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    2019 CASE District VII Awards of Excellence

    Year: 2019
    Award: District VII Awards
    Category: Awards of Excellence

    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

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