2011 Awards for Excellence Winners
Advertising
Total Advertising
Best of Category
SUNY Fredonia
New Ad Campaign Takes Flight
Michael Barone, Director of Public Relations
Judges’ Citation
Genesee Community College
Faces of Genesee
Donna Sutherland, Marketing Communications
Individual Advertising
No Entries
Outdoor Advertising
No Entries
Radio
No Entries
Television
Best of Category
SUNY Empire State College
Ivy and Parkour Ads
Mary Caroline Powers, Vice President for Communications/Government Relation
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Canton
Great Majors, Great Careers
Megan Bernier, Public Relations Coordinator
Judges’ Citation
Morrisville Community College
Morrisville in motion
Amy Roberts, Director of Public Relation
Host Coordinator:
Carol Leven, Assistant Vice President for Communications, Fashion Institute of Technolog
Judges:
Joseph Tolton, Managing Director, Blur Advertising
Kevin Downey, Creative Director & Partner, Division Creative Group
George Calderaro, Director of Communications, Columbia University
Alumni Programs
Best of Category
SUNY Geneseo
U-Knight Program
Mr. Fran Zablocki, Online Community Manager
Amanda Lindley, Graphic Designer
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Oswego
Green and Gold Day
Laura Pavlus, Associate Alumni Director
Host Coordinator:
Maureen Winney, Director of Alumni & Student Relations, Empire State College
Judges:
Frank Zuraf, Retired, SUNY Research Foundation
Mary Ellen Weliczka, Local community volunteer & Empire State College alumna
Priscilla Young, Local community volunteer & Empire State alumn
Community Relations Programs
Best of Category
SUNY Fredonia
Shake the (Plastic Bag) Habit
Michael Barone, Director of Public Relations
Host Coordinator:
Karen J. Freeman, Marketing & Public Relations Officer, Jefferson Community College
Judges:
Lori Haney, Community Relations Officer, U.S. Army (Fort Drum, N.Y.)
Krista Kittle, Director of Marketing, Samaritan Medical Center
Christopher Lorence, Owner, Christopher Lorence Public Relations/Marketing Services
Development Programs and Fundraising Publications
University centers
Judges’ Citation
University at Albany
UAlbany Unite!
Casey Crandall, Assistant Director, UAlbany Fund
Judges’ Citation
University at Buffalo
Predictive Models in Fundraising
Amanda McCormick, Senior Research Analyst
Comprehensive four-year colleges
Best of Category
SUNY Cortland
Faculty and Staff Campaign
SUNY Cortland
Community, technical, and specialized colleges
No Entries
Host Coordinator:
Louis Noce, Annual Fund Officer, Buffalo State College
Judges:
Joan Williams, Director of Development & Alumni Affairs, Trocaire College
Mark Weber, Assistant Director of Canisius Fund, Canisius College
Craig Harris, Director of Development, Hilbert College
Case Statements
Best of Category
Stony Brook University
Invest in the Best Ideas in Medicine
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President for Communications
Judges’ Citation
Mohawk Valley Community College
Challenge and Opportunity Case for Investment
Matthew Snyder, Director, Marketing & Communication
Fliers, pamphlets, and brochures
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Clifford D. Clark Brochure
Division of External Affairs
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Oswego
The Presidents Circle
Jennifer Broderick, Graphic Designer
Judges’ Citation
Morrisville State College
Stadium Seat Solicitation
Amy Roberts, Director of Public Relations
President’s/Annual Reports
Best of Category
Fashion Institute of Technology
2008-09 Annual Report / FIT in the Details
Ellen Davidson, Publications and Advertising Manage
Judges’ Citation
Monroe Community College
Foundation
2009-2010 Annual Report / YOU ARE THE REASON
Renee St. Louis, Associate Director of Development
Judges’ Citation
University at Buffalo
Annual Report / Giving to UB
Ann Brown, Senior Director of Development Communications
Fundraising and campaign newsletters/tabloids
Best of Category
University at Buffalo
Donor Impact Newsletters
Ann Brown, Senior Director of Development Communication
Fundraising Packages
Best of Category
SUNY Empire State College
Help Us Fulfill Dreams
Stephanie Corp, Associate Director of Annual Giving
Host Coordinator:
Michelle Tackett-Spinner, Associate Director of Stewardship, SUNY Oswego
Judges:
Joanne Libertone Gocek, Senior Director of Development, Syracuse University
Monica Merante, Director of Annual Giving Programs, Le Moyne College
Katharine Davis Loomis, Executive Director, Oswego Housing Development Council, Inc
Effective, Efficient, and Elegant Publications
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Binghamton Research
Rachel Coker, Director
Judges’ Citation
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Childrens
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President
Judges’ Citation
Mohawk Valley Community College
New Student Postcards
Matthew Snyder, Director, Marketing & Communications
Host Coordinator:
Darryl Geddes, Director of Public and Media Relations, SUNY Upstate Medical
University
Judges:
Joe Della Posta, Director of Communications, Le Moyne College
Jennifer Merante, Publications Coordinator, Syracuse University
Steven Chirello, President, Steve Chirello Advertising
Electronic Communications and Interactive Media
TV/Radio
Best of Category
Cornell University
All Things Equal
Gary Stewart, Director of Publications
E-newsletters
Best of Category
Onondaga Community College
Arts Across Campus E-Newsletter
Department of Public Affairs
Judges’ Citation
Binghamton University
Discover-e
Rachel Coker, Director of Research Advancement
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Oswego
Lake Effect E-Newsletter
Shane Liebler, Communications Associate Editor
Audio (Radio, Podcasts, Soundtracks, etc.)
Best of Category
SUNY Potsdam
Virtual Tour
Deborah Dudley, Director of Marketing & Communications
Judges’ Citation
Onondaga Community College
Create [Change]
Department of Public Affairs
Social Media
Best of Category
Stony Brook University
Wolfie The Heart of Seawolves Spirit, Pride and Tradition
Andrea Lebedinski, Coordinator of Annual Giving and Brandin
Host Coordinator:
Jessica Rood, Director of Publications, Office of Public Affairs, SUNY Potsdam
Judges:
Lucas Wright, Information Technologist, St Lawrence University
Dave Beck, Assistant Professor of Communication & Media, Clarkson University
Bill Haenel, New Media Developer, NCPR
Excellence in Writing
General News Writing
No Entries
Research and Other Technical Writing
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Ulster
Virtual Nursing
Deborah Kaufman, Director, Marketing and Media Service
Judges’ Citation
Binghamton University
Binghamton Research News
Rachel Coker, Director of Research Advancement
Feature Writing
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Civic Duty
Division of External Affair
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Geneseo
Legacy of Freedom
Kris Dreessen, Manager of Editorial Services
Judges’ Citation
University of Buffalo School of Management
LeaderCORE
Jacqueline Ghosen, Assistant Dean and Director of Communication
Host Coordinator:
Megan Bernier, Public Relations Coordinator, SUNY Canto
Judges:
Neal Burdick, Associate Director / Editor, University Communications; St. Lawrence
University
Michael Griffin, Director of News & Digital Content Services, Marketing & External
Relations, Clarkson University
Lori Shull, Reporter, Watertown Daily Times
Government Relations Programs
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Advocacy Day
Greg Delviscio, Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Host Coordinator:
Michael Frame, Director of Federal Relations, Binghamton University
Judges:
Jacqueline K. Powers, Senior Director of Government Relations, Cornell University
Joshua Farrelman, Director of Government Relations, University of Rochester
Edward Miller, Director of Federal Relations, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas
Institutional/Alumni Relations Publications
Individual Institutional Publications
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Binghamton Research: A Shot of Innovation
Rachel Coker, Director
Judges’ Citation
Binghamton University
Reaching Higher
Gregory Delviscio, Division of External Affairs
Judges’ Citation
Genesee Community College
2008-2009 President & Foundation Annual Report
Donna Rae Sutherland, Associate Director of Marketing Communications
Individual Alumni Publications
Judges’ Citation
Binghamton University
Homecoming 2010 Brochure
Gregory Delviscio, Division of External Affairs
Host Coordinator:
Andrea Lebedinski, Coordinator of Annual Giving and Branding, Stony Brook University
Judges:
Emily Brooks
Gina Intini
Denise Lebedinski
Internal Communications
Internal Newsletters
Best of Category
University at Buffalo
Inside Management
Cathy Wilde, Staff Assistant, School of Management
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Oswego
Campus Update electronic newsletter
Julie Blissert, Director of Public Affairs
Judges’ Citation
Genesee Community College
Cliff Notes Student Activities Newsletter
Donna Rae Sutherland, Associate Director of Marketing Communications
Intranet web site
No Entries
Poster or sign program
Best of Category
Genesee Community College
Faces of Genesee Photo Mural
Donna Rae Sutherland, Associate Director of Marketing Communications
Internal Communications Vehicles
Best of Category
Onondaga Community College
Create [Change]
Department of Public Affairs
Host Coordinator:
Katie Ellis, Senior Director of Communications & Marketing, Binghamton University
Judges:
Judi Hess, Tourism & Special Events Manager, Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rick Sands, Owner/Principal, R.V. Swinamer Agency
Magazines
Best of Category
SUNY Geneseo
The Geneseo Scene
Kris Dreessen, Editor
Judges’ Citation
Fashion Institute of Technology
Hue Magazine
Linda Angrilli, Editor
Host Coordinator:
Kathryn Coley, Director of Communication, Farmingdale State College
Judges:
Alicia Steger, Director of Marketing and Communication, Nassau Community College
Jeff Morosoff, Professor of Marketing, Hofstra University
Jaci Clement, Executive Director, Fair Media Council
Media Relations
Best of Category
SUNY ESF
Going Green
Terry Ettinger
Judges’ Citation
Onondaga Community College
Graveyard in the Backyard
Department of Public Affairs
Host Coordinator:
Joseph A. Brennan, M.B.A., Ph.D., Associate Vice President for University
Communications, University at Buffalo
Judges:
Julie Brown, Director of Media Relations, University of Oregon
Lisa Grovenstein, Director of Public Relations, GA Tech
Bronson Hilliard, Director of Media Realtions, University of Colorado, Boulder
Newsletters
Best of Category
Jamestown Community College
Alumni Magazine
Elizabeth Booth, Director of Alumni Affairs
Judges’ Citation
Monroe Community College
High School Counselors Newsletter
Connie Herrera, Enrollment Management
Judges’ Citation
Broome Community College
Alumni Magazine
Natalie Thompson, Alumni Affairs Director
Host Coordinator: Michael Barone, Director of Public Relations, SUNY Fredonia
Judges:
Beth Donovan, APR, Director of Public Relations / Special Events, OLV Homes of
Charity / Baker Victory Services
Richard D. Shaner, Jr., Senior Vice President & Group Supervisor, Travers Collins & Co.
Lynn Casteel, Executive Vice President Investor Relations, Travers Collins & Co.
Photography
Best Photo
Best of Category
SUNY Cortland
Photo of Old Main
Tony DeRado, Graphic Designer
Judges’ Citation
SUNY New Paltz
The Atrium Photo Shoot
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Designer
Judges’ Citation
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University Hansen
John Griffin, Photographer
Best Group of Photos
Best of Category
Binghamton University
University Website Daily Slide Show
Jonathan Cohen, University Photographer
Host Coordinator(s):
Erin Boylan, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs, SUNY Cortland
Nick Koziol, Associate Director, Alumni Affairs Office, SUNY Cortland
Judges:
Dana Merkur, Owner/Photographer, Isaf-Merkur Studio
Bob Ellis, Staff Photographer, The Cortland Standard
Special Events
Individual Events
Best of Category
Monroe Community College
Foundation
12th Annual Gold Star Gala / The Magical Mystery Tour presented by M&T Bank
Renee St Louis, Associate Director of Development
Judges’ Citation
Binghamton University
Foundations Campaign Launch
Office of Communications and Marketing
Extended Activities
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Think Binghamton Advocacy Campaign
Office of Communications and Marketing
Judges’ Citation
Onondaga Community College
Arts Across Campus: Legends of Jazz Series
Department of Public Affairs
Host Coordinator:
Rosanna Condello, Assistant Director, College and Community Relations, Monroe
Community College
Judges:
Dan McInerney, Business Administrator & Concert Manager, Madrigalia
Alicia Nestle, Assistant Director, New Media, Nazareth College
Beth VanVliet, Director of Account Planning, Martino Flynn, LLC
Student Recruitment Publications: Individual
Viewbooks and Prospectuses
Judges’ Citation
Mohawk Valley Community College
2010-2011 Viewbook
Matthew Snyder, Director, Marketing & Communications
Catalogs
No Entries
Student Handbooks
No Entries
Course Listings
No Entries
Search Publications and Other Related Flyers/Brochures
Best of Category
Fashion Institute of Technology
Start Here Brochure
Ellen Davidson, Freelance writer
Posters
Judges’ Citation
Stony Brook University
Admissions Poster
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President
Host Coordinator(s):
Steven Frederick, Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Clinton
Community College
Judges:
Joanne Knowlton, Marketing Director, The Development Corporation
Sophie Mitsoglou, Development Director, Mountain Lake PBS
Rick Dodge, Co-owner, Media Central
Student Recruitment Package
Best of Category
University of Albany
The Career You WantThe Skills You Need
Mary Hunt, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
Host Coordinator:
Matthew R. Snyder, Director of Marketing and Communications, Mohawk Valley
Community College
Judges:
Karen Carey, partner, MPW Marketing
Rick Short, VP Marketing, Indium Corporation
Heather Ryerson, artist and fine arts student, Syracuse University
Visual Design in Print
Publications
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Binghamton Research: A Shot of Innovation
Rachel Coker, Director
Martha Terry, Creative Services Manager
Judges’ Citation
SUNY-ESF
Learning, Living, Leading: The Centennial Campaign for ESF
Wendy P. Osborne, Art Director
Judges’ Citation
Jefferson Community College
50th Anniversary Brochure: 50 Years of Learning Changing Lives
Karen Freeman, Marketing and Public Relations Director
David Bowhall, Graphic Designer
Pamela Dixon, Public Relations Technical Specialist
Logos/Name Plates
Judges’ Citation
SUNY New Paltz
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art Logo
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Designer
Specialty Pieces
Best of Category
Stony Brook University
Stars of Stony Brook Gala Invitation
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant to the Vice President
Judges’ Citation
Morrisville State College
Social Media Campaign Brochure
Amy Roberts, Director of Public Relations
Judges’ Citation
Binghamton University
2010-2011 Academic Calendar
Gregory Delviscio, Division of External Affairs
Host Coordinator:
Tracy Rammacher, Director of Publications and Electronic Media, SUNY Cortland
Judges:
Robyn Jonick, Senior Art Director, Pinckney Hugo Group
Jackie Sherman, Graphic Designer & Owner, Flourish Design Studio
Bob Mescavage, Photograph & Owner, Robert Mescavage Photography
Websites
Entire Site
Best of Category
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo Giving Website
Ann Brown, Senior Director of Development Communications
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland Website
Tracy Rammacher, Director of Publications and Electronic Media
Michelle Cryan, Web Communications Manager
Student Recruitment
Best of Category
SUNY Potsdam
Virtual Tour
Mindy Thompson, Director of Marketing & Communications
Judges’ Citation
Stony Brook University
Undergraduate Admissions
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant to the Vice President
Alumni relations
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Binghamton University Magazine
Diana Bean, Editor, Division of External Affairs
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Empire State College
Get Connected Celebrating 40 Years at SUNY Empire State College
David Regan White, Coordinator of Alumni Services
News/Media Relations or University Relations
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Discover-e
Rachel Coker, Director, Office of Research Advancement
Host Coordinator:
Bob Edgecomb, Ph.D., Web Communications Manager, External Relations, Tompkins
Cortland Community College (TC3)
Judges:
Kerry Ziegler, Owner, Ziegler Graphics
Anne Sabach, Owner, Sabach Design
Sandi Fortune, Online Marketing Specialist, Corning Credit Union
Steve Carver, Owner, Steve Carver Design, Co.