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    2020 CASE District VII Awards of Excellence

    Year: 2020
    Award: District VII Awards
    Category: Awards of Excellence
    Advancement Services 

    Stewardship/Donor Relations

    GOLD
    California State University, San Marcos
    CSUSM Inaugural Annual Report

    GOLD
    University of California, Berkeley
    Efficient Personalized Delivery of Digital Impact Reports

    SILVER
    Arizona State University
    Donor Impact Reports

    BRONZE
    Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences
    The KGI Giving Society

     

    Alumni Relations    

    Annual Alumni Programs

    GOLD
    California State University, San Marcos   
    2018 Taste for Student Success

    GOLD
    University of California, Davis     
    UC Davis at UBER

    SILVER 
    University of California, Riverside             
    Women's Leadership Conference

    New Program Initiatives

    GOLD   
    University of California, Riverside             
    Student Alumni Mentorship (SAM)

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    Making Connections: a California Immersion Tour for New Faculty

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Los Angeles       
    Bruin Success Podcast

    Programming for Special Constituencies

    GOLD   
    University of California, Los Angeles       
    UCLA’s New Bruin Send Offs:  A community-engaged approach to welcoming new students

    SILVER 
    University of Nevada, Reno        
    A Night at the Museum

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    Taquitos and Technology

    Student Alumni Initiatives

    GOLD   
    University of Utah           
    Creating a Culture of Giving

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    Toast to New Grads

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    Taquitos and Technology

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    Student Alumni Networking Night

    Volunteer Engagement and Leadership

    GOLD   
    California State University,  San Marcos   
    First Annual CSUSM Alumni Day of Service

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    UC Davis’ Customizable Suite of Campaign Volunteer Resources

     

    Design & Photography 

    Covers 

    GOLD   
    California State University, Chico              
    Chico Statements Fall 2018: "The Rise of Megafires"

    SILVER 
    California State University, Chico              
    CSU, Chico Foundation 2017–18 Annual Report Cover

    BRONZE              
    California Polytechnic State University   
    Cal Poly Magazine - "Closer to Paradise" Cover

    Editorial Design 

    GOLD   
    Brigham Young University           “How Not to Be Stupid,” Clark Memorandum

    SILVER 
    Brigham Young University           
    Homicides in the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon

    Illustrations  

    GOLD   
    California Institute of Technology            
    Listening with Light: The Next Generation of Earthquake Monitoring

    SILVER 
    California State University, Chico              
    Chico Statements Fall 2018: "The Rise of Megafires"

    SILVER 
    San Francisco State University   
    Illustration of the city of San Francisco

    BRONZE              
    University of San Francisco          
    The Possible Dream, USF Magazine

    Posters 

    GOLD   
    Brigham Young University           
    School of Social Work Poster Series

    SILVER 
    California State University San Marcos   
    Landmark Posters

    SILVER 
    University of California, San Francisco    
    Poster honors donor's 5th anniversary benefit concert

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    Rock the Bald Poster

    Invitations 

    GOLD   
    University of San Francisco          
    Blooming Gala Invitation, Changing the World From Here: Campaign for the University of San Francisco

    SILVER 
    California Institute of Technology            
    Caltech Inaugural Campaign Leadership Society Event Invitation

    Multi-Page Publications

    GOLD   
    The Head-Royce School
    The Head-Royce School Family Field Guide

    GOLD   
    University of California San Diego             
    Colaboración: UC San Diego y México

    SILVER 
    California State University Office of the Chancellor           
    Inspiring: The 12 Women Presidents of the California State University

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Riverside             
    UCR College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Brochure

    Periodicals 

    SILVER 
    University of Southern California              
    USC Annenberg Magazine

    Specialty Pieces

    GOLD   
    University of San Francisco          
    Declare Yourself: USF Student Enamel Pins

    SILVER 
    California Polytechnic State University   
    Centerpieces with Purpose: Generating Power, Celebrating Students, Launching a Campaign

    BRONZE              
    California State University, Northridge  
    CSUN Spirit Flag Bandana

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Berkeley             
    Where's BE Bear Holiday Greeting

    Individual Photography

    GOLD   
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Entertainment Engineering & Design Alumnus by Lonnie Timmons III

    SILVER 
    Brigham Young University           
    Steeplechase at 1/40th

    BRONZE              
    Brigham Young University           
    Dancing in Xi'an

     

    Digital Communications 

    Individual Sub-Websites  

    GOLD   
    California State University, Office of the Chancellor           
    Inspiring: The 12 Women Presidents of the California State University 

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    Impact through Intersections

    GOLD   
    University of California, Office of the President  
    If all of UC were just 100 students 

    SILVER 
    University of San Francisco          
    Campaign Website for the University of San Francisco

    BRONZE              
    Arizona State University
    ASU Enterprise Partners Website Redesign

    BRONZE              
    California Polytechnic State University   
    The Power of Doing Campaign Website

    BRONZE              
    `Iolani School    
    `Iolani School Interactive Campus Map and Guided Tour

    Institutional Websites

    GRAND GOLD   
    University of California, San Francisco    
    UCSF.edu Redesign

    BRONZE              
    California Institute of Technology            
    Caltech Institutional Website

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    Bringing Scientific Curiosity to the World with SiteFarm Structured Content

    Innovative Use of Technology 

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    The Aggie Stakes: A Student-Programmed App for Donor Engagement

    GOLD   
    University of California, San Francisco    
    Transforming Event Stewardship Through Digital Outreach

    SILVER 
    University of California, Merced
    Dynamic, Interactive Digital Tools and Publications at UC Merced

    SILVER  `Iolani School    
    `Iolani School Interactive Campus Map and Guided Tour

    Social Media 

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    Leveraging Google Cameo, a celebrity app, for student admissions purposes.

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    UC Davis Responds to the Camp Fire—One Animal at a Time

    SILVER 
    University of California, Irvine    
    Social Media Made Easy (Schedule Your Way To Success)

    SILVER 
    University of California, San Francisco    
    Women Making History at UCSF

    SILVER 
    Arizona State University
    Spring 2019 Outstanding Graduates social media

    SILVER 
    Brigham Young University           
    Using Instagram to Address Serious Topics and Mobilize Students

    SILVER 
    California State University Office of the Chancellor           
    CSU Women Leadership 2018-19 Social Media Campaign

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    Connecting Executive Leadership with Students Through Instagram Stories

    BRONZE              
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
    Berkeley Lab and the Periodic Table: A Celebration of 150 years!

     

    Fundraising 

    Fundraising Campaigns 

    GRAND GOLD   
    California State University San Marcos   
    2018 CSUSM Giving Day:  Show Us Your Heart

    SILVER 
    Pitzer College   
    Pitzer College "Dare To" Annual Giving Campaign

    Targeted Campaigns 

    GOLD   
    California State University, Chico              
    Responding to an Unprecedented Disaster: The Wildcats Rise Fire Recovery Fund

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    Employee Giving and "Davis as UC It"

    SILVER 
    California State University, Fresno           
    Fresno State's 2018 Day of Giving

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    UC Davis Responds to the Camp Fire—One Animal at a Time

    BRONZE              
    University of Nevada
    Las Vegas Creating a Culture of Philanthropy: #RebelsGive

     

    Magazine 

    General Interest Magazines: <30k circulation

    GOLD   
    University of Southern California              
    USC Annenberg Alumni Magazine: Spring 2019

    SILVER 
    California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
    CPP Magazine

    BRONZE              
    California State University San Marcos   
    Steps Magazine: Trailblazers and Bold Ambition

    General Interest Magazines: 30k-75k circulation

    GRAND GOLD   
    University of California San Diego
    Triton Magazine: Echoes of 1969             

    GOLD   
    Point Loma Nazarene University
    Viewpoint Magazine

    SILVER 
    California Polytechnic State University   
    Cal Poly Magazine

    SILVER 
    University of Southern California              
    USC Dornsife Magazine

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    UC Davis Magazine 2018-19

    General Interest Magazines: >75k circulation

    GOLD   
    California State University, Chico              
    Chico Statements – Camp Fire Special Issue

    SILVER 
    University of California, Riverside             
    UCR Magazine Spring 2019 – "Sea Change"

    BRONZE              
    University of Southern California              
    USC Health 2019 #1

    Independent School Magazines

    GOLD   
    Viewpoint School            
    Viewpoint Magazine

    SILVER 
    `Iolani School    
    `Iolani School Bulletin

    Special Constituency and Annual Magazines

    GOLD   
    University of California, Irvine    
    UCI Samueli School of Engineering 2018-19 Dean’s Report: PERSPECTIVES

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    Gateway Magazine

    BRONZE              
    University of California, San Francisco    
    UCSF Magazine

    BRONZE              
    University of Utah           
    University of Utah College of Fine Arts Magazine: Studio '19

    Digital Magazines

    GOLD   
    California Polytechnic State University   
    Cal Poly Magazine Online

    SILVER 
    Punahou School               
    Punahou Online Magazine – Punahou School

    SILVER 
    University of California, Merced
    UC Merced: A Year at a Glance

    BRONZE              
    Merced College
    The Blue Devil's Advocate

    Community College Magazines

    BRONZE              
    Salt Lake Community College     
    SLCC Magazine

    BRONZE              
    San Diego Community College District    
    With Excellence (WE) magazines, 2019

     

    Marketing

    Branding Programs

    GOLD   
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Rebels Forever

    SILVER 
    San Francisco State University   
    BOLD Thinking: The Campaign for San Francisco State University

    Visual Identity Systems

    GOLD   
    California Polytechnic State University   
    Cal Poly Brand 2019

    SILVER 
    California Institute of Technology            
    Visual Style Guide for Break Through: The Caltech Campaign

    Advertising: Campaigns

    GOLD   
    California State University, Fresno           
    Fresno State's Brand Campaign: Where Bold Begins

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    Impact through Intersections

    SILVER 
    University of California, Santa Cruz          
    Inspired Expeditions travel program full marketing campaign

    SILVER 
    University of San Diego 
    The University of San Diego – Christ: Life, Death, & Resurrection

    Advertising: Individual Ads

    GOLD   
    University of California, Santa Cruz          
    Say Yes to UCSC digital ad campaign

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    This is who we are.

    SILVER 
    University of Southern California              
    "Scholarships Change Lives" Ad Campaign

    Student Recruitment Publications: Viewbooks, Prospectuses and Publications (Print)     

    GOLD   
    `Iolani School               
    Boarding Student Recruitment Piece

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis
    UC Davis California and International/National Viewbooks

    SILVER 
    Claremont Graduate University      
    Claremont Graduate University Print Viewbook System

    Student Recruitment Publications: Viewbooks, Prospectuses and Publications (Digital)

    GOLD   
    California Polytechnic State University   
    The Cal Poly Experience   

     

    Publications 

    External Audience Newsletters (Digital)

    GOLD   
    Brigham Young University           
    BYU Today

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    UC Davis Retiree Center Newsletter

    SILVER 
    University of California, Los Angeles       
    UCLA Alumni Connect Newsletter

    BRONZE              
    California State University, Northridge  
    CSUN Weekly

    BRONZE              
    Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences
    KGI: Innovators in Action E-Newsletter

    Fundraising Publications: Annual Reports and Fund Reports (Print)

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    UC Davis Foundation 2019 Endowment Report

    SILVER 
    California State University, Chico               
    Unlocking Our Potential: 2017–18 University Foundation Annual Report

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    2018 Annual Report, Landing Page and Video

    BRONZE              
    Saint Mary's College of California            
    Border Reflections

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

    GOLD   
    University of Southern California        
    USC Chan Lookbook: A Shared Purpose

    SILVER 
    Santa Ana College
    Raising the Game Booklet - A Campaign for Santa Ana College

    BRONZE               
    University of California, Davis     
    Horse Report

    Institutional Relations Publications: President's Reports and Annual Reports

    GOLD   
    Pepperdine University          
    President’s Report 2018

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Irvine School of Biological Sciences              
    BioSci: Discover the Living World

    BRONZE              
    University of the Pacific           
    Year in Review 2018-19

    Institutional Relations Publications: General Publications

    SILVER 
    Foundation for California Community Colleges               
    The Student Journey to Success Project: Applying Behavioral Science to Improve Onboarding

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    UC Davis International Student and Scholar Handbook

    SILVER 
    University of California, Irvine School of Biological Sciences
    Welcome, New Students!

    SILVER 
    University of the Pacific
    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Class Catalog

    BRONZE              
    Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences     
    Corporate Partnerships TMP hexagonal brochure

    Institutional Relations Publications: Internal Audience Publications (Digital)

    GOLD   
    Brigham Young University           
    Cutting Through The Noise: Empowering Students via Email

    BRONZE              
    California State University, East Bay        
    East Bay This Week

     

    Special Events 

    Individual/Single Day Special Events

    GRAND GOLD   
    California State University San Marcos   
    Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership

    GOLD   
    California Polytechnic State University   
    Launching The Power of Doing: Highlighting Student Success & Donor Impact

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    Leading the Way: Leadership Giving Society’s Fifth Annual Gratitude Gala

    SILVER 
    California State University, Chico              
    The Launch of Transform Tomorrow | The Campaign for Chico State

    SILVER 
    San Francisco State University   
    BOLD Celebration

    SILVER 
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Rebel Homecoming Festival and Parade

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    Ernest Tschannen Birthday Walking Lunch

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Los Angeles       
    UCLA Alumni Day 2019

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Office of the President               
    College Signing Day

    BRONZE              
    Punahou School               
    Buff ’n Blue Forever – Punahou School

    Multi-day Special Events

    GOLD   
    Santa Clara University   
    2017-18 Frank Sinatra Chair in the Performing Arts: W. Kamau Bell

    SILVER 
    Pepperdine University  
    50th Anniversary Graziadio ASPIRE 2025 Series: Waves of Disruptive Innovation

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    68th Annual Wildlife Disease Association International Conference

     

    Strategic Communications   

    Advocacy Publications/Campaigns

    GOLD   
    University of California, San Francisco    
    PRIME Program to Reduce Health Disparities

    Issues & Crisis Management

    GOLD   
    California State University, Chico              
    Response to the Camp Fire

    SILVER 
    California State University, Fullerton      
    Communications Response: Fatal Stabbing at Cal State Fullerton

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    Unprecedented: Communicating to Campus During Smoke Closures

    Public Relations and Media Relations Projects

    GOLD   
    University of Arizona     
    First Image of a Black Hole

    SILVER 
    University of Arizona     
    Moon Anniversary

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Berkeley               
    Celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table: #MyFaveElement @BerkeleyLab

    Community Relations Projects

    GOLD   
    Utah State University    
    Utah State University Research Landscapes

    SILVER 
    University of the Pacific
    Pacific’s Beyond Our Gates Every Day Counts Attendance Challenge

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Irvine    
    UCI Reef Relief

     

    Video 

    Fundraising Videos

    GOLD   
    University of California, San Francisco    
    The Forever Part: A Campus’ Transformative Impact on World Health

    SILVER 
    University of Southern California              
    Wallis Annenberg Building Donor Video

    BRONZE              
    California Institute of Technology            
    Infinite Possibilities campaign video

    General Information Videos or Best Video Feature (Short)

    GOLD   
    California Polytechnic State University   
    Ready Day One

    SILVER 
    California Polytechnic State University               
    Architecture Students Design for Paradise

    BRONZE              
    California State Polytechnic University, Pomona       
    Life on the Red Planet

    General Information Video or Best Video Feature (Long)

    GRAND GOLD   
    University of Utah           
    One in a Million

    SILVER 
    Brigham Young University           
    A Plan to Thrive: Your List of 100

    BRONZE              
    Mid-Pacific Institute      
    Exceptional Journey

    BRONZE              
    Punahou School               
    A Journey Home – Punahou School

    News and Research Videos

    GOLD   
    University of California, Irvine    
    Paddling Toward a More Accessible Future

    SILVER 
    University of California, Office of the President   
    Fig 1 Video: Your brain is wired for negative thoughts. Here’s how to change it.

    BRONZE              
    University of Southern California              
    AI is for Animals

    PSAs and Commercial Spots

    GOLD   
    Arizona State University
    Inspiring Future Explorers at ASU (NASA)

    SILVER 
    Moreau Catholic High School     
    Compassion

    Student Recruitment Videos

    GOLD   
    Pepperdine University  
    Making Waves: Sarah Weaver-Full Time MBA

    SILVER 
    Chaminade College Preparatory
    Chaminade Admissions Video: "On This Foundation"

    BRONZE              
    University of Southern California              
    See Yourself Here

     

    Writing 

    News Writing

    GOLD   
    University of California, Berkeley             
    Berkeley Lab Science Writing

    SILVER 
    University of California, San Francisco    
    Engaging UCSF Target Audiences with Complex Science

    BRONZE              
    University of Southern California              
    USC Dornsife News Writing

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Davis     
    From Refugees and Art to Cows and Climate Change: News Writing from UC Davis

    Periodical Staff Writing

    GOLD   
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    UNLV Magazine Staff Writing

    SILVER 
    University of Southern California              
    USC Dornsife Magazine Staff Writing

    BRONZE              
    Brigham Young University           
    BYU Magazine

     

    Diversity 

    External Constituencies

    GRAND GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    2019 SAYS Summit and College Signing Day

    SILVER 
    University of California, Davis     
    2019 UC Davis Equity Summit and Social Justice Awards

    BRONZE              
    Westminster College of Salt Lake City     
    Access and Success Brochure

    BRONZE              
    California State University, San Marcos   
    Stronger Together

    Internal Constituencies

    GOLD   
    University of California, Davis     
    Creating Visibility: UC Davis Social Media PRIDE Takeover

    SILVER 
    California State University, Fresno           
    Out at Fresno State

    BRONZE              
    University of California, Irvine    
    When First-Gen Faculty Go First - The Campus Follows

     

    CASE Platinum Awards 

    Best Article of the Year

    DISTRICT FINALIST          
    California State University, Chico              
    "The Rise of Megafires"

    DISTRICT FINALIST          
    University of California, Davis     
    "Small Towns, Big Flood Waters"

    HONORABLE MENTION
    California State University, Chico              
    “'From Now On'—Camp Fire Survivors Share Their Recovery Journey"

    Best Practices in Advancement Services

    DISTRICT FINALIST          
    University of California, Davis     
    Lifetime of an Ask: UC Davis Monthly Proposal Pipeline Reporting

    HONORABLE MENTION
    University of California, Davis     
    Matching, Batching & Dispatching: Give Day at UC Davis

    Best Practices in Communications and Marketing

    DISTRICT FINALIST          
    Brigham Young University           
    Athletes' Journal

    Best Practices in Digital Communication

    DISTRICT FINALIST          
    California State University, Fresno           
    Fresno State's Brand Campaign: Where Bold Begins

    HONORABLE MENTION
    Stanford University        
    School's In

    Best Practices in Fundraising

    DISTRICT FINALIST          
    California State University, Chico              
    Responding to an Unprecedented Disaster: The Wildcats Rise Fire Recovery Fund

    Excellence in Photography

    DISTRICT FINALIST          
    California State University, Chico              
    Photographing Unprecedented Disaster—Covering the Camp Fire

    DISTRICT FINALIST          
    California State University Office of the Chancellor               
    Portraits of Pride

    HONORABLE MENTION
    Brigham Young University           
    BYU-Nike Partnership

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