2023 Awards for Excellence Winners
The judges for the 2023 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence have made their selections. In all, 76 winners have been chosen from over 160 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 Strategy
Best Of Category (1-3 Staff)
SUNY Oneonta Phonathon Enhancement – SUNY Oneonta, Division of University Advancement
Judges Citation (4-6 Staff)
2022 UAlbany March Matchness – University at Albany
Best Of Category (1-3 Staff)
Microcredentials Radio Campaign (audio) – SUNY Ulster
Judges Citation (1-3 Staff)
Two-Minute Tuesdays: Game-Changing Research from the University at Buffalo School of Management – University at Buffalo School of Management
Judges Citation (1-3 Staff)
‘It’s That Easy’ Campaign – Rockland Community College, Strategic Marketing
Best Of Category (4-6 Staff)
Financial Aid: Did You Know? Campaign – University at Buffalo, Interdivisional Marketing and Communications, Enrollment Management
Best Of Category (7+ Staff)
What’s that Smell? Media Success! – SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Communications and Marketing
Judges Citation (7+ Staff)
Cornell University Borehole Observatory (CUBO) – Cornell University, Division of University Relations
Judges Citation (7+ Staff)
BlueView Network – State University of New York at Fredonia
Black Lives Matter Mural in Moffett Center – SUNY Cortland, Communications Office
Best Of Category (1-3 Staff)
John Ramsey Leadership Society: Distinguished Recognition for Stony Brook Athletics’ Most Generous Supporters – Stony Brook Athletics
Judges Citation (1-3 Staff)
2022 IMPACT Newsletter Series – SUNY Oneonta, Division of University Advancement
Judges Citation (1-3 Staff)
FSC Scholars Career Workshop – Farmingdale State College, Office for Development & Alumni Engagement
Best Of Category (7+ Staff)
FSC Nursing Stethoscope and White Coat Ceremony – Farmingdale State College Office for Development and Alumni Engagement
Judges Citation – Flash / Giving Day Campaigns
2022 UAlbany March Matchness – University at Albany
Judges Citation – Flash / Giving Day Campaigns
SUNY Oneonta Giving Tuesday Campaign – SUNY Oneonta, Division of University Advancement
Best Of Category (1-3 Staff)
Fall 2022 Graduate Programs Enrollment Integrated Marketing Campaign – University at Buffalo School of Management, Office of Strategic Marketing and Enrollment Management
Judges Citation (1-3 Staff)
Faces of FRED – State University of New York at Fredonia
Best Of Category (4-6 Staff)
Free Tuition Plus – Alfred State College Marketing Communications
Judges Citation (4-6 Staff)
We are Boldly Buffalo Campaign Videos – University at Buffalo, Advancement Communications
Best Of Category (7+ Staff)
Willie Evans Quad Signage – University of Buffalo, Student Life Marketing & Communications
Judges Citation (7+ Staff)
Student Engagement Reception Lounge Walls – University of Buffalo, Student Life Marketing & Communications
Judges Citation (7+ Staff)
Mighty Oak Monday – SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Communications and Marketing
Best of Category (1-3 Staff)
2022 Fall 1844 Giving Challenge – University at Albany
Judges Citation (1-3 Staff)
SUNY Ulster – Your Career-Building Partner – SUNY Ulster Community Relations
Best Of Category (7+ Staff)
ESF Social Media Revamp/Refresh – SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Communications and Marketing
Excellence in Creativity
Excellence in Design
Best Of Category – Large Shop (7+ Staff)
Harpur Perspective Magazine – Binghamton University, Division of Communications and Marketing
Judges Citation – Large Shop (7+ Staff)
Watson Review Magazine – Binghamton University, Division of Communications and Marketing
Best Of Category – Midsize Shop (4-6 Staff)
The Fine Arts Issue, Spring 2022 – UAlbany Magazine
Judges Citation – Midsize Shop (4-6 Staff)
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences Magazine, Decker Connect – Binghamton University, Division of Communications and Marketing
Judges Citation – Midsize Shop (4-6 Staff)
At Buffalo Magazine – University at Buffalo Advancement Communications
Best Of Category – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
Learn. The UB GSE Magazine. Fall 2022. – The University at Buffalo, Graduate School of Education
Judges Citation – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Magazine, Remedies – Binghamton University, Division of Communications and Marketing
Judges Citation – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
1300 Elmwood Magazine – Buffalo State University Marketing and Communications Office
Judges Citation – Large Shop (7+ Staff)
Kicking Up the Quad Kiosk – SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Communications and Marketing
Best Of Category – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Binghamton Research – Binghamton University, Office of Research Advancement
Judges Citation – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
Bengala Invitation – Buffalo State University Marketing and Communications Office
Judges Citation – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
Congratulations You’re In! – SUNY Ulster Community Relations
Best Of Category – Large Shop (7+ Staff)
Student Life Divisional Highlights – University at Buffalo, Student Life Marketing & Communications
Judges Citation – Large Shop (7+ Staff)
Meet ESF | Admissions Booklet – SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Communications and Marketing
Best Of Category – Midsize Shop (4-6 Staff)
Undergraduate Admissions Travel Booklet and Insert Sheets – University at Albany Office of Communications and Marketing
Judges Citation – Midsize Shop (4-6 Staff)
Boldly Buffalo FY22 Annual Report to Donors – University at Buffalo, Advancement Communications
Judges Citation – Midsize Shop (4-6 Staff)
Stony Brook University Admissions Travel Piece – Stony Brook University, Office of Communications and Marketing
Best Of Category – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
2021-2022 Annual Report – SUNY Maritime College Office of Communications
Judges Citation – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
Farmingdale State College Annual Report 2021-2022 – Farmingdale State College Department for Development & Alumni Engagement
Judges Citation – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
MCC Adult Viewbook Package – Monroe Community College, Department of Marketing, Web, and Social Media
Best Of Category – Large Shop (7+ Staff)
Mighty Oak Student Assembly Logo – SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Communications and Marketing
Best Of Category – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
Plattsburgh Eclipse 2024 – SUNY Plattsburgh, Office of Marketing
Judges Citation – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
Albany March Matchness Refresh – University at Albany
Judges Citation – Small Shop (1-3 Staff)
VIP SUNY Broome Employee Appreciation Campaign Logo – SUNY Broome Foundation
Excellence in Photography
Best Of Category
Framing Music – SUNY Potsdam Office of College Communications
Judges Citation
2022 Roth Pond Regatta – Stony Brook University Office of Marketing and Communications
Best Of Category
Immersed in the Adirondacks – SUNY Postdam, Office of College Communications
Judges Citation
2022: Every Picture Tells a Story – Stony Brook University Office of Marketing and Communications
Excellence in Video
Best Of Category
Cybersecurity Commercial – SUNY Canton Public Relations
Judges Citation
SUNY Broome Hospitality Program – Hype Video – SUNY Broome Community College, Marketing & Communications Department
Judges Citation
International Students Welcome Video – Buffalo State University Marketing and Communications Office
Best Of Category
K9 Reyes – SUNY Cobleskill
Judges Citation
HVCC 2022 Commencement Highlights – HVCC Multimedia and Video Services
Judges Citation
Binghamton Faculty Focus – Engaging Children in STEM Through Tinkering and Exploration – Binghamton University Office of Media and Public Relations
Best Of Category
History Goes Home: Family Reunited with Portrait of World War II Soldier – SUNY Cobleskill
Judges Citation
Monroe Community College Alumni Hall of Fame Induction – Monroe Community College Foundation
Judges Citation
That UB Life Video Series – University at Buffalo, Student Life Marketing & Communications
Excellence in Websites
Best Of Category (1-3 Staff)
Cazenovia to Alfred State – Alfred State College
Judges Citation (1-3 Staff)
2021-22 Annual Report: The Foundation of Our Success – SUNY Plattsburgh Office of Institutional Advancement
Judges Citation (1-3 Staff)
Admissions and Student Services Webpage Redesigns – Rockland Community College, Strategic Marketing
Best Of Category (7+ Staff)
UAlbany’s Health & Well-being Website Redesign – University at Albany
Judges Citation (7+ Staff)
Interlocking UB Traditions website – University of Buffalo, Student Life Marketing & Communications
Best Of Category
UAlbany Magazine Mini, Memories of Dippikill – UAlbany Magazine
Judges Citation
360-Degree Metaverse Tour – Rockland Community College, Strategic Marketing
Excellence in Writing
Best Of Category
Therapeutic Horticulture Takes Root at the VA – SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Communications and Marketing
Judges Citation
Reflective Histories (Issue 08, Page 8) – Stony Brook University, Office of University Marketing and Communications
Judges Citation
Masters of the game – SUNY Cortland Communications Office
Best Of Category
Terry Crews Talks About His Journey to True Power – Farmingdale State College Marketing and Communications Department
Judges Citation
SUNY Cortland deploys a new type of energy hog – SUNY Cortland Communications Office
Judges Citation
Students put anthropology into action – SUNY Cortland Communications Office