District III Awards

The CASE District III award programs recognize the very best in advancement across the Southeast.

CASE District Opportunity & Inclusion Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted. Learn more and start your application here >
 

2021 Institutional Awards

Congratulations to the winners of 2021 CASE District III Institutional Awards. They represent the very best in advancement across the Southeast. 

Winners were announced during the live Awards Presentation on Thursday, Jan. 28. If you missed it, view the presentation recording.

Regardless of whether you participated, visit the Winners Gallery for ideas and inspiration.

 

2021 Platinum Awards

We are pleased to recognize these District III Platinum Award Finalists. These Finalists will now be evaluated by a global judging panel alongside Finalists from the other CASE Districts and Regions to determine the one Platinum Award winner in each category. The Platinum Award winners will be announced in June 2021.

DISTRICT III PLATINUM AWARD FINALISTS
Best Article: "Man on Fire," Emory University
Best Photography: "Graduation Photos in the Time of COVID-19," University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Best Practices in Advancement Services: "Depths of Digitalization and Mobility in the FIU Foundation," Florida International University
Best Practices in Alumni Relations: "Share the Light Jobs Challenge," Rollins College
Best Practices in Communications and Marketing: "'Invest in Me' Campaign," Virginia Commonwealth University
Best Practices in Communications and Marketing: "'Anchor Down. Step Up.' Campaign," Vanderbilt University
Best Practices in Digital Communications: "Pride Your Ride: Using Gamification and Lead Generation to Rebrand A Staple," University of Miami
Best Practices in Fundraising: "UVA Memorial to Enslaved Laborers," University of Virginia
 

In addition, the judges recognized the following entries with Honorable Mentions. Although Honorable Mention entries will not advance to the next round, it is indeed a distinct honor to be recognized.

DISTRICT III PLATINUM AWARD HONORABLE MENTIONS
Best Article: "Lady’s Man: Profile of Recording Industry Alumnus Lee Foster," Middle Tennessee State University
Best Article: "Investigating White Lies," The University of Alabama
Best Photography: "Georgia vs. Notre Dame Football Gameday," University of Georgia
Best Practices in Advancement Services: "Keeping Track of Business – Daily Gifts Delivery," Florida International University
Best Practices in Alumni Relations: "Think Fast Forums," The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
Best Practices in Communications and Marketing: "A $100 million Love Story," University of Miami
Best Practices in Digital Communications, "The Volunteer," University of Tennessee
Best Practices in Digital Communications, "Emory School of Medicine Virtual Match Day 2020," Emory University
Best Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: "Black Alumni-owned Business Directory," Virginia Commonwealth University
Best Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: "70 Years of Integration," University of Kentucky
Best Practices in Fundraising: "'Invest in Me' Campaign," Virginia Commonwealth University
Best Practices in Fundraising: "'Pathway to Philanthropist: How FIU is Redefining Planned Giving," Florida International University

Winners were announced during the live Awards Presentation on Thursday, Jan. 28
View the Presentation

Unless otherwise noted, all materials submitted to the CASE District III Awards and CASE Platinum Awards should have been completed primarily between June 30, 2019 and August 20, 2020.

Who can enter

  • Any CASE member institution in District III is welcome to submit entries to the competition.
  • Nominators must be employed at and on the CASE roster at a CASE member institution.
  • External vendors and third parties may not submit entries on behalf of institutions with which they have worked.

Entry criteria

  • Unless otherwise noted, entries should be original work that was produced or completed between June 30, 2019 and Aug. 20, 2020. In the case of publications such as magazines, the date on the cover/masthead will be used to determine eligibility.
  • Although use of external vendors, consultants and freelancers is allowed, the work should primarily be that of staff at CASE member institutions. 

Entry fees and payment

  • All fees must be paid online via credit card. CASE does not accept purchase orders or payment via check.
  • Entries that have not been paid by the close the nomination period will not be judged.
  • Once an entry has been submitted and paid, no refunds will be issued.

Permissions

By entering the awards program, the nominator and affiliated institution give CASE permission to:

  • Share relevant contact information with volunteer judges.
  • Use any of the materials submitted with the nomination for promotional purposes, including the CASE website, print and promotional publications, and electronic communications.

Entry and category rules

  • Once an entry has been submitted and paid, it is considered final.
  • The same entry may be submitted to any categories for which it meets the criteria.
  • Institutions may submit more than one entry to the same category.
  • Entries and related materials become the property of CASE and will not be returned.
  • CASE and the judge coordinators reserve the right to disqualify entries that do not meet entry criteria.
  • CASE and the judge coordinators reserve the right to move an entry into a more appropriate category, without notice to the nominator.

For assistance, please email awards@case.org.
Please include “DIII” and the category name in your correspondence.

Individual Awards

The District III Individual Awards provide an opportunity for you to celebrate those individuals who make your campus unique and who reflect the core values and best practices of your institution.

Nominate your outstanding leaders, volunteers, mentors, and the people on the team who have gone above and beyond this year. Learn more.

District Awards Seals

You can access seals for the District III awards here