Lightning Strikes Twice: Building Content Strategy Around an Unexpected Success

Purdue University Northwest

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Purdue University Northwest

Award(s):

General-School or University, Excellence 2025

Credits:

Purdue University Northwest - Web Content Marketing Specialist - Jessica Creech
Purdue University Northwest - Communications Specialist - Kale Wilk
Purdue University Northwest - Director of Web Services - James Seidler

"Gratitude Awards Recognition Event, 2025"

Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.

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Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.

Award(s):

General-Causes & Social Impact, Excellence 2026

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"Runaway Radio"

McGuff Media

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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.

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Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.

Award(s):

General-Case Study, Excellence 2026

"Understanding My Power"

Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.

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Valerie Wiener, M.A., M.A.

Award(s):

Series-Web Content Series, Excellence 2026

Credits:

M.A., M.A. - Valerie Wiener

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"What's the Best That Can Happen?" Mixed Media Campaign

K2MD Health

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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

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#SheWorksHere: Celebrating the women of CardWorks

CardWorks

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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

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(Rose City) Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

HQ22 Creatives

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HQ22 Creatives

Award(s):

Craft Categories-Videography & Cinematography, Excellence 2026

Credits:

Jalen Rose Leadership Academy - School Leader - Jazmine Allen

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1846 Giving Circle

Taylor University

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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

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2 weeks until the UC app deadline (Gen-Z edition)

Strategic Communications, UC Davis

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Strategic Communications, UC Davis

Award(s):

Social Video-Schools & Universities, Excellence 2026

Credits:

UC Davis Strategic Communications - Social Media Manager - Tony Morales

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2024-25 Brown and Gold Annual Report

Milton Hershey School

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Milton Hershey School

Award(s):

Annual Report-Non-Profit, Excellence 2026

Credits:

Milton Hershey School - VP of Comms & Marketing - Kristina Pae

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2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Campaign

KERNEL, CREATED BY SPECTRUM REACH

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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 Communications

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Cause Communications

Client

Community Partners

Award(s):

Annual Report-Non-Profit, Excellence 2026

2025 Report on Giving

University of Waterloo

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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 Plans

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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

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2025 Tú Cuentas Cafecito con Ingrid “Superstar” Salcedo

HITN TV

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HITN TV

Award(s):

General-Motivational, Distinction 2026
General-Interview or Talk Show, Excellence 2026

Credits:

HITN TV - Executive Producer - Cynthia Rivera

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2025, A Defining Year

Monument Studios

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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

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25 years of Innovation presented by the Voice that has seen it all. In video (A Video Coffee table Book)

Sify Technologies Limited

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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

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30 Minute Special: A Life Changing Education

Milton Hershey School

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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 WORLDWIDE

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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

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3M Financial Fitness Month

Empower

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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 Bank

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DBS Bank

Award(s):

Employee & Internal Communications-Employee Engagement Program, Excellence 2026

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60 Seconds of Science

University of Waterloo

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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

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7 Factors to Finding a Community That Fits Your Needs

Livetech

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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 College

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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 College

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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

Lightning Strikes Twice: Building Content Strategy Around an Unexpected Success

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