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