2016 District III Award Recipients
Special Recognition Awards
Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award
Patrick Barron, University of Miami
CASE III Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Award
Angel Cabrera, President, George Mason University
Mentor of the Year Award
Vickie Butler, Associate Vice President for Advancement, Carson-Newman University
CASE International Platinum Awards
Best Practices in Alumni Relations
Grand Award
University of Miami Comprehensive Legacy Program
University of Miami
Award of Excellence
Impact of U: University of Miami President Shalala International Tour
University of Miami
Special Merit Award
Together in Service for UNC
The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
Best Practices in Communications and Marketing
Grand Award
Dr. Aileen Marty, FIU’s Ebola Fighter
Florida International University
Award of Excellence
Our Three Winners
North Carolina State University
Vanderbilt University Medical Center News and Communications Response To Need For Credible Health Information During 2014 Ebola Outbreak
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Special Merit Award
Deep Orange 5
Clemson University
A Worthy Name: An Exceptional Education
Jackson Academy
University of Louisville Center for Women & Infants Certified Nurse Midwife
University of Louisville
Best Practices in Fundraising
Grand Award
#ElonDay 2015- Elon's 2nd annual day of giving campaign
Elon University
Award of Excellence
Charlotte Latin School's New Family Campaign
Charlotte Latin School
One Tribe One Day - William & Mary's Giving Day
The College of William & Mary
Special Merit Award
IGRU (I'm Giving. Are You?)
Augusta University
Major Gift Immersion—using an avatar and simulated donor visits to train, retain, enhance and maximize advancement team member performance
University of Central Florida
From Senior Gift to Student Philanthropy: Creating a culture of giving at Spelman College
Spelman College
Transforming data analytics into cash
Florida International University
Grand Award
Launch of VCU Black & Gold Loyalty Society
Virginia Commonwealth University
Award of Excellence
Georgia Tech’s $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign, Campaign Georgia Tech, met its overall goal in October 2014, more than 14 months before the campaign deadline. Along the way, the Office of Development has implemented novel fundraising practices.
Georgia Institute of Technology
#QUnited: 325 on 3/25. The story of a small, but mighty, giving campaign
Queens University of Charlotte
Special Merit Award
Bellarmine Day of Giving 2015
Bellarmine University
Savannah Technical College: Where Excellence Meets Opportunity Image-Building Campaign
Savannah Technical College
Best Articles of the Year
Grand Award
"The Legal Burden"
Duke University
Award of Excellence
“On His Honor”
Emory University
"The Pop Candy Pioneer"
Middle Tennessee State University
Special Merit Award
“Special Report: Ebola, From Microscope to Spotlight”
Emory University
"A Better Neighbor"
Duke University
"Free Speech Under Fire"
The College of William & Mary
Excellence in Photography
Grand Award
Rollins College is Beautiful
Rollins College
Award of Excellence
Photography Portfolio
Wake Forest University
2014-2015 Portfolio
University of Georgia
District III Institutional Awards
Programs and Projects: Alumni Relations Engagement Project, Event, or Program
Grand Award
Alumni Charity Challenge
Virginia Commonwealth University
Award of Excellence
VCU Alumni: Faces of Membership Spring 2015 Appeal
Virginia Commonwealth University
Special Merit Award
University of Virginia Student Send-off Events, Alumni & Parent Engagement
University of Virginia
Argo Roll Call End-of-Fiscal-Year (EOFY) Campaign
University of West Florida
Programs and Projects: Alumni Relations Fundraising Project, Event, or Program
Grand Award
Elon Day
Elon University
Award of Excellence
Quasquicentennial Scholarship Gala
Georgia College & State University
Special Merit Award
Scottie Sleepover
Agnes Scott College
Dins Day: Furman University’s Giving Day
Furman University
Programs and Projects: External Relations Engagement Program
Grand Award
UAB’s life-changing kidney transplant chain: a strategic, integrated communications campaign to promote and support the record-breaking kidney chain at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Award of Excellence
Girls Science and Engineering Day
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Special Merit Award
MTSU at the GRAMMYs: Engaging California Alums and Influencers
Middle Tennessee State University
Programs and Projects: Media Relations Program
Grand Award
FIU researchers #savetheguac with dogs and drones
Florida International University
Award of Excellence
Deep Orange 5 unveiling
Clemson University
Special Merit Award
Capitalizing on news, enhancing profiles: Dr. Aileen Marty, FIU's Ebola fighter, educator and physician makes an impact
Florida International University
Announcing IACMI
University of Tennessee
Western Carolina University, UNC Asheville and A-B Tech Partner to Illustrate the Economic Impact of Public Higher Education in Western North Carolina
Western Carolina University
Programs and Projects: Special Event
Grand Award
Quasquicentennial Scholarship Gala
Georgia College & State University
Award of Excellence
Make it real. Pop-up classroom, 2014
Virginia Commonwealth University
Special Merit Award
HIV Cure Center and Qura Therapeutics Launch
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Programs and Projects: Branding/Identity Program or Campaign
Grand Award
Because This is Auburn — A Campaign for Auburn University: Campaign Branding
Auburn University
Award of Excellence
Clemson University Indigo Pine Project |
Clemson University
All For One…That’s The JA Way: Branding Initiative and Mission Statement Revision
Jackson Academy
Special Merit Award
Redefining Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College
NC State Brand Campuswide Launch
North Carolina State University
University of Louisville Center for Women & Infants Certified Nurse Midwife
University of Louisville
Programs and Projects: Crisis/Issues Management Plan
Special Merit Award
Saying Goodbye to a Popular, Long-time Leader
Jacksonville State University
Programs and Projects: Overall Annual Fund Program
Grand Award
The Bolles School Golden Ticket
The Bolles School
Award of Excellence
The Fund for Davidson (formerly The Annual Fund)
Davidson College
Special Merit Award
W&M Annual Giving Program Increases Participation & Elevates Overall Program within a Single Year
The College of William & Mary
Programs and Projects: Sub Unit Campaign
Grand Award
Clemson University Indigo Pine Project
Clemson University
Award of Excellence
Savannah Technical College HERO Campaign (Helping Everyone Realize Opportunity)
Savannah Technical College
Special Merit Award
“Cyberhero” Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign
Florida State University
Adult Degree Completion Program Campaign
Middle Tennessee State University
Feature Writing
Grand Award
"The Legal Burden"
Duke University
Award of Excellence
"The Evolution of Aimee Copeland"
Emory University
Special Merit Award
"A Better Neighbor"
Duke University
"Mind Over Matter: Miguel Nicolelis's Quest to Harness the Power of the Brain"
Duke University
"They Carry a Heavy Burden"
The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
Publications Writing
Grand Award
A Time of Wonder Research Booklet for Stetson University
Stetson University
Award of Excellence
Emory Magazine - Winter 2015
Emory University
1836 Society Report
Emory University
Special Merit Award
Discovery, Florida Institute of Technology's research magazine
Florida Institute of Technology
Gordon State College President's Report, Fall 2015
Gordon State College
Speech Writing
Grand Award
Skating to the Puck
University of Central Florida
Award of Excellence
Black, Gold, and Bold: The Remarkable Rise of Facilities at UCF
University of Central Florida
Special Merit Award
The title of the speech is “For the Love of Learning: Phi Beta Kappa Initiation.”
Florida State University
Writing for Fundraising
Grand Award
Presidential Renewal Appeal
Virginia Commonwealth University
Award of Excellence
Be Inspired 2015 University of Virginia Giving Societies Annual Report University of Virginia
Special Merit Award
50-Year Class Reunion Planned Giving Appeal
University of Kentucky
Column for a planned giving tabloid
University of Kentucky
Writing for the Media
Grand Award
"Tick-tock: Sound of ticking clock can affect women’s attitudes about reproductive timing"
Florida State University
Award of Excellence
"Clemson legend Ben Skardon, 97, to walk in Bataan Memorial Death March"
Clemson University
Special Merit Award
"First Contracting Human Muscle Grown in Laboratory"
Duke University
Materials for media coverage of Florida Tech lightning research
Florida Institute of Technology
"Campuses Should Be Weapon and Firearm-Free Zones"
Nova Southeastern University
Writing for the Web
Grand Award
FIU Magazine, Summer 2015, online edition Stories submitted: - “Teacher and poet, rebel and traveler, David Menasche showed us how to live” - “FIU Then and Now” - “Inspired by the wilderness: Students’ Everglades journey in poems, essays and stories”
Florida International University
Award of Excellence
NC State alumni magazine: NC State alumni in the news
North Carolina State University
NC State alumni magazine: Today in NC State History
North Carolina State University
Special Merit Award
How Campbell University Began
Campbell University
Print and Digital Publications: Recruitment Publication
Grand Award
The UNC Asheville Field Guide
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Award of Excellence
Pace Academy Admissions Viewbook
Pace Academy
Dare To Be - Stetson
Stetson University
Special Merit Award
Elon University School of Law Viewbook
lon University
VCU School of Engineering General Brochure - Engineering the Future to Make it Real
Virginia Commonwealth University
Print and Digital Publications: Recruitment Publication Series
Grand Award
Florida International University Recruitment Publication Series
Florida International University
Award of Excellence
Elon University Publications Package: Student Recruitment
Elon University
TCC Recruitment Publication Series
Tallahassee Community College
Special Merit Award
Jacksonville State University Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment Campaign
Jacksonville State University
Print and Digital Publications: Fundraising Publication
Grand Award
Armstrong State University Legacy of Light Soccer Lighting Campaign
Armstrong State University
Award of Excellence
The Research Experience @ Bridgewater (TRE@B)
Bridgewater College
Special Merit Award
Because This is Auburn – A Campaign for Auburn University: Campaign Publication Suite
Auburn University
Gatton College of Business & Economics “Gatton United” Building Campaign Brochure
University of Kentucky
Print and Digital Publications: Annual Fund Publication
Grand Award
Selu 25th Anniversary Solicitation Booklet
Radford University
Award of Excellence
Development Parent Fund Brochure — Fall 2014
Clemson University
Annual Giving Fall Solicitation Direct Mail 2014-2015
Virginia Tech
Special Merit Award
Because This is Auburn — A Campaign for Auburn University: “Rise as One” Summer 2015 Annual Fund Mailer
Auburn University
Washington and Lee Annual Fund First-Time Donor Mailing
Washington and Lee University
Print and Digital Publications: Magazine I
Grand Award
Berry
Berry College
Award of Excellence
Davidson Journal Magazine
Davidson College
Special Merit Award
UNC Asheville Magazine
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Print and Digital Publications: Magazine II
Grand Award
UGA Graduate School Magazine (Fall 2014, Winter 2015)
University of Georgia
Award of Excellence
The Magazine of Radford University
Radford University
Special Merit Award
Coastal Carolina University Magazine Fall 2014/Winter 2015 Coastal Carolina University Magazine Spring/Summer 2015
Coastal Carolina University
Duke Magazine Spring 2015, Summer 2015
Duke University
Print and Digital Publications: Magazine III
Grand Award
Auburn Magazine
Auburn University
Award of Excellence
UAB Magazine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Carolina Alumni Review
The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
Special Merit Award
Clemson World magazine
Clemson University
ML (Memphis Law) Magazine
University of Memphis
Print and Digital Publications: Tabloid
Grand Award
Stetson University VISUAL
Stetson University
Award of Excellence
Because This is Auburn — A Campaign for Auburn University: Campaign Quarterly Newsletter
Auburn University
Special Merit Award
Access
Cary Academy
MyVU
Vanderbilt University
Print and Digital Publications: Magazine/Tabloid Improvement I
Grand Award
Furman University Redesign
Furman University
Award of Excellence
Kentucky Engineering Journal
University of Kentucky
Virginia Nursing Legacy, the twice annual publication of the University of Virginia School of Nursing
University of Virginia
Special Merit Award
The VCOM View: Magazine Redesign
Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Print and Digital Publications: Magazine/Tabloid Improvement II
Grand Award
Campbell Magazine
Campbell University
Award of Excellence
Magazine of Elon
Elon University
Special Merit Award
The Magazine of Radford University
Radford University
Print and Digital Publications: Magazine/Tabloid Improvement III
Grand Award
Mississippi State University Alumnus Magazine
Mississippi State University
Award of Excellence
Redesigning College of Education and Human Development Magazine
Georgia State University
Special Merit Award
UAB College of Arts & Sciences magazine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
IMPACT donor newsletter
Virginia Commonwealth University
Print and Digital Publications: Low-Budget Publication
Grand Award
The Breezeway
Flagler College
Award of Excellence
National Merit Students Recruitment Piece
Middle Tennessee State University
Special Merit Award
Scoring New Beginnings: Governors Stadium
Austin Peay State University
Animate Brochure
Samford University
TRACKS Magazine of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Print and Digital Publications: Green or Sustainable Publication
Grand Award
VISUAL Tabloid
Stetson University
Print and Digital Publications: Annual Report
Grand Award
Dean Rusk International Studies Program 2013-14 Annual Report
Davidson College
Award of Excellence
Blazing Trails: The Chancellor’s 2014 Annual Report
University of Tennessee
Elon University President's Report 2014
Elon University
Special Merit Award
A University AND You: Shenandoah University 2014 Year in Review
Shenandoah University
Graphic Design: Single-Page Publication or Flier
Grand Award
Dare To Be… Significant Travel Brochure
Stetson University
Award of Excellence
No Place Like Homecoming - Homecoming 2014 Invitation
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Special Merit Award
Auburn University International Peace Dinner Flier
Auburn University
Biomedical Engineering Minor flyer
University of Kentucky
University School "Thanks to You" Impact Postcard
Nova Southeastern University
Graphic Design: Multipage Publication or Folder
Grand Award
Donna E. Shalala: The Mark of Historic Leadership
University of Miami
Award of Excellence
School of Public Health Recruitment Brochure
Georgia State University
Special Merit Award
Jennings A. Jones College of Business Annual Report 2013–2014
Middle Tennessee State University
TCC Folder
Tallahassee Community College
Graphic Design: Periodical
Grand Award
Gratitude: Your Stories.Your Giving. Your Impact.
University of Tennessee
Award of Excellence
Pegasus Magazine, Spring 2015
University of Central Florida
Pegasus Magazine, Summer 2015
University of Central Florida
Special Merit Award
Pegasus, Fall 2014
University of Central Florida
Transform Magazine
University of Kentucky
Graphic Design: Periodical
Special Merit Award
Honors Magazine, Spring 2015 edition
Middle Tennessee State University
Graphic Design: Cover
Grand Award
VCU School of Engineering Activity Book cover
Virginia Commonwealth University
Award of Excellence
Virginia Tech—Restaurants of Yesteryear
Virginia Tech
Special Merit Award
Pegasus, Spring 2015
University of Central Florida
Innovations Magazine
Middle Tennessee State University
The Bulletin: A Look at Alzheimers
Randolph College
Graphic Design: Book
Grand Award
Donor Impact Report
Virginia Commonwealth University
Award of Excellence
Campbell Medical School | Inaugural Year
Campbell University
Duke Engineering Through the Years
Duke University
Special Merit Award
Science Building Donors Book
Middle Tennessee State University
Washington and Lee University Campaign Photography Book
Washington and Lee University
Graphic Design: Poster
Grand Award
U-NITES! Poster Series
Clemson University
Award of Excellence
Virginia Tech - TEDxVirginiaTech Illuminate Posters
Virginia Tech
Special Merit Award
Our University
University of Tennessee System Office
Title IX Poster
Clemson University
Graphic Design: Editorial Design
Grand Award
Rollins Magazine Fall 2015
Rollins College
Award of Excellence
Duke Engineering Through the Years
Duke University
Furman Magazine, Spring 2015
Furman University
Special Merit Award
Success is a Choice Viewbook
Augusta University
Duke Magazine, Spring 2015
Duke University
Graphic Design: Specialty Piece
Grand Award
You Made Us Take Note
University of Kentucky
Award of Excellence
Because This is Auburn — A Campaign for Auburn University: Overarching Case Statement
Auburn University
Special Merit Award
Clemson University Indigo Pine Project
Clemson University
Presidential Inauguration Celebration Invitations and overall package
Furman University
Graphic Design: Illustration - Cover
Grand Award
Emory Medicine, Spring 2015 issue cover, Mind over Matter
Emory University
Award of Excellence
NC State alumni magazine, Autumn 2014
North Carolina State University
Special Merit Award
Clemson University Indigo Pine Project
Clemson University
Graphic Design: Illustration - Interior Spread
Grand Award
Prisoners of Pain illustration
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Award of Excellence
Campbell Magazine | Summer 2015
Campbell University
The Difference Makers
Middle Tennessee State University
Special Merit Award
Mining Mars
University of Central Florida
Graphic Design: Photography - Individual
Grand Award
First Salute
Clemson University
Award of Excellence
Samford Hall, cover of Summer 2015 issue of Auburn Magazine
Auburn University
Special Merit Award
Let the Words Fly - creative writing student portrait
University of Georgia
Graphic Design: Photography - Series
Grand Award
“Deep Water” Alumnus Magazine, Winter 2014
Mississippi State University
Award of Excellence
#PackAbroad #China
North Carolina State University
Special Merit Award
Lachlan the Tiger
Clemson University
Ranger Challenge
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Graphic Design: Unpublished Works
Grand Award
VISUAL - The Unseen
Stetson University
Award of Excellence
Blue Cheese Label
Clemson University
Special Merit Award
Strawberry Alley Proposal
Austin Peay State University
Vero Beach Marine Research and Education Center Case for Support
Florida Institute of Technology
Dance at MTSU
Middle Tennessee State University
Electronic and Digital Media: Total Website Design and Organization
Grand Award
Elon University Website
Elon University
Award of Excellence
Roanoke College Website Roanoke College
Special Merit Award
Dalton State College Website
Dalton State Foundation
James Madison University Homepage and Admissions site
James Madison University
VCU Life Sciences Website
Virginia Commonwealth University
Electronic and Digital Media: Mobile Application - Utility/Service
None. No entries.
Electronic and Digital Media: Social Media Strategy and Execution
Grand Award
University of Georgia Spring 2015 Commencement Social Media Campaign
University of Georgia
Award of Excellence
#BeAGov
Austin Peay State University
Special Merit Award
#GSUnited Homecoming
Georgia State University
Electronic and Digital Media: Magazine or Publication - Rendering for Tablet or Mobile Technology
Grand Award
Madison, the tablet edition
James Madison University
Award of Excellence
Emory Ebola app, Emory Medicine (Fall 2014)
Emory University
Special Merit Award
What's "Red & White" and Read All Over Campus? Resigning a campus newsletter for today's reader.
Jacksonville State University
MTSU iMagazine
Middle Tennessee State University
Tulane Magazine, iPad version
Tulane University
Electronic and Digital Media: Recruitment Video
Grand Award
“This Campus”
Winthrop University
Award of Excellence
Make It Yours – The University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama
Special Merit Award
Elon University Campus Tour
Elon University
Nova Southeastern University – Potential Realized Recruitment Video
Nova Southeastern University
Electronic and Digital Media: Fundraising Video
Grand Award
Alumni Reflections Video
Marist School
Award of Excellence
JMU GoMad Fundraising Whiteboard Video
James Madison University
Aspire: The Campaign for Mercer University
Mercer University
Special Merit Award
Giving Tuesday Video by Charlotte Latin School's Multimedia and Digital Video Club
Charlotte Latin School
Burning Bright, The Campaign for Georgia State University
Georgia State University
Why make a recurring gift to the Sewanee Annual Fund?
University of the South
Electronic and Digital Media: Marketing/Branding Video
Grand Award
UNC Charlotte—Big Ideas, Big Future
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Award of Excellence
Duke Engineering: 75 Years Rising
Duke University
Special Merit Award
Armstrong State University Start Strong Branding Video - What's Your Deepest Dream?
Armstrong State University
University of Memphis Brand Television Spot
University of Memphis
Electronic and Digital Media: Recruitment Website or Microsite
Grand Award
Engaged Learning at Elon Microsite
Elon University
Award of Excellence
Admissions & Scholarships Website Redesign
Mississippi State University
Special Merit Award
Furman University International Student Recruitment Page
Furman University
Shenandoah University - Shenandoah University River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield
Shenandoah University
Troy University Campaign Landing Pages
Troy University
Electronic and Digital Media: Fundraising Website or Microsite
Grand Award
Ravenscroft Giving microsite
Ravenscroft School
Award of Excellence
CMB to NYC (Fundraising Microsite)
University of Virginia
Special Merit Award
“From advancement.fiu.edu to the more user-friendly, streamlined give.fiu.edu”
Florida International University
Electronic and Digital Media: Alumni Website or Microsite
Grand Award
UNC Charlotte Total Alumni Website Redesign and Launch of Online Alumni Community
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Award of Excellence
uvamagazine.org
University of Virginia
Special Merit Award
The North Carolina State University Alumni Association designed a new Homecoming microsite, homecoming.ncsu.edu, in August 2014
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University Alumni Association alumni blog: Red and White for Life www.redandwhiteforlife.co
North Carolina State University
Electronic and Digital Media: Online Innovation/Experimentation
Grand Award
The Daily Deac - Using Blogging to Engage Parents
Wake Forest University
Award of Excellence
15 for '15
Furman University
#ChatWKU Twitter Chat Series
Western Kentucky University
Special Merit Award
SC.EDU (Oh! How your Memories Will Grow: The People, The Places, The Things Interactive Homepage)
University of South Carolina
TCC Geofencing Campaign
Tallahassee Community College
Advertising: Total Advertising Campaign
Grand Award
Rollins College Alumni Weekend 2015
Rollins College
Award of Excellence
Consent Campaign
University of Tennessee
VCU “Make it real” campaign 3.0 (Moments), 2014-15
Virginia Commonwealth University
Special Merit Award
Mississippi State Advertising Campaign
Mississippi State University
Advertising: Individual Print Advertisement
Grand Award
Our State Double-Truck Ad
East Carolina University
Award of Excellence
Flip the Classroom
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Nova Southeastern University – Potential Realized – Print Ad
Nova Southeastern University
Special Merit Award
Because This is Auburn — A Campaign for Auburn University: “Rise as One” Print Ad
Auburn University
Planned Giving advertisement
University of Kentucky
Advertising: Individual Digital Advertisement
Grand Award
Nova Southeastern University – Potential Realized – Digital – Shake It Up
Nova Southeastern University
Advertising: Individual Radio Advertisement
None. No entries.
Advertising: Commercial or Public Service Announcement
Grand Award
Big Orange. Big Ideas. Tennessee’s Energy
University of Tennessee
Award of Excellence
Why Wouldn't You? Frank and Dorian
University of Kentucky
Mississippi State We Ring True ad
Mississippi State University
Special Merit Award
Sustainability is Part of Who We Are
Appalachian State University
Auburn University Commercial: "Commencement"
Auburn University
“For You and for All” — The 2014 NC State Institutional Message
North Carolina State University