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Industry Recognitions

Florida State University's Office of University Communications brings together a team of experts with the knowledge and skills to provide effective counsel, produce the highest quality marketing and communications strategies, and assist the university is achieving its goals with the end result of impact. The following recognitions provide a nod of acknowledgement for the creative and strategic efforts to advance the institution's reputation as well as creativity, innovation, service and excellence on behalf of at the university, our clients as well as our creative partners.

2015

NEWS AND RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
CASE District III, GRAND AWARD in the category of “Writing for the Media” for the news release “Tick-tock: sound of ticking clock can affect women’s attitudes about reproductive timing”.

NEWS AND RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
CASE District III, SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category of “Speechwriting” for your speech titled “For the love of learning: Phi Beta Kappa initiation.”

Integrated Marketing Account Managers: Information Technology Services
CASE District III, SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the category of “Sub-unit campaign” for FSU’s “Be a Cyberhero” cybersecurity awareness campaign.

NEWS AND RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards, in the category of “Single Television Spot - Regional/National" for our 2015 Institutional Message

2014

NEWS AND RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
CASE Circle of Excellence Award, Silver Award for Excellence in News Writing/General News Writing

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
Florida TaxWatch Prudential Productivity Award for “Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness through Integrated Marketing and Communications Strategies and Return on Investment”

2013

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
CASE District III, Special Merit Award/Communications and Marketing Program for “50th Anniversary of Integration at Florida State University”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
CASE District III, Gold Award, Electronic/Digital-Video for Internal or External Use-Marketing Branding for “Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Florida State”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS (with FSU Foundation’s Annual Giving Department)
CASE District III, Grand Award, Philanthropy/Annual Fund Program for “Great Give Online Fundraising Campaign”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
Education Digital Marketing Awards, Silver for “Countdown to Commencement Social Media Hub”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
34th Annual Telly Awards, Telly Award, “Spirit of Florida State” institutional message

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
34th Annual Telly Awards, Bronze Telly for “Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Florida State”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards, Silver ADDY (district/statewide) and a local ADDY (Tallahassee chapter) for “Spirit of Florida State”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
CASE Circle of Excellence Award, Gold Award for PSAs and Commercial Spots, “Spirit of Florida State”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
Education Digital Marketing Awards, Silver for “Curating and Celebrating Social Media”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
Education Digital Marketing Awards, Merit for “University Orientation, Florida State University”

2012

CREATIVE SERVICES
Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR) 2012 Annual Factbook and Electronic Document Competition; 1st place for “Best Mini-Factbook”

NEWS AND RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
CASE Circle of Excellence Award, Bronze Award for Excellence in News Writing/General News Writing

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
CASE District III, Special Merit Award, Video for Internal or External Use, “Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Florida State”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
CASE District III, Special Merit Award, Communications and Marketing, “50th Anniversary of Integration at Florida State University”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
33rd Annual Telly Awards, Bronze Telly for “It’s Your Time 2” institutional message

VISUAL MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS
Local Addy-The Creative Spirit of Advertising, Gold Addy for “It’s Our Time 2011”

2011

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
Telly Award, “It’s Your Time” institutional message

2010

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III Advancement Awards, Award of Excellence, General News Story or Feature Story/Series for ”Florida State To Help Military Wage War on Suicide”

VISUAL MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS
Telly Award, “Behind the Scenes: Strength, Skill, Character 2”

2009

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE Circle of Excellence Award, Silver Award for Excellence in News Writing/General News Writing

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III Advancement Awards, Special Merit Award, General News Story or Feature Story/Series for ”Life is a Highway: Study Confirms Cars Have Personality”

VISUAL MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS
Telly Award, “Strength, Skill, Character”

VISUAL MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS
Telly Award, “Behind the Scenes: Strength, Skill, Character”

2008

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE Circle of Excellence Award, Silver Award for Excellence in News Writing/General News Writing

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III Advancement Awards, Award of Excellence, General News Story or Feature Story/Series for ”Can’t Take My Eyes Off You: FSU Study Shows the Power of Attraction.”

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III Advancement Awards, Special Merit Award, General News Story or Feature Story/Series for ”Fat is the New Normal, FSU Researcher Says”

VISUAL MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS
Florida State University Teamwork Award

2007

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III Advancement Awards, Special Merit Award, General News Story or Feature Story/Series for ”Beekeepers Work Hard for the Honey”

UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
28th Annual Telly Awards, Silver Telly for “Pathways of Excellence”

2006

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III Advancement Awards, Award of Excellence, General News Story or Feature Story/Series for ”Cover Your @#%* Ears! Profanity on the Rise in Prime Time”

2005

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III Advancement Awards, Grand Award/Media Relations Project for “Media Campaign to Keep the Seminole Name”

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III Advancement Awards, Special Merit Award, General News Story or Series, ”FSU Report Focuses on Helping Victims of Human Trafficking”

2003

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE Circle of Excellence Award, Bronze Award for Excellence in News Writing/General News Writing

VISUAL MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS
Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards, Golden Image Award, Computer Generated Presentation, “Avoiding the Credit Card Monster”

VISUAL MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS
Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards, Judges’ Award, Computer Generated Presentation, “Avoiding the Credit Card Monster”

2002

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE Circle of Excellence Award, Bronze Award for Individual Special Public Relations Projects

2001

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Florida Public Relations Association, Capital Chapter, Image Award, Public Service, for "Election 2000"

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Florida Public Relations Association, Capital Chapter, Judges Award, Public Service, for "Election 2000"

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Florida Public Relations Association, Capital Chapter, Award of Distinction, Public Information, for "Supercomputer"

VISUAL MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS
Florida Public Relations Association Golden Images Awards, Judges’ Award, Film or Video-Institutional, “Challenger Learning Center”

VISUAL MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS
Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards, Judges’ Award, Film or Video-Institutional, “Challenger Learning Center”

2000

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE Circle of Excellence Award, Silver Award for General News Writing

1999

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE Circle of Excellence Award, Silver Award for General News Writing

1996

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III, Special Merit Award/General News Story or Series

1995

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE Circle of Excellence Awards, Gold Award for Excellence in News Writing/General News Writing

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CASE District III, Award of Excellence/General News Story or Series