Special Recognition Awards

Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award

Carroll Goggin, Rollins College

CASE III Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Award

Philip L. Dubois, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Mentor of the Year Award 

Beth Fortune, Vanderbilt University

 

CASE Platinum Awards

Best Practices in Alumni Relations

Grand Award

Black Alumni Reunion - Fall, 2013

The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association

Award of Excellence

Worlds Ahead Tour Brings FIU to Alumni Across America

Florida International University

Special Merit 

Alumni-Student Mentoring Program

Bellarmine University

Inspiration and Focus Through Inclusive Strategic Planning

Washington and Lee University

Western Kentucky University Alumni Association

Western Kentucky University

Best Practices in Communications and Marketing

Grand Award

UofL Joins the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)

University of Louisville

Award of Excellence

Clemson University Provost Search Communications and Marketing campaign

Clemson University

How Do You See All of UT?

University of Tennessee System Office

Special Merit

Tracking Lights: A Comprehensive Campaign to Highlight Furman University’s Public Engagement

Furman University

Special Merit

Crisis Communications: Managing and Communicating Through a Student Death

Providence Day School

The Sayre Difference

Sayre School

Best Practices in Fundraising

Grand Award

Washington and Lee University Give Day

Washington and Lee University

Award of Excellence

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Big Orange Give

University of Tennessee

Special Merit

Clemson University Development Toolkit

Clemson University

Best Practices in Advancement Services

Grand Award

Building a Prospect Management Program - Year One: Successes and Lessons Learned.

George Mason University

Award of Excellence

The Rollins College Advancement Portal

Rollins College

Special Merit

Values-based Development Officer Management and Measurement

University of South Florida

Best Practices in Fundraising Campaigns

Grand Award

My Gift. My Impact. Campbell University's Employee Giving Campaign

Campbell University

Award of Excellence

Norfolk State University: I AM NSU…Because

Norfolk State University

Special Merit

#OneForCoker Day of Giving Campaign

Coker College

Best Articles of the Year

Grand Award

"Values Quest: When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It"

Stetson University

Award of Excellence 



"Reaping a Healthy Harvest"

North Carolina State University

"Sexual Assault and the Law"

The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association

Special Merit 

"More than A Conqueror: FAMU Student Brings Home Championship (Overcomes Adversity)"

Florida A&M University

"Ahead of the Game"

Middle Tennessee State University

"Marching On"

University of Central Florida

Excellence in Photography 

Award of Excellence 

State of State

North Carolina State University

Untitled

University of Richmond

Special Merit Award

New College of Florida

New College of Florida

 

District III Institutional Awards

Programs and Projects: Alumni Relations Engagement Project, Event, or Program

Grand Award

Tar Heel Service Day - Fall, 2013

The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association

Award of Excellence

#DoakToDena

Florida State University

Impact of U: University of Miami President Shalala International Tour

University of Miami

Special Merit

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Journals

Agnes Scott College

Eclectic Knights V

University of Central Florida

Life After Vanderbilt: an exclusive senior event series

Vanderbilt University

Programs and Projects: Alumni Relations Fundraising Project, Event, or Program

Grand Award

#iBackApp: The Appalachian Fund's One-Day Drive

Appalachian State University

Award of Excellence 



Elon University: Elon Day

Elon University

Special Merit 

The Eckerd Life: A 25-Hour Challenge for $25,000

Eckerd College

Programs and Projects: External Relations Engagement Program

Grand Award

Berry College Eagles: Leveraging an Unexpected Opportunity

Berry College

Special Merit

EMAGINE

Clemson University

University Research- BIO International Convention

Georgia State University

Presidential Lecture Series Inaugural Event featuring Dr. Mayim Bialik

Morehead State University

Programs and Projects: Media Relations Program 

Grand Award

Brooks Russell signs with the Bisons

Lipscomb University

Award of Excellence

Digital Storytelling Leads to National Media

Clemson University

Commencement Speaker Drama? Getting it Right in the National Spotlight

Wake Forest University

Special Merit Award 

MTSU at the Grammys

Middle Tennessee State University

Making the Most of the Lincoln Photo Discovery

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Commemorating 50 Years of USC Desegregation

University of South Carolina

Programs and Projects: Special Event

Grand Award

Commemorating 50 Years of USC Desegregation, University of South Carolina University of South Carolina

Award of Excellence

2014 Annual Spring Gala - Carnival

Morehead State University

Celebration of Excellence

Nova Southeastern University

Special Merit Award

Elon Celebrates 125 Years

Elon University

Furman University Paladin Mascot Rollout

Furman University

Virginia Tech's 2014 Ut Prosim Society Annual Gathering

Virginia Tech

Programs and Projects: Branding/Identity Program or Campaign 

Grand Award

Armstrong State University Start Strong Branding/Identity Campaign

Armstrong State University

Award of Excellence

Reclaiming FIU’s role as a preeminent voice on Latin American affairs

Florida International University

The Launch of the St. Mary’s Episcopal School “Mighty Turkey”

St. Mary's Episcopal School

Special Merit Award

Auburn University Branding Initiative: THIS IS AUBURN.

Auburn University

Be Next at Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

NC State Brand Refresh

North Carolina State University

Programs and Projects: Crisis/Issues Management Plan

Grand Award

Managing the Storm: The Sale of the Men of the Docks to the National Gallery, London.

Randolph College

Programs and Projects: Overall Annual Fund Program 

Grand Award

The Lexington School's 2013-14 Annual Fund: Totally Love School

The Lexington School

Programs and Projects: Subunit Campaign 

Grand Award

Connect with NC State; a Bucket List to Encourage Staff Involvement

North Carolina State University

Award of Excellence

Relaunch: FIU’s Latin American and Caribbean Center and the Cuban Research Institute

Florida International University

UCF Cares

University of Central Florida

Special Merit Award

FAU True Blue Cord Class Giving Campaign

Florida Atlantic University

Writing: Feature Writing

Grand Award

"The Golden Hour" by Alicia Lutz

College of Charleston

Award of Excellence 

"A Taste of Home"

North Carolina State University

"An Artful Friendship"

Wake Forest University

Special Merit Award 

"Survival Mode"

Emory University

"24 Hours at Clough Commons"

Georgia Institute of Technology

"Sexual Assault and the Law"

The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association

Writing: Publications Writing

Grand Award

Carolina Alumni Review

The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association

Award of Excellence

The Official Guide to Randolph College

Randolph College

Special Merit Award

Pegasus Magazine, Spring 2014

University of Central Florida

2014 CardBook

University of Louisville

Writing: Speech Writing

Grand Award

"Let’s Build a Culture of Innovation"

Virginia Commonwealth University

Award of Excellence

"You Followed Your Heart": UCF College of Medicine 2nd Commencement

University of Central Florida

Special Merit 

"There is a Vacuum in Our Educational System"

Asheville School

The Medical City at Lake Nona: From Impossible to Inevitable

University of Central Florida

Writing: Writing for Fundraising

Grand Award

The Berry College Campaign for Opportunity

Berry College

Award of Excellence

Column for a Planned Giving Tabloid

University of Kentucky

Corps Leadership & Military Science Building case statement

Virginia Tech

Special Merit Award 

Fundraising and Friend-raising from New Director of Development

Asheville School

Writing: Writing for the Media

Grand Award

The Clemson University Social Media Listening Center (SMLC): We "CU Chatter"

Clemson University

Award of Excellence

Colossal New Predatory Dino Terrorized Early Tyrannosaurs

North Carolina State University

UofL 3D Heart Model Saves Life of 14-Month Old Boy

University of Louisville

Special Merit Award

Wiki-Tweaks: Research finds errors in Wikipedia's medical entries

Campbell University

MTSU at the Grammys

Middle Tennessee State University

Writing: Writing for the Web

Grand Award

Test of Endurance

Western Carolina University

Award of Excellence

Emory Report coverage of leading campus speakers

Emory University

NC State alumni at the N.C. State Fair

North Carolina State University

Special Merit Award

Leo Jenkins Award Web Package

East Carolina University

"Science that sings, screams and gives big hugs"

Emory University

College of Engineering Web-Writing Overhaul

Georgia Institute of Technology

Print and Digital Publications: Recruitment Publication 

Grand Award

2014-15 University of Kentucky View Book University of Kentucky

Award of Excellence 

Belmont University Viewbook

Belmont University

The Official Guide to Randolph College

Randolph College

Special Merit Award

THIS IS AUBURN Viewbook

Auburn University

Dare To Be Brochure

Stetson University

UNCG View Book

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Print and Digital Publications: Recruitment Publication Series 

Grand Award

THIS IS AUBURN Recruiting Materials

Auburn University

Award of Excellence

Bellarmine University: Connections

Bellarmine University

Belmont University Admissions Recruitment Materials for Fall 2015-Fall 2017 Entering Classes

Belmont University

Special Merit Award

Austin Peay State University Traditional Student Recruitment Series

Austin Peay State University

Elon University Recruitment Series

Elon University

Marymount University Recruitment Publication Series - Misson M Possible

Marymount University

Print and Digital Publications: Fundraising Publication

Grand Award

The Berry College Campaign for Opportunity

Berry College

Award of Excellence

Hurricane Club | Building Champions

University of Miami

Knowledge is Power – Campaign for the University of Virginia, End-of-Campaign Report

University of Virginia

Special Merit Award

Promise Campaign Thank You

Episcopal High School

Charitable Gift Annuity Postcard

University of Kentucky

UNC Asheville – Investing in Success

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Print and Digital Publications: Annual Fund Publication 

Grand Award

What’s the Furman Experience Worth to You?

Furman University

Award of Excellence

The World Is Closer Here

Episcopal High School

Special Merit Award 

Eagle 500 Challenge

Florida Gulf Coast University

Shaping the Next 50 Years

Nova Southeastern University

Class Reunion Solicitation and Planned Giving

Radford University

Print and Digital Publications: Magazine I

Grand Award

Stetson University Magazine

Stetson University

College of Charleston Magazine

College of Charleston

Award of Excellence

UNC Asheville Magazine

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Special Merit Award

Gardner-Webb The Magazine

Gardner-Webb University

Aeolian

Georgia Southwestern State University

The Shaw Gazette

Shaw University

Print and Digital Publications Magazine II

Award of Excellence 

Wake Forest Magazine

Wake Forest University

Special Merit Award 

Campbell Magazine

Campbell University

Duke Magazine

Duke University

Vanderbilt Magazine

Vanderbilt University

Print and Digital Publications: Magazine III

Grand Award

Clemson World Magazine

Clemson University

Award of Excellence 

Emory Magazine

Emory University

Pegasus

University of Central Florida

Special Merit Award 

Auburn Magazine

Auburn University

The Georgia State Magazine

Georgia State University

VCU Alumni Magazine

Virginia Commonwealth University

Print and Digital Publications: Tabloid

Grand Award

Portico

College of Charleston

Award of Excellence

MyVU

Vanderbilt University

Special Merit Award

UCF Foundation, Inc., NEWS: Individuals and Gifts that Are Transforming UCF

University of Central Florida

 

Print and Digital Publications: Magazine/Tabloid Improvement I 

Award of Excellence

Sciences at NC State

North Carolina State University

University of Richmond Magazine

University of Richmond

Duke Engineering E-Newsletter Relaunch

Duke University

Special Merit Award

UNC Asheville Magazine Redesign

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Print and Digital Publications: Magazine/Tabloid Improvement II 

Grand Award

Campbell Magazine 2014

Campbell University

Award of Excellence

Kentucky Engineering Journal - University of Kentucky College of Engineering

University of Kentucky

Vanderbilt Business

Vanderbilt University

Special Merit Award

Incorporating the New Brand for NC State Engineering magazine

North Carolina State University

Print and Digital Publications: Magazine/Tabloid Improvement III 

Grand Award

The Georgia State University Magazine

Georgia State University

Award of Excellence

Breakthrough, the research magazine of the University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

Clemson World magazine

Clemson University

Print and Digital Publications: Low-Budget Publication

Grand Award

Elon 125th Anniversary Trading Cards

Elon University

Award of Excellence

University School “Thanks to You” Impact Postcard

Nova Southeastern University

2014 University of Virginia Fact Book

University of Virginia

Special Merit Award

Rolling Over Your IRA to Georgia State

Georgia State University

Alumni Valentine

Washington and Lee University

Print and Digital Publications: Green or Sustainable Publication

Grand Award

Stetson University VISUAL Magazine

Stetson University

Print and Digital Publications: Annual Report

Grand Award 

The Giving Report

Radford University

Award of Excellence

University of Tennessee Foundation 2013-2014 Impact Report: Your Impact. Our Stories. University of Tennessee

2013 President’s Report

University of Virginia

Special Merit Award

Loyola University New Orleans 2013 President's Report

Loyola University New Orleans

Award Significance Book

Stetson University

2012-13 VCU Presidential Annual Report

Virginia Commonwealth University

Graphic Design: Single-Page Publication or Flier

Grand Award

Our Advice for the Class of 2018

Georgia Southern University

Award of Excellence

Day and Night Campus Event Guide

Centre College

Dare to be Significant Brochure

Stetson University

Special Merit Award

Freshmen Studies Access Student Bridge Program

Florida A&M University

Open at your own risk: A search piece

Randolph College

Distinctive

Washington and Lee University

Graphic Design: Multipage Publication or Folder

Award of Excellence

Guilford College Admission View Book

Guilford College

Award of Excellence

University of Central Florida Undergraduate Admissions Viewbook 2013-14

University of Central Florida

Special Merit Award 

VISION Magazine, 2013

Duke University

Fuel the Flame Strategic Plan Document Booklet

Northern Kentucky University

VCU School of Social Work Viewbook

Virginia Commonwealth University

Graphic Design: Periodical

Grand Award

Pegasus Magazine, Spring 2014

University of Central Florida

Award of Excellence

FIU Magazine

Florida International University

Pegasus Magazine, Summer 2014

University of Central Florida

Special Merit Award

NC State alumni magazine

North Carolina State University

NKU Discover Magazine

Northern Kentucky University

University of Richmond Magazine

University of Richmond

Graphic Design: Cover

Grand Award

Title IX

The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association

Award of Excellence

The Georgia State University Magazine, Long Live This Peach!

Georgia State University

Vanderbilt Magazine Summer 2013, "Lords of the Realm"

Vanderbilt University

Special Merit Award

Gardner-Webb The Magazine Vol. 49, No. 1, 2014

Gardner-Webb University

Winter issue, NC State alumni magazine

North Carolina State University

Food July/August 2014

The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association

Graphic Design: Book

Grand Award

2014 CardBook

University of Louisville

Graphic Design: Poster

Award of Excellence 

Vinegar Tom Poster

Stetson University

Award of Excellence

The Wonderful World of the ACC / UofL Magazine Summer 2014

University of Louisville

Special Merit Award 

2013-14 All Sports Poster

Kennesaw State University

Graphic Design: Editorial Design 

Grand Award 

2014 CardBook

University of Louisville

Award of Excellence

Guilford College Admission Viewbook

Guilford College

The Official Guide to Randolph College

Randolph College

Special Merit Award

Berry College LifeReady Campaign Brochure

Berry College

Campbell Magazine | Fall 2013

Campbell University

University of Tennessee Foundation 2013-2014 Impact Report: Your Impact. Our Stories.

University of Tennessee

Graphic Design: Specialty Piece 

Grand Award

Berry College LifeReady Campaign Invitation

Berry College

Award of Excellence

Jacksonville State University Welcome Packet

Jacksonville State University

Significance Book

Stetson University

Special Merit Award 

Campus Visit Passport

Centre College

Columbus State University Strategic Plan and Direction 2013-2018

Columbus State University

Presidents Society spring reception invitation

Georgia State University

Graphic Design: Illustration – Cover 

Award of Excellence

Pegasus Magazine: Failure is Not an Option

University of Central Florida

Special Merit Award 

Dare To Be Doodle

Stetson University

 

Graphic Design: Illustration - Interior Spread

Grand Award

Robots vs. Astronauts

University of Central Florida

Award of Excellence 

MOOC U?

Duke University

Award of Excellence

Do We Really Need More Physicians?

University of Central Florida

Special Merit Award 

The Safer Smoke

Georgia State University

Sea Turtles: The Lost Years

University of Central Florida

Graphic Design: Photography – Individual 

Grand Award 

DanceAbility

East Carolina University

Award of Excellence

Seen on Campus: Snow-covered bicycle

North Carolina State University

Cincinnati Homicide

Northern Kentucky University

Special Merit Award 

Taking it to the Stream

Northern Kentucky University

W&L Dance

Washington and Lee University

Graphic Design: Photography – Series

Grand Award

Our Carolina Coast

North Carolina State University

Award of Excellence 

I Am Elon: Jared Alan

Elon University

Special Merit Award

Georgia State Artists Display Work Across Atlanta

Georgia State University

Medical Partnership Fourth Year

University of Georgia

A Student Experience in Costa Rica

Western Kentucky University

Graphic Design Unpublished Works 

Award of Excellence

A Classroom With a View

University of Georgia

Special Merit Award

Stetson Commemorative Football Program Cover

Stetson University

Electronic and Digital Media: Total Website Design and Organization

Award of Excellence 

Lipscomb University website

Lipscomb University

Electronic and Digital Media: Total Website Design and Organization

Award of Excellence

NCSU.edu Redesign

North Carolina State University

Special Merit Award 

UCFFoundation.org

University of Central Florida

SC.EDU (University of South Carolina top-level web pages)

University of South Carolina

Electronic and Digital Media: Mobile Application - Utility/Service 

Award of Excellence

2014 New Student Orientation Booklet – iPad Version

Clemson University

Special Merit Award

Eagle Empire Mobile Application

Morehead State University

Electronic and Digital Media: Social Media Strategy and Execution

Grand Award

Furman Moments: A Journey into User Generated Content

Furman University

Award of Excellence

Flat Agnes

Agnes Scott College

#DoakToDena

Florida State University

Special Merit Award

The Other Side of Havoc

Virginia Commonwealth University

#MyWakeForest: What Does Wake Forest Mean to You?

Wake Forest University

2014 Worldwide Winthrop Day Social Media Campaign and Execution

Winthrop University

Electronic and Digital Media: Magazine or Publication Rendering for Tablet or Mobile Technology

Grand Award 

Clemson World

Clemson University

Award of Excellence

Opening Engagement Through The Alumni Magazine

Georgia State University

Special Merit Award 

Chancellor's Report 2013

North Carolina State University

Electronic and Digital Media: Recruitment Video

Grand Award

We Graduate Heroes

Lipscomb University

Award of Excellence 

the world at Eckerd

Eckerd College

Special Merit Award

GPC Recruitment Video - A Better Way Forward

Georgia Perimeter College

MTSU True Blue Preview Webisodes

Middle Tennessee State University

“Experience UNC Asheville”

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Electronic and Digital Media: Fundraising Video

Grand Award

‘You May Be a Furman Alum If…’

Furman University

Award of Excellence

“LifeReady: The Berry College Campaign for Opportunity” (Launch Video)

Berry College

Special Merit Award

Porter-Gaud School Alumni Challenge

Porter-Gaud School

Adventures of the Annual Fund Super Heroes

St. Mary's Episcopal School

Electronic and Digital Media: Marketing/Branding Video 

Grand Award

I love Wired...

University of Kentucky

Award of Excellence

We Are Guilford Video by Guilford College

Guilford College

We're the Spartans

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Special Merit Award

Elon University Celebrates 125 Years

Elon University

Think and Do: The 2013 Institutional Message

North Carolina State University

UofL Campus Tour Video

University of Louisville

 

Electronic and Digital Media: Recruitment Website or Microsite

Grand Award

StetsonDare.com

Stetson University

Award of Excellence

Campbell University Admissions website

Campbell University

30 in 30 Project - Davidson College

Davidson College

Special Merit Award 

Countdown to College Microsite

Florida Institute of Technology

troytrojanspirit.com microsite

Troy University

Electronic and Digital Media Fundraising Website or Microsite 

Grand Award

UNC Asheville Giving Website Redesign

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Award of Excellence

Clemson University Development Toolkit

Clemson University

Leaps & Bounds: The Campaign for The Benjamin School microsite

The Benjamin School

Special Merit Award

I AM NSU Campaign website

Norfolk State University

#TJBDAY Website

University of Virginia

Electronic and Digital Media: Alumni Website or Microsite

Grand Award

Impact – University of Miami Alumni Association 2013 Online Annual Report

University of Miami

Award of Excellence

FIU Alumni Association Increases Digital Engagement by Redesigning FIUalumni.com

Florida International University

NKU Alumni Programs Website

Northern Kentucky University

Special Merit Award

Agnes Scott College 125th Anniversary Microsite

Agnes Scott College

NSU Alumni Website Redesign

Nova Southeastern University

Lawn Reflections

University of Virginia

Electronic and Digital Media: Online Innovation/Experimentation 

Grand Award

SC.EDU (Scrolling Down Memory Lane Homepage)

University of South Carolina

Award of Excellence

Think and Do: The 2013 Institutional Message

North Carolina State University

Special Merit Award

The Furman Experience Module

Furman University

Discover UGA

University of Georgia

Advertising: Total Advertising Campaign

Grand Award

VCU “Make it real” campaign 2.0, 2013-14

Virginia Commonwealth University

Award of Excellence

Start Strong Advertising Campaign

Armstrong State University

TCC2FSU Advertising Campaign

Tallahassee Community College

Special Merit Award

THIS IS AUBURN Advertising Campaign

Auburn University

True Blue Tour

Middle Tennessee State University

Think and Do

North Carolina State University

Advertising: Individual Print Advertisement

Grand Award

The Future of Learning

North Carolina State University

Award of Excellence 

Warrior Spirit Print Ad

Troy University

Army ROTC Ad

University of Kentucky

Special Merit Award

TRUE Billboard

Middle Tennessee State University

Unpaid Flack

University of Central Florida

WKU NPR Fundrive Spotlight Ad

Western Kentucky University

Advertising: Individual Radio Advertisement

Special Merit Award

Troy University Warrior Spirit

Troy University

Advertising: Commercial or Public Service Announcement

Award of Excellence

College of The Albemarle Success Stories TV Ads

College of The Albemarle

“Experience UNC Asheville”

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Special Merit Award 

TCC2FSU Commercial

Tallahassee Community College

Red Flag Campaign

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Troy University Warrior Spirit Television

Troy University