Awards ceremony C-SPAN will be holding at Community Montessori school on Wednesday 5/21 at 1 PM to recognize the three students who won a prize for their documentary which was entered into a national contest.

StudentCam 2025 Honorable Mention - The Price of Life: America's Healthcare Crisis

Three students from Community Montessori in Carlsbad have been honored in C-SPAN’s 21st annual StudentCam film competition, earning honorable mention for their compelling documentary, The Price of Life: America’s Healthcare Crisis.

Devin Mingardi, Vincent Chase, and Wesley Robson were recognized for their exceptional work, delving into the pressing issue of healthcare in America. Their thought-provoking documentary stood out among more than 1,700 entries submitted by nearly 3,500 students from 42 states and Washington, D.C. As a result, each student will receive a $250 award in recognition of their achievement.

StudentCam, C-SPAN’s annual documentary competition, challenges students to explore topics of national significance. This year’s theme, Your Message to the President: What issue is most important to you or your community? encouraged participants to research, analyze, and present well-informed perspectives on key societal issues.

Craig McAndrew, C-SPAN’s director of education relations, praised the students for their diligence and storytelling abilities.

“Through in-depth research and interviews with an array of topical and technical experts, [these students] have crafted impactful short stories that capture issues of wide public interest and importance,” McAndrew said. “[Their] documentaries set a very high bar for future StudentCam filmmakers, and [they] should be proud knowing [their] work will inspire [their] peers and foster thoughtful consideration from all audiences.”