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| 2008 District IV Award Winners |
Category 1: Alumni Program, Project or Special Event
Gold – University of Oklahoma
OU Alumni Association
The University of Oklahoma Reunion
Silver – Sam Houston State University
University Advancement
Distinguished Alumni Gala
Bronze – University of Louisiana at Monroe
Division of Advancement and External Affairs
Wine over Water
Pewter – Dillard University
Office of the Executive Vice-President
Pre-Commencement Scholarship Benefit Concert
Category 2: Best New Alumni Program
Gold - University of Oklahoma
OU Alumni Association
OU Career Mentoring Program Network
Silver – Southern Arkansas University
DOE Day 2007
Bronze – University of Texas at Arlington
Alumni Association
Alumni Picnic in the Park
Pewter – University of Central Arkansas
Freshmen Welcome Lunch
Category 3: Best Low Cost Alumni Program
Gold – University of Oklahoma
OU Alumni Association
OU Alumni Sooner Snapshots Program
Category 4: Best Improved Alumni Program
Gold – University of Texas at Arlington
Alumni Association
Alumni Membership Program
Silver – University of Texas at Arlington
Alumni Association
African American Alumni Reception
Bronze – Grambling State University
Institutional Advancement
Office of Alumni Relations
Category 5: Best Student Program
Gold – University of Oklahoma
OU Alumni Association
OU Career Mentoring Network
Silver – University of Texas at Arlington
Alumni Association
Oozball 2007
Bronze – University of Texas at Arlington
Alumni Association
Tuition Raffle 2007
Category 6: Annual Giving – Best Low Cost Program
Silver – The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Development
Comet Call @ UT Dallas
Category 7: Annual Giving – Best Use of Volunteers
Gold – Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla
Vicerrectoria de Vinculacion
Una Apuesta de Futuro (An Investment in the Future)
Silver - Southern Arkansas University
SAU Foundation
Mulerider Phone Campaign
Category 8: Annual Giving – Most Improved Program
Gold - Southern Arkansas University
SAU Foundation
Southern Arkansas University Annual Fund
Silver – Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Office of University Development
Circle of Excellence Plaza – 2006/2007 Annual Campaign
Bronze – Concordia University Texas
Office of Advancement
The Annual Fund
Pewter – Grambling State University
Division of Institutional Advancement
Annual Gifts
Category 9: Best Low Cost Project
No Entries
Category 10: Major Gifts/Campaign – Best Use of Volunteers
Gold – Grambling State University
Division of Institutional Advancement
Major Gifts and Campaigns
Category 11: Major Gifts/Campaign – Most Improved Program
Gold – Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Office of University Development
Circle of Excellence Plaza – 2006/2007 Annual Campaign
Category 12: Planned Giving – Best Low Cost Program
No Entries
Category 13: Planned Giving – Best Use of Volunteers
No Entries
Category 14: Planned Giving – Most Improved Program
No Entries
Category 15: Development & Special Events
Gold – Rice University
Resource Development
OPEN – A campaign quiet phase communication strategy
Silver – Hendrix College
Office of Communications & Marketing
Grand Opening of the Wellness & Athletics Center
Bronze – Louisiana State University
LSU Foundation
Laureate Society Inaugural Gala
Category 16: Film or Videotape – Capital Campaign or Student Recruitment
Gold – Hendrix College
Office of Communications & Marketing
Hendrix Campaign Video: Changing/Odyssey Program/Future
Silver – Louisiana State University
LSU Office of Public Affairs
Think Unique
Bronze – Abilene Christian University
Office of University and Alumni Relations
The Making of Jacob’s Dream
Pewter – Harding University
Office of Admissions Services
Harding Life DVD
Category 17: Radio Spots (1 minute or less, single or series)
Gold – Louisiana State University
LSU Office of Public Affairs
“Championship Spirit” Radio Campaign
Silver – San Antonio College
Public Relations
“Create Your Tomorrow at San Antonio College”
Bronze – University of Houston
Office of University Marketing
“University of Houston Small Business Development Center Radio Spots”
Pewter – Del Mar College
Office of College Relations
“DMC Business”
Category 18: Television Spots (1 minute or less – single or series)
Gold – University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Office of Communications
UALR Capital Campaign
Silver – Arkansas Tech University
University Relations
Meet Your Future
Bronze – Abilene Christian University
Office of University and Alumni Relations
ACU TV Commercial
Pewter – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine Marketing
Texas Tech Physicians
Pewter – Texas Christian University
Office of Communications
Ahead of the Curve
Category 19: Multimedia Programs (CD-ROM/Disk)
Gold – Our Lady of the Lake University
Marketing and Communications
“OLLU 2007 Holiday E-Appeal”
Silver – University of Central Oklahoma
University Relations
International Student Office
Bronze – Grambling State University
Division of Institutional Advancement: IT, Marketing and Communications
Here Comes the Sun
Category 20: Visual Design Admissions Recruitment, Promotional Literature
Gold – Austin College
Office of College Relations
Science Matters
Silver – Harding University
Office of Public Relations
Broaden Your Horizons
Bronze – Texas Christian University
TCU Publications
International Viewbook
Pewter – Louisiana State University
Office of Public Affairs
Think Unique
Category 21: General Institutional Literature
Gold – University of Texas at Austin
McComb’s School of Business
McComb’s Faculty Research Brochure
Category 22: Visual Design Viewbooks
Gold – University of Texas at Austin
McComb’s School of Business
Texas MBA Viewbook
Silver – Hendrix College
Office of Communications & Marketing
Think Outside the Book
Bronze – Metairie Park Country Day School
Admission Viewbook
Pewter – Louisiana State University
Office of Public Relations
Think Unique Viewbook
Category 23: Annual or Presidential Reports
Gold – Trinity University
University Communications
2006-2007 Annual Report
Silver – Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University Foundation
2007 Annual Report - Trailblazers
Bronze – University of Oklahoma Outreach
Alumni Association
Annual Report
Pewter – Delgado Community College
Public Affairs & Information
2006-2007 Chancellor’s Report
Category 24: Illustration
Gold – The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Office of News and Publications
Current Interrupted
Silver – Southeastern Louisiana University
Office of Public Affairs
The Wizard of Oz
Bronze – Southern Methodist University
SMU Office of Public Affairs
SMU Research Magazine
Pewter – Harding University
Office of Public Relations
The Arts Calendar
Category 25: Logo Design
Gold – Texas State University – San Marcos
Art & Design Department
MFA Communication Design Program Logo
Silver – The University of Texas System
Office of External Relations and Health Affairs
Supply Chain Alliance Logo
Bronze – Eastern New Mexico University
Communication Services
Blackwater Draw Logo
Pewter – University of Houston
Office of Creative Services
Eric Hilton Distinguished Alumni Club Logo for the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
Category 26: Publications Design Series
Gold – Louisiana State University
Office of Public Affairs
Think Unique College Brochures
Silver – Texas Christian University
TCU Publications/Editorial Services
Study Abroad Poster Series
Bronze – The University of Texas at Austin
Harry Ransom Center
50th Anniversary Campaign
Pewter – Oklahoma State University
OSU Foundation
Making Sense of Planned Giving Brochures
Pewter – University of Texas at Arlington
Office of University Publications
Admissions Materials
Category 27: Special Pieces
Gold – The University of Texas System
Office of External Relations
The Brackenridge Tract Task Force Report
Silver – The University of Texas System
Office of External Relations
“Board of Regents 125th Anniversary Invitation”
Bronze – The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Development
Office of Development Holiday Card
Pewter – University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering
Office of Communications
Energy
Category 28: Cover Design
Gold – University of Central Arkansas
Publications and Creative Services
University of Central Arkansas Magazine: Summer 2007
Bronze – The University of Texas at Austin
Office of The Vice President for Development
Alpha Phi Omega ‘Save the Flag’ Fundraiser
Pewter – University of Oklahoma Outreach
University Outreach Marketing
Outreach – Reaching Out
Category 29: Poster
Gold – Texas Tech University Libraries
TTU Libraries
Libraries Book Sale Poster
Silver – Texas State University – San Marcos
Alkek Library
Charles Simic Reading Announcement Poster
Bronze – Texas State University – San Marcos
Alkek Library
Percival Everett Reading Announcement Poster
Pewter – Texas State University – San Marcos
Alkek Library
Carole Maso Reading Announcement Poster
Category 30: Design Improvement
Gold – Louisiana State University
Office of Public Affairs
Counselor Piece
Silver – The University of Texas at Austin
Harry Ransom Center
Harry Ransom Center Paper System
Bronze – The University of Texas at Austin
McComb’s School of Business
McComb’s School of Business Leadership Giving: the Leaders of Today Supporting the Leaders of Tomorrow
Pewter – The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
News & Information
Orange and White Community Edition
Category 31: Brochures/Flyers/Booklets (1 color)
No Entries
Category 32: Brochures/Flyers/Booklets (2 Color)
Gold – Arkansas State University
Office of Publications and Creative Services
Save the Date Postcard
Silver – Harding University
Office of Public Relations
Black and Gold Banquet
Bronze – University of Oklahoma
Alumni Association
OU – Texas Weekend Invitation
Category 33: Brochures/Flyers/Booklets (4+ Color)
Gold – University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering
Office of Communications
Energy
Silver – Texas Christian University
University Publications
International Viewbook
Bronze – Texas Christian University
University Publications
Honors Brochure
Pewter – Houston Community College
HCC Foundation
Opportunity 14
Category 34: Magazine Design – Complete Unit
Gold – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Office of Communications and Marketing
Discoveries, the Research Magazine for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Silver – University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of University Publications
Ovations
Bronze – Texas Tech University Libraries
TTU Libraries
Know: Magazine of TTU Libraries
Pewter – St. Edward’s University
Marketing Office
St. Edward’s University Magazine – “Architecture” Issue
Category 35: Magazine Design – Editorial Spread
Gold – Abilene Christian University
Office of University and Alumni Relations
All Shook Up
Silver – Abilene Christian University
Office of University and Alumni Relations
Cardiac Cats
Bronze – University of Houston
Office of Creative Services
University of Houston Magazine – An Extraordinary Vision
Pewter – Oklahoma State University
OSU Foundation
Diary of a Cowboy Caller, Legacy Magazine
Category 36: Magazines – 1 to 3 colors (excluding cover)
Silver – Second Baptist School
Eagle, Summer Edition 2007
Bronze – University of Louisiana at Monroe
Division of Advancement and External Affairs
La Pharmacien Louisianais
Category 37: Magazines – Four Colors Throughout
Gold – University of Houston
Office of Creative Services
The University of Houston Magazine
Silver – Southern Methodist University
Office of Public Affairs
SMU Magazine
Bronze – Lubbock Christian University
Department of Marketing and Communications
Lubbock Christian University Reflections
Category 38: Newsletters/Tabloids/Newspapers – 8 ˝ x 11 or smaller
Gold – The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
Office of News and Information
Orange and White Legacy
Silver – Texas Tech University Libraries
TTU Libraries
The Portal, Fall 2007
Bronze – Texas State University – San Marcos
Alkek Library
The Keystone Newsletter, Spring 2007
Pewter – The University of Texas at Austin
Office of the Vice President for Development
Philanthropy at Texas Newsletter
Category 39: Newsletters/Tabloids/Newspapers – Larger than 8 ˝ x 11
Gold – Collin County Community College
Public Relations
Connection Community Newsletters
Silver – Baylor University
University Development
To Light the Ways Times
Bronze – Sam Houston State University
University Advancement
Kat Kennection Newsletter
Category 40: Periodicals Improvement (label “old” and “new”)
Gold - The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of University Publications
Ovations
Silver – Baylor University
University Development
Perspectives
Bronze – University of Texas at Austin
Jackson School of Geosciences
Jackson School of Geosciences Newsletter
Pewter – Texas State University – San Marcos
Office of University Marketing
Hillviews
Category 41: General News Writing
Gold – Southwestern University
University Relations
“Chocolate 101”
Silver – Louisiana State University
Office of Public Affairs
“LSU Dining: Lean, Green, a Place to be Seen”
Bronze – Baylor University
The Baylor Line/Baylor Alumni Association
“What if….”
Pewter – The University of Texas System
Office of External Relations
Café con Leche news feature
Category 42: General Feature Writing – 1,000 Words or Less
Gold – Texas A&M University
Communications and Marketing
“Texas A&M License Plates: The Aggies are CLEV R”
Silver – McNeese State University
Public Information & Communications
“Jennese Cole”
Bronze – Baylor University
The Baylor Line/Baylor Alumni Association
“Historical Marker”
Pewter – Texas Tech University
Office of Communications and Marketing
“Dirk Fowler’s Alt-Ink”
Category 43: General Feature Writing – more than 1,000 words
Gold – University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Office of Institutional Advancement
“Sleeping with the Enemy”
Silver – Baylor University
The Baylor Line/Baylor Alumni Association
“The Memory Keeper”
Bronze – Texas Christian University
TCU Editorial Services
“Here Comes the Neighborhood”
Pewter – Abilene Christian University
Office of University and Alumni Relations
“Sam”
Pewter – Baylor University
The Baylor Line/Baylor Alumni Association
“A Life of Noble Service”
Category 44: Publications Writing
Gold – Texas State University – San Marcos
Office of University Marketing
Emmett & Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration 2007 Annual Report
Gold – Oklahoma State University
OSU Foundation
Trailblazers Annual Report
Silver - Second Baptist School
Winning the Hypercompetitive Game of College Admission
Bronze – The University of Oklahoma
OU Student Media and OU Visitor Center
The University of Oklahoma Visitor Guide
Pewter – Texas State University – San Marcos
Office of University Marketing
2007-2008 Texas State University – San Marcos Viewbook
Category 45: Writing – Medical/Scientific News Writing
Gold – University of Texas at Austin
Jackson School of Geosciences
“Prototype Space Probe Prepares to Explore Earth’s Deepest Sinkhole”
Silver – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
“Stem-Cell Transplantation improves muscles in animal model of muscular dystrophy, UT Southwestern Researchers Report”
Bronze – Stephen F. Austin University
Office of Public Affairs
“SFA Researchers Seek Cures for Diseases in Native Plants”
Pewter – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
“Sea Creature’s Toxin Could Lead to Promising Cancer Treatment”
Category 46: Medical & Science Writing
Gold – The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
“The Inner Workings of the Autistic Mind”
Silver – The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
“Brain Power”
Bronze - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
“Angiogenesis: The Cancer Connection”
Pewter – The University of Texas at Austin
Jackson School of Geosciences
“Crystal Ball: Scientists Race to Foretell West Antarctica’s Unclear Future”
Category 47: Medical/Science Writing Collection
Silver – The University of Texas at Austin
Jackson School of Geosciences
“Crystal Ball,” “Edge of the Desert”, and “Rapid Response”
Bronze – The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering
Office of Communications
“Emerging Energy Solutions”
Category 48: General Writing Collection
Gold – The University of Texas at Arlington
Office of University Publications
Maverick Profiles
Silver – Harding University
Office of Public Relations
Harding Magazine
Bronze – Baylor University
The Baylor Line/Baylor Alumni Association
Baylor Line Writing Collection
Pewter – Abilene Christian University
Office of University and Alumni Relations
ACU Today Magazine
Category 49: Black & White Photo Candid
No Award Given
Category 50: Black & White Photo Structured
No Award Given
Category 51: Color Photography Candid
Gold – San Antonio College
Media Services
James Olmos
Silver – Stephen F. Austin University
Office of Public Affairs
Lets Dance
Bronze - Stephen F. Austin State University
Office of Public Affairs
It’s a Lizard
Category 52: Color Photography – Structured
Gold – The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Office of News and Publications
Brain Power – Southwestern Medicine
Silver – University of Central Arkansas
Publications and Creative Services
Lori Isom Portrait
Bronze – The University of Texas at Arlington
Office of University Publications
Icefall
Pewter – The University of Texas at Arlington
Office of University Publications
Maverick Activities Center
Category 53: Black & White Photo Series
No Award Given
Category 54: Photography Color Series
Gold – The University of Texas at Austin
McComb’s School of Business
Texas MBA Viewbook Portraits
Silver – University of Central Arkansas
Publications and Creative Services
Magnifico!
Bronze - The University of Texas at Austin
Communications Office
Faculty Research Brochure Portraits
Pewter – The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of Public Affairs
Campus Life in San Antonio
Category 55: Digital or Computer Enhanced Images
Gold – The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Office of News and Publications
Current Interrupted
Silver – The University of Texas at Arlington
Office of University Publications
The MAC
Bronze – The University of Texas at Arlington
Office of University Publications
Mixing Chemistry and Act
Pewter – University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering
Office of Communications
Bio Cluster
Category 56: World Wide Web Page
Gold – Texas Christian University
Office of Marketing and Communication
Study Abroad
Silver – University of Texas at Austin
Office of the Vice President for Development
“On the Road Exhibit”
Bronze – Southern Methodist University
Office of Public Affairs
“Four Ways to Get a Tax Write-Off this Holiday”
Pewter – Southern Arkansas University
Communications Center
Southern Arkansas University Home Page
Category 57: World Wide Web Site
Gold – University of Texas at Austin
Office of Public Affairs
Longhorn Confidential
Silver – Texas Christian University
Office of Marketing and Communication
Undergraduate Admission Web Site
Bronze – Oklahoma City University
Communication and Marketing
Online Viewbook for Admission
Pewter – Hendrix College
Office of Communications and Marketing
Hendrix College Academics Mini-Site
Category 58: World Wide Web E-Newsletter
Gold – Southern Methodist University
Office of Public Affairs
SMU Forum
Silver – University of Houston
University Relations
Cougar E-Link
Bronze – University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering
Office of Communications
Cullen College eNews
Pewter – Texas Tech University
Communications and Marketing
Texas Tech Today
Category 59: Institutional Relations Projects and Special Events
Gold – The University of Texas at Austin
Harry Ransom Center
Celebrating the Imagination: Promoting the Harry Ransom Center’s 50th Anniversary
Silver – The University of Texas at El Paso
University Communications
Miner Mission Control
Bronze – Lubbock Christian University
Marketing and Communications
Lubbock Christian University’s 50th Anniversary Campaign
Category 60: Institutional Identity Programs
Gold – Louisiana State University
Office of Public Affairs
“Think Unique” Campaign
Bronze – Austin Community College
Public Information and College Marketing
ACC in Jeans Fall 2007 Promotional Materials
Pewter – The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Division of Advancement and External Affairs
Ace’s Adventures at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Ace Explores Campus
Category 61: Governmental Relations Program, Projects and Special Events
No Entries
Category 62: Print Advertising Projects
Gold – Texas Tech University
Office of Communications & Marketing
Emergency Notification Chalk Campaign
Silver – Oklahoma State University
OSU Foundation
Annual Giving Ads
Bronze – Texas State University – San Marcos
Office of University Marketing
Full-Page Advertisement in Texas Monthly and Hispanic
Pewter – San Antonio College
Media Services
SAC Office of Student Life Flyers
Category 63: Specialty Advertising Projects
Gold – University of Texas at Austin
McComb’s Business School
2007 Hall of Fame Commemorative Playing Cards
Silver – Baylor University
University Development
President’s Christmas Gift/Package
Bronze – McNeese State University
Public Information & Communication
Writer to Excellence
Pewter – St. Edward’s University
Marketing Office
Orientation 2007: Lost? T-Shirt
Category 64: Outstanding Advancement Services Initiatives
Gold - Grambling State University
Advancement Services Office
Advancing GSU for Excellence
Silver – The University of Texas System
Office of External Relations
Endowment Compliance Initiative
Category 65: Capital Campaign Research Shop Success
No Entries
Category 66: Individual Research Shop Success
Gold – The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Development
Prospect Research Project Tracker
Silver – The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Development
Prospect Management Policies & Procedures Manual & Training
Bronze – The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Development
Individual Research Shop Project
Category 67: Stewardship
Gold – Louisiana State University
LSU Foundation
Laureate Society – Redesigned Donor Recognition Program