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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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