District I Excellence Awards Winners 2017
CASE District I annually bestows its Excellence Awards on individuals and schools doing innovative work in the fields of special events, fundraising, stewardship, volunteer engagement, alumni relations, student alumni initiatives, advancement services, and communications. District I is proud to partner with CASE International to introduce the Platinum Categories, recognizing the “best of the best” programs and practices in educational advancement.
Congratulations to our colleagues who have recently won Excellence Awards for their outstanding work!
DIGITAL
Digital Fundraising Materials
SILVER
McGill University
“McGill24 Digital Fundraising Materials”
Derek Cassoff – Director, Communications
Joe Issid – Associate Director, Digital Strategy
Kimberley Kersys – Associate Director, Creative Services
Trena Larson – Graphic Designer, Communications
Megan Martin – Communications Officer
Melissa Forster – Annual Giving Officer
Ayesha Mayan –Director, Annual Giving (Former)
Mark Sinclair – E-Communications Officer
Kathleen Sheridan – Communications Officer (Former)
Marion Butler – Communications Officer
Online News Sites and Newsletters: Colleges/Universities
GOLD
Boston University
“Boston University Research Website”
Gloria Waters, Vice President & Associate Provost for Research
Sara Rimer, Director, Research Communications
Barbara Moran, Senior Science Writer
Nelia Ponte, Director of Content Management
Cj Lehr, Program Director, Research Communication & Documentation
Katarzyna Tokarz, Research Communications Specialist
SILVER
Boston University
“BU Today”
Art Jahnke, Executive Editor
John O’Rourke, Editor
Mary Cohen, Copy Editor
Rich Barlow, Senior Writer
Cindy Buccini, Writer/Editor
Andrew Thurston Writer/Editor
Susan Seligson, Senior Writer
Amy Laskowski, Writer
Barbara Moran, Writer
Joel Brown, Writer
Devin Hahn, Editor/Producer
Bill Politis, Editor/Producer
Joe Chan, Editor/Producer
David Bergeron Keefe/Production Supervisor
BRONZE
Memorial University of Newfoundland
“The Gazette: Memorial University of Newfoundland’s newspaper of record”
Division of Marketing and Communications, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Social Media: Alumni and Advancement Programs
GOLD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“Today in 1916: A Twitter-driven look back at life at MIT, in Boston, and around the globe to celebrate a century of MIT in Cambridge.”
Nicole Morell, Social Media Community Manager
Kate Repantis, Director, Digital and Multimedia Communications and Marketing
Emily Kathan, Creative Design Director
Alan Scott, Senior Designer
Katherine Igoe, Digital Communications Specialist (temporary)
Tatiana Johnson, Digital Communications Specialist (temporary)
SILVER
Northeastern University
“Instagram Takeovers”
Jordana Torres, Associate Director of Social Media
BRONZE
McGill University
“McGill24: McGill University’s Digital Day of Giving”
Joe Issid, Associate Director, Digital Strategy, McGill University Advancement
Megan Martin, Communications Officer, Annual Giving, McGill University Advancement
Video-Admissions
GOLD (tie)
Boston University
“‘I Know What You’re Thinking’ is a just-under-five-minute video the Admissions Recruitment Team uses to bring Boston University to life for prospective students across the world.”
Doug Gould, Executive Creative Director
Ken Lewis, Marketing Writer
Nancy Marrs, Director, BU Productions
Lisa Bernier Moulton, Assistant Director, Account Management
Christine Lindberg, Account Executive, Account Management
GOLD (tie)
Northeastern University
“Full-Time MBA Student Experience at D’Amore-McKim”
Maureen Mello, Marketing Manager
Becky Higgins, Marketing Director
Barbara Scott, Marketing and Communications Associate Dean
SILVER
Saint Anselm College
“Saint Anselm College ‘Welcome’ video”
Michelle Adams O’Regan, Executive Director
Dyan Ciccone, Assistant Director of Web Communications
Laura Lemire, Assistant Director of Integrated Marketing
Cory True, Integrated Communications Manager
BRONZE
Pingree School
“This is Pingree”
Melody Komyerov, Director of Marketing and Communications
Alex Sandman, Videographer
Video-Fundraising
GOLD
Harvard University
“Student Fellowships at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design”
Jeremiah Jordan, Clyde Media Productions Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Harvard Graduate School of Design
SILVER
Pingree School
“Our Call for Access”
Melody Komyerov, Director of Marketing and Communications
Alex Sandman, Videographer
BRONZE
The Williston Northampton School
“The Founders Day Challenge video”
Dennis Crommett, Assistant Director of Communications
Traci Wolfe, Director of Annual Giving
Ann Hallock, Director of Communications
Aruna Goldstein, Design Director
Video-Other
GOLD
Boston University
“Finding Strength Through Loss”
Bill Politis, Producer and Editor
SILVER
University of New Brunswick
“We Are UNB”
Brendan Mittelholtz, Videographer/ Media Design Coordinator
Lance Blakney, Videographer /Editor/Design/SFX /Production Assistant
Heather Marmura, Project Coordinator Content Contributor Script
Kelsey Seymour, UNB Marketing, Manager Digital Marketing Narrator
Simon Marmura Brown, UNB Political Science Student UNB Unit Coordinators
Sarah Martel, Director UNB Marketing and liaison for project
Joy Cummings, Director UNB Media Services
BRONZE
Boston University
“Inside the Artists Studios”
Jason Kimball, Producer and Editor
Web-Based Magazines
SILVER
Boston University
“Bostonia magazine”
Art Jahnke, Editor
Cynthia K. Buccini, Managing Editor
Jon Brousseau, Associate Creative Director
Jenny Mackintosh, Web Producer
Websites: Admission
No Entries Awarded.
Websites: Fundraising (annual, special campaign)
GOLD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“MIT Campaign for a Better World website”
Art and Web Director
Barbara Malec Senior Designer
Eric Keezer Director of Marketing and Communications
Aimée Jack Associate Director, Marketing and Communications
Nicole Taylor Communications Assistant
Stephanie Eich Senior Web and Mobile Services Developer
Max Guerrero Web Designer/Developer Jay Sitter
SILVER
McGill University
“McGill24: A Day of Giving”
Marion Butler, Digital Communications Officer
Megan Martin, Communications Officer
Kim Kersys, Associate Director, Creative Services
Joe Issid, Associate Director, Digital Strategy
Robert Mark, Senior Software Analyst
Kienan Stewart, Web Developer (Koumbit)
Lydie Servanin, Web Developer (Koumbit)
Websites: Institutional
GOLD
Clark University
“Clark University Website Redesign and Relaunch”
Paula David – Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Pennie Turgeon – Vice President of Information Technology
Matt Cyr – Director of Content Marketing
Deirdre ni Chonaill – Senior Associate Director of User Experience
Jessica Zandan – Associate Director of Content Marketing
Meredith Woodward King – Associate Director of Content Marketing
Anne Gibson – Associate Director of Content Marketing
Chuck Wyatt – Manager of Web Technical Services
Dave Susco – Web Developer
SILVER
Deerfield Academy
“Deerfield.edu”
Communications Office
BRONZE
Boston University
“Boston University Research Website”
Gloria Waters, Vice President & Associate Provost for Research
Sara Rimer, Director, Research Communications
Barbara Moran, Senior Science Writer
Nelia Ponte, Director of Content Management
Cj Lehr, Program Director, Research Communication & Documentation
Katarzyna Tokarz, Research Communications Specialist
Websites: Special Purpose
GOLD
Worcester State University
“Worcester State University Student Portal”
Steven White, Associate Director of Marketing
Erjon Metohu, Creative Director at Eri Design Fuse Ideas, Web Development
SILVER
Boston University
“Boston University’s Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Website”
Stacey Zawacki, Director, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center
Laura Judd, Senior Nutritionist, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center
Jon Brousseau, Associate Creative Director, Interactive Design, Creative Services
Kerry Drapcho, Interactive Designer, Interactive Design, Creative Services
Brianne Reynolds, Web Developer 1, Interactive Design, Creative Services
Shakeela Najjar, Assistant Account Executive, Creative Services
Colleen Page, Senior Account Executive, Creative Services
BRONZE
Northeastern University
“Northeastern University Office of Alumni Relations Year in Review”
Kristen Romanelli, Associate Director of Digital Media
Anthony Donaldson, Director of Marketing and Communications
Steve Daly, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
Sarah Curran, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Meghan Brisson
Admissions Packages
SILVER (tie)
Deerfield Academy
“Admission Suite”
Deerfield Academy Admission Office and Deerfield Academy Communications Office
SILVER (tie)
Bates College
“Bates College Admission Counselor Mailing & Digital Strategy, Fall 2016 (work completed summer 2016)”
Tammy Caron, Senior Visual Designer
Jin Kwon, Visual Designer
Grace Kendall, Assistant Director of Design Services
Sean Findlen, Chief Communications Officer
Admissions Viewbooks
GOLD
Bates College
“Bates College Viewbook 2016”
Tammy Caron, Senior Visual Designer
Jin Kwon, Visual Designer
Grace Kendall, Assistant Director of Design Services
Sean Findlen, Chief Communications Officer
SILVER
The Williston Northampton School
“Take a Closer Look: Williston Northampton School”
Ann Hallock, Director of Communications
Aruna Goldstein, Design Director
Dennis Crommett, Assistant Director of Communications
Kate Snyder, Communications Writer and Coordinator
BRONZE
Pingree School
“Step Inside: Pingree Viewbook”
Melody Komyerov, Director of Marketing and Communications
Emma Fedor, Assistant Director of Communications
Mary Dyer, Senior Associate Director of Admission
Eric Stacey, Director of Enrollment Management and Admission
Advertising
GOLD
Boston University
“MBTA Arts Initiative Ads”
Hy Zhitnik, Senior Print Designer
Carla Barratta, Associate Creative Director, Print
SILVER
The Williston Northampton School
“Williston Northampton School advertisements”
Ann Hallock, Director of Communications
Aruna Goldstein, Design Director
Dennis Crommett, Assistant Director of Communications
Kate Snyder, Communications Writer and Coordinator
BRONZE
Boston University
“School of Public Health MBTA Advertisement”
Hy Zhitnik, Art Director
Ken Lewis, Marketing Writing
Carla Baratta, Associate Creative Director
Christine Lindberg, Account Executive
Annual Reports
GOLD
Boston University
“Boston University’s Annual Report 2015”
Caleb Daniloff, Marketing Writer
Lee Caulfield, Principal Designer
Bronwyn Hawkins, Senior Lead Designer
Gail DuBois, University Editor
Nelia Ponte, Director of Content Management
SILVER
The Williston Northampton School
“The Williston Northampton School 2014-15 Annual Report: A Day in the Lives of Students at the Williston Northampton School”
Aruna Goldstein, Design Director
Ann Hallock, Director of Communications
Traci Wolfe, Director of Constituent Relations and Giving
Eric Yates, Chief Advancement Officer
Rachael Hanley, Director of Online Communications
BRONZE
Boston University
“SPH This Year”
Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean, School of Public Health
Kara Peterson, Director, School of Public Health
Meaghan Agnew, Associate Director, School of Public Health
Doug Gould, Executive Creative Director, Creative Services
Carla Baratta, Associate Director, Creative Services
Stephanie Testa, Principal Designer, Creative Services
Gail Dubois, University Editor, Creative Services
Pamela Cooley, Editor, Creative Services
Kenneth Lewis, Marketing Writer, Creative Services
Charles Alfier, Production Manager, Creative Services
Sara Dyer, Administrative Operations and Photography Manager, Creative Services
Maureen Moran, Senior Studio Production Artist, Creative Services
Tatiana Anacki, Senior Account Executive, Creative Services
Fundraising Materials
GOLD
Harvard Business School
“HBS Development Communications Publications: HBS Fund Investors Society Impact Report and Global Activities Report”
Jennifer Gillespie, Associate Director, Development Communications
Erin Lawler, Director of Stewardship
Jane Mazzarella, Business Operations Manager
Charlotte Smith, Director, Development Communications
Susan Young, Associate Director, Development Communications
Independent School Magazines
GOLD
The Williston Northampton School
“The Williston Northampton School Bulletin”
Aruna Goldstein, Design Director
Rachael Hanley, Director of Online Communications
Dennis Crommett, Project Manager
Ann Hallock, Director of Communications
Eric Yates, Chief Advancement Officer
Traci Wolfe, Director of Annual Giving
SILVER
Deerfield Academy
“Deerfield Magazine”
David A. Thiel, Director of Communications
Jessica A. Day, Managing Editor
Brent M. Hale, Art Director
BRONZE
Choate Rosemary Hall
“Bulletin: the Magazine of Choate Rosemary Hall”
Alison J. Cady, Director of Strategic Planning & Communications
Lorraine S. Connelly, Editor, Choate Rosemary Hall Bulletin
David C. Nesdale, Graphic Designer
Independent School Viewbooks and/or Admissions Packages
GOLD
The Williston Northampton School
“Take a Closer Look: Williston Northampton School”
Ann Hallock, Director of Communications
Aruna Goldstein, Design Director
Dennis Crommett, Assistant Director of Communications
Kate Snyder, Communications Writer and Coordinator
SILVER
Pingree School
“Pingree Admission Package”
Melody Komyerov, Director of Marketing and Communications
Emma Fedor, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
Eric Stacey, Director of Admission and Enrollment Management
Mary Dyer, Senior Associate Director of Admission
Magazines: circ. 50,000 and above
GOLD
Tufts University
“Tufts Magazine, Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 issues”
John Wolfson, Editor-in-Chief
Margot Grisar, Design Director
Laura McFadden, Designer
SILVER
Bentley University
“Bentley Magazine”
Susan Simpson, Editor
Tiffany Smith, Publisher
Claire Anderson, Creative Director
Carol Dirga, Senior Associate Director, Creative Services
Sara Kaminski, Designer
Kelly Milligan, Designer
Chris Conti, Staff Photographer
Judy Metz Assistant Director, Print & Production
Diane Kehoe Project Manager, Content & Communications
Caroline Cruise Senior Assistant Director, Advancement Communications
Kristin Livingston Senior Assistant Director, Advancement Communications
Michael Lynch Director, Advancement Communications
BRONZE
Providence College
“Providence College Magazine”
Providence College Magazine Division of Marketing and Communications
Magazines: circ. 50,000 and under
GOLD
Saint Michael’s College
“Saint Michael’s College Magazine”
Saint Michael’s College Office of Marketing & Communications Harp and Company Graphic Design
SILVER
Tufts University
“Tufts Dental Medicine, Winter 2016 and Summer 2016 issues”
Helene Ragovin, Editor, Tufts Dental Medicine
John Wolfson, Editor-in-Chief, Tufts Magazines
Margot Grisar, Design Director
Betsy Hayes, Designer
BRONZE
University of Maine
“UMaine Today”
Margaret Nagle, managing editor
Val Ireland, designer
Michele Bonin, designer
Carol Nichols, designer
Beth Staples, writer
Elyse Kahl, writer
Amanda Lozier, web/print content coordinator
Ron Lisnet, videographer
Holland Haverkamp, photographer/videographer
Adam Küykendall, photographer/videographer
Michael Kirby, digital communication specialist
Christopher Clark, digital communication specialist
Brandi McCann, digital communication specialist
Newspapers/Newsletters
GOLD
Harvard Business School
“The Harvard Business School Campaign IMPACT Newsletters”
Charlotte Smith, Director of Development Communications
Christopher Brazda, Associate Director of Development Communications
Jennifer Gillespie, Associate Director of Development Communications
Jessica Huddy, Graphic Designer
Susan Young, Associate Director of Development Communications
SILVER
Dartmouth College
“From the Green at Dartmouth: Stories of Student Transformation”
Leslie Roque, Senior Designer
William Jaspersohn, Editorial Director
Lauri Berkenkamp, Associate Director
James Bressor, Senior Writer/Editor
Matt Wiencke, Senior Writer/Editor
Special Purpose Publications
GOLD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“From Ideas to Inventions: 102 Paths from MIT to the Future”
Whitney Espich, Executive Director of Communications and Events
Aimée Jack, Director of Marketing and Communications
Tom Gearty, Editor
Jennifer Mele, Editor
Nicole Estvanik Taylor, Editor
Evanthia Malliris, Copy Editor
Barbara Malec, Art and Web Director
Delane Meadows, Designer
SILVER
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“MIT2016: Celebrating a Century in Cambridge Centennial Map Keepsake”
Emily Muldoon Kathan, Creative Design Director
Robert Dimmick, Assoc. Dir., Class and Affinity Programming, Project Sponsor
Nicole Morell, Social Media Manager
Nancy DuVergne Smith, Editorial Director
(Alan Scott, Sr. Designer—interactive feature)
BRONZE
Northeastern University
“Alumni Words of Wisdom to the Class of 2016”
Sarah Curran, Senior Associate Director of Communications
PROGRAM
Alumni Relations Programming for All Constituencies
GOLD
Bowdoin College
New Engagement of Bowdoin’s LGBTIQA Community
Katherine O’Grady, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
SILVER
Boston University
“Boston University – Alumni Career Weeks 2016”
Jeff Murphy, Associate Director of Career Programs
Susan Richardson, Director of Alumni Relations
New Alumni Relations Program Initiative
GOLD
Harvard Business School
“Take an Alum to Lunch Day”
Katie Grissino, Senior Director, Alumni Relations
Lindsay McConchie, Associate Director, Student and Young Alumni Engagement
Robert Bochnak, Manager, Social Media
Bill Weber, Director, Alumni Communications
SILVER
Northeastern University
“Career by Design”
Rick Davis, Vice President of Alumni Relations
Valerie Paquette, Director of Alumni Engagement
Molly Cole, Senior Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Michele Rapp, Associate Director, Alumni Career Strategy
Jovvann-Dominque Cafua, Administrative Assistant
Jack McCorkle, Director of Finance and Partnerships
Lori Jacques, Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations
Anthony Donaldson, Director of Communications
Sarah Curran, Senior Associate Director of Marketing/Communications
Steve Daly, Associate Director of Marketing/Communications
Kristen Romanelli, Associate Director of Digital Media
Jordana Torres, Associate Director of Social Media
Bethany Lawlor, Associate Director of Partnerships
Kelsey Duggan, Associate Director of Regional Engagement
BRONZE
Bryant University
“Do One Thing” aka #1thing4bryant
Robin Torbron Warde, Director
Donna Harris, Senior Associate Director
Kathleen Delorey Brown, Associate Director
Tim Dumont, Manager of Online Communications
Tyler Brum, Assistant Director and Social Media Coordinator From University Relations
Elizabeth O’Neil, Associate Vice President
Anthony Gallotello, Graphic Designer
Christina Senecal, Writer/Copy Editor
Paul De Wolf, Web Content Specialist
Special Events
GOLD
McGill University
“A Brilliant Night: A gala fundraising event for brain cancer research at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro).”
Wendy Sculnick, Special Events Manager, The Neuro A Brilliant Night 2015 Honorary and Organizing Committees
SILVER
The Williston Northampton School
“Founders Day Fund Week”
Traci Wolfe, Director of Annual Giving
Ann Hallock, Director of Communications
Dennis Crommett, Assistant Director of Communications
Aruna Goldstein, Design Director
Eric Yates, Chief Advancement Officer
BRONZE
McGill University
“#McGill24 – A Day for Change www.mcgill24.ca”
Leads: Marion Butler, E-Communications Officer
Derek Cassoff, Director, Communications
Paul Chesser, Assistant Vice-Principal, Development
Cate Desrochers, Correspondence Officer
Melissa Forster, Annual Giving Officer
Joe Issid, Associate Director, Digital Strategy
Ali Janjua, Alumni Relations Associate (Former)
Gabrielle Korn, Managing Director, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
Lynn Mark, Volunteer Relations Officer
Megan Martin, Communications Officer
Ayesha Mayan, Director, Annual Giving (Former)
Participants: Lisa Baum, Annual Giving Officer
Tarek ElChaarani, Director, Annual Giving and Business Intelligence
Kimberley Kersys, Associate Director, Creative Services
Trena Larson, Graphic Designer, Communications
Alesia Rudnitskaya, Annual Giving Officer
Kathleen Sheridan, Communications Officer (Former)
Mark Sinclair, E-Communications Officer
Annual Giving Programs
GOLD
McGill University
“McGill University’s OMG Contest: a data collection tool that celebrates graduation and engages our newest university alumni”
Hilary Morden, Annual Giving Associate, Students & Young Alumni
Melissa Forster, Annual Giving Officer, Students & Young Alumni
Megan Martin, Communications Officer
Marion Butler, E-Communications Officer
Robert Mark, Web programmer
Nicholas Tonin, Leadership Officer
Olivia Piccirelli, Development Associate
Gabrielle Korn, Managing Director, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
Shana Szikman, Alumni Relations Associate Director, Students & Young Alumni
Kavetia Dass, Alumni Relations Officer, Students & Young Alumni
Chelsea Bell, Alumni Relations Associate, Students & Young Alumni
Jillian Pranger, Regional Programs Officer
Tarek ElChaarani, Director of Annual Giving and Business Intelligence
SILVER
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“The MIT Connection, a new fundraising volunteer model for graduates 11-24 years out”
Danielle Auriemma, Associate Director, Class Giving
Rosheen Kavanagh, Director, Class and Affinity Giving
BRONZE
Applewild School
“10,000 Reasons to Support Applewild School”
Kelly Jennison, Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Julie Breau, Development and Alumni Relations Assistant
Donor Stewardship Programs
GOLD
Boston University
“Be Rhett’s Valentine!”
Lindsay Roth, Associate Director of Annual Giving
Phil DiMartino, Associate Director of Annual Giving
Andrew Parlato, Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Overall Operations Advancement Services
BRONZE
University of New Hampshire
“You can’t spell C H A l l e n G E without CHANGE: Leveraging employee engagement to promote operational readiness during a major system implementation”
Melissa Price, Technical Writer and Trainer, University Advancement
Kristin Lambert, Associate Director of Information Technology for Advancement
Erich Preisendorfer, Director of Information Technology for Advancement
Misty McCarty, Associate Vice President, Advancement Services
We’d also like to acknowledge the “Trax Project Team, University Advancement” for their dedication, commitment, and trust.
PLATINUM CATEGORIES
Best Articles of the Year
Gold
Boston University
“The Good Life of Marcia Deihl: One year after the death of a beloved Cambridge activist, a fellow wayfarer reflects on the dreams of a generation”
Gold
Harvard Business School
“The Adventures of Amy Chu”
Silver
Tufts University
“The Alzheimer’s Hope”
Bronze
Harvard Business School
“The Business of Love”
Best Practices in Advancement Services
Gold
University of New Hampshire
“You can’t spell C H A l l e N G E without CHANGE: Leveraging employee engagement to promote operational readiness during a major system implementation”
Best Practices in Communications and Marketing
Gold
Memorial University of Newfoundland
“Marketing and Communications Planning: MoodCheck Challenge”
Gold
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“MIT2016: Celebrating a Century in Cambridge Centennial Marketing to Alumni”
Silver
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
“Brand Building Campaign for Olin College of Engineering”
Bronze
Keene State College
“The First-Person Project”
Best Practices in Fundraising
Gold
Northfield Mount Hermon School
“The NMH Founders’ Challenge: With hard work, you get dessert!”
Best Practices in Alumni Relations
Bronze
Harvard Business School
“Making A Difference”
Excellence in Photography
Gold
Boston University
“Jackie Ricciardi – Photography Portfolio”
Silver
University of Maine
“Documenting teaching, research and student life at the University of Maine”
Bronze
Boston University
“Life at BU and Beyond”
