Best Practices in Alumni Relations

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Emporia State University
Emporia State Classroom Takeover 2019

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Metropolitan State University of Denver
MSU Denver Mug Club: Brewing Up Scholarships!
 

Best Practices in Communications and Marketing

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Colorado School of Mines
Every Oredigger: A Comprehensive, Campus-wide Campaign to Prevent Suicide

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Kansas State University
Kansas State University Foundation
Good for K-State: Your Questions Answered, Fall 2018
 

Best Practices in Digital Communications

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Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: All in for K-State Day of Giving

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University of Northern Colorado Foundation, Inc
Just a Few Soundbites from UNC

 

Best Practices in Diversity Programming

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Colorado College
Untold Stories: Sharing the Truths of Racism and Discrimination

 

Best Practices in Fundraising

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Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: All in for K-State Day of Giving

 

Excellence in Photography

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
Hall Portfolio

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Washington University in St. Louis
East End Transformation

 

Best Articles of the Year

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Saint Louis University
“Buzz Worthy,” Universitas, Summer 2019

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University of Northern Iowa
"I Don’t Belong Here: UNI Confronts a Changing Immigration Landscape," UNI Magazine

Diversity Programs

GOLD
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
DREAMBIG Academy

 

New Program Initiatives

GOLD
Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
ZoomieLink

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University of Colorado at Boulder
LeedsConnect

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University of Northern Iowa
Panther Caravan: Increasing the Purple Circle

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University of Colorado at Boulder
CU Boulder Next

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University of Kansas
Jayhawk Book Club

 

Regular Alumni Programs

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University of Colorado at Boulder
Buffs Bash - The Official CU Tailgate

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University of Northern Iowa
Panther Caravan: Increasing the Purple Circle

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University of Nebraska Foundation
UNO Summit Tournament Pregame Event

 

Student Alumni Initiatives

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University of Nebraska Foundation
UNO Graduation Celebration

 

Volunteer Engagement and Senior Leadership Involvement

GOLD
University of Northern Iowa
Panther Caravan: Increasing the Purple Circle

 

Marketing and Branding

GOLD
University of Northern Iowa
Panther Caravan: Increasing the Purple Circle

 

Programming for Special Constituencies

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Kansas State University
A Cross Cultural International Student Block Party

Calendars

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University of Kansas
KU Alumni Association Calendar, 2019

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Kansas State University
Member Calendar, 2019

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University of Kansas
KU Endowment Winter Mail Calendar, 2019

 

Covers

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Saint Louis University
Universitas, Winter 2019

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
"Aviation Overload," Checkpoints, Sept. 2019

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Colorado School of Mines
Mines Magazine, Winter 2019 

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Kansas State University
K-Stater, Spring 2019

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Nebraska Methodist College
The Graduate, Aug. 2019

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Nebraska Methodist College
Live With Meaning Viewbook 2019

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Saint Louis University
Universitas, Summer 2019

 

Editorial Design

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
"Africa Calling"

GOLD
Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
"The Final Frontier"

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Colorado State University
"Learning en Pointe"

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Colorado State University
"Military Intelligence"

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Colorado State University
"Heart Doc at High Altitude"

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Kansas State University
Kansas State University Foundation
"Good for K-State," Summer 2019

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Missouri University of Science & Technology
"Success in Arts, Sciences and Business"

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University of Missouri - St. Louis
"In the Spotlight: D’Andre Braddix"

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
"Save 22 A Day"

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
"Throttle Up"

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
"Winded Warriors"

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Colorado State University
"Deep Dive"

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Missouri State University
"The efactory: A Place for Movers, Shakers, Dreamers and Doers"

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Saint Louis University
"Foreseeable Future," Universitas, Winter 2019

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Saint Louis University
"A Year in Review," Universitas, Winter 2019

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University of Missouri - St. Louis
"Sharlee Climer," UMSL Magazine 

 

Illustrations

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
Winded Warriors

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Missouri University of Science & Technology
Eco-Village Living Laboratories

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University of Missouri–St. Louis 
Illustrated Map for University of Missouri–St. Louis Campus

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
SD Mines President's Ride Logo

 

Invitations

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Missouri State University
“It’s On” Campaign Launch Invitation

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University Alumni Baseball Invites

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University of Kansas
2018 Chancellors Club Celebration Invitation

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
2019 SD Mines President's Dinner Invitation

 

 

Multi-Page Publications/Folders

GOLD
USAFA Endowment, Inc.
"More than a Margin," Annual Report 2018

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Nebraska Methodist College
Live With Meaning Viewbook 2019

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University of Kansas
KU Giving, Fall 2019

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Nebraska Methodist College
The Graduate, Aug. 2019

 

Periodicals

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Colorado State University
State, Summer 2019

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Kansas State University
Seek, Spring 2019

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Saint Louis University
Universitas, Winter 2019

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Saint Louis University
Universitas, Summer 2019

 

Posters

GOLD
Kansas State University
Open House 

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Kansas State University
Schools Girls 

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Missouri State University
Wine and Food Celebration 

 

Single-Page Publications

GOLD
Kansas State University
Gardens Self-Tour Map

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
FamFest

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Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: All in for K-State Impact Stewardship Mailer

 

Specialty Pieces

GOLD
Iowa State University
Iowa State University Alumni Association Traveling Cyclones Mailing Box

GOLD
Kansas State University
Video Box Donor Gift

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University of Kansas
What Kind of Jayhawk are YOU?

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University of Nebraska Foundation
University of Nebraska Emergency Assistance Fund Flood Relief Thank You

Best Uses of Social Media

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
This Date in USAFA History

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Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: Advancing #AllInForKState 

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Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: Kids Tell Video Series

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
#BizLeadHER

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
#CoolAFJob Social Media Campaign

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Kansas State University
Ernie the Elf Holiday Social Media Campaign

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University Featured Instagram Stories

 

Mobile Applications

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University Parent Mobile App Persona

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

 

Innovative Uses of Technology: Alumni Relations

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University of Kansas
Hawks Who Brew: KU Alumni in the Beer Industry

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Kansas State University
Full Circle with Dr. King - Freshman to Board Chair

 

Innovative Uses of Technology: Fundraising

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Kansas State University
Kansas State University Foundation
Digital Development Officer

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University of Kansas
Maximizing Efficiency for Renewals Program Follow-Up Emails

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University of Kansas
Class Legacy Walk Revamped

 

Innovative Uses of Technology: Public Relations and Marketing

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Colorado College
Build Your Block Plan

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University of Kansas
Habitat: Explore the College at KU

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University Chatbot

 

Website: Complete Institutional Website

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

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Kansas State University
College of Business Administration Website

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Kansas State University
Diversity and Inclusion Website

 

Website: Individual Sub-Websites

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USAFA Endowment, Inc.
"More than a Margin," Annual Report 2018

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University of Kansas
“Which Historical Jayhawk Are You” Online Quiz

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Missouri University of Science & Technology
Research at S&T

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Missouri University of Science & Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Northwestern College
DeWitt Family Science Center Website

College and University General Interest Magazines

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University of Missouri - St. Louis
"We Transform Lives: UMSL Stories of Hope, Courage and Passion," UMSL

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University of Nebraska Foundation
Pride of Place #32, Winter 2018

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Nebraska Methodist College
The Graduate, Aug. 2019

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University of Colorado at Boulder
Coloradan Alumni Magazine

 

Special Constituency Magazines

GOLD
Kansas State University
Seek, Fall 2018

GOLD
University of Kansas
KU Giving, Fall 2019

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University of Kansas
KU Giving, Spring 2019

 

Annual Magazines

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University of Northern Iowa
"Transformation," UNI Magazine

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University of Kansas
Jayhawk Journalist, Summer 2019

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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Spark 2019-20

 

Magazines: Special Issues

GOLD
Kansas State University
"Good for K-State: Your Questions Answered," KSU Foundation Magazine, Fall 2018

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Kansas State University
"#KSUnite," K-Stater, Summer 2019

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy           
Chapel Revival

 

Publishing Improvement

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University of Northern Iowa
UNI Magazine

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Dordt University
The Voice of Dordt University 

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Nebraska Ledger

Department or Unit Branding Programs

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Emporia State University
Classroom Takeover 2019

 

Institution-Wide Branding Programs

GOLD
Northwestern College
Stand Out

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Dordt University
Dordt University Logo and Branding Identity Implementation

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Benedictine College
Greatness Campaign

 

Advertising

GOLD
Northwestern College
Win-win Campaign

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University Billboards

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
Choose Your Adventure

 

Individual Photograph

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Colorado College
Classroom of Contemplation

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
Chapel Revival Cover

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
Cadet Chapel Ceiling

 

Student Recruitment Publications: Publication Packages

GOLD
Northwestern College
Raiders Stand Out

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University of Missouri - St. Louis
A Bold New Design for UMSL Admissions

BRONZE
Missouri State University
Admitted Student Day Invitation, Name Tags and Handout

 

Student Recruitment Publications: Viewbook and Prospectuses

GOLD
Colorado College
"It's Not Easy, But We Doubt You'd Want It That Way" Colorado College Viewbook

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Northwestern College
Raiders Stand Out Viewbook

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University of Kansas
2019-2020 University of Kansas School of Law Viewbook

BRONZE
Saint Louis University
2019 SLU Lookbook

 

Student Recruitment Publications: Individual Publications

GOLD
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Biological Sciences: Charting Your Path

Institutional Relations Publications: President’s Reports and Annual Reports

SILVER
Missouri State University
2018 Missouri State University Foundation Annual Report

 

Institutional Relations Publications: Research Publication

GOLD
Kansas State University
Seek, Fall 2018

SILVER
Missouri University of Science & Technology
"The battle for the brain," Re:search, Fall 2019

BRONZE
Missouri State University
"Mind’s Eye," 2018

 

Fundraising Publications: Case Statements/General Cultivation Publications

SILVER
University of Kansas
One Institute, Two Legacies — Elizabeth Dole Gallery and Reading Room

SILVER
University of Nebraska Foundation
University of Nebraska Teacher Scholars Academy Case Statement

 

Fundraising Publications: Annual Reports and Fund Reports

GOLD
USAFA Endowment, Inc.
"More than a Margin," Annual Report 2018

BRONZE
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation Partnership Report Fiscal Year 2018

 

Fundraising Publications: Individual Fundraising Publications

GOLD
Nebraska Methodist College
NMC Alumni Annual Appeal 2018/2019

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Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: Good for K-State: Your Questions Answered, Fall 2018

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Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: Good for K-State, Summer 2019

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University of Nebraska Foundation
UNL Fine and Performing Arts Planned Gift Proposal

Fundraising Publications: Fundraising Publications Packages

SILVER
Central Methodist University
All in for Central 2019

 

Individual In-House Print Publications

GOLD
Nebraska Methodist College
NMC Alumni Annual Appeal 2018/2019

SILVER
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Still Magazine

SILVER
Kansas State University
Seek, Fall 2018

SILVER
Nebraska Methodist College
The Graduate, Aug. 2019

SILVER
Nebraska Methodist College
Live With Meaning Viewbook 2019

BRONZE
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas Cancer Center 2018 Update

 

External Audience Tabloid and Newsletters (Print)

GOLD
Nebraska Methodist College
The Graduate, Aug. 2019

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USAFA Endowment, Inc.
Leading Edge newsletter

BRONZE
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Shillelagh Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019

 

External Audience Tabloid and Newsletters (Digital)

GOLD
University of Kansas
Dean’s Note, KU Law e-newsletter

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Kansas State University
@K-State alumni e-newsletter, November 2018

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Kansas State University
@K-State alumni e-newsletter, January 2019

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Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
7258'

 

Internal Audience Publication (Digital)

GOLD
University of Kansas
Hearsay 

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Iowa State University
Inside Iowa State

BRONZE
Missouri University of Science & Technology
eConnection

 

General Information - Short Videos

GOLD
Benedictine College
It'll Be Alright

SILVER
USAFA Endowment, Inc.
More than a Margin

BRONZE
Kansas State University
Influence Tomorrow – Generations of Innovators

 

Video: General Information - Long Videos

GOLD
Benedictine College
Lemke Video - A Founder's Miracle

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Colorado College
Blue Straggler Story — Innovation at CC

BRONZE
University of Missouri - St. Louis
One Alum at a Time – UMSL Transforms Lives

 

Video: Fundraising - Short Videos

GOLD
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Power Of One — UCCS fuels SUCCESS

SILVER
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: All In For K-State | Trailer

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Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: Thank You Donors, College of Architecture, Planning and Design

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University of Kansas
One Day. One KU. 

 

Video: Fundraising - Long Videos

GOLD
Colorado State University
Green & Gold Gala - See Your Path

SILVER
University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation
UND Athlete Molli Detloff Champions Ball

BRONZE
Kansas State University
KSU Foundation: 2019 K-State Medal of Excellence

 

Video: Recruitment - Short Videos

GOLD
Kansas State University
Experience K-State Polytechnic

SILVER
Kansas State University
Live life inspired

SILVER
Northwestern College
Raiders Stand Out

BRONZE
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Enhance Your UMSL Experience with the Honors College

 

Video: Recruitment - Long Videos

GOLD
Maharishi School
The Maharishi School Edge: Yoga and Meditation

 

Video: PSAs and Commercial Spots

GOLD
Kansas State University
Inspiring More

SILVER
Dordt University
Dordt University Commercial

SILVER
Kansas State University
Kansas State University Foundation
KSU Foundation: Passion + Purple Brand Anthem

BRONZE
Association of Graduates, U.S. Air Force Academy
Together

News Writing - General News Writing

GOLD
Colorado State University
Excellence in General News Writing

GOLD
Iowa State University
Iowa State News Service News Writing

SILVER
Kansas State University
K-Stater magazine, collection of articles, Group 1

SILVER
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Missouri S&T General News Writing

SILVER
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Illuminating the unseen lives of UMSL staff members

BRONZE
University of Kansas
KU Endowment news shines light on donors' generosity

 

News Writing - Research, Medicine, and Science News Writing

GOLD
Colorado State University
Excellence in Research, Medicine and Science News Writing

SILVER
Iowa State University
Science Writing at Iowa State University 

SILVER
University of Kansas
News articles about University of Kansas Research and Scholarship
 

 

News Writing - Periodical Staff Writing

GOLD
Colorado State University
Feature stories, Colorado State Magazine

GOLD
Colorado State Univesity
Feature stories, STATE magazine

SILVER
Kansas State University
Seek Magazine, Fall 2018

SILVER
Saint Louis University
Universitas Articles, Summer 2019 

BRONZE
Missouri State University
Features, Missouri State Magazine

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

Single-Day

SILVER
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Breaking Ground on a Dream for Student Design

BRONZE
Kansas State University
The Hot Zone advance screening

BRONZE
Kansas State University
K-State Kansas City Wabash CannonBall

BRONZE
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
2019 High Plains Regional Science & Engineering Fair

 

Multi-Day

SILVER
Saint Louis University
Happy Birthday to SLU / Third Century Gala

 

Year-Long

GOLD
Kansas State University
The Hot Zone event series

Issues & Crises Management

GOLD
Colorado School of Mines
Every Oredigger: A Comprehensive, Campus-wide Campaign to Prevent Suicide

 

Public Relations and Community Relations Projects

GOLD
Saint Louis University
Menstrual Hygiene Research Sparks Communities, Institutions to Action