Former John Burroughs High School and Brigham Young University student Connor Van Dyke is nominated for his animated feature “Love & Gold.” (photo courtesy of the Television Academy)

John Burroughs High School alumnus Connor Van Dyke has been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 45th College Television Awards.

The College Television Awards recognizes excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide. Winners in the competition will be announced by television stars at the red-carpet awards ceremony on March 28 at the Television Academy in North Hollywood.

Van Dyke received a nomination in the Animation Series category for a project he wrote and directed titled “Love & Gold” while attending Brigham Young University in Utah. “Love & Gold” is an animated piece about two thieves who enter the same dungeon searching for a gem worth incredible wealth.

Originally from Burbank, Van Dyke graduated from Brigham Young University in 2025 majoring in animation. He attended John Burroughs High School in Burbank.

Open to undergraduate and graduate students, the annual College Television Awards are among the most distinguished and high-profile steppingstones for careers in television and media. Emulating the Emmy Awards selection process, entries are judged by Television Academy members. Criteria for the awards reflect industry standards of excellence, imagination and innovation. Nominees were selected from more than 185 entries from colleges nationwide by Television Academy members.

Nominees of the 45th College Television Awards will participate in two days of professional-development events with media and industry leaders, and a special screening of their projects for Television Academy members, prior to the awards show on March 28. Tickets to the ceremony are $50 and $25 for students. To purchase tickets, visit televisionacademy. com/cta/tickets.