2019 Pride of District V
Platinum Award Categories
Best Article of the Year
DISTRICT FINALIST
University of Iowa
“Captains Courageous,” Iowa Magazine
DISTRICT FINALIST
University of Notre Dame
"The Surviving Victims," by Abigail Pesta '91, Notre Dame Magazine
HONORABLE MENTION
Grinnell College
"Get the Lead Out," Grinnell Magazine
Best Practices in Advancement Services
DISTRICT FINALIST
Miami University
Qualitative Portfolio Review: Fundraising Focus and Precision
DISTRICT FINALIST
University of Illinois Foundation
MatchMaker
HONORABLE MENTION
The Ohio State University
Gift Receipts & Acknowledgements
Best Practices in Alumni Relations
DISTRICT FINALIST
Alma College
The Alma Ambassador® Student Referral Program
Teresa Du Bois Exline Award for Best Practices in Communications and Marketing
DISTRICT FINALIST
Michigan State University
Spartan Good Will
HONORABLE MENTION
Ball State University
One Ball State Day: Together, Cardinals Made History
HONORABLE MENTION
Miami University
Miami University's Brand Box
Best Practices in Digital Communication
DISTRICT FINALIST
University of Michigan LSA Advancement
LSA Internship Season
HONORABLE MENTION
Indiana University Foundation
Fall 2019: IU Day Digital Communications
Best Practices in Diversity Programming
DISTRICT FINALIST
Miami University
Miami University Venture Fund Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference
Best Practices in Fundraising
DISTRICT FINALIST
Ball State University
One Ball State Day
DISTRICT FINALIST
Miami University
#MoveInMiami
HONORABLE MENTION
Otterbein University
Where We STAND Matters: Celebrating Otterbein's Historic $50M+ Campaign
Excellence in Photography
DISTRICT FINALIST
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ivanov Amazon Research
CASE District V Award Categories
Best Volunteer Engagement Program
GOLD
Cleveland State University
GivingTuesday Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
SILVER
Miami University
Miami University Mbassadors
Best Program in Donor Recognition/Stewardship
SILVER
Indiana University
Fall 2019: IU Foundation “Thanks, to You” Campaign
SILVER
Otterbein University
Where We STAND Matters: Otterbein University Celebrates Donor Impact
Best Program in Case Statements/Cultivation Publications
GOLD
Oakland University
"Aspire. Advance. Achieve." Comprehensive Campaign Case Statement Package
SILVER
Lawrence University
"Be the Light!" Learners. Leaders. Lawrentians.
BRONZE
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
UWM's School of Freshwater Sciences Vessel Case Statement
Best Student Alumni Programming
GOLD
Cleveland State University
Ready. Set. Pro! A series of events helping students prepare for the world of work and life after CSU.
SILVER
Miami University
18 of the Last 9 Award
BRONZE
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
IUPUI Regatta
Best Collaborative Program
GOLD
Ohio University
Pulse on Progress
SILVER
Oakland University
A Visit with Curtis Armstrong
BRONZE
Pennsylvania State University
2019 Penn State Asia Pre-Departure Orientation Program
Best New Alumni Program
GOLD
Western Michigan University
Haworth College of Business 30 Under 30
SILVER
Miami University
Miami University Grandparents College
Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 2,999 FTE or fewer
GOLD
DePauw University
DePauw Magazine
SILVER
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Ignite Magazine, Fall 2018 and Spring 2019
BRONZE
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Echoes Alumni Magazine
Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 3,000 to 9,999 FTE
GOLD
University of St. Thomas
St. Thomas Magazine
SILVER
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Tech Magazine, Spring 2019
Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 10,000 FTE and up
GOLD
Miami University
Fall/Winter 2018 MIAMIAN and Spring 2019 MIAMIAN
SILVER
University of Iowa
Iowa Magazine for University of Iowa Alumni and Friends
BRONZE
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
LSA Magazine
BRONZE
The Ohio State University
Ohio State Alumni Magazine
BRONZE
Wayne State University
Wayne State Magazine
Best Video Fundraising, Alumni Relations or Commercial Spots
GOLD
Northwestern University
Happy Birthday from the NAA
SILVER
Ball State University
One Ball State Day Trailer
SILVER
Miami University
MoveInMiami.org
Best Video for Student Recruitment
GOLD
University of Chicago
Rigorous Inquiry at The University of Chicago
GOLD
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Admissions Video
SILVER
University of Minnesota, College of Science and Engineering
Why I Chose My Major
Best Annual Report
GOLD
University of Iowa
IIHR Currents
SILVER
Central Michigan University
Connecting to Student Success: Advancing Excellence 2018-2019
BRONZE
University of Cincinnati
Redefining Next: UC Foundation’s Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report
BRONZE
Pennsylvania State University
Scholar: The Magazine of the Schreyer Honors College
Excellence in Design, Specialty Pieces
GOLD
Michigan State University
Morrill Hall Brick - Legacy of the Liberal Arts at MSU
SILVER
Indiana University East
Indiana University East Holiday Card
BRONZE
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State Schreyer Honors College (online store and apparel)
Best Program in Annual Giving
GOLD
University of Cincinnati
Inspiring Excellence and Driving Innovation at the University of Cincinnati
SILVER
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
December Note Card Mailing from Vice President of Development
SILVER
Miami University
#MoveInMiami
BRONZE
Ball State University
One Ball State Day
Best Program in Writing for Fundraising
BRONZE
Indiana University Kokomo
Student Activities and Events Center Leave Behind Piece
Best Video Feature - Short
GOLD
The Ohio State University
Minute Professor
SILVER
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Michigan Engineering: Pursue Bold Ideas
BRONZE
Indiana University Northwest
Meet Our Student: Jesus Fajardo
Best Video Feature - Long
GOLD
Oakland University
Aspire. Advance. Achieve. The Campaign for Oakland University Launch Video
SILVER
Pennsylvania State University
The Schreyer Honors College Legacy Video
BRONZE
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
This is Michigan: Dental Clinic
Best Recruitment Publication, Individual
GOLD
Butler University
Butler University Pet Communication Package
SILVER
The Ohio State University
[Micro]biology, [Macro]possibilities — Department of Microbiology Yield Brochure
BRONZE
University of Minnesota
College of Design Admissions Brochure
Best Recruitment Publication, Series
BRONZE
Lourdes University
Get Into Lourdes
BRONZE
Illinois State University
Create Your Future
Best Recruitment Website or Microsite
GOLD
Indiana University Northwest
2019 Commencement Stories Website
SILVER
Pennsylvania State University
The Schreyer Honors College Accepted Student Microsite
BRONZE
Alverno College
Alverno Get Ready Recruitment Microsite
Best Cover (Magazine, Tabloid or Brochure)
GOLD
University of Wisconsin - Madison
“Thank-You Notes," Badger Insider Magazine, Fall 2018
GOLD
University of Iowa
"Kid Captain," Iowa Magazine, Winter 2018/19
SILVER
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Panacea, U-M School of Nursing
SILVER
The Ohio State University
Ohio State Alumni Magazine, Winter 2018
BRONZE
University of Wisconsin - Madison
"Our Monumental Women," OnWisconsin
Best in Speech Writing
SILVER
Central Michigan University
Investiture of Robert O. Davies, Fifteenth President — President's Address
Best in Writing for the Media
GOLD
University of Toledo
"UToledo chemists discover how blue light speeds blindness"
SILVER
Washington University in St. Louis
Media placement in Marketplace and Associated Press
BRONZE
University of Toledo
"A no-pain gain to combat hypertension"
Best in Writing for the Web
SILVER
Cleveland State University
"Vowed Vikings," Cleveland State Magazine
BRONZE
Oakland University
"Results of a Legacy: The Linzi Hobbs Story," Oakland University Magazine
BRONZE
Ohio Northern University
"Moving Forward. Legacy student's send-off marks bittersweet turning point for alumni parents," Ohio Northern University News
Best Video PSA or Commercial Spot
GOLD
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
The Perfect Match; Track and Field Engineering Video Ad
SILVER
Butler University
Unleashed
BRONZE
Miami University
#MoveInMiami
Best Video Student Produced
GOLD
Ball State University
Annual Birthday Video
Best Electronic Newsletter
GOLD
University of Wisconsin - Madison
The Flamingle: Heard around the Hill, presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Association
SILVER
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Inside UW-Madison Newsletter
BRONZE
Northwestern University
NU Loyal E-Newsletter
Best Institutional Web Site
BRONZE
MacMurray College
Small Team, Big Goals: mac.edu
Best Web Site, Individual Page or Section
GOLD
University of Wisconsin - Madison
13 Demands: The Black Student Strike of 1969
SILVER
Pennsylvania State University
The Schreyer Honors College Accepted Student Microsite
BRONZE
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
IUPUI 50th Anniversary Website
Excellence in Print Advertising
SILVER
Indiana University
"For All," The Indiana University Bicentennial Campaign Print Ad Series
GOLD
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
"They Did. Will You?" UWM Alumni Magazine Ad Campaign
Best Viewbook
GOLD
Illinois State University
Illinois State University Viewbook 2019
GOLD
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW 2019 Viewbook
SILVER
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Viewbook
BRONZE
Indiana University Northwest
I <3 IUN: The IU Northwest Viewbook
Excellence in Design, Single Brochure
GOLD
Miami University
Institute for the Environment & Sustainability 50th Reunion Invitation
SILVER
University of Minnesota
College of Design Admissions Brochure
BRONZE
Miami University
Alumni Weekend Guidebook
Excellence in Design, Poster, Individual
GOLD
Illinois State University
ISU Horticulture Center Plant Explorers
SILVER
Miami University
Love & Honor Poster
Excellence in Design, Poster Series
GOLD
Washington University in St. Louis
Summer Fun at WashU - Student Poster Series
SILVER
Illinois State University
The Illinois State University Athletics Poster Series
Best Specialized or Unit-Level Magazine
GOLD
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
STORIED: Chicago
GOLD
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Letters & Science Magazine
SILVER
University of Michigan, Stamps School of Art & Design, Ann Arbor
Emergence, 2019
BRONZE
University of Iowa
Exchange, University of Iowa Department of Finance
BRONZE
University of Minnesota Foundation
Legacy
Excellence in Graphic Identity/Logo
GOLD
Miami University
AOPII 100th Anniversary Reunion 2019
SILVER
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University Viking Fund Logo
BRONZE
Lourdes University
iWolf
Excellence in Feature Writing, Individual
GOLD
University of Iowa
“Hollywood U,” Iowa Magazine
SILVER
The Ohio State University
"Mind Wide Open," Ohio State Alumni Magazine
BRONZE
Miami University
"Heart of Steele" Miami University News
Excellence in Feature Writing, Series
GOLD
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Heritage Project
SILVER
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Faces of IUPUI Series
Best Uses of Social Media
GOLD
University of Iowa
One Day for Iowa: University of Iowa’s Online Giving Day
SILVER
DePauw University
Hearts of DePauw Gold
BRONZE
Central Michigan University
Celebrating family achievements at commencement; president confers mother’s degree
Excellence in Illustrations
GOLD
Illinois State University
Horticulture Children's Garden Party, Plant Explorers
SILVER
University of Wisconsin - Madison
21st-Century Foxes, Badger Insider, Summer 2018
BRONZE
Miami University
Miami University Dolibois European Center 50th Anniversary Reunion
Best Event on a Shoestring
GOLD
Butler University
The "Science of" Event Series
GOLD
Ohio University
Fruit and Fortitude
SILVER
Pennsylvania State University
Construction Beam Signing Party and Weekly Tours
SILVER
Miami University
Miami University Venture Fund Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference
BRONZE
Eureka College
Career L.A.U.N.C.H. (Leaders & Alumni Unite to Navigate Career Help)
BRONZE
Cleveland State University
Second Act 55+ Alumni Program
Excellence in Special Events, Invitations and Collateral Materials
GOLD
Miami University
Alumni Weekend 2019
GOLD
Marquette University
Marquette University Mission Week: Open to your life's purpose
SILVER
Miami University
Presidents Trip to Iceland 2018
Excellence in Special Events, Series of Events
GOLD
Butler University
The "Science of" Event Series
SILVER
Alma College
Tartan Talks Webinar Series
BRONZE
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst College's President's Road Trip
BRONZE
Miami University
Miami at the Merc
Excellence in Special Events, Individual Event
GOLD
Otterbein University
Where We STAND Matters: Celebrating the Success of a Historic Campaign
SILVER
Butler University
Butler University Day of Giving, 1855 Minutes to Make an Impact
SILVER
University of Minnesota
Carlson School Centennial Asia Forum
BRONZE
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
IUPUI Regatta
Best Diversity Program
GOLD
Miami University
Miami University Grandparents College
SILVER
Pennsylvania State University
CityLights - Fostering and Embracing a Diverse World
BRONZE
Pennsylvania State University
Students Say "Thank You" in Their Native Language
Excellence in Collaboration with other District V Institutions
GOLD
Miami University
Student to Young Alumni Transition Round-table
In Collaboration with The Ohio State University and Northwestern University