LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2026) — A University of Kentucky student has earned international recognition for a video created for the UK Lewis Honors College.
Alex Masterson, a UK sophomore and honors student, received a Platinum Award in the 2025 Viddy Awards for a long-form recruitment video titled “Experience Honors Education.” The Platinum Award is the competition’s highest honor and is awarded to projects that demonstrate exceptional quality. Approximately 19% of entries earn Platinum recognition. StoryVid, Masterson’s production company, also earned a Gold Award for a separate commercial project.
After nearly a year spent planning, filming and editing the project, the recognition was a major milestone for Masterson…