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Awards and Recognitions

20132012 2011 2010

Communications projects produced by our division have been recognized for excellence in concept, writing, design, photography and execution by a number of distinguished organizations. The following is an updated list highlighting of some of our recent award-winning work. Click on the 2013 titles to see the award-winning work.

 

2013

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

2013 International Circle of Excellence Awards Program

Integrated Marketing Communications Plan
GOLD AWARD in the category "Institution Wide Branding Program"


Carolina on King Topic Card Series
SILVER AWARD in the category "Institutional Relations Promotional Print"

2013 District III (Southeast) Advancement Awards Program

Carolina on King Topic Card Series
GRAND AWARD in the category "Publications/Print and/or Digital - University - Low Budget"

Integrated Marketing Communications Plan
GRAND AWARD in the category "Programs and Projects - Communications and Marketing - Branding/Identity Program or Campaign"


University of SC World Series Ad
GRAND AWARD WINNER in the category "Advertising - Individual Ads - Print"

2012 Freshman Recruitment Series
(Produced for Office of Undergraduate Admisssions)
GRAND AWARD in the category "Graphic Design - Design for Print and Digital - Multipage Publications/Folders"
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the category "Publications/Print and/or Digital - Recruitment - Recruitment Series"


Capital One Bowl Ad
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the category "Advertising - Individual Ads - Print"


Carolina on King--The University of South Carolina’s Welcome Center in Charleston
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the category "Programs and Projects - Communications and Marketing - Communications/Marketing Program"


USC Homecoming brochure
(Produced for MyCarolina Alumni Association)
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the category "Graphic Design - Design for Print and Digital - Single-Page Publications"


Carolina on King microsite
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Electronic/Digital - Website or Microsite - Alumni Website or Microsite"


Columbia Advertising Club

2013 American Advertising Awards (ADDY Awards)

USC Admissions
SILVER ADDY in the "Collateral Material: Brochure Campaign" category
(University Creative Services, Office of Undergraduate Admissions)

MyCarolina Alumni Association--Carolinian Winter 2013
SILVER ADDY in the "Collateral Material: Publication Design, cover" category
(University Creative Services, Office of Undergraduate Admissions)

Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) 2013 Awards

Carolina on King rack cards
BEST OF in the “Digital Printing: Cards” category
BEST OF in the “Rack Cards” category


Toolbox Calendar
(FINALIST) BEST OF in the “Printer's Self-Promotion” category
SPECIAL JUDGES AWARD in the “Calendars” category


McNair Center Announcement book
SPECIAL JUDGES AWARD in the “Digital Printing: Booklets (32 pages or less)” category

 

South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) 2013 Awards

Carolinian magazine, Fall 2012
SECOND PLACE in the “Best Magazine or Special Publication/Associate or Individual Member” category

 

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2012

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

2012 District III (Southeast) Advancement Awards Program

USC Connect Profiles Website
(Produced for the Office of the Provost)
GRAND AWARD in the category "Overall Web Site Design & Implementation"


Times, University of South Carolina
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the category "Internal Tabloids & Newsletters"
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the category "Tabloid & Newsletter Publishing Improvement"


Paint the Town Garnet
(A Gamecock pride campaign tied to the University of South Carolina vs. East Carolina University football game held in Charlotte)
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Institutional Relations Projects"
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Special Events"


Moore Magazine, Fall 2010
(Produced for the Darla Moore School of Business)
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Institutional Publications"
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Illustrations"


Moving Image Research Collections Pocket Folder and Inserts
(Produced for Development and Alumni Relations)
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Fundraising"


Breakthrough Research Magazine, Winter 2011
(Produced for the Vice President for Research)
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Illustrations"


Carolina's Promise Invitation (Capital Campaign Kick Off Celebration)
(Produced for Development and Alumni Relations)
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Design for Print"


Focus Carolina Booklet (University of South Carolina Strategic Plan)
(Produced for the Office of the Provost)
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Design for Print"


Who Are You?
(Video produced in support of the university's comprehensive graphic identity system project)
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category "Slide & Multimedia Programs"

 

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2011

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

2011 District III (Southeast) Advancement Awards Program

USC Times
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the "Internal Tabloids and Newsletters" category
(University Creative Services)

True Scholar: Carolina and McNair Scholars Report
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the "Institutional Publications" category
(University Creative Services, Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs)

South Carolina Medicine Cover, Winter 2009
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the "Photography" category
(University Creative Services, School of Medicine)

Engineering and Computing Parents Weekend Postcard
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the "Direct Mail" category
(University Creative Services, College of Engineering and Computing)

SPURS Brochure
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the "Direct Mail" category
(Office of Annual Giving, University Creative Services)

Columbia Advertising Club

2011 American Advertising Awards (ADDY Awards)

Moore magazine
SILVER ADDY in the "Publications Design: Magazine Design" category
(University Creative Services, Darla Moore School of Business)

Mapping a Global Agenda Illustration Series for Breakthrough magazine
SILVER ADDY in the "Elements of Advertising; Illustration Campaign" category
(University Creative Services, Office of Research and Graduate Education)

Southeastern Piano Festival Stationery
SILVER ADDY in the "Collateral Material: Stationery Package" category
(University Creative Services, School of Music)

South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) 2011 Awards

"It's Been Quite a Year" 2010 President's Review Web Site
FIRST PLACE in the "Web Site/Associate or Individual Member" division
(University Creative Services, Web Communications, Office of the President)

May Carolina Mailer
FIRST PLACE in the "Event Marketing/Associate or Individual Member" division
(University Creative Services, Carolina Alumni Association)

University of South Carolina Times
SECOND PLACE in the "Newspaper Publication/Associate and Individual Member" division
(University Creative Services)

Carolinian magazine
SECOND PLACE in the "Magazine or Special Publication/Associate and Individual Member" division
(University Creative Services, Carolina Alumni Association)

South Carolina Medicine Cover, Winter 2009
SECOND PLACE in the "Published Photograph/Associate or Individual Member" division
(University Creative Services)

 

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2010

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

2010 National Circle of Excellence Awards Program

South Carolina Medicine, Winter 2009 magazine cover
SILVER AWARD in the “Excellence in Design: Covers” category
(Creative Services with the School of Medicine)

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum newsletter
BRONZE AWARD in the “Print External Audience Tabloids and Newsletters” category
(Creative Services with the McKissick Museum, College of Arts and Sciences)

South Carolina Honors College Case Statement
BRONZE AWARD in the “Individual In-House Publications: Multi-Page Booklets, Brochures, and Catalogs” category
(Creative Services with the South Carolina Honors College)

Discovery Thyme invitation
BRONZE AWARD in the “Individual In-House Publications: Miscellaneous Publications” category
(Creative Services with the President’s House and Office of Special Events)

Gamecock Good News, donor mailer
BRONZE AWARD in the “Excellence in Design: Single-Page Publications” category
(Creative Services with the Office of Annual Giving Programs)

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

2010 District III (Southeast) Advancement Awards Program

May Carolina Alumni Weekend brochure
GRAND AWARD in the “Direct Mail” category
(Creative Services with the Carolina Alumni Association)

Carolinian magazine
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the “Alumni Magazines III” category
(Creative Services with the Carolina Alumni Association)

Discovery Thyme Invitation
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the “Direct Mail” category
(Creative Services with the President’s House and Office of Special Events)

USC Times
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE in the “Internal Tabloids” category
(Creative Services)

“Reach, Relevance, and Impact” University Ad Series
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the “Paid Advertisement Series” category
(University Marketing and Communications with Creative Services)

South Carolina Honors College Case Statement
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the “Design for Print” category
(Creative Services with the South Carolina Honors College)

Sustainability and Climate Change Illustration series for Breakthrough magazine
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the “Illustrations” category
(Creative Services with the Office of Research)

Moore magazine
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the “Alumni Magazines I” category
(Creative Services with the Darla Moore School of Business)

University of South Carolina Family Fund
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the “Direct Mail” category
(Office of Annual Giving with Creative Services)

Columbia Advertising Club

2010 American Advertising Awards (ADDY Awards)

South Carolina Honors College Case Statement
SILVER ADDY in the “Collateral Material; Brochure” category
(Creative Services with the South Carolina Honors College)

Breakthrough magazine
SILVER ADDY in the “Collateral Material; Magazine Design” category
(Creative Services with the Office of Research and Graduate Education)

Sustainability and Climate Change Illustration series for Breakthrough magazine
SILVER ADDY in the “Elements of Advertising; Illustration” category
(Creative Services with the Office of Research and Graduate Education)

South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) 2010 Awards

Carolinian magazine, Spring 2009
FIRST PLACE in the “Best Magazine or Special Publication/Associate or Individual Member” category

Carolinian editorial photograph—Singin’ in the Rain
FIRST PLACE in the “Published Photography/Associate or Individual Member“ category

 

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