2026 Awards for Excellence Winners

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)
The Rambition Awards
Farmingdale State College, Alumni Engagement

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)    
GOLD: A Strategic Model Connecting Recent Graduates and Building Community    
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook University Advancement

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)
Spreading Exam Week Cheer
SUNY Westchester, Office of Alumni Engagement

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)    
Seawolves Social Hours: Community Connections with Stony Brook    
Stony Brook University, Advancement, Constituent Experience, Alumni Relations

Best of Category (7+ Staff)
Horns Up for Hope
University at Buffalo, Student Life Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)   
Donor-Focused Annual Giving Rebrand    
SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta Division of University Advancement

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)
Faculty & Staff Annual Giving Campaign: Excellence Takes a Village
SUNY Brockport, Division of Advancement & Communications

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)   
A Message from Home: End of Calendar Year Appeal    
SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, Office of College Advancement

Best of Category (7+ Staff)
2025 Year End - Together, We Made This Year Extraordinary
Dutchess Community College, Dutchess Community College Foundation

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)   
Spring Appeal: DCC Opens Doors - You Shape the Future    
Dutchess Community College, Dutchess Community College Foundation

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)
Countdown to CODA: Strategically Preparing for Our Accreditation Site Visit
University at Buffalo, Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)   
Turning Visibility into Belonging: The ACE Campaign    
SUNY Niagara, Academic Center for Excellence 

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)
Alumni Nurture Series
SUNY Brockport, Office of Advancement

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)   
Pets Wear Pink Awareness Campaign Upstate Medical University   
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Marketing and University Communications

Best of Category (7+ Staff)
The Short Version Podcast
University at Albany, Office of Communications and Marketing

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)   
Stony Brook University Meet Your New Colleagues Campaign    
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)
Be Heard: Employee Engagement Survey Strategic Communications & Socialization Campaign
Stony Brook University, Human Resources & Marketing & Communications

Best of Category    
Black Art @ BUAM    
Binghamton University, Binghamton University Art Museum, Advancement, and DEI

Judges' Citation 
SUNY: Loud and Proud at NYC Pride
SUNY Broome Community College, SUNY Broome Marketing & Communications

Judges' Citation    
Spanish Communications Initiative    
SUNY Ulster, Community Relations

Best of Category 
2025 Impact Report Redesign
Dutchess Community College, Dutchess Community College Foundation

Judges' Citation    
Binghamton University Foundation Impact Report 2024-25    
Binghamton University, Division of Communications and Marketing

Judges' Citation 
Boldly Buffalo Campaign Stewardship Boxes
University at Buffalo, Donor Relations and Stewardship

Best of Category    
A Trailblazing Blueprint for Transformational Philanthropy
University at Buffalo, Division of University Advancement

Judges' Citation 
Day of Giving 2025
SUNY Brockport, Division of Advancement and Communications

Judges' Citation
UAlbany March Matchness
University at Albany, UAlbany Advancement

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)
Early Bird Registration Campaign Registration Campaign
University at Buffalo, Office of Marketing, Communications and Digital Engagement

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)   
Program Overview Series - Alfred State College    
Alfred State College, Marketing Communications

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)
From Awareness to Application: Strengthening the Teacher Pipeline
University at Buffalo, Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)   
Fall Open House Enrollment Marketing Campaign     
Farmingdale State College, Marketing & Communications

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)
AlfredState.edu - Pioneers are PROS - Website Redesign
Alfred State College, Marketing Communications

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)    
SUNY Niagara Website Redesign     
SUNY Niagara, Office of Public Relations

Best of Category (7+ Staff)
University at Buffalo Yield Campaign
University at Buffalo, Office of Enrollment Management Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)   
Stony Brook University: No Place Like Our Home    
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)
Strength in Service, Strength on Campus - Veterans Campaign
University at Buffalo , Student Life Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)   
Instagram Story Takeovers    
SUNY Brockport, University Communications

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)
Move to Foster: A Phased Social Media Campaign
University at Buffalo, Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)   
Spotlighting business research on social    
University at Buffalo, Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)
Wolfie Dancing Series
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)   
Stranger Brook    
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (7+ Staff)
April Fools Day Campaign - 'Victory'
University at Buffalo, Student Life Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)   
Meet the ESF Experts    
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Communications and Marketing

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)
The Sneaker Ball Gala: Powerhouse Affinity Fundraising at Stony Brook
Stony Brook University, Alumni Affinity Programs, Office of Alumni Relations

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)   
SUNY Broome Social     
SUNY Broome Community College, Marketing & Communications

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)
The BIG Reveal: SBU Landmark Letters
Stony Brook University, Division of Student Affairs & the President's Office

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)   
Inauguration of FSC President, Robert S. Prezant, PhD    
Farmingdale State College, Marketing & Communications

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)
TC3 and Cornell University Transfer Agreement Signing Ceremony
Tompkins Cortland Community College, TC3 Strategic Marketing & CALS Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (7+ Staff)   
27th Annual Gold Star Gala: Behind the Curtain    
Monroe Community College, Monroe Community College Foundation

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)
Battery Week 2025
Binghamton University, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)   
Igniting Excellence Campaign Launch Event    
SUNY Brockport, Division of Advancement & Communications

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)
Alumni & Friends Magazine - Fall 2025
Alfred State College, Institutional Advancement and Marketing Communications

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)    
FSCNow 2025    
Farmingdale State College, Marketing & Communications

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)
Stony Brook University Magazine, Issue 14
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)   
BROOME Magazine Fall 2025 - SUNY Broome's Alumni Magazine    
SUNY Broome Community College, Foundation and Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)
After Canton Winter 2025-26
SUNY Canton, SUNY Canton Public Relations

Best of Category (7+ Staff)   
Binghamton Research Magazine    
Binghamton University

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)   
Barrel-Aged. Forest-Born.    
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Communications and Marketing

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)
Igniting Excellence: The Campaign for Brockport - Launch Invitation
SUNY Brockport, Division of Advancement & Communications

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)   
Welcome Weekend Field Guide    
SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, Marketing Department

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)
University at Buffalo Admitted Student Mailer
University at Buffalo, Office of Enrollment Management Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)   
MCC Returning Student Prospect Direct Mail    
Monroe Community College, Marketing, Web, and Social Media

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)
Admitted Students Family Sticker Postcard
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (7+ Staff)   
Beyond a Band-Aid Solution - Workforce Development Handout    
Empire State University, Marketing Department

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)
Homecoming Invite
Stony Brook University, Advancement Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)
2024-2025 Impact Report
SUNY Brockport, University Communications

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)   
Farmingdale State College 2024/25 Annual Report-2026 Calendar    
Farmingdale State College, Office of Institutional Advancement

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)
FSC Next Steps Brochure
Farmingdale State College, Marketing & Communications

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)   
Brand Book    
SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, Marketing Department

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)
Admissions Viewbook - Pioneers are PROS
Alfred State College , Marketing Communications

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)   
Koffman Southern Tier Incubator 2024 Year in Review    
Binghamton University, Koffman Southern Tier Incubator

Best of Category (7+ Staff)
Student Life Divisional Highlights
University at Buffalo, Student Life Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)   
2026 DCCF Annual Mousepad Calendar    
Dutchess Community College, Dutchess Community College Foundation

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)
Workforce Development Modular Marketing Card Deck
Empire State University, Marketing Department

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)
Rambition Awards: FSC Alumni Leading the Charge
Farmingdale State College, Office of Institutional Advancement

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)   
Campus Light Pole Banners    
SUNY Broome Community College, Marketing & Communications

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)
Great Dane Giving Day
University at Albany, UAlbany Fund

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)   
Stony Brook University, Manhattan to Montauk Skyline    
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (7+ Staff)
Campus Living Community Icons
University at Buffalo, Student Life Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)   
DCC Foundation Logo Redesign    
Dutchess Community College, Dutchess Community College Foundation

Best of Category    
HVCC Graduate Selfie    
Hudson Valley Community College, Creative Services

Judges' Citation 
The Center of It All
Farmingdale State College , Marketing & Communications

Judges' Citation    
Sunkoo Yuh - Cycles of Clay    
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Best of Category 
2025: Every Picture Tells a Story
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation    
Binghamton University unveils statue of abolitionist Harriet Tubman    
Binghamton University, Division of Communications and Marketing

Judges' Citation 
Then & Now: Trailer Blazers Meet the Next Generation
SUNY Broome Community College , Office of Marketing & Communications

Best of Category 
My Dream School: Binghamton University
Binghamton University, Division of Communications and Marketing

Judges' Citation    
We are Farmingdale - Student Voices    
Farmingdale State College, Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation 
Unsung Heroes: New Year's Eve Community Countdown
SUNY College of Optometry, Office of Institutional Advancement

Best of Category    
Student Teaching in Alaska   
SUNY Brockport, University Communications

Judges' Citation 
FSC President's Inauguration Welcome Video
Farmingdale State College , Marketing & Communications

Judges' Citation    
Be Your Best at Broome    
SUNY Broome Community College, Office of Marketing & Communications

Best of Category    
Faculty-Led Documentary Photography Course in Portugal
SUNY Oneonta, Office of Communication and Marketing

Judges' Citation 
Unleashing Potential Campaign Launch Video
Alfred State College, Marketing Communications

Judges' Citation    
That UB Life Extra    
University at Buffalo, Student Life Marketing and Communications
 

Best of Category (1-3 Staff)
SUNY Broome Website Redesign
SUNY Broome Community College, Marketing & Communications, Enrollment Management

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff) 
SUNY Canton Website Redesign    
SUNY Canton, Public Relations

Judges' Citation (1-3 Staff)
Website: An Oasis of Opportunity
SUNY Ulster, Community Relations

Best of Category (4-6 Staff)   
TC3 Academic Program Page Redesign   
Tompkins Cortland Community College, Strategic Marketing

Judges' Citation (4-6 Staff)
University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education Website Redesign
University at Buffalo, Marketing and Communications

Best of Category (7+ Staff)   
AlfredState.edu - Pioneers are PROS - Website Redesign   
Alfred State College, Marketing Communications

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)   
Empire State University Website    
Empire State University, Marketing Department

Judges' Citation (7+ Staff)
Home Away Giveaways Website
University at Buffalo, Student Life Marketing and Communications

Best of Category 
University at Buffalo Undergraduate Admissions Website
University at Buffalo, Office of Enrollment Management Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation    
Farmingdale State College - Future Students Webpage    
Farmingdale State College, Marketing & Communications

Judges' Citation 
ESF Alumni Magazine Mini: Cranberry Lake
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Office of Alumni Relations

Best of Category    
Why the Humanities Matter - Stony Brook University Magazine Article    
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation 
A CAREER-Defining Boost
Binghamton University, Office of Research Advancement

Judges' Citation    
Then & Now: Trailblazers Meet the Next Generation    
SUNY Broome Community College, Office of Marketing & Communications

Best of Category 
Akwesasne Artist Displays at SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton, Public Relations

Judges' Citation    
Smiles Ahead: FSC Opens the Henry Schein Cares Sensory Unit    
Farmingdale State College, Office for Marketing & Communications

Judges' Citation 
Nancy Hiemstra Explores the Economies of Immigrant Detention
Stony Brook University , Marketing and Communications

Best of Category    
Stony Brook University: A Legacy of Quantum    
Stony Brook University, Marketing and Communications

Judges' Citation 
Exhibit Showcases Scientists' Creativity
Binghamton University, Office of Research Advancement

Judges' Citation    
SUNY Canton Faculty Eyes Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease    
SUNY Canton, Public Relations