The CASE VII annual awards program showcases best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, public relations, advancement services, special events, communications, and more. Experts from throughout the district judge the entries and select gold, silver and bronze winners for each category.

Advancement Services (Platinum Awards Category)

BRONZE
University of California, Davis
Charting Our Future by Tracking the Past: Change Data Capture and Reporting on the “Big Ideas” Campaign

Alumni Relations (Platinum Awards Category)

SILVER
University of the Pacific
Homecoming with Purpose

BRONZE
University of San Diego
Torero Takeover 2018

Best Articles of the Year (Platinum Awards Category)

GRAND GOLD
California State University, Chico
Chico Statements article: Restless Dreamers

GOLD
Stanford University
Hide and Seek

SILVER
California State University, Chico
Chico Statements article: One in Four University Tackles Students’ Most Basic Needs: Housing and Hunger

BRONZE
University of Southern California
“Breaking the Cycle of Victimization: USC Engineers are Developing Cutting-Edge Software to Help Law Enforcement Capture Sex Traffickers and Save Victims” 

Communications and Marketing (Platinum Awards Category)

GOLD
Pepperdine University
Seaver Stories

SILVER
University of California, Davis
Feeding a Growing Population

BRONZE
University of California, Irvine
A System for Creation and Syndication of Social Media Quote Cards

Digital Communications (Platinum Awards Category)

GOLD
University of Utah
Secrets of Campus Cadavers Podcast

SILVER
California State University San Marcos
Marketing the Mascot Makeover

BRONZE
California State University San Marcos
Whatever it Takes

DIVERSITY
Diversity (Platinum Awards Category)

GOLD
University of California, Irvine
First Gen Faculty Initiative

SILVER
University of California, Davis
Honoring Difference by Stewarding Data: Achieving Identity Alignment in the Management of Culturally-Sensitive Biographical Data

BRONZE
University of California, San Francisco
Faces of Ability: In Their Own Words -- UCSF Faculty, Staff and Students Reflect on Living and Working with a Disability

Excellence in Photography (Platinum Awards Category)

GOLD
Brigham Young University
BYU Photo by Nate Edwards

SILVER
Brigham Young University
BYU Photos by Jaren Wilkey

BRONZE
Brigham Young University
Bradley Slade’s Photography

Fundraising (Platinum Awards Category)

SILVER
California State University, Fresno
Re-Imagined Planned Giving Program

BRONZE
California State University, Fullerton
Giving Tuesday Campaign 2017

ADVANCEMENT SERVICES    
Stewardship/Donor Relations

GOLD
California Institute of Technology
Gift Agreement Workflow

SILVER
The Webb Schools
Make It Personal - Stewarding Endowment Donors

BRONZE
California Institute of Technology
Modernizing Mailing Names and Addresses

BRONZE
University of Southern California
Trojan Athletic Fund, Impact Stories: “It Takes a Team”

 

ALUMNI RELATIONS
Annual Alumni Programs

GOLD
University of California, San Diego
40th Anniversary Alumni Awards: Celebrating 40 Alumni Under 40

SILVER
University of San Diego
Torero Takeover 2018

BRONZE
University of San Diego
10th Anniversary Wine Classic

Volunteer Engagement and Leadership

GOLD
University of California, San Diego
Alumni Club Engagement Dashboard

SILVER
University of California, Davis
Volunteer Appreciation Day

BRONZE
Pepperdine University
Our Alumni Making Their Mark on the World Brochure

Programming for Special Constituencies

GOLD
California State University, Fullerton
Inaugural Founding Titans Reception & Convocation

SILVER
Arizona State University
ASU Sun Devil 100 Partnership with the Phoenix Business Journal

SILVER
California State University, Fullerton
Inside Look

BRONZE
University of California, Davis
Parent and Family Student Send-Offs

BRONZE
University of Nevada, Reno
Women of Silver & Blue

New Program Initiatives

GOLD
San Diego State University
The Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn, Courage Through Cancer Student Success Fund

SILVER
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine Graziadio Alumni Town Halls

SILVER
University of California, San Francisco
The UCSF Campaign Alumni Awards

BRONZE
University of San Diego
Torero Takeover 2018

BRONZE
Weber State University
WSU Traditions Keeper Program (Est. 2018)

Student Alumni Initiatives

GOLD
University of California, Los Angeles
Dinners for 12 Strangers

SILVER
University of California, Santa Cruz
Gratitude on the Go: Personalized Thank You Videos for Giving Day Donors

BRONZE
Brigham Young University
The Summit Student Leadership Conference

Marketing and Branding

GOLD
University of Southern California
“Do More with USc” 

SILVER
University of California, Davis
Blue and Gold Parent Membership Campaign

BRONZE
Pepperdine University
ASPIRE 2025 Series: Waves of Disruptive Innovation Program Brochure

Best Use of Social Media/Technology

GOLD
California State University San Marcos
CSUSM Alumni Feature Friday

SILVER
University of California, Los Angeles
2018 Winter Olympics Exclusive

BRONZE
University of California, Davis
Picnic Day and Give Day – A Balancing Act

DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Design: Multi-Page Publications/Folders

GOLD
University of La Verne
Imagine Something Different Viewbook

SILVER
California State University, Northridge
The New 88.5 Brochure

SILVER
University of California, San Diego
21st Century China Center at UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy Impact Report

BRONZE
California State University Office of the Chancellor
International Programs Brochure

Design: Periodicals

GOLD
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara Magazine, Spring 2018

SILVER
University of Southern California
USC Annenberg Magazine, Fall 2018

BRONZE
Westminster College of Salt Lake City
Westminster Review Magazine, Spring 2018

Design: Covers

GRAND GOLD
Brigham Young University
BYU Magazine, "Napoleon Dynamite"

SILVER
Brigham Young University
BYU Magazine, “Go Forth”

SILVER
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Magazine, Polywood Cover

BRONZE
University of Southern California
USC Annenberg Magazine, Fall 2018
Design: Posters

BRONZE
University of California, Berkeley
The Berkeleyan (mushrooms)

Design: Editorial Design

GOLD
Brigham Young University
It's Still Dynamite

SILVER
Brigham Young University
Rising Stars Falling Stars

SILVER
California State University San Marcos
Life with No Destinations

BRONZE
University of La Verne
Voice Magazine, Spring 2018 — Practice Makes Profit

Design: Illustrations

GOLD
University of La Verne
Voice Magazine, Spring 2018— Strength in Community

SILVER
Santa Clara University
Nobel Beginnings - Illustrations

BRONZE
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Polywood

Design: Invitations

GOLD
California State University San Marcos
We Go Together

SILVER
California State University, Los Angeles
2018 Alumni Awards Gala Invitation

Design: Specialty Pieces

GOLD
University of California, Irvine Applied Innovation
UCI Innovator Awards Trophy

SILVER
California State University San Marcos
The (Origami) Heart of a Cougar

SILVER
University of California, Office of the President
University of California 150th Anniversary Postcard Pack

BRONZE
California State University, Channel Islands
Surfboard Lapel Pin

Individual Photography

GOLD
Brigham Young University
Hope and Fear

SILVER
Brigham Young University
Falling

SILVER
Brigham Young University
Stretch

BRONZE
Brigham Young University
Village Drill

BRONZE
California State University, Fresno
Back into the Spotlight: Fresno State Wrestling

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Social Media

GOLD
California State University Office of the Chancellor
#ChooseCSU - Social Media Budget Advocacy

SILVER
California State University, Los Angeles
I Serve LA Social Media Campaign

SILVER
California State University, Los Angeles
Mind Matters Campaign

BRONZE
University of Nevada, Reno
Mineral Monday with Garrett Barmore, a weekly video series

Websites: Institutional Websites

GOLD
University of California, Riverside
Website Redesign 

SILVER
San Joaquin Delta College
Website Redesign 

BRONZE
Stanford University
Stanford EARTH - School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences' website

Websites: Individual Sub-Websites

GOLD
The Harker School
Harker’s 125th Anniversary History Microsite - harker.org/about/history

SILVER
Fuller Theological Seminary
FULLER studio

SILVER
University of California, Davis
Feeding a Growing Population

BRONZE
California State University, Fresno
Fresno State Brand Style Guide Website

Innovative Use of Technology

GOLD
University of the Pacific
Tiger Day Instagram Page

SILVER
University of California, Berkeley
Dexter: A custom data upload tool for Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SILVER
University of California, Irvine
Giving Day Videos

BRONZE
University of California, Davis
NOW App

BRONZE
University of California, Merced
Instant Magazine: One Platform for All Audiences

Diversity

GRAND GOLD
University of California, Davis
The Cultural Pages

FUNDRAISING
Fundraising Campaigns

GRAND GOLD
San Diego State University
The Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn, Courage Through Cancer Student Success Fund

GOLD
San Diego State University
The Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn, Courage Through Cancer Student Success Fund

SILVER
California Institute of Technology
Contribute to Count

SILVER
University of California, Davis
Fall Direct Mail Series FY17

BRONZE
California State University San Marcos
CSUSM Giving Day, “Show Us Your Heart”

Targeted Campaigns

GOLD
California State University San Marcos
How Calling "Dibs" Ended a Funding Gap

SILVER
San Diego State University
The Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn, Courage Through Cancer Student Success Fund

SILVER
University of La Verne
Greek Challenge

BRONZE
California State University, Chico
Chico State Giving Day

BRONZE
California State University, Fresno
March Match-Up

MAGAZINES
General Interest Magazines: <30k Circulation

GOLD
California State University San Marcos
Steps magazine: Diversity and Craft Beer

SILVER
Western University of Health Sciences
WesternU View, Spring 2018

BRONZE
La Sierra University
La Sierra University Magazine

BRONZE
University of Southern California
USC Annenberg Magazine Fall 2018

General Interest Magazines: 30k-75k Circulation

GOLD
University of Southern California
USC Viterbi Alumni Magazine

SILVER
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Magazine

BRONZE
Point Loma Nazarene University
Viewpoint Magazine

General Interest Magazines: >75k Circulation

GOLD
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine Magazine

SILVER
Arizona State University
ASU Thrive magazine

BRONZE
University of Utah
Continuum — Magazine of the University of Utah

Special Constituency Magazines

GOLD
University of California, San Francisco
UCSF Magazine

SILVER
Arizona State University
IMPACT Magazine: Stories of Generosity and Opportunity at ASU

BRONZE
Arizona State University
Turning Points Magazine

Independent School Magazines

GRAND GOLD
Viewpoint School
Viewpoint magazine

SILVER
La Jolla Country Day School
1926 Magazine

BRONZE
Marlborough School
Momentum

Annual Magazines

GOLD
University of Utah
College of Fine Arts' Annual Magazine: Studio '18

SILVER
University of Nevada, Reno
Discover, College of Science alumni magazine, 2018

BRONZE
University of California, Irvine
Samueli School of Engineering's 2017-18 Dean's Report: IMPACT

BRONZE
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Premier Magazine - Harrah College of Hospitality

Digital Magazines

GOLD
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Magazine Online

SILVER
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bronco Digital Magazine

BRONZE
Point Loma Nazarene University
Viewpoint Online

Community College Magazines

GOLD
Salt Lake Community College
SLCC Magazine

MARKETING
Branding Programs

GOLD
Keck Graduate Institute 
"Innovators Start Here"

SILVER
Norco College
READY Campaign - Inland Empire Desert Regional Consortium

BRONZE
San Jose State University
 2017-2018 Off-Campus Marketing/Branding Campaign

Visual Identity Systems

GOLD
University of California, Santa Barbara 
Communicating the Story of UC Santa Barbara’s Dynamic Environment

SILVER
California State University, Fresno
Fresno State Brand Style Guide

BRONZE
Keck Graduate Institute
New Visual Identity System

Advertising Campaigns

GOLD
University of California, Berkeley
The Berkeleyan

GOLD
University of California, Davis
National Awareness Campaign: Engaging Influencers

SILVER
Norco College
READY Campaign - Inland Empire Desert Regional Consortium

BRONZE
California State University, Sacramento
Experience Sacramento State

Individual Ads Advertising

GOLD
University of California, Berkeley
The Berkeleyan (mushrooms)

SILVER
University of California, Davis
You discover, we defend

BRONZE
University of San Francisco
Annual Giving Ads in USF Magazine

Student Recruitment Publications: Viewbooks and Prospectuses

SILVER
`Iolani School
Residential Admission Brochure

SILVER
`Iolani School
Admission Recruitment Package

BRONZE
University of the Pacific
Undergraduate Admission Viewbook

Student Recruitment Publications: Publications

SILVER
Santa Clara University
Unity Night

SILVER
University of Southern California
USC Annenberg Recruitment Publications

PUBLICATIONS
Institutional Relations Publications: President's Reports and Annual Reports

GRAND GOLD
University of Utah
FOCUS 2018, John A. Moran Center

GOLD
Pepperdine University
President’s Report 2017

SILVER
Loyola Marymount University
Imagine It, Believe it, Be it: Today’s Dreams, Tomorrow’s Reality

SILVER
University of California, Davis
Campus Recreation, Memorial Union and Stores 2017-2018 Annual Report

BRONZE
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Slevin/Panetta Report: An Endowment and Program in Action

BRONZE
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana College Foundation 2018 Annual Report
Institutional Relations Publications: General Publications

BRONZE
Brigham Young University
Sacred Sounds: Can Music Heal the Religious Divide?

BRONZE
Point Loma Nazarene University
PLNU Brand Book

BRONZE
University of Arizona
Wildcat Country

BRONZE
University of California, Santa Cruz
 Inquiry Magazine

Fundraising Publications: Case Statements/General Cultivation Publications (Print)

GOLD
University of California, Davis
World Water Initiative: A UC Davis Big Idea Case Statement

SILVER
University of California, San Diego
North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood Case Statement

BRONZE
University of California, Davis
"Big Ideas" one-pager suite

Fundraising Publications: Annual Reports and Fund Reports (Print)

GOLD
California State University, Chico
2016-2017 Annual Report: On the Road

SILVER
University of California, Davis
UC Davis Foundation 2018 Endowment Report

BRONZE
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Slevin/Panetta Report: An Endowment and Program in Action

BRONZE
University of California, San Diego
The Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination Impact Report 2016-17

Fundraising Publications: Publications

SILVER
University of California, Davis
“Driving the Arts Renaissance at UC Davis" Proposal

SILVER
University of California, San Diego
Named Giving Opportunities Overview

External Audience Newsletters (Print)

BRONZE
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Giving Matters: UNLV Donor Relations Newsletter

External Audience Newsletters (Digital)

SILVER
University of California, Davis
Graduate School of Management Prospect Students Enewsletter Series - "What's Trending"

BRONZE
California State University, Fresno
Fresno State Community Newsletter

Internal Audience Publications (Digital)

SILVER
Brigham Young University
75 Percent Open Rates: Empowering Students Through an Email Newsletter

BRONZE
California State University, Northridge
CSUN Weekly

SPECIAL EVENTS
Individual/Single Day Special Events

GOLD
University of San Diego
2017 Founders Gala

GOLD
University of San Francisco
USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Spring Symposium

SILVER
University of California, San Diego
40th Anniversary Alumni Awards: Celebrating 40 Alumni Under 40

BRONZE
University of San Diego
10th Anniversary Wine Classic

BRONZE
University of San Diego
Torero Takeover 2018

Multi-day/Series Special Events
GOLD

Sonoma State University
Thicker Than Smoke: Fire Recovery and Healing Through the Power of the Arts at the Green Music Center

SILVER
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento Mural

BRONZE
San Jose State University
Legacy Week: October 15 - 18, 2018

BRONZE
University of Southern California
USC Annenberg-HBO Diverse Voices Forum

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Advocacy Campaigns

GOLD
California State University Office of the Chancellor
Invest in the Future CSU Advocacy Campaign

BRONZE
University of California, Merced
UC Merced Day in Sacramento

Issues and Crisis Management

GOLD
California State University, Chico
Response to On-Campus Student Suicide

SILVER
Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
Skirball Fire: Crisis Management

Public Relations, Media Relations, and Community Relations Projects

GOLD
Biola University
Renewed Focus on the Sciences

SILVER
University of Arizona
GMT High Fire

BRONZE
University of California, Santa Cruz
The Line-Up, a weekly events promotion

VIDEO
Fundraising Videos

GOLD
Saint Mary's College of California
"Finding Your Voice" Video for Defining the Future: The Campaign for Saint Mary's

SILVER
California Institute of Technology
Full Charge Ahead

BRONZE
Loma Linda University Health
LLUCH Gala 2018: Matthew Castleberry's Story

General Information Videos

GOLD
California State University, Fullerton
CSUF Presidential Rap - - Titans Reach higher

SILVER
`Iolani School
Arts at 'Iolani

BRONZE
California Institute of Technology
So, What Do You Do?

BRONZE
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Jake Javier

BRONZE
University of California, Office of the President
University of California 150th Anniversary Video

News and Research Videos

GOLD
University of California, Santa Barbara 
Research in 60 | Protecting Reef Sharks

SILVER
University of California, Davis
Is the Desert the Best Place for Solar?

BRONZE
Brigham Young University
Rheumatic Relief

PSAs and Commercial Spots

GRAND GOLD
Arizona State University|
Oceans
 

SILVER
University of California, Berkeley
Make Your Voice Count - Take the Survey

BRONZE
California State University San Marcos
Stepping Forward

Recruitment Videos

GOLD
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
“Reporting Abroad: Neha Wadekar”

SILVER
University of California, Merced
Explore UC Merced

BRONZE
Pepperdine University
WaveMakers: SPP Alumni Troy Senik & Hattie Mitchell

BRONZE
Westminster College of Salt Lake City
Brand Anthem: "Make Your Way"

BRONZE
Whittier College
Unleash Your Superpowers

WRITING
News Writing

GOLD
California State University Office of the Chancellor
Spotlight on the Leadership and Impact of the California State University System

SILVER
Stanford University
Graduate School of Education News Writing

BRONZE
California State University San Marcos
The Stories of CSUSM

Periodical Staff Writing

GOLD
Brigham Young University
“It’s Still Dynamite,” “Inside Micropolis,” “A Heart of Flesh,” “BYU Pro(fessor) Tips,” “Unicorns, Gazelles, and Cougars on Silicon Slopes”

SILVER
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Magazine - 2018 Staff Writing

SILVER
University of Southern California
Periodical Staff Writing

BRONZE
Point Loma Nazarene University
Viewpoint Magazine Articles

BRONZE
University of California, Davis
“Aggies Making a Difference” AggieXtra – Spring 2018