2010 Awards for Excellence Winners
Advertising
Total Advertising
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Ulster
Change Your Career, Change Your Life
Deborah Kaufman, Coordinator of Marketing and Media Services
Individual Advertising
Judges’ Citation:
Broome Community College
American Civic Association Memorial Booklet Ad
Richard David, Public Affairs Officer
Outdoor Advertising
No Awards Given
Radio
No Awards Given
Television
Best of Category:
Monroe Community College
You have plans and dreams. Make them real at MCC.
Connie Herrera, Director of Marketing Communications
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Ulster
You’ve Got to Love a Place That Starts with U
Deborah Kaufman, Coordinator of Marketing and Media Services
Host Coordinator:
Bruce Ryan, Dean of External Relations, Tompkins Cortland Community College
Judges:
Tim Youngs, Creative Director, Communique Design and Marketing
Laurie Ward, Director of Marketing, Ithaca College
Brigid Allinger, Marketing Consultant, Cayuga Radio Group
Alumni Programs
Best of Category:
Stony Brook University No Matter How Far You Go
Eric Doepel, Interim Vice President for Advancement
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President for Communications
Judges’ Citation:
No Awards Given
Host Coordinator:
Steven G. Frederick, Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Clinton Community College
Judges:
Hillarie Logan-Dechene, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Paul Smith’s College
Randi Rabideau, Alumni Relations Coordinator, Paul Smith’s College
Kerry Chapin, Associate Director of Alumni, Plattsburgh State University
Megan Morrissey-Kelley, Assistant to the Vice President of Development, Clinton Community College
Community Relations Programs
Best of Category:
Upstate Medical University
Think Green
Think Green Committe
Judges’ Citation:
Stony Brook University
Red Watch Band
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President of Communications
Judges’ Citation:
Cornell University
Race Relations, Progressive
Gary Stewart, Deputy Director of Community Relations
Host Coordinator:
Darryl Geddes, Director of Public and Media Relations, Upstate Medical University
Judges:
Joe Della Posta, Director of Communications, LeMoyne College
Diana M. Napolitano, Government and Community Relations Associate, Syracuse University
Aiden McGuire, Account Executive, Eric Mower and Associates
Development Programs and Fundraising Publications
Community, Technical and Specialized Colleges
Best of Category:
Cayuga Community College
2009-10 Employee Annual Fund
Jeffrey Hoffman, Executive Director
Judges’ Citation:
Empire State College
One Student’s Story
Stephanie Corp, Associate Director of Annual Giving
Comprehensive Four-Year Colleges
Best of Category:
SUNY Cortland
Philanthropy Day Celebration
Jennifer Janes, Director of The Cortland Fund
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Potsdam
Emerging Leaders Program
Taylor P. Harper, Assistant Director of The Fund for Potsdam
University Centers
No Entries
Case Statements
Best of Category:
University at Buffalo
Groundbreaking Life Changing MS Research
Mary Cochrane, Associate Director of Development Communications
Judges’ Citation:
Upstate Medical University
Upstate Cancer Center Campaign Packet
Kathleen Carnes, Designer
Denise Owen Harrigan, Writer
Judges’ Citation:
Westchester Community College
Foundation History Project
Ed Tatton, Publications Assistant
Fliers, Pamphlets and Brochures
Best of Category:
Stony Brook University
President’s Circle
Eric Doepel, Interim Vice President for Advancement
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President for Communications
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Oswego
Possibility Scholarship Brochure
Mary Canale, Associate Vice President for Development
President’s/Annual Reports
Best of Category:
Westchester Community College
2008 State of the College and Foundation Annual Report
Ed Tatton, Publications Assistant
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam College Foundation, Inc. Annual Report 2008-09
Jessica Rood, Director of Publications
Fundraising Packages
Best of Category:
Monroe Community College
Futures in Focus
Diane L. Shoger, Executive Director of the Foundation
Judges’ Citation:
Binghamton University
Got Change?
Binghamton University Division of External Affairs
Host Coordinator:
Eric Bryant, Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing, Hudson Valley Community College
Judges:
Lisa Angerame, Communications Specialist, Albany City School District
Laurel Colasurdo, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Affairs, Hudson Valley Community College
Kathleen Shapiro, Marketing Graphics Coordinator, State Employees Federal Credit Union
Erin Silk, Director of Partnership Development, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Capitol Region
Newsletters/Tabloids
Judges’ Citation:
University at Buffalo
Developments/Summer 2009
Cynthia Leavell, Associate Director
Effective, Efficient, and Elegant Publications
One or Two-Color Publications
No Awards Given
Three or Four-Color Publications
Best of Category:
Stony Brook University
Graduate Viewbook
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President of Communications
Judges’ Citation:
Binghamton University
Binghamton Research: Earth On Our Minds
Rachel Coker, Director of Research Advancement
Judges’ Citation:
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale Athletics Brochure
Jonathan Goldstein, Creative Director of Institutional Advancement
Host Coordinator:
Jessica Rood, Director of Publications, SUNY Potsdam
Judges:
Ken Alger, Graphic Designer, St. Lawrence University
Marcell Mallette, Director of the Clarkson Fund, Clarkson University
Jack Kelley, Owner, Kelley & Co. Advertising
Electronic Communications and Interactive Media
TV/Radio
Best of Category:
Binghamton University
Discover Binghamton: The Premier Public University
Binghamton University Division of External Affairs
E-newsletters
Best of Category:
Binghamton University
Discover-e
Rachel Coker, Director of Research Advancement
Interactive Media
Best of Category:
University at Buffalo
Reaching Others
Judy Mackey, Associate Director of Annual Program
Judges’ Citation:
Buffalo State College
Virtual Tour
Melissa Meehan, Director of Web Administration
Judges’ Citation:
Binghamton University
Daily Photo
Binghamton University Division of External Affairs
Social Media
Judges’ Citation
Stony Brook University
Wolfie’s World
Andrea Lebedinski, Coordinator of Merchandise and Branding
Host Coordinator:
Scott Titus, Web Communications Coordinator, Onondaga Community College
Judges:
Amy Manley, Producer/Director, WCNY Connected
Robyn Jonick, Senior Art Director, Pinckney Hugo Group
Jamie Joss, Director of Sales/Customer Support, Sidearm Sports
Excellence in Writing
General News Writing
Best of Category:
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
ESF News
Claire B. Dunn, Director of Office of Communications
Research and Other Technical Writing
Judges’ Citation:
Binghamton University
News releases by Rachel Coker
Rachel Coker, Director of Research Advancement
Judges’ Citation:
University at Buffalo
Office of Media Relations, University Communications
John Della Contrada, Senior Director of Media Relations
Host Coordinator:
Megan Galbraith, Director of Communications, State University of New York
Judges:
Mary Darcy, Partner, Uptown/Downtown Media
Clorinda Valenti, Speechwriter, NYS Department of Health
Casey Cannistraci, Media Relations, State University of New York
Government Relations Programs
Best of Category:
University at Buffalo
UB2020 The Integrated Advocacy Model
Ryan A. McPherson, Associate Vice President of Government and Community Relations
Judges’ Citation:
Empire State College
Legislative Advocacy Campaign and Website
Mary Caroline Powers, Vice President for Communications and Government Relations
Host Coordinator:
Vanessa J. Herman, Assistant Director of Governmental Relations, Stony Brook University
Judges:
Beth Kempter, Federal Relations Associate, SUNY System
Jacquie Powers, Director of Federal Relations, Cornell University
Patrick Calabria, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Farmingdale State College
Institutional/Alumni Relations Publications
Individual Institutional Publications
Best of Category:
Binghamton University
Foundation Annual Report 2008-2009
Binghamton University Office of University Communications and Marketing
Judges’ Citation:
Broome Community College
Student Life Package
Richard David, Public Affairs Officer
Judges’ Citation:
Hudson Valley Community College
2008-09 Report to the Community
Paula Monaco, Director of Communications and Marketing
Individual Alumni Publications
Best of Category:
Binghamton University
Front Pages Alumni Directory 2010
Steve Seepersaud, Director of External Affairs
Host Coordinator:
Andrea Bates, Alumni Development Officer, Jefferson Community College
Judges:
Dave Shampine, Staff Writer, Watertown Daily Times
June Gendron, Director of Strategic Resources, Girl Scouts of NY PENN Pathways
Melissa Vaillancourt, Service and Training Manager, Old Navy
Internal Communications
Internal Newsletters
Judges’ Citation:
University at Buffalo
UB Philanthropy / October 2009
Mary Cochrane, Associate Director of Development Communications
Intranet Website
No Entries
Poster or Sign Program
No Entries
Internal Communications Vehicles
Best of Category:
SUNY Potsdam
Orientation and New Student Guide
Jessica Rood, Director of Publications, Office of Public Affairs
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
A Taste of ESF
Wendy P. Osborne, Art Director
Judges’ Citation:
Broome Community College
Emergency Response Guide
Richard David, Public Affairs Officer
Host Coordinator:
Paula Monaco, Director of Communications and Marketing, Hudson Valley Community College
Judges:
Heather Flynn, Director of Special Events, New York State Office of General Services
Chuck Stanley, Author, Self-employed
Ken Flood, Commissioner of Economic Development, Columbia County
Magazines
Full-Color
Best of Category:
Fashion Institute of Technology
Hue
Linda Angrilli, Editor
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo Scene Alumni Magazine
Kris Dreessen, Manager of Editorial Services
Carole Volpe, Art Director
Judges’ Citation:
Empire State College
Connections Magazine
Maureen Winney, Director of Alumni and Student Relations
One to Three Color Magazines
No Entries
Magapapers
Four-color Magapapers
No Entries
One to Three Color Magapapers
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Cortland
Columns
Peter Koryzno and Jennifer Wilson, Editors
Host Coordinator:
Kathryn Coley, Director of Communication, Farmingdale State College
Judges:
Barry Zusman, Principal, The Zusman Company
Denise Nash, Editor, Anton Newspapers
Jeff Morosoff, Vice President of Communications, The Early Years Institute
Alicia Stegar, Director of Communications, Nassau Community College
Jaime Tomeo Sumersille, Editor, Bellmore.Patch.com
Media Relations
Best of Category:
Upstate Medical University
Media Relations for Children’s Hospital Opening
Darryl Geddes, Director of Public and Media Relations
Judges’ Citation:
Onondaga Community College
SUNY Chancellor Visits Onondaga Community College
Office of Public Affairs
Judges’Citation:
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
Oakie the Acorn
Claire B. Dunn, Director of Office of Communications
Host Coordinator:
Megan Galbraith, Director of Communications, State University of New York
Judges:
Mary Darcy, Partner, Uptown/Downtown Media
Clorinda Valenti, Speechwriter, NYS Department of Health
Casey Cannistraci, Media Relations, State University of New York
Newsletters
Four-color Newsletters
Best of Category:
Monroe Community College
Admission Update Newsletter
Rosanne Rivers, Marketing Communications Specialist
Judges’ Citation:
Broome Community College
BROOME BCC’s alumni magazine
Natalie Thompson, Director of Alumni Affairs
One to Three Color Newsletters
No Entries
Photography
Best Photo
Best of Category:
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo Scene
Kris Dreessen, Manager of Editorial Services
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo Scene
Kris Dreessen, Manager of Editorial Services
Best Group of Photos
Best of Category:
University at Buffalo
UB Reporter
Douglas Levere, Digital Imaging Specialist
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo Scene
Kris Dreessen, Manager of Editorial Services
Host Coordinator:
Nick Koziol and Erin Boylan, Associate Directors of Alumni Affairs, SUNY Cortland
Judges:
Dana Merkur, Owner/Photographer, Isaf-Merkur Studio
Bob Ellis, Staff Photographer, The Cortland Standard
Dave Blatchley, Chief Executive Officer, Blatchley, Inc.
Special Events
Individual Events
Best of Category:
Upstate Medical University
Opening of the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
Melanie Rich, Director of Department of Marketing and University Communications
Judges’ Citation:
Buffalo State College
The 12th Annual Foundation Scholarship Gala science. in motion.
Dr. Susanne P. Bair, Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Judges’ Citation:
Monroe Community College
Foundation Gold Star Gala Gift Giving Party
Renee St. Louis, Association Director of Development
Extended Activities
No Entries
Student Recruitment Publications: Individual
Viewbooks and Prospectuses
Best of Category:
Stony Brook University
Southhampton Viewbook
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President of University Communications
Judges’ Citation:
Stony Brook University
2009 Viewbook
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President of University Communications
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY New Paltz
2009 Viewbook
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Graphic Designer
Catalogs
No Awards Given
Student Handbooks
No Awards Given
Course Listings
No Awards Given
Search Publications and Other Related Flyers/Brochures
Best of Category:
SUNY New Paltz
Table/search Piece
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Graphic Designer
Judges’ Citation:
Monroe Community College
Junior High School Student and Parent Brochure
Connie Herrera, Director of Marketing Communications
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY New Paltz
2009 Summer Visit Postcard
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Graphic Designer
Posters
No Awards Given
Student Recruitment Package
Best of Category:
University at Buffalo
Admissions Campaign: Change It
Alan Kegler, Creative Director
Judges’ Citation:
Stony Brook University
Undergraduate Student Recruitment Materials
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President of University Communications
Judges’ Citation:
Tompkins Cortland Community College
2009-10 Admissions/Recruitment Publications
TC3 Office of External Affairs
Visual Design in Print
Single-page Publications
Best of Category:
SUNY New Paltz
Spring 2010 Fine & Performing Arts Calendar
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Graphic Designer
Judges’ Citation:
Upstate Medical University
Children’s Hospital Opening Guide
Denise Owen Harrigan, Writer
Multi-page Publications
Best of Category:
SUNY Potsdam
Graduate Catalog
Jessica Rood, Director of Publications
Judges’ Citation:
Binghamton University
Binghamton Research: Earth on Our Minds
Martha Terry, Creative Services Manager
Covers
Best of Category:
Binghamton University
Binghamton Research: Earth on Our Minds
Martha Terry, Creative Services Manager
Posters
Best of Category:
SUNY New Paltz
Blood Wedding Poster
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Graphic Designer
Logos/Name Plates
No Entries
Specialty Pieces
Best of Category:
University at Buffalo
Alumni Chapter Postcard Invitations
Mike Jankowski, Associate Director of Events and Programs
Judges’ Citation:
SUNY Cortland
2009 Commencement Tickets
Tracy Rammacher, Director of Publications and Electronic Media
Host Coordinator:
Jessica Rood, Director of Publications, SUNY Potsdam
Judges:
Ken Alger, Graphic Designer, St. Lawrence University
Marcell Mallette, Director of the Clarkson Fund, Clarkson University
Jack Kelley, Owner, Kelley & Co. Advertising
Websites
Entire Site
Best of Category:
Fashion Institute of Technology
www.fitnyc.edu
Donna Lehmann, Web Communications Manager
Judges’ Citation:
Buffalo State
www.buffalostate.edu
Melissa E. Meehan, Web Administration Director
Student Recruitment
Best of Category:
Onondaga Community College
www.rethinkcollege.org
Office of Public Affairs
Alumni Relations
Best of Category:
Binghamton University
Binghamton University Magazine Online
Binghamton University Division of External Affairs
Judges’ Citation:
University at Buffalo
UB Alumni Association Website
Barbara A. Byers, Associate Director of Communications
News/Media or University Relations
Best of Category:
University at Buffalo
UB Communication Toolbox
Peter Killian, Associate Vice President of Marketing
Judges’ Citation:
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Happenings
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President of University Communications
Host Coordinator:
Michelle Spinner, Associate Alumni Director, SUNY Oswego
Judges:
Colin Nekritz, Principal, Image Wranglers
Josh Shear, Director of Online Publishing, Data Key Communications