Advancement Services

Overall Operations
Gold
Kansas State University
Kansas State License Plate Program

Advertising
Bronze
Hastings College
Hastings College 9th Street Campaign

Advertising
Silver
St Louis Community College
Voice of Reason radio campaign, single ad and advertising series

Advertising
Gold
University of Kansas
Ever Onward - KU Endowment's first student organization crowdfunding competition

Alumni Relations Programs
Diversity Programs
Silver
UNO Alumni Association
UNO Golden Circle

Alumni Relations Programs
Diversity Programs
Gold
Kansas State University
International Graduation Celebration

Alumni Relations Programs
Marketing and Branding
Gold
UNO Alumni Association
UNO Alumni Night of Honor

Alumni Relations Programs
New Program Initiatives
Bronze
Kansas State University
International Student and Family Fun Day

Alumni Relations Programs
New Program Initiatives
Silver
University of Kansas
KU Alumni Online Networking Series

Alumni Relations Programs
New Program Initiatives
Gold
UNO Alumni Association
UNO Alumni Night of Honor

Alumni Relations Programs
Programming for Special Constituencies
Bronze
University of Kansas
KU Veterans Alumni Network (VAN)

Alumni Relations Programs
Programming for Special Constituencies
Silver
UNO Alumni Association
UNO Golden Circle

Alumni Relations Programs
Programming for Special Constituencies
Gold
UNO Alumni Association
UNO Alumni Night of Honor

Alumni Relations Programs
Regular Alumni Programs
Silver
UNO Alumni Association
UNO Alumni Night on the Ice

Alumni Relations Programs
Regular Alumni Programs
Gold
North Dakota State University
NDSU Harvest Bowl 2014

Alumni Relations Programs
Student Alumni Initiatives
Gold
Kansas State University
Kansas State University’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award Program

Alumni Relations Programs
Volunteer Engagement and Leadership
Gold
UNO Alumni Association
UNO Alumni Night of Honor

Best Uses of Social Media
Bronze
University of Nebraska at Omaha 
Frozen Four Frenzy

Best Uses of Social Media
Silver
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation donor quote graphics “Quotables”

Best Uses of Social Media
Gold
Westminster College
Hancock Symposium: Using Social Influencers to Maximize Reach of a World-Class Event

Branding Programs
Institution Wide
Gold
Wartburg University
Wartburg College: Worth It Branding Campaign

Design
Books
Silver
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center Book

Design
Books
Gold
Grinnell College
Holtze Thank You Photo Album featuring Grinnell College

Design
Calendars
Bronze
University of Kansas
Winter mail appeal

Design 
Calendars 
Silver
Kansas State University
Orientation and Enrollment calendar

Design
Calendars
Gold
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University 2015 Calendar

Design
Covers
Bronze
UNO Alumni Association
Summer 2015 UNO Magazine — University of Nebraska at Omaha

Design
Covers
Bronze
Missouri University of Science & Technology 
Miner Specials

Design
Covers
Silver
Missouri State University
Hammons Hall Season Brochure Cover

Design
Covers
Gold
University of Kansas
“Story Lines”  Kansas Alumni Magazines

Design
Editorial Design
Bronze
University of Missouri-St Louis
Voice of Ferguson

Design
Editorial Design
Bronze
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Missouri S&T Magazine: Bertelsmeyer Hall: A bright future. A bold vision.

Design
Editorial Design
Silver
University of Kansas
“Face to Face” Kansas Alumni Magazine

Design
Editorial Design
Gold
University of Kansas
“For a Song” Kansas Alumni Magazine

Design
Illustrations
Silver
Kansas State University
Fall 2014 K-Stater magazine cover illustration

Design
Illustrations
Silver
UNO Alumni Association
Spring 2015 UNO Magazine

Design
Illustrations
Gold
University of Kansas
2014 Thank You card

Design
Invitations
Silver
University of Nebraska Foundation
Invitation to a reception celebrating Harold Chenoweth.

Design
Invitations
Gold
University of Kansas
Hawks Ahoy, Jayhawk Roundup invitation

Design
Invitations
Gold
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Hasselmann Alumni House Donor Recognition Dinner

Design
Multi-Page Publications
Bronze
University of Kansas
Gifts of Real Estate brochure

Design
Multi-Page Publications
Silver
Colorado College
Colorado College Block Breaks Away for Alumni, Parents, and Friends

Design
Multi-Page Publications
Gold
University of Missouri- Kansas City
UMKC Fact Book 2015

Design
Periodicals
Bronze
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: Good for K-State (spring 2015)

Design
Periodicals
Silver
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: Good for K-State (spring 2015)

Design
Periodicals
Gold
Saint Louis University
Universitas

Design
Posters
Bronze
Wartburg College
Wartburg College Residential Life Posters

Design
Posters
Silver
University of Missouri- St Louis
Air Force Tuition Assistance Scholarship Poster

Design
Posters
Gold
Kansas State University
Find your Voice choir poster

Design
Single-Page Publications
Bronze
Kansas State University
Confucius Institute program

Design
Single-Page Publications
Silver
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Blueprint for Success: the power of partnership

Design
Single-Page Publications
Gold
University of Missouri- Kansas City
UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance Crescendo Gala Invitation

Design
Specialty Pieces
Bronze
Missouri State University
Family Weekend Welcome Packet

Design
Specialty Pieces
Silver
University of Missouri- Kansas City
UMKC School of Computing and Engineering Trailer Wrap

Design
Specialty Pieces
Gold
University of Kansas
2015 Spring Mail direct appeal

Excellence in News Writing
General News Writing
Bronze
Iowa State University
Angie Hunt/Iowa State University

Excellence in News Writing
General News Writing
Silver
University of Missouri- St Louis
UMSL News Writing

Excellence in News Writing
General News Writing
Gold
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University writers' showcase

Excellence in News Writing
Research, Medicine and Science News Writing
Bronze
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Missouri S&T: Excellence in news writing: research, medicine and science news writing

Excellence in News Writing
Research, Medicine and Science News Writing
Silver
Kansas State University
Kansas State University research, medicine and science news writing

Excellence in News Writing
Research, Medicine and Science News Writing
Gold
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University Medicine and Science Stories

External Audience Newsletters
Digital
Bronze
Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
7258’

External Audience Newsletters
Digital
Silver
Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
ZoomiEnews

External Audience Newsletters
Digital
Gold
University of Missouri - St. Louis
UMSL Monthly

External Audience Newsletters
Print
Silver
Southwestern College
The Southwesterner

External Audience Newsletters
Print
Gold
University of Missouri - St. Louis
The University of Missouri–St. Louis IBI Newsletter

Fundraising Programs
Annual Giving Programs
Silver
University of Denver
Chancellor's Council

Fundraising Programs
Annual Giving Programs
Gold
University of Kansas
Get The Crowd Into The Game: Ever Onward

 

Fundraising Programs
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Silver
University of Denver
Giving Society Holiday Recipe Cards

Fundraising Programs
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Gold
North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University Bison Bidders Bowl

Fundraising Programs
Principal or Major Giving Programs
Silver
University of Denver
DU Gives Day

Fundraising Programs
Principal or Major Giving Programs
Gold
UNO Alumni Association
Maverick Monument

Fundraising Publications
Individual
Bronze
University of Kansas
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Opportunity Funds

Fundraising Publications
Individual
Silver
Missouri State University
The Bears Fund

Fundraising Publications
Individual
Gold
University of Kansas
Accelerating Progress. Because Cancer Does Not Wait.

Fundraising Publications
Packages
Gold
Saint Louis University
Your Support Matters Most

Fundraising Publications
Annual Reports and Fund Reports
Gold
Colorado Mountain College
Colorado Mountain College: 2013-14 Impact report

Fundraising Publications
Case Statements/General Cultivation Publications
Silver
Northwestern College
Discover: Faith and Science at Northwestern campaign case statement

Fundraising Publications
Case Statements/General Cultivation Publications
Gold
University of Kansas
Accelerating Progress. Because Cancer Does Not Wait

Fundraising Videos
Long Videos
Bronze
Kansas State University
Kansas State University School of Music, Theatre & Dance – “A Day in the Life of Kirmser Hall”

Fundraising Videos
Long Videos
Gold
University of Kansas
Building Bridges Between Nations

Fundraising Videos
Long Videos
Gold
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation - Geosciences building

Fundraising Videos
Short Videos
Bronze
University of Missouri- St Louis
UMSL Founders Dinner 2014: Why UMSL?

Fundraising Videos
Short Videos
Silver
University of Kansas
Global Pathways Scholarships help KU students study abroad

Fundraising Videos
Short Videos
Gold
Saint Louis University
In Their Shoes: Saint Louis University BOLD

General Information Videos
Long Videos
Bronze
Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
Founders Day Closing Ceremony Video

General Information Videos
Long Videos
Silver
Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
Web Guy – The Untold Story

General Information Videos
Long Videos
Gold
University of Denver
Discoveries Week

 

General Information Videos
Short Videos
Bronze
University of Missouri- Kansas City
UMKC 15 To Finish Campaign

General Information Videos
Short Videos
Bronze
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Google Me: A mortarboard’s view of graduation

General Information Videos
Short Videos
Silver
University of Kansas 
Scholarships Open Opportunities for KU Students

General Information Videos
Short Videos
Gold
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation End of Year: Thank You

 

In-House Print Publications
Gold
Wartburg College
Transforming Tomorrow Capital Campaign Launch Booklet

Innovative Use of Technology
Public Relations and Marketing
Bronze
Colorado State University
State of Courage: Amy’s new challenge

Innovative Use of Technology
Public Relations and Marketing
Gold
Missouri University of Science & Technology
St. Pat's Snake Invasion

Innovative Use of Technology
Public Relations and Marketing
Gold
Colorado State University
CSU's One-of-a-kind mind- Temple Grandin's amazing life with autism

Institutional Relations Publications
President's Reports and Annual Reports (Print)
Silver
Missouri State University
2014 Foundation Annual Report

Institutional Relations Publications
President's Reports and Annual Reports (Print)
Silver
University of Kansas
Excellence Sustained: KU Endowment Annual Report 2014

Institutional Relations Publications
President's Reports and Annual Reports (Print)
Gold
University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO Advantage Book – Fact Book Package

Institutional Relations Publications
Research Publications
Bronze
South Dakota State University
Engineering Research Review 2014

Institutional Relations Publications
Research Publications
Silver
South Dakota State University
Research Report

Institutional Relations Publications
Research Publications
Gold
Missouri University of Science & Technology
re:search magazine, Fall 2014

Internal Audience Publications
Digital
Bronze
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Chancellor’s Newsletter

Internal Audience Publications
Digital
Silver
Kansas State University
K-State Today e-newsletter

Internal Audience Publications
Digital
Gold
Iowa State University
Inside Iowa State for faculty and staff

Internal Audience Publications
Print
Bronze
University of Kansas
Marketing KU's Residential Curriculum

Internal Audience Publications
Print
Silver
South Dakota State University
IMPACT State Newsletter

Internal Audience Publications
Print
Gold
Wartburg College
2015 Summer Orientation, Advising, and Registration Booklet

Magazines
Annual Magazines
Bronze
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nebraska Business Magazine

Magazines
Annual Magazines
Silver
University of Kansas
KU Collegian alumni magazine

Magazines
Annual Magazines
Gold
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Explore

Magazines
General Interest Magazines
Bronze
Doane College
Doane Magazine

Magazines
General Interest Magazines
Silver
Saint Louis University
Universitas

 

Magazines
General Interest Magazines
Gold
University of Colorado at Boulder
Coloradan Magazine

Magazines
Magazine Publishing Improvement
Silver
Avila University
Accent Magazine

Magazines
Magazine Publishing Improvement
Gold
Saint Louis University
Universitas, the alumni magazine of Saint Louis University

Magazines
Special Issues
Bronze
UNO Alumni Association
Spring 2015 UNO Magazine — University of Nebraska at Omaha

Magazines
Special Issues
Silver
Saint Louis College of Pharmacy
Sesquicentennial issue of Script alumni magazine—fall 2014

Magazines
Special Issues
Gold
University of Nebraska Foundation
Pride of Place: Special Edition Campaign Final Report

Magazines
Special Constituency Magazines
Bronze
Missouri State University
Mind’s Eye

Magazines
Special Constituency Magazines
Bronze
Iowa State University
Forward, the magazine of the Iowa State University Foundation

Magazines
Special Constituency Magazines
Silver
St Louis College of Pharmacy
Script alumni magazine

Magazines
Special Constituency Magazines
Gold
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: Good for K-State magazine (spring 2015)

Marketing
Visual Identity Systems
Silver
Hastings College
Hastings College 9th Street Campaign

Marketing
Visual Identity Systems
Gold
Doane College
Doane College Brand Guide

Periodical Staff Writing
Silver
University of Denver
University of Denver Magazine stories

Periodical Staff Writing
Silver
University of Missouri- St Louis
Five UMSL Magazine features: Voices of Ferguson, Hannah Perryman, Richard Rosenfeld, Start-ups and SUCCEED

Periodical Staff Writing
Gold
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: Good for K-State magazine

Photography
Individual Photographs
Bronze
Colorado Mountain College
Hands

Photography
Individual Photographs
Silver
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Danielle West

Photography
Individual Photographs
Gold
University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha Arts and Sciences Hall

Recruitment Videos
Long Videos
Gold
University of Denver
Pioneer Prep Weekend

Recruitment Videos
Short Videos
Bronze
Doane College
Doane Affordability Video

Recruitment Videos
Short Videos
Silver
Missouri State University 
Welcome to Your College Experience

Recruitment Videos
Short Videos
Gold
Kansas State University
Office of Admissions Hype video

Special Events
Multi-Day
Silver
South Dakota State University
McFadden Symposium on Wheat Improvement

Special Events
Multi-Day
Gold
UNO Alumni Association
UNO Senior Send-Off

Special Events
Single Day
Bronze
North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University championship football game weekend 

Special Events
Single Day
Bronze
University of Nebraska at Omaha
TEDxUNO Event

Special Events
Single Day
Silver
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New UNL College of Business Administration Building

Special Events
Single Day
Gold
Iowa State University
Order of the Knoll Event 2014

Strategic Communications
Advocacy Campaigns
Gold
Kansas State University
“It’s On Us” Campaign

Strategic Communications
Issues and Crisis Management
Silver
University of Nebraska at Omaha
We Are UNO: Building Community After a Crisis

Strategic Communications
Issues and Crisis Management
Gold
Kansas State University
K-State furlough communications

Strategic Communications
Media Relations Programs and Projects
Bronze
Saint Louis University
Raising the Profile of Saint Louis University’s Pharmacology and Physiology Department

Strategic Communications
Media Relations Programs and Projects
Gold
Colorado State University
Happy feat: World’s oldest penguin visits veterinary hospital

Strategic Communications
Media Relations Programs and Projects
Gold
Colorado State University
CSU’s Groundbreaking Elephant Research

Strategic Communications
Public Relations and Community Relations Projects
Bronze
Colorado State University
CSU students support race relations work in Fort Morgan

Strategic Communications
Public Relations and Community Relations Projects
Silver
Hastings College
Vote 'No' to Grow - 9th Street Campaign

Strategic Communications
Public Relations and Community Relations Projects
Gold
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 2014 Holiday Card Rising to the Celebration: The Schrader Family Seasonal Strategy for Success

Student Recruitment Publications
Individual Publications
Bronze
Missouri State University
Honors College Brochure

Student Recruitment Publications
Individual Publications
Silver
Northwestern College
Campus Life brochure

Student Recruitment Publications
Individual Publications
Gold
Cornell College
Cornell College Brochure: What Will You Bring?

Student Recruitment Publications
Publications Packages
Silver
University of Missouri- St Louis
UMSL Business Recruitment Package

Student Recruitment Publications
Publications Packages
Silver
University of Missouri- Kansas City
UMKC Admissions

Student Recruitment Publications
Publications Packages
Gold
Cornell College
Cornell College Admitted Student Packet

Student Recruitment Publications
Viewbooks and Prospectuses (Print)
Bronze
University of Missouri- Kansas City
UMKC College of Arts and Sciences viewbook/recruitment website

Student Recruitment Publications
Viewbooks and Prospectuses (Print)
Bronze
University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha Undergraduate Recruitment Viewbook

Student Recruitment Publications
Viewbooks and Prospectuses (Print)
Silver
Missouri State University
Missouri State University Quick Facts for Illinois

Student Recruitment Publications
Viewbooks and Prospectuses (Print)
Gold
Missouri State University
Undergraduate Admissions Guide 2015-16

Video
PSAs and Commercial Spots
Bronze
Kansas State University 
K-State Global Campus: "I am Global"

Video
PSAs and Commercial Spots
Silver
University of Missouri- St Louis
UMSL MBA - Get Ahead animated Digital Spots

Video
PSAs and Commercial Spots
Gold
Kansas State University
Kansas State University Graduate School – “Plant Pathology - No. 1 National Ranking”

Websites
Individual Sub-Websites
Bronze
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University Timeline

Websites
Individual Sub-Websites
Silver
University of Denver
Condoleeza Rice - Transforming Passion into Purpose

Websites
Individual Sub-Websites
Gold
Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
WebGuy

Websites
Institutional Websites
Silver
Westminster College
The New Westminster-MO.edu: Revitalized, Responsive, and Ready to Roll

Websites
Institutional Websites
Silver
St. Louis College of Pharmacy 
Institutional Website

Websites
Institutional Websites
Gold
Cornell College 
Responsive Website Redesign

 

PLATINUM CATEGORIES

Advancement Services
Gold
Iowa State University Foundation
Using Data Analytics and Control Processes to Enhance Compliance with Donor Intent

Alumni Relations
Gold
UNO Alumni Association
UNO Alumni Night of Honor

Alumni Relations
Silver
Kansas State University
Young Alumni Survey/Research

Best Articles of the Year
Gold
University of Kansas
The Man with Wings on His Feet, Kansas Alumni magazine

Best Articles of the Year
Silver
Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
On the Frontlines of American Diplomacy”

Communications and Marketing
Gold
University of Missouri- St Louis
Not Your Daddy’s News Bureau - The New UMSL Portfolio

Communications and Marketing
Silver
Colorado State University
SOURCE - The news and information site for Colorado State University

Fundraising
Gold
University of Northern Iowa
Scholarship Incentive Program

Photography
Excllence in Photography
Gold
University of Missouri- St Louis
August Jennewein’s “Eye on UMSL”