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2018 District VI Award Winners

Year: 2018
Award: District VI Awards
Category: Institutional Awards
Platinum Awards

Best Practices in Alumni Relations

Gold: University of Kansas, Member APPreciation Month (advanced to Circle of Excellence awards)

Gold: Kansas State University, K-State Wabash CannonBalls - Kansas City, Houston, North Texas and Colorado (advanced to Circle of Excellence awards)

Best Articles of the Year

Gold: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, We're all in this together (advanced to Circle of Excellence awards)

Gold: Creighton University, Beyond Trauma (advanced to Circle of Excellence awards)

Silver: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, 'Mr. Son' Returns to Vietnam

Best Practices in Communications and Marketing 

Gold: Kansas State University, K-State Today e-newsletter (advanced to Circle of Excellence awards)

Silver: Kansas State University, Kansas State University home page

Silver: Kansas State University, Eclipse Package

Excellence in Photography

Gold: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Ryan Hall Portfolio (advanced to Circle of Excellence awards)

Advancement Services Programs
Overall Operations

Gold: University of Missouri- Columbia, Better Proposals Through More Targeted Communication: Understanding How Donors Prefer to Receive Information

Alumni Relations Programs

Diversity Programs

Gold: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, DREAMBIG Academy

Marketing and Branding

Gold: University of Northern Iowa, To Due(s) or Not to Due(s)

New Program Initiatives

Gold: Metropolitan State University of Denver, Turning Beer Money into Scholarships

Silver: Saint Louis University, A Billiken's Tale

Bronze: University of Northern Iowa, To Due(s) or Not to Due(s)

Regular Alumni Programs

Silver: Creighton University, Student and Resident Housing Program

Bronze: College of the Ozarks, College of the Ozarks Homecoming 2017 "Bobcat Culture"

Student Alumni Initiatives

Gold: Kansas State University, Student Alumni Board Diversity Recruitment

Design

Calendars

Gold: Saint Louis University, Saint Louis University 2017 Calendar

Silver: Kansas State University, K-State Alumni Association 2017 Member Calendar

Bronze: University of Kansas, 2017 Winter Mail appeal (calendar)

Covers

Gold: Kansas State University, Winter 2016 K-Stater Magazine cover

Silver: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Still Magazine Spring/Summer 2017

Bronze: University of Kansas, "Flavors of the Day" Kansas Alumni Magazine, issue No. 4, 2016

Bronze: University of Kansas, KU Giving magazine "The University of Kansas Transformed - FAR Above: the story"

Editorial Designs

Gold: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Still Magazine Spring/Summer 2017 "Along the line of history"

Silver: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Healing Waters

Bronze: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Pectin's Promise

Bronze: Missouri State University, Missouri State Magazine May 2017 Issue - "Singing to the Nation Our Message of Unity and Hope" editorial

Illustrations

Gold: University of Kansas, 2017 Winter Mail appeal (calendar)

Silver: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Exoplanet Explorers

Bronze, Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Library of the Future

Invitations

Gold: University of Missouri - St. Louis, UMSL Golden Reunion Formal Invitation Set

Silver: Saint Louis University, The Winter's Tale President's Circle Invitation

Bronze: Creighton University, "She M.D." School of Medicine - Ladies in Medicine Patio Party invitation

Periodicals

Gold: Kansas State University, Seek Magazine Spring 2017

Specialty

Gold: Missouri University of Science & Technology, Environmental Graphic: Miner Pride, Miner Tough

Digital Communications

Best Use of Social Media

Gold: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, ATSU Social Media Engagement Initiative

Silver: Saint Louis University, Facebook Live Trivia with the Jesuits

Bronze: Kansas State University, Born to Be a Wildcat Coloring Pages

Innovative Uses of Technology: Alumni Relations

Grand Gold: University of Kansas, Member APPreciation Month

Silver: Kansas State University, @K-State e-newsletter redesign

Innovative Uses of Technology: Public Relations and Marketing

Gold: Saint Louis University, SLU Snapchat Video Advertising

Silver: University of Kansas, Hawks to Watch: Young alumni tell their story across KU College digital platforms

Bronze: University of Missouri, Mizzou: Our Time to Podcast

Mobile Applications

Gold: University of Kansas, KU Alumni Association mobile app

Silver: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, AOG USAFA App

Websites: Complete Institutional Websites

Gold: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, USAFA.ORG

Silver: Saint Louis University, SLU.edu: Saint Louis University Website

Bronze: Colorado State University, Warner College of Natural Resources - Colorado State University homepage

Websites: Individual Sub-Websites

Gold: Pikes Peak Community College, Career Boost Colorado Website

Silver: Missouri University of Science & Technology, New Missouri S&T Future Students site

Bronze: Kansas State University, K-State Alumni Association: Alumni Clubs

Fundraising Programs

Annual/Regular Giving Programs

Silver: University of Denver, University of Denver Athletics and Recreation - a record setting fundraising program and a model for success

Comprehensive Campaigns

Grand Gold: Washburn University, 150 Forward: The Campaign for Washburn University

Magazines

Annual Magazines

Gold: Creighton University, Creighton Dentist Magazine

Silver: University of Missouri - Columbia, Road to Discovery: MU Agricultural Research Centers Magazine

Bronze: Creighton University, Creighton Lawyer Magazine

College and University General Interest Magazines

Grand Gold: University of Missouri-St. Louis, UMSL Magazine gets bolder and better for it

Gold: University of Colorado at Boulder, Coloradan magazine

Silver: University of Kansas, Kansas Alumni magazine

Silver: University of Northern Colorado Foundation, Inc., UNC Magazine

Bronze: Cornell College, Cornell Report, Summer 2017

Bronze: Saint Louis University, Universitas

Magazine Publishing Improvement

Gold: Cornell College, Cornell Report

Gold: University of Iowa, Iowa Journalist, alumni magazine of the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Special Constituency

Gold: Kansas State University Seek magazine, Kansas State University

Silver: University of Iowa, Iowa Journalist, alumni magazine of the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, summer 2017 issue

Bronze: University of Iowa, Iowa Journalist, alumni magazine of the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, winter 2016 issue

Special Issues

Grand Gold: University of Kansas, KU Giving magazine "The University of Kansas Transformed - FAR Above: the story"

Silver: Missouri University of Science & Technology, Missouri S&T Magazine, Alumni of Influence Issue

Bronze: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Cyber Security?

Bronze: Iowa State University Foundation, Forward magazine: The campaign issue

Marketing

Advertising

Gold: Creighton University, Denver Light Rail Kong Units

Silver: Hastings College, Hastings College Advertising Campaign

Bronze: University of Kansas, Raise the Chant

Institution-Wide Branding Programs

Gold: Benedictine College, Raven Reunion

Photography

Gold: Nebraska Methodist, Freshman First Day

Silver: Kansas State University, Stages of the Eclipse

Bronze: United State Air Force Academy, Cadet Studying

Student Recruitment- Individual Publications

Gold: Universtity of Kansas, University of Kansas- Living at KU

Silver: Cornell University, Cornell College- Cornell College Insider Guide

Student Recruitment- Publication Packages

Gold: University of Kansas, University of Kansas School of the Arts Recruitment Broachers

Silver: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri S&T Graduate Studies Recruitment Package

Bronze: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri S&T Undergraduate Studies Recruitment Package

Student Recruitment- Viewbooks Prospectuses

Gold: Missouri State University, Missouri State Undergraduate Viewbook

Silver: University of Northern Colorado, Inside UNC

Bronze: Hastings College, Hastings College Viewbook

Visual Identity Systems

Gold: Fort Lewis College, Fort Lewis College Native American Center Logo

Silver: Saint Louis University, Saint Louis University Bicentennial Log and Indentity Systems

Publications

External Audience tabloids and Newsletters: Digital

Gold: University of Nebraska, CEHS Connections

Silver: Kansas State University, AKState Alumni eneswletter

Bronze: Association of Graduates Air Force Academy, 7528"

Bronze: Association of Graduates Air Force Academy, ZoomiNews

External Audience tabloids and Newsletters: Print

Gold: Iowa State University Foundation, True Newsletter

Silver: Missouri University S&T, Spring 2017 Shillelagh

Fundraising Publications Annual Reports and Fund Reports

Grand Gold: University of Kansas, 125 Years of Philanthropy

Silver: Iowa State University Foundation, Order of the Knoll

Fundraising Publications Case Statements/General

Gold: Iowa State University Foundation, College of Design Case for support

Individual Fundraising Publications

Bronze: Missouri University S&T, Holiday Mailer

Individual In-House publications

Gold: AT Still University of Health and Sciences, Still Magazine

Silver: Colorado Mountain College, 2015-16 Impact Annual Review

Silver: Northwestern College, Student Thank you card

Bronze: AT Still University of Health and Sciences, Spark Magazine

Institutional Relations Publications: President's Reports and Annual Reports

Gold: Missouri State University, 2016 Missouri State University Foundation Annual Report

Silver: Aquinas Institute of Theology, Aquinas Institute of Theology Annual Report

Bronze: Creighton University, I Say More: 2015-2016 Year in Review

Institutional Relations Publications: Research Publications

Gold: Kansas State University, Seek magazine

Silver: Missouri State University, Mind's Eye 2017

Bronze: Missouri University of Science & Technology, re:Search - Missouri S&T's research magazine

Internal Audience Publications (Digital)

Gold: Iowa State University Foundation, Inside Iowa State

Silver: Kansas State University, K-State Today e-newsletter

Bronze: Missouri University of Science & Technology, Missouri S&T Accomplishments eNewsletter

Internal Audience Publications (Print)

Silver: University of Kansas, Connections

Special Events

Multi- Day Events

Gold: Colorado State University, Inaugural Events

Gold: Iowa State University Foundation, Forever True at State Fair

Gold: Iowa State University Foundation, Forever True Week

Gold: University of Kansas, Medical Center One Book

Gold: Missouri University Science & Technology, Made for Makers

Silver: Kansas State University, Total Social Eclipse

Single Day Events

Grand Gold: Colorado State University, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering Naming Celebration

Gold: Colorado State University, Take Flight...Tonight

Gold: Kansas State University, World War I Memorial Stadium Dedication

Gold: S.D. School of Mines & Techonology, 2017 High Plains Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Silver: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Leach Theater: 25th Anniversary Opening Night Gala

Silver: United States Air Force Academy, USAFA Founders Day 2017

Silver: University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Open for Business: Ribbon Cutting and Back to School Bash

Bronze: Iowa State University Foundation, Forever True, For Iowa State campaign kickoff event

Bronze: Missouri University of Science and Technology, Alumni of Influence

Year Long Events

Gold: Colorado Mountain College, 50th Anniversary Campaign: Because of You

Gold: Colorado State University, More than Football

Strategic Communication

Issues and Crisis Management

Gold: Saint Louis University, Billiken Mascot Response

Public Relations and Community Relations

Gold: Colorado State University - Pueblo, Points of Pride Campus Signage

Videos

Fundraising Videos: Long Videos

Gold: Colorado State University, "Forge the Path"

Silver: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Heritage Trail- Proposal

Silver: University of Kansas, Towering Toward the Blue

Fundraising Videos: Short Videos

Gold: Kansas State, 2017 Wabash CannonBall

Silver: Iowa State University Foundation, Week: Tag Day Video

General Information: Long Videos

Grand Gold: Kansas State University, Introduction to Alice

Gold: Metropolitan State Universtity of Denver, Information for Homeless Students

Silver: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Brian Williams Interview

General Information: Short Video

Gold: Colorado State University, Lost in translation no longer

Silver: William Woods University, Move-in Day 2017

Bronze: Missouri University of Science & Technology, 2016 Year in Review: One second each day

PSAs and Commercial Spots

Gold: Kansas State University, Global Campus: Always On, always there

Silver: Kansas State University, Many paths, one destination

Bronze: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Checkpoints September 2017 Preview

Recruitment Videos: Long Videos

Gold: Nebraska Methodist College, Student Story- LaToya Sharp

Silver: Kansas State University, Tap to Togetherness

Silver: Saint Louis University, What College Kids Love about St. Louis

Recruitment Videos: Short Videos

Gold: Kansas State University, #YouAreWelcomeHere video

Gold: Kansas State University, The K-State APDesign Difference package

Writing

Excellence in News Writing: General News

Gold: Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy, Checkpoints Magazine

Silver: University of Missouri St. Louis, People and Programs Making a Difference: Community Impact from UMSL

Bronze: Kansas State University, K-Stater Magazine

Excellence in News Writing: Research, Medicine and Science

Gold: Missouri University of Science & Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology-Research News

Silver: Colorado State University, Bite-sized science: Colorado State University's excellence in science and research writing

Silver: Iowa State University Foundation, Science Writing at Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Bronze: Kansas State University, Kansas State University research, medicine, and science news writing

Periodical Staff Writing

Gold: Missouri State University, Missouri State magazine features

Silver: Colorado State University, Colorado State: The Magazine for Alumni and Friends, Spring 2017 Student Success: Reaching New Heights

Silver: Kansas State University (KSU Foundation), KSU Foundation, Good for K-State, Spring 2017 A Wildcat Welcome Connecting the K-State Family Risky Business A Successful Send-Off A Gift that Grows

Bronze: Saint Louis University, Five Articles from Saint Louis University's Universitas Magazine Spring 2017 Issue

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