Platinum Categories

Best Practices in Alumni Relations

Gold 

Women in White Coats 

Ohio State University

Silver 

OU Alumni Weekend on Mackinac Island 

Oakland University

Bronze 

UWSP Alumni Days of Service #UWSPGIVESBACK 

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

 

Teresa Du Bois Exline Award for Best Practices in Communications and Marketing

Gold 

"Go Blue Guarantee" and "You Can Go Blue!"- University of Michigan Affordability Campaign

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Silver 

The Great State Road Trip (https://msu.edu/roadtrip/) 

Michigan State University

Bronze 

Working for Wisconsin 

University of Wisconsin - Madison

 

Best Practices in Fundraising

Gold

Kettering University Faculty and Staff FUNd Drive 

Kettering University

Silver 

M.I.A.M.I. WOMEN Symposium/Hawk Tank 

Miami University

Bronze 

St. Thomas-Surly Brewing Sustainer Initiative 

University of St. Thomas

 

Best Practices in Advancement Services

Gold 

Enhancing Gift Tables with Data Visualization and Increased Capabilities for Campaign Planning and Prospecting 

University of Minnesota

Silver 

Rethinking Gift Tables: A New Data Driven Approach to Campaign Planning Pyramids 

The Ohio State University

 

Best Practices in Digital Communication

Gold

Northwestern Intersections: A Northwestern Network Podcast 

Northwestern University

Gold

Ohio State Insights

Ohio State University

Silver

Go Blue Guarantee and You Can Go Blue!-University of Michigan Affordability Campaign 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Bronze

Ohio Today Radio: "Made for this"

Ohio University

 

Best Practices in Diversity Programs

Silver 

A Moment 50 Years in the Making: The Ohio Northern University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Statue Project 

Ohio Northern University

 

Excellence in Photography

Gold 

Joseph Xu Photography Portfolio 

University of Michigan -Ann Arbor, College of Engineering

Silver 

James Brosher Photography 

Indiana University

Bronze 

Miami University Campus Scenes - Scott Kissell photographer 

Miami University

 

Best Articles of the Year

Gold

Core Stories: the story of the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear reaction ois one fo science, of war, and of people

University of Chicago

Silver 

Renaissance Woman: Historian Ada Palmer researches the history of ideas, writes science fiction, and has helped elect a new pope (c.1470) four times. The Core, Winter 2018 

University of Chicago

 

CASE District V Award Categories

Excellence in Design - Specialty Pieces

Gold 

Cleveland State University Alumni Association Grad Kit 

Cleveland State University

Silver 

Washington University School of Engineering & Applied Science Tech Tattoos 

Washington University in St. Louis

Bronze 

The Southwest Story, as told by the Mustang Family, 50th Anniversary Coffee Table Book

Southwest Minnesota State University

Honorable Mention 

Dean's Holiday Card 2017 

Washington University in St. Louis

 

Best Video Fundraising, Alumni Relations and Commercial Spots

Gold 

#MoveInMiami Thank you Video 

Miami University

Silver 

Carlson School Campaign Video 

University of Minnesota

Bronze 

Wildcat Welcome 2017 

Northwestern University

Honorable Mention 

Together, we make this the Regions University 

Indiana University Northwest

 

Best Institutional Website

Silver 

University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute Website 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Bronze 

Cleveland State University Foundation Website 

Cleveland State University

 

Excellence in Special Events, Individual

Gold 

Homecoming Alumni Vow Renewal 

Alma College

Silver 

A Conversation with Wil Haygood '76 and Jeff Pegues '92 on Race in America, part of the series "Spirit of '64: Miami University and the Enduring Legacy of Freedom Summer" 

Miami University

Bronze 

Cleveland State University Women's Leadership Symposium-April 12, 2017 

Cleveland State University

 

Excellence in Special Events, Series of Events

Gold 

MacNation Tour 2017 

MacMurray College

Silver 

OHIO School of Music 100th

Bronze 

Bulldogs Unleashed: Candid Conversations for the Butler Community 

Butler University

Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 3000 to 9999 FTE

Gold 

St. Thomas magazine 

University of St. Thomas

Silver 

Midwestern University Magazine-Winter 2018 

Midwestern University

 

Best Program in Case Statements/Cultivation Publications

Gold 

All of Us for All of Gustavus: Inside the Gustavus Fund 

Gustavus Adolphus College

Gold 

Carlson School of Management Campaign Steering Committee Handbook 

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Silver 

Marketing Booklet for Made in Milwaukee, Shaping the World: The Campaign for UWM 

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Bronze 

Imagine Magazine (Fall 2017 issue) 

Indiana University

Bronze 

A Rare Opportunity: Ensuring Progress in Adrenal Neoplasia Research, Care and Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Excellence in Print Advertising

Silver 

IUPUI Athletics ROAR Campaign 

Indiana University

 

Best Web Site, Individual Page or Section

Gold 

Serendipity 

Notre Dame

Silver 

IU Day 2018 Website 

Indiana University

Bronze 

IU MoneySmarts moneysmarts.iu.edu 

Indiana University

Honorable Mention 

IU Promises Fulfilled 

Indiana University

Honorable Mention 

Ever True: International Engagement Campaign 

Purdue University

Honorable Mention 

Indiana University Statewide Impact 

Indiana University

 

Excellence in Design, Single Brochures

Gold 

Fire Up For Excellence Campaign Video Brochure 

Central Michigan University

Silver 

IUPUI Graduation Mailer 

Indiana University

Bronze 

University of Michigan-Dearborn Business Engagement Center Annual Report 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Honorable Mention 

Student Activities: Find Your Place 

Miami University

Honorable Mention 

Kelley Graduate Career Services Field Guide 

Indiana University

Honorable Mention 

2018 Reunion Brochure - CLASS OF 1988 

Northwestern University

 

Best Collaborative Program

Gold 

Alma College Ambassador Program 

Alma College

Silver 

Christmas on Campus - University of Evansville 

University of Evansville

Bronze 

A Moment 50 Years in the Making: The Ohio Northern University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Statue Project 

Ohio Northern University

Honorable Mention 

The Northeast Ohio Alumni Engagement Summit 

Cleveland State University

Honorable Mention 

Butler University Admitted Student Notecard Writing Campaign

Butler University

 

Best Annual Report

Gold 

"Rise to Shine," The UC Foundation's Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report 

University of Cincinnati

Silver 

2016-17 NAA Annual Report "A Lifelong Connection" 

Northwestern University

Bronze 

Carlson School of Management Investors Circle Fiscal Year 2017 Impact Report 

University of Minnesota

 

Best Program in Donor Recognition/Stewardship

Gold 

Dear Donor Program Package - video, email and webpage 

Indiana University

Silver 

ThanKS2U Photobook Program 

Kent State University

 

Best Volunteer Engagement Program 

Gold 

Oakland University Young Alumni Council 

Oakland University

Silver 

Miami University Mbassadors 

Miami University

 

Excellence in Special Events, Invitation, & Collateral Materials

Gold 

Women of Indiana University Conference Program 

Indiana University

Silver

Public Launch of Made in Milwaukee: Shaping the World UWM Campaign

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Bronze 

Redbirds Rising Campaign Kickoff Invitation 

Illinois State University

 

Best Event on a Shoestring

Gold

M.I.A.M.I. WOMEN Hawk Tank 

Miami University

Silver 

Trine Day 

Trine University

Bronze 

Ohio Dominican University Presidential Inauguration 

Ohio Dominican University

 

Best Diversity Program

Gold 

A Conversation with Wil Haygood '76 and Jeff Pegues '92 on Race in America, part of the series, "Spririt of '64: Miami University and the Enduring Legacy of Freedom Summer"

Silver 

A Moment 50 Years in the Making: The Ohio Northwen University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Statue Project 

Ohio Northern University

Bronze 

Multicultural Alumni Weekend 

Grinnell College

Honorable Mention

Carlson School Compass LGBT+ Reunion

University of Minnesota

 

Graduate Program Alumni

Silver 

Graduate Research Forum 

Miami University

 

Best Program Recruitment Publication, Individual

Gold 

The Xavier Experience Book 

Xavier University

Silver 

Teachers of Carleton 

Carleton College

Silver 

Kenyon College Magazine 

Kenyon College

Bronze 

Search Mailer 

Miami University

Bronze 

Illinois State University Admissions Visit Book 

Illinois State University

Honorable Mention

Search Bingo Card 

Carleton College

 

Best Recruitment Publication, Series

Gold

Bulldog Breed Campaign

Butler University

Silver

Transformative Care Continuum Recruitment Campaign for the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Honorable Mention 

Visit Day Series 

Carthage College

 

Best Recruitment Website or Microsite

Silver

University of Indianapolis Website Redesign uindy.edu 

University of Indianapolis

Bronze 

Explore. Learn. Do. Become More at Miami (Search Campaign Microsite)

Miami University

Honorable Mention 

UIndy Admissions Microsite explore.uindy.edu 

University of Indianapolis

 

Best Video Feature - Long

Gold 

Benton Harbor partners with U-M to bolster public transit 

University of Michigan- Ann Arbor

Silver 

Alma, MI: A Microcosm of Rural College-Town America 

Alma College

Silver 

Engineering our Future 

University of Michigan- Ann Arbor

Silver 

Vonne Bingham: The Impact of Scholarships 

University of Cincinnati

Silver 

Big Almost Impossible Dreams 

Indiana University

Bronze 

20th Anniversary of the Comfrey-Saint Peter Tornado 

Gustavus Adolphus College

 

Best Video Feature - Short

Gold 

Inspire IUPUI - Kira Couch 

Indiana Unviersity

Silver 

Johnson Simon-Inspiring IUPUI 

Indiana University

Silver 

"Pounce's Preposterous Promotion" - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association (UWMAA) Panther Prowl 5K Run/Walk Promotional Video 

University of Wisconsin Milwakee

Silver 

Journeys-Race The River 

Miami University

Bronze

Ohio Dominican Students Study Alum Creek 

Ohio Dominican University

 

Best Video Student Produced

Gold 

You Are Welcome Here: Gustavus Adolphus College 

Gustavus Adolphus College

Silver 

OHIO's high ropes course takes leadership to new heights 

Ohio University

 

Best Writing for the Web

Gold 

Young Alumni Web essays: A farewell to Feve; An American in Ireland; Home for the holidays

University of Notre Dame

Silver 

Martin Luther King Jr. Statue Dedication Web Content 

Ohio Northern University

 

Best Viewbook

Gold 

Be The Difference: The Marquette University Viewbook for Undergraduate Admissions 

Marquette University

Silver 

Carthage College Viewbook 

Carthage College

Bronze 

You Can-Alverno College 2018 Viewbook 

Alverno College

 

Excellence in Feature Writing, Series

Gold 

"This is Michigan" - Stories of Our State series thisismichigan.umich.edu 

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Silver 

University of Michigan School of Nursing Student Spotlights 

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bronze 

Best Kept Fitness Secrets of Miami's Musicians 

Miami University

 

Best in Writing for the Media

Gold

IU Northwest MBA Student to graduate from Chicago hospital bed

Indiana University Northwest

Silver 

Detroit Mercy capstone project gives students chance to change lives 

Detroit Mercy

Bronze 

News release on "Bacterial Harpoon" research 

Indiana University

Honorable Mention 

Alma's City - College relationship is not unique, but it could be 

Alma College

 

Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 10,000 FTE and up

Gold 

University of Dayton Magazine 

University of Dayton

Silver 

Wayne State Magazine 

Wayne State University

Bronze 

Panacea 

University of Michigan

Honorable Mention 

Illume Grit Spring 2018 

University of Southern Indiana

 

Excellence in Feature Writing, Individual

Gold 

History's Lost and Found: The Story of Jerry Williams 

Miami University

Silver 

Driven:profile on UW-LaCrosse student Ryan Crain 

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

Bronze 

The Mukweges and Michigan. Father/Son and Michigan/Congo partnerships create momentous opportunities for survivors of trauma through practice, research, and a proactive approach

University of Michigan/ Ann Arbor

Honorable Mention 

Point of Convergence: Carthage President John Swallow draws answers from hisotry, music, and the spaces in between 

Carthage College

Honorable Mention 

Serendipity 

University of Notre Dame

 

Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 2,999 FTE or fewer

Gold 

Echoes Alumni Magazine, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Silver 

Carleton College Voice 

Carleton College

Bronze 

Ignite Magazine, Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 Northeast Ohio Medical Univeristy 

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Honorable Mention 

Alverno Magazine 

Alverno College

 

Excellence in Graphic Identity/Logo

Silver 

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science Logo 

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciences

 

Excellence in Illustrations

Gold 

Horticulture Center-Children's Garden Party "Sowing the Seeds of Fun!" 

Illinois State University

Silver 

University Advancement Annual Giving Thanksgiving Card 

Illinois State University

Bronze 

Papercraft Laboratory 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

 

Best Specialized or Unit-Level Magazine

Gold 

Engineering Momentum 

Washington University in St. Louis

Silver 

LSI Magazine (Fall 2017)

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Bronze 

Legacy Magazine 

University of Minnesota

Honorable Mention 

Redbird Impact 

Illinois State University

 

Best Video for Student Recruitment

Gold 

Dunwoody: Come Determined. Graduate Destined. 

Dunwoody College of Technology

Silver 

IU Kokomo: The Crime Lab 

Indiana University Kokomo

Bronze 

Engineer Your Way 

Washington University in St. Louis

 

Best Uses of Social Media

Gold

The #ButlerBound campaign 

Butler University

Silver

Something Unpredictable (But In The End it's Right) from @MarquetteU 

Marquette University

Bronze 

#Tuesday Tours 

Miami University

 

Best Program in Annual Giving

Gold 

#MoveInMiami 

Miami University

Silver 

Let's Dream Big Together: ONU's Polar Bear Club 

Ohio Northern University

 

Best Program in Writing for Fundraising

Silver 

Redbirds Rising Case Statement 

Illinois State University

Bronze 

"You're Perfect" Campaign 

DePaul University

Honorable Mention 

Henry Solomon Lehr Society Brochure 

Ohio Northern University

 

Best Electronic Newsletter

Gold 

School of Engineering & Applied Science Engineering News March 

Washington University in St. Louis

Silver 

USI Today 

University of Southern Indiana

Bronze 

IMPACT: UM-Dearborn 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Honorable Mention 

Purdue Today 

Purdue University

 

Best Student Alumni Programming

Gold 

5 Under 35 

Cleveland State University

Silver 

Compass LGBT+Reunion 

University of Minnesota

Bronze 

Michigan ECE Expeditions Program 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

 

Best New Alumni Program

Gold 

Northwestern Intersections: A Northwestern Network Podcast 

Northwestern University

Silver 

OU Alumni Weekend on Mackinac Island 

Oakland University

Bronze 

Continuum: The Alumni Engagement Model for Cleveland State University 

Cleveland State University

Honorable Mention 

Connect to Design to Connect: Visual Communication Design Conference 

Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis

Honorable Mention 

Monmouth College Science Symposium

Monmouth College

 

Best Cover (Magazine, Tabloid, or Brochure)

Gold 

"What's Cooking?" Cover, Legacy Magazine, Winter 2018 

University of Minnesota

Silver 

What Could Go Wrong?-- Spring 2018 

University of Notre Dame

Bronze 

Front Cover of Spring 2018 MIAMIAN, "Journeys" 

Miami University

Honorable Mention 

Fall 2017 Ignite Magazine Cover 

Northeast Ohio Medical University

 

Best Video PSA or Commercial Spot 

Gold

Will Shortz Fullfilling the Promise 

Indiana University

Silver 

Ohio State National TV Commercial: Maggie's Story 

Ohio State University

Bronze 

See You at Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 

Northwestern University