Most recently, Nicholas applied for the Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship at New York University. The fellowship, which seeks to address the underrepresentation of African-American males in newsrooms, brings together a cohort of Black college journalists to receive hands-on training in reporting, news writing and multimedia journalism. Attendees will have the opportunity to build industry contacts and learn from New York’s most prestigious newsrooms, including the New York Times, CNN and CBS News.  

(Andrews University) (Spectrum) 

(WSJM)    (Lake Union Herald)    (Moody on the Market)    (Adventist Review) 

(97.5 The Lake) (SDA Church) (103.7 COSY) 

Nicholas Gunn, digital communication and public relations student, was recently awarded the Best Emerging Journalist Award at the 2025 Associated Church Press Awards Presentation. The ceremony, which took place on May 5, 2025, honored the best work of communicators in the Christian community throughout the previous year.  

(Andrews University) (Spectrum) 

(WSJM)    (Lake Union Herald)    (Moody on the Market)    (Adventist Review) 

(97.5 The Lake) (SDA Church) (103.7 COSY) 

Nicholas Gunn, sophomore elementary education major, received the “2024 Student of the Year Award,” one of the Society of Adventist Communicators Professional Recognition Awards. At the awards ceremony, Kimberly Maran, SAC executive director, noted, “As a communicator, Nicholas has shown his talent across multiple platforms, from writing for Andrews University, the Lake Union Herald and the Benton Spirit Newspaper, to his community outreach on WAUS 90.7 FM and his YouTube channel.” She continued, “His work as a junior editor and his role in Benton Harbor’s communication strategy have enhanced transparency and engagement …. His commitment to faith-based initiatives began in high school and continues today.”

(Lake Union Herald)    (Andrews University)    (NAD)

The Spirit of MLK Spotlight recognition is designed to shine a light on an individual, a student, and an organization that embodies Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s spirit of brotherhood/sisterhood and love through their direct action throughout the community. 

Spotlight recipients were Ashley A. Hines, founder and executive director of the Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation, Nicholas Gunn, an 18-year-old Berrien Springs High School graduate attending Andrews University, and The African American History and Literature Gallery, celebrating its fifth year as a valued presence in the Benton Harbor community...(Read More Here)

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"18 years old, and already a star on the 40 under 40 list. That's the trajectory of Mr. Benton Harbor. Nicholas Gunn, who works for the Benton Spirit Newspaper is a firefighter with St. Joseph township station #2. Team member for Benton Harbor Team Solutions. His own YouTube channel nickeats.org assists the Boys and Girls Club. And is even a contributing writer to Moody on the Market, but there's a lot more to read about his extraordinary accomplishments already in his life. He is currently attending Andrews University in addition to his multiple roles, Nick Gunn from Benton Harbor." (Click To Read More) (Click For Video)

The Mr. Benton Harbor Community Pageant is back in a big way, with its first king and queen in two years – Aniya Williams and Nicholas Gunn, who took their first walks as Miss and Mr. Benton Harbor 2022, while a packed house of family, friends and classmates cheered on their every move. (Benton Spirit Newspaper)