2022 Awards for Excellence Winners
The judges for the 2022 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence have made their selections. In all, 65 winners have been chosen from over 170 submissions across the system! We are delighted to again highlight the very best efforts of our talented and creative professionals throughout the SUNY system.
Please take a moment to share your feedback here. Your input is invaluable as we continuously improve the Awards for Excellence every year.
If your winning piece is not linked on this page, please email Ben Wendrow, benjamin.wendrow@oneonta.edu, with a public link to your winning submission pieces.
Excellence in Design
Cover
Best of Category
University at Buffalo – University at Buffalo Office of Admissions Kick-off Piece Cover
Judges’ Citation
University at Albany – International Admissions, Presentation Brochure Cover
Logo
Best of Category
University at Albany – The University at Albany, Logo and brand architecture refresh
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Niagara County Community College – NCCC Thunderwolf ESports Logo Design
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SUNY Brockport – SUNY Brockport Identity Rebrand
Excellence in Digital Media
Digital Newsletter
Best of Category
SUNY New Paltz – The Daily Digest
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Binghamton University – Discover-e
Social Media
Best of Category
University at Albany – UAlbany March Matchness
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SUNY Brockport – TikTok Content Creators
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SUNY Ulster – SUNY Ulster Class of 2021 Giphys
Video
Best of Category
SUNY Potsdam – Find Your Own Path Forward
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Buffalo State College – Buffalo State College | 150 Years of History
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Stony Brook University – Tom Manuel Helps Keep Jazz Alive
Web Design
Best of Category
University at Albany – UAlbany Magazine Website, Fall 2021: Icon of Style
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FIT – Fashion Institute of Technology and Museum at FIT redesign
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Stony Brook University – The SBU Difference at Stony Brook University
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity Initiatives
Best of Category
University at Albany – Homecoming Belongs to Everyonean intentional plan leads to an inclusive celebration
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SUNY Brockport – QR Codes and Accessibility on Posters and Flyers
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SUNY Cobleskill – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Past, Present, and Future
Excellence in Marketing
Individual Digital, Film, or TV Advertising
Best of Category
SUNY Canton – Best Year Ever
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SUNY Brockport – #BPortTogether
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SUNY Potsdam – Find Your Own Path Forward
Individual Print Advertising
Best of Category
SUNY Suffolk – Print Ad: Welcoming You to SUNY Suffolk
Total Marketing Campaign
Best of Category
University at Buffalo – Reason To Celebrate – Opening Week 2021!
Judges’ Citation
Hudson Valley Community College – HVCC Enrollment Marketing Campaign
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SUNY Suffolk – Welcoming You to SUNY Suffolk / Campaign
Excellence in Photography
Individual Photograph
Best of Category
Binghamton University – Ring of Fire
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Hudson Valley Community College – Nursing Students at Pinning Ceremony
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Stony Brook University – Stony Brook University Academic Mall Fall 2021
Photo Series
Best of Category
Stony Brook University – 2021: Every Picture Tells A Story
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Binghamton University – Daily Photo; an ongoing collection of images of Binghamton University
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Niagara County Community College – Masked & Moving Forward. NCCC Students Persevere Through the Pandemic
Excellence in Programs
Alumni Engagement
Best of Category
University at Buffalo – UB Fast 46 Celebration 2021
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SUNY Cortland – Alumni Admissions Pennant Program
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University at Buffalo – Marching Band Century Celebration
Fundraising
Best of Category
Monroe Community College – MCC Foundation 23rd Annual Gold Star Gala
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SUNY Plattsburgh – #PLATTSGIVE, Power to Help Others
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University at Albany – UAlbany March Matchness
Special Event
Best of Category
University at Albany – GREAT DANE GRADUATION EXPERIENCE, Commencement for the Classes of 2021 & 2020
Judges’ Citation
Niagara County Community College – NCCC’s Class of 2021 Graduate Celebration
Student Recruitment
Best of Category
SUNY New Paltz – SUNY New Paltz Interactive LookBook
Excellence in Publications
Annual Report
Best of Category
University at Buffalo – University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions 2021 Annual Report
Judges’ Citation
Farmingdale State College – Farmingdale College Foundation Annual Report 2020-2021
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Upstate Medical University – College of Medicine, Annual Report
Magazine
Best of Category
University at Albany – UAlbany Magazine – Fall 2021 Issue
Judges’ Citation
Finger Lakes Community College – The Laker
Multi-page Publications
Best of Category
University at Buffalo – University at Buffalo Office of Admissions Kick-off Piece
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Stony Brook University – Fall 2022 Welcome Newspaper
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SUNY Potsdam – Find Your Calling. Find Yourself.
Single-page Publication
Best of Category
Buffalo State College – Buffalo State College Travel Brochure
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Stony Brook University – Undergraduate Admissions Road Piece with Wolfie Insert Wolfie
Excellence in Writing
Feature Writing
Best of Category
University at Albany – UAlbany Research Team Studies Cloud Chemistry on Whiteface Mountain
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Cornell University – People with disabilities reach new heights at climbing wall
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University at Albany – Dwayne’s World
News Writing
Best of Category
Cornell University – Community effort propels Cornell past millionth test
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SUNY Orange – Beloved Business Professor Retires After 58 Years
Excellence on a Budget
Magazine
Best of Category
Buffalo State College – 1300 Elmwood Magazine, Buffalo State College
Judges’ Citation
SUNY Broome Community College – BROOME Magazine Fall 2021 – SUNY Broome’s Alumni Magazine
Multi-page Publication
Best of Category
SUNY New Paltz – SUNY New Paltz Interactive LookBook
Judges’ Citation
Buffalo State College – Buffalo State College | 150th Anniversary Book History Section
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SUNY Broome Community College – SUNY Broome 2022 Mousepad Calendar
Single-page Publication
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Cornell University – Cornell Local Economic Snapshot
Video
Best of Category
Binghamton University – The Binghamton Buzz
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SUNY Broome Community College – Fall Open House 2021 – Snapchat Swipe-Up Campaign
Judges’ Citation
University at Albany – How to Thank a Donor