2020 District III Award Winners
Advertising
Total Advertising Campaign
GOLD
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama – Where Legends are Made
SILVER
Florida International University
Florida International University’s Next Horizon Campaign – Advertising Campaign
BRONZE
North Carolina State University
NC State Day of Giving
Individual Print Advertising
GOLD
Auburn University
Forever AU App Alumni Suite Poster
GOLD
Troy University
Troy University One & All
SILVER
North Carolina State University
A Handwoven Future
BRONZE
Auburn University
Auburn Experience Ad – Auburn University Development Communications and Marketing
Individual Digital Advertising
GOLD
University of Memphis
Be A Memphis Tiger, Wherever You Are - UofM Global Digital Ad
SILVER
Delta State University Alumni and Foundation
Delta State University's Economic Impact advertising web page
BRONZE
Santa Fe College
Santa Fe College Accounting Bachelor Degree Digital Media Ads
Individual Radio Advertising
GOLD
Troy University
Trojan Warriors One & All
Commercial or Public Service Announcement
GOLD
Mississippi State University
2019 Mississippi State University Commercial
SILVER
University of Georgia
2019 PSA, Commit to Georgia
BRONZE
Georgia State University
It's Your Day, Seize It
Electronic and Digital Media
Total Website Design and Organization
GOLD
Emory University
Emory University Human Resources Website
GOLD
University of Memphis
University of Memphis Website Redesign
SILVER
Davidson College
True Community: Davidson College Website Redesign
SILVER
Emory University
Redesign of the Emory University School of Medicine Website
SILVER
Emory University
Emory Continuing Education Website
SILVER
Hillsborough Community College
Fixer Upper: Rebuilding & Redesigning Hillsborough Community College’s Website
SILVER
Troy University
Troy University Website Redesign
SILVER
University of North Carolina System
2019 UNC System Advancement Symposium Website
BRONZE
Delta State University Alumni and Foundation
The International Conference on the Blues Website Redesign
BRONZE
Florida Gulf Coast University
Redesign and launch of new FGCU website
Mobile Application – Utility/Service
GOLD
Florida International University
Pick Your Passion
Social Media Strategy and Execution
GOLD
Florida International University
#RepFIU Campaign
GOLD
North Carolina State University
#GivingPack on NC State’s First Day of Giving
SILVER
Florida Gulf Coast University
A New Mascot for FGCU?
SILVER
University of Georgia
Digital Dawgs Social Media Ambassador Program
BRONZE
Florida State University
Fill in the Blanks' Interactive IG stories
BRONZE
Roanoke College
Roanoke College Lip Sync Video
Magazine or Publication Rendering for Tablet or Mobile Technology
GOLD
North Carolina State University
See Yourself at NC State: Admissions Digital Viewbook
SILVER
Georgia State University
“Razin’ Kell”
BRONZE
Georgia State University
Blackbeard’s Lost Plunder
BRONZE
Georgia State University
“Finding the American Dream”
Recruitment Video
GOLD
James Madison University
JMU’s Campus – Come See For Yourself!
SILVER
Auburn University
100+ Women Strong recruiting video
SILVER
Rollins College
This is My Rollins: Sam Sadeh
BRONZE
The Westminster Schools
A Day in the Life of Middle School (Admissions Video)
Fundraising Video
GOLD
Florida International University
Building Better Wings: Florida International University’s Next Horizon Campaign Video
GOLD
Florida State University
The History of CARE
GOLD
The University of Alabama
Bama Blitz “Unleash the Power of Giving”
GOLD
William & Mary
One Scholar, One Day: Jackie Valles '19
SILVER
Elon University
Elon LEADS Campaign Video
SILVER
William & Mary
2019 One Tribe One Day: Our Moments Connect Us As One
SILVER
Winston-Salem State University
Our Grand Vision
BRONZE
Bennett College
#StandWithBennett: Thank You Video
BRONZE
Clemson University
Clemson University Call to Heart Fundraiser Video
Marketing/Branding Video
GOLD
University of Central Florida
UCF’s Inclusive Education Services Program First Class of Graduates
SILVER
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University Admissions Testimonial Video: Urita
SILVER
University of Central Florida
Women’s World Cup Spotlight: UCF’s Konya Plummer
BRONZE
Emory University
Happy Holidays 2018: Holiday Hand Delivery
BRONZE
University of Georgia
UGA Clinic improves lives of children with disabilities
BRONZE
William & Mary
Her Story
Recruitment Website or Microsite
GOLD
North Carolina State University
See Yourself at NC State: Admissions Digital Viewbook
SILVER
Elon University
Elon University Admissions Website
SILVER
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Find Your Degree at UAB
BRONZE
Austin Peay State University
Business and Industry Microsite
BRONZE
Austin Peay State University
Art + Design homepage redesign
BRONZE
Georgia State University
Georgia State University’s Undergraduate Admissions Website
Fundraising Website or Microsite
GOLD
University of Tennessee
Together.tennessee.edu
SILVER
Florida State University
Reimagining FSU’s Great Give Website
SILVER
University of South Florida
From One to 39 Funds — Using HerdFunder to Grow
BRONZE
University of South Florida
HerdFunder for the University of South Florida Foundation
Alumni Website or Microsite
GOLD
Auburn University
Auburn Engineering Alumni Website
SILVER
William & Mary
William & Mary Alumni Magazine Website Redesign
BRONZE
University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama - Alumni Relations
Online Innovation/Experimentation
GOLD
Winston-Salem State University
Ram Ready: Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve College Readiness
SILVER
Auburn University
#GINNing podcast
SILVER
University of South Carolina
200 Years of Frankenstein
BRONZE
Emory University
The Dinner Table: Atlanta Reconciling with Its Past
BRONZE
North Carolina State University
Demystifying the Campus Housing Selection Process with Immersive Technology
Graphic Design
Single-Page Publications or Flier
GOLD
Bellarmine University
Bellarmine University Travel Search Piece
GOLD
Rollins College
Accepted Student Packet
SILVER
Brenau University
Center for Arts & Design Brochure/Poster
SILVER
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Kentucky Wesleyan Homecoming 2018 Brochure
BRONZE
Austin Peay State University
College of Business Brochure
Multipage Publication or Folder
GOLD
Florida International University
FIU Housing Viewbook
GOLD
University of Georgia
University of Georgia 2019 Annual Report Design – Shaping Our Future
SILVER
Auburn University
Auburn University Foundation Endowment Report Package
SILVER
Auburn University
Leach Science Center Addition Naming Brochure — Auburn University Office of Development Communications and Marketing
SILVER
Nova Southeastern University
NSU Shark Fin Folder
BRONZE
Auburn University
Inspire. Innovate. Transform: Auburn University Foundation FY18 Annual Report
BRONZE
Emory University
Emory Undergraduate Admission Viewbook
BRONZE
University of Central Florida
UCF Viewbook for Undergraduate Admissions
Periodical
GOLD
Auburn University
Auburn Magazine, Fall 2019
SILVER
University of Central Florida
Pegasus, Summer 2019 Adventure Issue: Let's Go!
BRONZE
Campbell University
Campbell Magazine, Fall 2018
Cover
GOLD
University of Georgia
Georgia Magazine, Fall 2019
SILVER
North Carolina State University
NC State Alumni Magazine, Winter 2018 Sweet Potatoes
BRONZE
The Westminster Schools
What's in a Space?
Book
GOLD
Nova Southeastern University
Guardians of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape Book
SILVER
Virginia Commonwealth University
Royall Impact Report
BRONZE
Middle Tennessee State University
True Book 2019
Poster
GOLD
University of Central Florida
UCF Knights
SILVER
Auburn University
50 Years of Integration in Athletics at Auburn University Suite Poster
SILVER
Wingate University
Lyceum Poster for talk by Opal Tometti, co-founder of Black Lives Matter
BRONZE
Florida A&M University
FAMU Element of Success Leaders
BRONZE
Middle Tennessee State University
Freedom Sings 2018 Poster
BRONZE
Wingate University
Pops on the Quad Poster
Editorial Design
GOLD
Clemson University
Clemson World Research 2019
SILVER
Campbell University
Campbell Magazine, "The Remarkable Rise of Campbell Football"
BRONZE
Auburn University
"125 Years of The Auburn Plainsman"
Specialty Piece
GOLD
University of South Florida
Get in the Game: How USFOPOLY took the USF Faculty & Staff Campaign to unprecedented heights
SILVER
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Tech "Relentless One" Rocket Box
SILVER
University of Memphis
University of Memphis Environmental Branding - Logo Staircase
BRONZE
Auburn University
Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) Industry Banner Stands
BRONZE
The Westminster Schools
2019 New Wildcat Welcome Box (for newly enrolled students)
BRONZE
University of Tennessee
Alumni Awards and 225th Anniversary Gala Creative Package
Illustration - Cover
GOLD
University of Central Florida
Pegasus, Football Issue 2019
SILVER
Georgia State University
"Razin' Kell"
SILVER
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt Magazine, “Blast Off!”
BRONZE
Clemson University
Clemson World Research 2019 Cover Illustration
BRONZE
Wingate University
Wingate Magazine Cover Illustration — Bulldogs Abroad!
Illustration – Interior Spread
GOLD
Clemson University
Big Questions? We've Got Big Data.
SILVER
Georgia State University
"Razin' Kell"
SILVER
North Carolina State University
NC State Alumni Magazine — "Busting Myths!"
Photography – Individual
GOLD
College of Charleston
Astrophysicist Jon Hakkila studies gamma ray bursts and space-time anomalies
SILVER
University of Georgia
Jenna Jambeck Underwater Portrait
BRONZE
Vanderbilt University
“Vandy … boy!”
Photography – Series
GOLD
Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU Under the Stars
SILVER
North Carolina State University
NC State Alumni Magazine - "Can Sweet Potatoes Save the World?"
SILVER
The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
We Had a Ball
BRONZE
Campbell University
Ministry of Hope | Cape Town, South Africa
BRONZE
Rollins College
Partners in Progress
Unpublished Works
GOLD
Auburn University
Top Donor Stewardship Notecards – Auburn University Office of Development Communications and Marketing
SILVER
Auburn University
Auburn Hospitality Tailgate Fan
BRONZE
North Carolina State University
Human-machine Symbiosis
Print and Digital Publications
Recruitment Publication
GOLD
The University of Alabama
Undergraduate Admissions Travel Piece
SILVER
Samford University
Cumberland School of Law Viewbook
BRONZE
Guilford College
Guilford Outcomes Booklet
Recruitment Publication Series
GOLD
Florida International University
Recruitment Publication Series
SILVER
Elon University
Elon University Admissions Recruitment Series
SILVER
Emory University
Emory School of Law Recruitment Series
BRONZE
Austin Peay State University
Rock & ROW
BRONZE
Bellarmine University
Bellarmine University Recruitment Series
BRONZE
The Westminster Schools
Westminster’s Admissions Campaign: From Prospect to Applicant
Fundraising Publication
GOLD
Nova Southeastern University
Guardians of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape Case Statement
SILVER
James Madison University
Case statement for Unleashed: The Campaign for James Madison University
BRONZE
Auburn University
Leach Science Center Addition Naming Brochure — Auburn University Development Communications and Marketing
Annual Fund Publication
GOLD
Florida State University
Florida State University Foundation’s 2018 Fall Direct Mail Appeal
GOLD
University of West Florida
Foundation Annual Report
SILVER
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Celebrating our Past: Moving Forward
BRONZE
Auburn University
Constituency Appeals – Auburn University Development Communications and Marketing
BRONZE
Old Dominion University
Make Your Mark Monarchs - College Annual Fund Calendar Year End Direct Mail
Magazine I
GOLD
Ashley Hall
Perspectives: The Magazine of Ashley Hall
GOLD
Bellarmine University
Bellarmine Magazine
GOLD
The University of Alabama
Communicator, The University of Alabama, College of Communication and Information Sciences
GOLD
University of Kentucky
Kentucky Engineering Journal
BRONZE
Berry College
Berry Magazine
BRONZE
Centre College
Centrepiece
Magazine II
GOLD
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest Magazine
SILVER
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt Magazine
BRONZE
Belmont University
Circle Magazine
Magazine III
GOLD
University of Central Florida
Pegasus: The Magazine of the University of Central Florida
SILVER
Auburn University
Auburn Magazine
SILVER
Middle Tennessee State University
MTSU Research Magazine
SILVER
North Carolina State University
NC State Alumni Magazine
BRONZE
Georgia State University
Georgia State University Research Magazine
BRONZE
James Madison University
Madison – Winter 2019
BRONZE
University of Georgia
Georgia Magazine
BRONZE
University of Tennessee System Office
Tennessee Alumnus
Tabloid
SILVER
University of Tennessee
Gratitude Newsletter
Magazine/Tabloid Improvement I
SILVER
William Peace University
PEACE Magazine, Spring 2019
BRONZE
The Citadel
An Evolution, Not a Revolution
Magazine/Tabloid Improvement II
GOLD
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Tech Magazine
SILVER
University of South Carolina
Moore Magazine
BRONZE
Florida Institute of Technology
A Tale of Two Magazines
Magazine/Tabloid Improvement III
GOLD
The University of Alabama
Executive Magazine
SILVER
Georgia Institute of Technology
Magazine Rebrand - we are engineers
BRONZE
North Carolina State University
Results digital magazine
Low Budget Publication
GOLD
Florida International University
Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Center for Muslim World Studies Proposal
GOLD
Guilford College
The Guilford Gazette
SILVER
Middle Tennessee State University
2018-2019 True Blue Preview
BRONZE
Brenau University
Fashion Show Program
BRONZE
Elon University
Elon Law Alumni Bulletin
Annual Report
GOLD
Belmont University
2018 Annual Report: Different By Design (Belmont University)
SILVER
Auburn University
Inspire. Innovate. Transform: Auburn University Foundation FY18 Annual Report
BRONZE
Virginia Commonwealth University
2018 VCU Annual Report
Programs and Projects
Alumni Relations Engagement Project, Event or Program
GOLD
North Carolina State University
BASFest presented by the NC State Alumni Association
SILVER
University of Miami
Meet the CEO
SILVER
William Peace University
Star Alumni: Implementing a new alumni engagement plan.
BRONZE
Virginia Commonwealth University
State of Underrepresented Alumni Business Owners
BRONZE
Wake Forest University
Loyal DEAC
BRONZE
Wake Forest University
Out of the Forest
Alumni Relations Fundraising Project, Event or Program
GOLD
Queens University of Charlotte
Miss Betty's Marketplace: Honoring a Campus Legend
GOLD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
An IPO for UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School- Stock Campaign
SILVER
University of Arkansas
Bodie Bash
BRONZE
Lipscomb University
Lipscomb's First Day of Giving
External Relations Engagement Program
GOLD
Davidson College
WDAV’s Instruments in Schools Initiative
SILVER
Guilford College
The 2018-19 Guilford College Bryan Series
BRONZE
Florida Atlantic University
Transformative Testing: FAU’s Vision Briefing Process
BRONZE
Florida Gulf Coast University
The FGCU Research Roadshow: Bringing the Campus to the Community
Media Relations Program
GOLD
Florida Gulf Coast University
The Water School Launch
GOLD
Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU Health Patient Story of Four Denials and Two Hearts
SILVER
Auburn University
Expert Answers
SILVER
Middle Tennessee State University
Iraq veteran shot 13 times graduates
SILVER
Virginia Commonwealth University
Hyperloop at VCU
BRONZE
Winston-Salem State University
World War II veteran Has Her Wish Granted at Commencement
Special Event
GOLD
Clemson University
POW Trifecta
GOLD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
225 Years of Carolina
SILVER
The University of Alabama
H.M. Comer Hall Grand Gala: Celebrating the 2018 Renovation
SILVER
University of Tennessee
Together We Grow Launch
BRONZE
Florida State University
Thank a NOLE Day: Florida State University’s Day of Thanks
BRONZE
University of South Florida
Get in the Game: USFOPOLY kicks off at USF with 500+ faculty & staff attendees
Branding/Identity Program or Campaign
GOLD
Baptist College of Health Sciences
The Blue Healers mascot creation
GOLD
Bellarmine University
New Bellarmine Tradition: Swords Up!
GOLD
Guilford College
Guilford Edge Campaign
SILVER
Brenau University
Women’s College Packet
Crisis/Issues Management Plan
GOLD
University of North Carolina at Asheville
UNC Asheville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Week Keynote Speaker 2019
SILVER
Virginia Commonwealth University
Reworking the VCU Alumni ELEVATE Tour
Overall Annual Fund Program
GOLD
University of South Florida
Get in the Game: How USFOPOLY took the USF Faculty & Staff Campaign to unprecedented heights
SILVER
Florida International University
Shine Bright! 82% Participation Ignited $5.4 Million from Faculty/Staff
Sub Unit Campaign
GOLD
University of South Carolina
Justice for All
SILVER
University of South Florida
Successful Cross-Media Campaign to Engage the Unengaged Alumni Donor
BRONZE
James Madison University
Dolley Dolley!
BRONZE
North Carolina State University
NC State Campus Visit Experience
BRONZE
University of North Carolina at Asheville
The Bulldog Challenge: A Collaboration Between Advancement, Athletics & Academia
Writing and Publications
Feature Writing
GOLD
Emory University
"Journey Toward Justice: Confronting Slavery on the Road to Reconciliation"
GOLD
North Carolina State University
"Can Sweet Potatoes Save the World?"
GOLD
The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
"Where There Is No Silence"
SILVER
Campbell University
"The Prisoner of War"
SILVER
Florida International University
"Change is coming"
SILVER
Georgia State University
"Razin' Kell"
BRONZE
College of Charleston
"Touching the Third Rail"
BRONZE
Georgia State University
"Poison Pill"
Publications Writing
GOLD
Campbell University
Campbell Magazine | Fall 2018
SILVER
Rollins College
Rollins Admission Magazine Volume 3
SILVER
University of Kentucky
Kentucky Engineering Journal, Fall 2018
BRONZE
College of Charleston
College of Charleston Magazine, Summer 2019
BRONZE
Ringling College of Art and Design
CONTXT Magazine
BRONZE
Tennessee Technological University
Gratitude
BRONZE
Virginia Commonwealth University
Royall Impact book
Speech Writing
GOLD
Virginia Commonwealth University
2019 State of the University Address
SILVER
Clemson University
Ken Scar's POW Trifecta opening remarks
SILVER
University of Central Florida
Launch of a Lifetime: Saluting UCF's Downtown Groundbreakers
BRONZE
Florida State University
The Fierce Urgency of Now
Writing for Fundraising
SILVER
Florida Atlantic University
People, Purpose, Paradise: The Case for Support for FAU
BRONZE
Auburn University
Auburn Cares Email — Auburn University Development Communications and Marketing
Writing for the Media
GOLD
Florida International University
"Scientists discover how mosquitoes zero in our sweat"
SILVER
Clemson University
"Clemson scientists measure all of the starlight ever produced by the observable universe"
BRONZE
Florida State University
"Late night snacker? Make it cottage cheese"
Writing for the Web
GOLD
Mississippi State University
We Ring True Landing Page Narrative
GOLD
North Carolina State University
See Yourself at NC State: Admissions Digital Viewbook
SILVER
Austin Peay State University
GovLife: Mallory Fundora
SILVER
Clemson University
"Emergency response 'A-team' watches over Clemson game days"
BRONZE
Campbell University
"Living Hope"
BRONZE
Virginia Commonwealth University
Campaign giving news
CASE Platinum Awards
Best Article of the Year
DISTRICT FINALIST
North Carolina State University
"Can Sweet Potatoes Save the World?"
DISTRICT FINALIST
Wake Forest University
"Walking with the Hope"
HONORABLE MENTION
Emory University
"The Plant Hunters"
HONORABLE MENTION
Middle Tennessee State University
"Legendary Comebacks"
HONORABLE MENTION
The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
"The Guiding Light"
HONORABLE MENTION
The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
"Converting The Shot"
Best Practices in Advancement Services
DISTRICT FINALIST
North Carolina State University
Efficiently supporting a $13.5M Day of Giving
DISTRICT FINALIST
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Donor Relations
HONORABLE MENTION
University of Florida
The University of Florida’s Welcome to the Endowment Communications
Best Practices in Alumni Relations
DISTRICT FINALIST
The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
Sip, Savor and Learn: Tar Heels Support Local
DISTRICT FINALIST
William Peace University
Star Alumni: Implementing a new alumni engagement plan
HONORABLE MENTION
Florida Institute of Technology
60 for 60: Celebrating Sixty Years of Alumni at Florida Institute of Technology
HONORABLE MENTION
Virginia Commonwealth University
A-10 Tournament: Rams take over NYC
HONORABLE MENTION
Wake Forest University
Loyal DEAC
Best Practices in Communications and Marketing
DISTRICT FINALIST
The Citadel
Our Mighty Citadel
DISTRICT FINALIST
Winston-Salem State University
Becoming a First-Choice University
HONORABLE MENTION
Florida Gulf Coast University
The Water School at FGCU: Changing the Tide of Florida's Waters
Best Practices in Digital Communication
DISTRICT FINALIST
North Carolina State University
Demystifying the Campus Housing Selection Process with Immersive Technology
DISTRICT FINALIST
Virginia Commonwealth University
Promoting VCU’s first worldwide alumni tour
Best Practices in Diversity Programming
DISTRICT FINALIST
Florida International University
Bystander Leadership Program: From Insight to Action
HONORABLE MENTION
Virginia Commonwealth University
State of Underrepresented Alumni Business Owners
Best Practices in Fundraising
DISTRICT FINALIST
Florida International University
The Battle for Miami: The Donor Participation Challenge to Win the City
DISTRICT FINALIST
University of South Florida
Expanding Our Reach: USF’s Second Annual Giving Day
HONORABLE MENTION
Bennett College
#StandWithBennett: The Campaign to Save Bennett College
HONORABLE MENTION
Florida International University
Shine Bright! 82% Participation Ignited $5.4 Million from Faculty/Staff
HONORABLE MENTION
The University of Alabama
Bama Blitz 2019
Excellence in Photography
DISTRICT FINALIST
University of Georgia
Georgia Magazine Cortona Photography
HONORABLE MENTION
College of Charleston
CofC Alumna Dr. Jenessa Gjeltema
HONORABLE MENTION
James Madison University
James Madison University 2018-19