Leading with Intention: UWG Alumnus Nominated for Production Award Through Thoughtful Storytelling, Service Share this page
Creatively illustrating a story of perseverance by pondering how he could make effective change in his community is what earned Regginald Holloway ’24 the prestigious nomination for a 2025 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Southeast Student Production Award. Representing the University of West Georgia, Holloway’s piece was entered in the collegiate category of News Report - Light News.
Holloway’s work, “Corner Cafe: 30 Years of Creating Memories,” captures the essence of the local Carrollton restaurant founded by another UWG graduate, Chris Duffey ’90. For this piece, Holloway served as both a reporter and voiceover artist.
Produced as an assignment in his Fundamentals of TV Production course taught by lecturer Andrew Will, Holloway’s collaborative piece with former UWG student Kaden Carr, sheds light on the power of building relationships in one’s community and shows how Corner Cafe continues to stand as a community staple, 30 years after opening.
“For me, the importance of it was making sure that we not only highlighted the community but really showed it,” explained Holloway. “We interviewed a lot of people, and they were so welcoming, from the owner to the staff.”
Earning his bachelor's degree in mass communications with a digital and media entertainment focus, Holloway participated in various hands-on learning opportunities in UWG’s School of Communication, Film and Media prior to graduation, which helped him earn this distinct nomination.
“He worked at WUTV, took various film and radio practicum courses and appeared in short films in the film department and had major roles as well,” explained Will. “I love that students at West Georgia get to participate in various experiential learning labs because they prepare students for a career. It gives them the confidence to go into the real world, which is exactly what we see in Reggie.”
Holloway’s nomination shines a spotlight on his dedication, creativity and exceptional storytelling gift.
“It's a pretty big deal,” said Dr. Melanie Conrad, SCFM associate dean. “To have Reggie nominated for this award is very cool because he has overcome so much and to be recognized for his talents and hard work in this way is pretty amazing.”
After learning that only 3% of former foster youth graduate from college, Holloway rose to the challenge and defied the odds with the help of The nsoro Educational Foundation from the start of his postsecondary journey. Now, in a full-circle moment, The nsoro Foundation has named Holloway as their 2025 Keynote Scholar at their 20th annual Starfish Ball.
Holloway notes that he has always been big on showcasing the importance of community and giving back. Today, he works with various nonprofits in Georgia and nationwide to actively serve his community by working as a youth advocate and motivational speaker who strives for foster care system improvements, court improvements and mentoring youth. Holloway also works for the nonprofit organization United Way as a grant maker.
“It’s a beautiful thing to be able to give back and also work on policies through the state capitol on making things better for the youth of today,” said Holloway.
Wanting to inspire students who may still be uncertain about their path, Holloway offers these words of encouragement.
“Never stop learning,” concluded Holloway. “Be intentional. Find your why and keep working towards what you’re passionate about. Know that it’s okay not to have it all figured out yet and remember that you are more than capable of accomplishing all that you set out to do.”