2016 Pride of District V
Platinum 1. Best Practices in Alumni Relations
Gold Award - Platinum Finalist
Northwestern University
Northwestern Network Mentorship Program: Facilitating Meaningful Mentorship Connections for Students and Alumni
Silver Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Xplore Engineering
Bronze Award
Oakland University
Leadership OU, Premier Mentoring Program
Platinum 2. Teresa Du Bois Exline Award for Best Practices in Communications and Marketing
Gold Award - Platinum Finalist
Indiana University
IU Day
Silver Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Campaign
Bronze Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
First-Generation College Student Awareness Campaign
Platinum 3. Best Practices in Fundraising
Gold Award - Platinum Finalist
The Ohio State University
Star House Fundraising: A Community Shares Its Talents and Treasures with Homeless Youth
Silver Award
Ball State University
Ball State University Annual Giving
Silver Award
Ohio Northern University
2016 ONU Founder's Day Challenge
Bronze Award
Northwestern University
Meet Us At A Million - The KLC Challenge
Platinum 6. Excellence in Photography
Gold Award - Platinum Finalist
University of St. Thomas
Mike Ekern Portfolio
Silver Award
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Students beyond the classroom
Bronze Award
Miami University
Campus Scenes
Platinum 7. Best Articles of the Year
Gold Award - Platinum Finalist
University of Iowa
Fields of Opportunities, Iowa Alumni Magazine
Gold Award - Platinum Finalist
Carthage College
"Of monsters and marvels: Human capacity for bravery, brutality, and beauty on display in Europe"
Bronze Award
Indiana University - Kokomo
Leading with Love
Honorable Mention
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Mad Man
Honorable Mention
University of Notre Dame
My Mission to Sierra Leone
CASE District V Award Categories
1. Best Student Alumni Programming
Gold Award
The University of Findlay
UF Graduating 2016 Class Philanthropy Honor Cord Program
Silver Award
Grinnell College
National Philanthropy Week
Bronze Award
Ohio University
Random Acts of Kindness Bags
Honorable Mention
Carthage College
Carthage College Student-Alumni Mentoring Program
Honorable Mention
Marquette University
A Groundbreaking Initiative Marquette University Alumni Association Mentor Program
Marquette University
2. Best Collaborative Program
Gold Award
Alma College
Alma Ambassador Program
Gold Award
Cleveland State University
Be Amazing...The Women's Leadership Symposium
Silver Award
Carthage College
Carthage College Giving Day
3. Best Volunteer Engagement Program
Gold Award
Ohio University
DC Networking Week
Gold Award
Grinnell College
Grinnell College Global Day of Service
Bronze Award
Oakland University
Leadership OU, Meaningful Volunteer Engagement
Honorable Mention
Alma College
Alma Ambassador Program (Alma College)
4. Best New Alumni Program
Gold Award
University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Foundation College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Network - Night at the Museum
Silver Award
Oakland University
A Toast to the Tassel New Graduate Reception
Bronze Award
Cleveland State University
Be Amazing...The Women's Leadership Symposium
Honorable Mention
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State College of Public Health-Fireside Chats
5a. Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 2,999 FTE or fewer
Gold Award
Albion College
Io Triumphe! (Spring-Summer 2016 issue)
Gold Award
Lawrence University
Lawrence Magazine
5b. Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 3,000 to 9,999 FTE
Gold Award
University of St. Thomas
St. Thomas Magazine
Silver Award
Midwestern University
Midwestern University Magazine - Winter 2015
5c. Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 10,000 FTE and up
Bronze Award
Ball State University
Ball State University Alumni Magazine
Bronze Award
Bowling Green State University
BGSU Magazine
6. Best Video, Fundraising, Alumni Relations or Commercial Spots
Gold Award
Indiana University
"How Does One Give Thanks?"
Silver Award
Purdue University
"Ever True: The Campaign for Purdue University"
Bronze Award
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Spartan Virtual Choir sings "Victory for MSU"
7. Best Program Engaging Institution CEO in Fundraising
Gold Award
Alma College
Plaid Returns: Strategic Leadership BUS 380
8. Best Program in Annual Giving
Gold Award
Miami University
#MoveInMiami
Silver Award
DePauw University
Going for GOLD: DePauw's young alumni #GOLDChallenge
9. Best Program in Donor Recognition/Stewardship
Gold Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Charles Woodson Clinical Research Initiative Impact Report
Silver Award
Miami University
#MUThankU
10. Best Program in Case Statements/Cultivation Publications
Gold Award
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Case Statement for Made in Milwaukee, Shaping the World: The Campaign for UWM
Silver Award
Indiana University
Imagine Magazine
Bronze Award
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Case Statement for UWM's Peck School of the Arts
11. Best Video Feature
Gold Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
An Unlikely Partnership
Silver Award
Macomb Community College
Count on us to support you; student retention video
Bronze Award
Indiana State University
Real, 'live' experience
Honorable Mention
Indiana University
Study Abroad: Hong Kong Video Feature from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
12. Best Video/DVD, student recruitment
Gold Award
Indiana University
Glad You Came Video: Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
Silver Award
Indiana University
Find Your Place Admissions Video
Bronze Award
Miami University
College 101 video series
13. Best Radio PSA or Commercial Spot
Gold Award
Indiana University
"200 Reasons"
14. Best Video PSA or Commercial Spot
Bronze Award
Indiana University Kokomo
This is Cougar Country: Don't Forget Your FAFSA
Honorable Mention
Rockford University
Rock Solid
15. Best Electronic Newsletter
Gold Award
Miami University
Miami Matters
Silver Award
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University Alumni Association - "Viking Pride"
Silver Award
Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis Science Dual-Admit Nurture Stream
16. Best Institutional Web Site
Gold Award
Indiana University
Indiana University College of Arts + Sciences
Bronze Award
The Ohio State University
Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences
Honorable Mention
Indiana University
Indiana University gateway
17. Best Website, Individual Page or Section
Gold Award
Carthage College
Carthage College Giving Day
Silver Award
Michigan State University
2015 Michigan State University President's Report: TOMORROW
Bronze Award
Mount Mary University
Here's to the Bold Microsite
Honorable Mention
Purdue University
Ever True: The Campaign for Purdue University
18. Best Tabloid/Newsletter for Internal Audience
Silver Award
Indiana University
IT Connections: News about the people and projects that power IT@IU
Bronze Award
Indiana University
Inside IU
19. Best Tabloid/Newsletter for External Audience
No Award Given
20. Excellence in Print Advertising
Gold Award
Carthage College
New York Times Ad Insert
Silver Award
Macomb Community College
Macomb? Yes!
Bronze Award
University of Southern Indiana
Feeling Stuck?
21. Best Annual Report
Gold Award
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Made At Michigan: Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship at U-M. 2015/16
Silver Award
Michigan State University
2015 Michigan State University President's Report: TOMORROW
Bronze Award
Northwestern University
Northwestern Alumni Association Annual Report 2014-15
Honorable Mention
University of Cincinnati
Unite: Making a Difference, Together
Honorable Mention
Alma College
Alma Ambassador Program (Alma College)
22. Best Viewbook
Gold Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Are you ready to make a difference?
Silver Award
Indiana State University
Color Your World
Honorable Mention
Aurora University
Discover Aurora University
23. Excellence in Design, Brochures
Gold Award
Illinois State University
Illinois State recruitment brochures-Visit packet and adjoining brochures
Silver Award
Indiana University
Intelligent Systems Engineering Program Brochures
Bronze Award
Carthage College
Deposit Push Piece
Honorable Mention
University of Wisconsin Madison
2016 Wisconsin Full-Time MBA Brochure
24. Excellence in Design, Posters
Gold Award
Illinois Institute of Technology
Modern Material poster/invitation to the 130th birthday party gala for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Silver Award
Miami University
Miami Traditions
Bronze Award
Siena Heights University
Robin Hood Theatre Poster
Honorable Mention
Siena Heights University
Saints Football Poster
25. Excellence in Design, Specialty Pieces
Gold Award
Indiana University
Kelley School of Business Graduate Student Admissions Congratulations Box
Silver Award
Miami University
Miami University 2016 Miami Merger Valentine
Bronze Award
Siena Heights University
Saints Bus Wrap
Honorable Mention
Grinnell College
Valentine's Day Card
26. Best Specialized or Unit-Level Magazine
Gold Award
Northwestern University
Weinberg Magazine
Silver Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
The Michigan Engineer
Bronze Award
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Legacy
27. Excellence in Graphic Identity/Logo
No Award Given
28. Excellence in Illustrations
Gold Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Sea Change
Silver Award
Illinois State University
Exceptional English Niche
Bronze Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Custom scientific journal covers
Honorable Mention
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Michigan and the 2015 World Solar Challenge
29. Excellence in Feature Writing, Individual
Gold Award
University of St. Thomas
The Power of Faith, the Necessity of Justice
Silver Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Pride and Prejudice
Bronze Award
University of Wisconsin Madison
Greyson's Anatomy
Honorable Mention
University of Iowa
Rising Stars of Anthropology, Iowa Alumni Magazine
30. Excellence in Feature Writing, Series
Silver Award
Indiana University
Undergraduates Tackle Research with Faculty Mentors
31. Best Uses of Social Media
Gold
Miami University
#MoveinMIami
Silver
Miami University
Using Snapchat for Career Exploration
Bronze
University of St. Thomas
#TommieGiveDay
32. Best Uses of Mobile Applications
No Award Given
33c. Excellence in Online Innovation: Communications/Marketing
Gold Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Realtime Storytelling From Around the Globe: An Integrated Digital Adventure For Your Audience
Silver Award
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
"CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!"
34. Best Event on a Shoestring
Gold Award
Ohio University
Rainbow Thanksgiving
Silver Award
Monmouth College
Denver Mile High Stadium Alumni Event
Bronze Award
North Park University
#npu125day
Honorable Mention
Ohio University
Cicada Fest Parasols
35. Excellence in Special Events, Invitations and Collateral Materials
Gold Award
Purdue University
Purdue University "Ever True" Capital Campaign Kick-Off Dinner Invitation
Silver Award
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
The Auction at MCAD 2016
Bronze Award
Indiana University
Legacy Day at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
Honorable Mention
Illinois State University
Illinois State University Gamma Phi Circus 2016
36. Excellence in Special Events, Individual Event
Gold Award
Indiana University
Secretary of State John Kerry visit highlights celebration of Indiana University's new School of Global and International StudiesSilver Award
Silver Award
Ohio University
Women's Leadership Symposium
37. Excellence in Special Events, Series of Events
Gold Award
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing 50th Anniversary
Silver Award
Monmouth College
Monmouth College Golden Scots Senior Alumni Reunions
Bronze Award
Northwestern University
Northwestern Alumni Association and The Alumnae of Northwestern University Centennial Celebration
38. Best Diversity Program
Gold Award
University of Illinois at Chicago
UIC ENGAGE
Silver Award
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
First-Generation College Students @ Michigan Campaign
Bronze Award
Ohio University
Rainbow Thanksgiving
