Musical Performance – Non-Pro Division:
Finalists: Eric Cimini, Trista Emmons, Chris Rotsching & Don Barker
“This achievement showcases the power of student storytelling and the professionalism they bring to broadcast, podcast, video, and performance,” said Dennis Dupps, Executive Producer of the Indian Hill Television Network. “The Blue Chips are a benchmark of excellence in media arts, and Indian Hill continues to lead with heart, innovation, and creativity.”