Winners Gallery
2026 Award Winners
Awareness and Understanding - Williamson College of the Trades
Notavi CreativeCampaign-Schools & Universities
Awareness and Understanding - Williamson College of the Trades
Notavi CreativeEntrant
- Notavi Creative
Client
- Williamson College of the Trades
Award(s):
- Campaign-Schools & Universities, Distinction 2025
Credits:
- Williamson College of the Trades - Vice President for Institutional Advancement - Arlene Snyder, CFRE
- Williamson College of the Trades - Creative Director - Jeff Zajac
- Williamson College of the Trades - Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement - Kelsey Turk
- Papertape Media - Owner/Director - Jeff Mancinetti
- Notavi Creative - Editor - Dennis Yurich
- Notavi Creative - Copywriter/Project Coordinator - Barbara Rook
- Notavi Creative - Graphic Designer - Sean Burris
- Notavi Creative - Copywriter - Susan Poole
- Notavi Creative - Production Assistant - Tara Kunzelman
- Notavi Creative - Owner/Marketing Strategist/Executive Producer - Michelle Burgess
"Gratitude Awards Recognition Event, 2025"
Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.General-Causes & Social Impact
"Gratitude Awards Recognition Event, 2025"
Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.Entrant
- Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.
Award(s):
- General-Causes & Social Impact, Excellence 2026
"Runaway Radio"
McGuff MediaGeneral-Documentary"Runaway Radio"
McGuff MediaEntrant
- McGuff Media
Award(s):
- General-Documentary, Excellence 2026
- General-History & Biography, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Silver Head Films LLC - Director - Mike McGuff
"The Evolution of a Journalist: Rooted in Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitment"
Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.General-Case Study"The Evolution of a Journalist: Rooted in Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitment"
Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.Entrant
- Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.
Award(s):
- General-Case Study, Excellence 2026
"Understanding My Power"
Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.Series-Web Content Series"Understanding My Power"
Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.Entrant
- Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.
Award(s):
- Series-Web Content Series, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- M.A., M.A. - Valerie Wiener
"What's the Best That Can Happen?" Mixed Media Campaign
K2MD HealthCampaign-Health & Wellness"What's the Best That Can Happen?" Mixed Media Campaign
K2MD HealthEntrant
- K2MD Health
Client
- BeWell
Award(s):
- Campaign-Health & Wellness, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- K2MD Health - Creative Director - Randall Marshall
- K2MD Health - Associate Creative Director / Copywriter - Maria Anderson
- K2MD Health - Senior Art Director / Designer - Jaydon Thomas
- K2MD Health - Client Services Director / Strategy - Frank Duran
- K2MD Health - Account Executive - Abby Williams
- K2MD Health - Media Director - Matt Rader
- Inspirado - Production Company
- Your Daily Studios - Photographer - Campbell Bishop
#SheWorksHere: Celebrating the women of CardWorks
CardWorksSocial Content Series-Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion#SheWorksHere: Celebrating the women of CardWorks
CardWorksEntrant
- CardWorks
Award(s):
- Social Content Series-Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Excellence 2026
- Social Campaigns-Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Distinction 2026
Credits:
- CardWorks - AVP Social & Brand - Jaime Monteforte
- CardWorks - Social Media Manager - Miranda Aviles
- CardWorks - Designer - Brandon Powers
- CardWorks - SVP Comms - Crystal Wright
(Rose City) Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
HQ22 CreativesCraft Categories-Videography & Cinematography(Rose City) Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
HQ22 CreativesEntrant
- HQ22 Creatives
Award(s):
- Craft Categories-Videography & Cinematography, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Jalen Rose Leadership Academy - School Leader - Jazmine Allen
1846 Giving Circle
Taylor UniversitySeries-Student1846 Giving Circle
Taylor UniversityEntrant
- Taylor University
Award(s):
- Series-Student, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Producer - Devin Smith
- Producer - Annie Troyer
- Director - Tori Graber
- Director - Hailey Straub
- Editor - Owen Gluck
- Editor - Emma Robbins
2 weeks until the UC app deadline (Gen-Z edition)
Strategic Communications, UC DavisSocial Video-Schools & Universities2 weeks until the UC app deadline (Gen-Z edition)
Strategic Communications, UC DavisEntrant
- Strategic Communications, UC Davis
Award(s):
- Social Video-Schools & Universities, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- UC Davis Strategic Communications - Social Media Manager - Tony Morales
2024-25 Brown and Gold Annual Report
Milton Hershey SchoolAnnual Report-Non-Profit2024-25 Brown and Gold Annual Report
Milton Hershey SchoolEntrant
- Milton Hershey School
Award(s):
- Annual Report-Non-Profit, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Milton Hershey School - VP of Comms & Marketing - Kristina Pae
2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Campaign
KERNEL, CREATED BY SPECTRUM REACHCampaign-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Campaign
KERNEL, CREATED BY SPECTRUM REACHEntrant
- KERNEL, CREATED BY SPECTRUM REACH
Award(s):
- Campaign-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Kernel - Project Manager - Joel Marquez
- Kernel - Consultant - Noah Tom
- Kernel - Designer - Candice Hendrickson
- Kernel - Designer - Stephanie Gottbeheut
2025 Impact Report
Cause CommunicationsAnnual Report-Non-Profit2025 Impact Report
Cause CommunicationsEntrant
- Cause Communications
Client
- Community Partners
Award(s):
- Annual Report-Non-Profit, Excellence 2026
2025 Report on Giving
University of WaterlooDesign Features-Strategic Storytelling2025 Report on Giving
University of WaterlooEntrant
- University of Waterloo
Award(s):
- Design Features-Strategic Storytelling, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- University of Waterloo - Associate Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship - Andrea Olson
- University of Waterloo - ommunications Officer - Beth Bohnert
- University of Waterloo - Communications Design Specialist - Charlie van Warmerdam
- University of Waterloo - Project Co-ordinator - Karen Creed-Thompson
- University of Waterloo - Creative Director - Christine Goucher
2025 Staples Canada Conference
Allstate Protection PlansGeneral-Tradeshow or Conference Activation2025 Staples Canada Conference
Allstate Protection PlansEntrant
- Allstate Protection Plans
Award(s):
- General-Tradeshow or Conference Activation, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Allstate Protection Plans - VP Marketing/Creative Director - Jason Siciliano
- Allstate Protection Plans - Brand Designer - Kasey Chiu
- Allstate Protection Plans - Associate Creative Director/Design - Sarah Minnerly
2025 Tú Cuentas Cafecito con Ingrid “Superstar” Salcedo
HITN TVGeneral-Motivational2025 Tú Cuentas Cafecito con Ingrid “Superstar” Salcedo
HITN TVEntrant
- HITN TV
Award(s):
- General-Motivational, Distinction 2026
- General-Interview or Talk Show, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- HITN TV - Executive Producer - Cynthia Rivera
2025, A Defining Year
Monument StudiosGeneral Social Media-Real Estate2025, A Defining Year
Monument StudiosEntrant
- Monument Studios
Client
- The HEIDER Company
Award(s):
- General Social Media-Real Estate, Excellence 2026
- Social Video-Real Estate, Distinction 2026
Credits:
- Monument Studios - Director, Videographer - Ryan Niblock
- The HEIDER Company - Producer - Sean New
- Monument Studios - Videographer - Collin Dunn
- Editor - Tyler Osborne
25 years of Innovation presented by the Voice that has seen it all. In video (A Video Coffee table Book)
Sify Technologies LimitedGeneral-Brand Storytelling25 years of Innovation presented by the Voice that has seen it all. In video (A Video Coffee table Book)
Sify Technologies LimitedEntrant
- Sify Technologies Limited
Award(s):
- General-Brand Storytelling, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Sify Technologies Limited - Mr - Praveen Krishna
- Sify Technologies Limited - Ms - Preethi Sivan
- Sify Technologies Limited - Mr - Rushwanth Roshan A D M
30 Minute Special: A Life Changing Education
Milton Hershey SchoolGeneral-Non-Profit30 Minute Special: A Life Changing Education
Milton Hershey SchoolEntrant
- Milton Hershey School
Award(s):
- General-Non-Profit, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Milton Hershey School - VP of Comms & Marketing - Kristina Pae
36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
BI WORLDWIDECampaign-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
BI WORLDWIDEEntrant
- BI WORLDWIDE
Client
- General Mills
Award(s):
- Campaign-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- BI WORLDWIDE - Executive Creative Director - David Ledsinger
- BI WORLDWIDE - Executive Producer - Erica Torres
- BI WORLDWIDE - Producer - Abby Jacobson
3M Financial Fitness Month
EmpowerCampaign-Financial Services3M Financial Fitness Month
EmpowerEntrant
- Empower
Client
- 3M
Award(s):
- Campaign-Financial Services, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Empower - Designer - Marissa Armstrong
- Empower - Writer - Josh Crockett
- Empower - Communications Analyst - Judy Panek
4Cs of Engagement: The Ops COO Way
DBS BankEmployee & Internal Communications-Employee Engagement Program4Cs of Engagement: The Ops COO Way
DBS BankEntrant
- DBS Bank
Award(s):
- Employee & Internal Communications-Employee Engagement Program, Excellence 2026
60 Seconds of Science
University of WaterlooSocial Content Series-Schools & Universities60 Seconds of Science
University of WaterlooEntrant
- University of Waterloo
Award(s):
- Social Content Series-Schools & Universities, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- University of Waterloo Faculty of Science - Associate Director, Communications and Marketing - Katie McQuaid
- University of Waterloo Faculty of Science - Digital Communications Specialist - Sarah Fullerton
- University of Waterloo Faculty of Science - Multimedia Specialist - Jay Mielke
- University of Waterloo Faculty of Science - Internal Communications and Engagement Specialist - Vanessa Parks
7 Factors to Finding a Community That Fits Your Needs
LivetechGeneral-Virtual Interview or Panel7 Factors to Finding a Community That Fits Your Needs
LivetechEntrant
- Livetech
Client
- AARP
Award(s):
- General-Virtual Interview or Panel, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- Content Producer - Anne Jordan
- Senior Director, Program Design - Kevin Craiglow
- Motion Designer - Jones Akpa
- Senior Director, Housing & Livable Communities - Shannon Guzman
- VP, Family, Home, & Community - Rodney Harrell
- Motion Designer - Amr Alchalati
- Director of Project Development - Kendall Meyer
91.5 WDBK-FM Presents: 1st and Yonder (A CCC Student Podcast): The Emory Hunt Interview
91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County CollegeGeneral-Interview91.5 WDBK-FM Presents: 1st and Yonder (A CCC Student Podcast): The Emory Hunt Interview
91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County CollegeEntrant
- 91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County College
Award(s):
- General-Interview, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- 91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County College Radio - Student Host - Jarrett George
91.5 WDBK-FM: Play by Play Coverage of the North Atlantic District / Region 19 Tournament Camden County College vs RCSJ
91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County CollegeGeneral-Program91.5 WDBK-FM: Play by Play Coverage of the North Atlantic District / Region 19 Tournament Camden County College vs RCSJ
91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County CollegeEntrant
- 91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County College
Award(s):
- General-Program, Excellence 2026
Credits:
- 91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County College Radio - Student Broadcaster - Vincent Focht
- 91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County College Radio - Student Broadcaster - Jordan Leopold
- 91.5 WDBK-FM Camden County College Radio - Student Producer - Ian Brown