
District V / Great Lakes
We support members located in
Campus featured above: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
District Chair
April Novotny
Associate Vice President of Advancement
Capital University
CASE District V Awards
Congratulations to winners of Pride of CASE V Awards. Visit the winners gallery.
Platinum Award District Finalists
Congratulations to these District V members who were recognized as Platinum Award Finalists. Finalists from each CASE District and Region are then evaluated by a global judging panel to determine the one Platinum Award winner in each category. The Platinum Award winners will be announced in June 2021.
DISTRICT V PLATINUM AWARD FINALISTS
Best Article: "Rare Earth," The Ohio State University/University Marketing
Best Practices in Alumni Relations: "UC's Bicentennial — 200 Years and We're Just Getting Started," University of Cincinnati/Foundation and Alumni Association
Best Practices in Alumni Relations: "PhD Pathways: A Mentor Circle Series," Northwestern University/Alumni Association
Teresa DuBois Exline Award for Best Practices in Communications and Marketing: "Evolving Communications to Inform, Guide and Connect the University of Chicago College During COVID-19," University of Chicago/The College
Best Practices in Digital Communications: "One Ball State Day: Together, Cardinals Made History...Again," Ball State University/Foundation
Best Practices in Digital Communications: "A Worst-to-First Transformation of Ohio State’s Social Media," The Ohio State University/University Marketing
Best Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: "Penn State Global Careers Institute: Engaging International Alumni for Student Career Success," Pennsylvania State University/Office of Global Programs
Best Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: "Black Alumni Social Media Profiles," Miami University/Alumni Association
Best Practices in Fundraising: "#MoveInMiami," Miami University/Alumni Association
Best Practices in Fundraising: "Nurses Week Campaign," University of Michigan, Ann Arbor/Michigan Medicine
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 V PLATINUM AWARD HONORABLE MENTIONS
Best Article: "How one UChicago scholar has shaped writing for generations of students," University of Chicago/The College
Best Practices in Advancement Services: "Comprehensive Impact Reporting Program," Miami University
Best Practices in Alumni Relations: "Ingredients for Creating a Virtual Reunion Weekend From Scratch," St. Paul Academy and Summit School
Teresa DuBois Exline Award for Best Practices in Communications and Marketing: "Boldly Bearcat Homecoming: UC's Party 200 Years in the Making," University of Cincinnati/Alumni Association
Teresa DuBois Exline Award for Best Practices in Communications and Marketing: "'It's like...' Campaign," College of DuPage
Best Practices in Fundraising: "One Ball State Day: Together, Cardinals Made History...Again," Ball State University/Foundation
