AWARD FINALISTS

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Viewbook

Gold
Weatherford College, TX
Workforce Education Viewbook
Silver
Arkansas State University - Beebe
2025-2026 ASU-Beebe Vanguard Viewbook
Bronze
Dallas College, TX
2026 Business Engagement Viewbook

Annual Report

Gold
Weatherford College, TX
2026 Presidential Annual Report
Silver
San Juan College, NM
Riding the Waves of Success: A Year of Partnership, Progress and Purpose
Bronze
Rose State College, OK
RSC 2025 Annual Report

Newsletter/Magazine Small-Scale

Gold
San Juan College, NM
Congratulations Suns! Graduation Issue of SJC Communicator
Silver
Weatherford College, TX
The Hilltop, Summer 2025
Bronze
St. Philip's College, TX
St. Philip's College President's Newsletter 2026, Issue 2

Magazine Large-Scale

Bronze
New Mexico State University - Doña Ana Community College
Vox Magazine

Brochure (single or series)

Gold
San Antonio College, TX
Scobee Education Center Audience Brochure Series
Silver
Community College of Aurora, CO
Concurrent Enrollment Brochure
Bronze
Rose State College, OK
RSC Strategic Plan Brochure: Cleared for Takeoff

Booklet

Gold
Rose State College, OK
RSC Strategic Plan Booklet: Cleared for Takeoff
Silver
Dallas College, TX
Inquiry
Bronze
Navarro College, TX
Navarro College Spring Commencement Program

Flyer (single or series)

Gold
New Mexico Junior College
2026 "Constellations" Theatre Poster
Silver
San Antonio College, TX
Armadillo Die-Cut Recruitment Flyer
Bronze
Navarro College, TX
NavarroFAME Flyer & Rack Card Series

Postcard (single or series)

Gold
Dallas College, TX
2025 Woodland Holiday Card
Silver
Navarro College, TX
Big Bulldog Thank You
Bronze
Trinity Valley Community College, TX
Continuing Cardinal Scholarship

Notes/Cards/Invitations (single or series)

Gold
Dallas College, TX
Dallas College Winter Reception Suite
Silver
Navarro College, TX
Workiversary - Thanks for Helping Us Shine
Bronze
Arkansas State University - Beebe
ASU-Beebe Announces Alumni Association Board

Poster (single or series)

Gold
San Antonio College, TX
Your Story Matters — Centennial Storytelling Campaign
Silver
Rose State College, OK
RSC Coffee with President Hurst Posters
Bronze
Northeastern Junior College, CO
NJC Food & Culture Fair 2026

Print Wild Card

Gold
Dallas College, TX
Acceptance Packet
Silver
Pikes Peak State College, CO
Annie & Arnie Go to Pikes Peak State College: Coloring & Activity Book
Bronze
Navarro College, TX
Legacy Fundraiser Bingo Placemat/Program

Digital/Electronic Media

E-Publications

Silver
Collin College, TX
Collin College Annual Report 2024-25
Bronze
Dallas College, TX
Dallas College: 60th Anniversary Brand Book

E-Newsletter

Gold
Pikes Peak State College, CO
Leading Through Connection: The President's Community Newsletter
Silver
Alamo Colleges District, TX
Alamo Colleges District Made For You Resource Newsletter
Bronze
Weatherford College, TX
Coyote Connection

E-Cards

Silver
San Juan College, NM
How the Grinch Sparked Christmas Cheer - SJC Christmas Card 2025
Bronze
Trinity Valley Community College, TX
Home of Champions Christmas Card

Website

Gold
Rose State College, OK
Rose State College Website
Silver
Trinity Valley Community College, TX
TVCC Website
Bronze
Community College of Aurora, CO
CCA Website

Microsite/Landing Page

Gold
Alamo Colleges District, TX
Alamo Colleges District 80th Anniversary Microsite
Silver
Dallas College, TX
First Year Experience Web Hub
Bronze
Community College of Aurora, CO
Commerce City Promise Landing Page

Audio Content

Silver
Redlands Community College, OK
Redlands Rundown Podcast
Bronze
Arkansas State University - Beebe
"The Charge"

Social Media

Social Media Page

Gold
Dallas College, TX
Dallas College Student Accounts
Silver
Rose State College, OK
RSC Instagram
Bronze
Trinity Valley Community College, TX
TVCC Instagram

Social Media Post or Story-Still

Gold
Dallas College, TX
2026 Grad Cap Content
Silver
Weatherford College, TX
WC changes its name to WC
Bronze
Trinity Valley Community College, TX
Thank You to Our Sponsors - Instagram Post

Social Media Post or Story-Video

Gold
Dallas College, TX
Graduation Through a Father's Eyes
Silver
Trinity Valley Community College, TX
December Graduation
Bronze
New Mexico Junior College
Mascot Graduation

Video

Promotional Video-Short Form 

Gold
New Mexico State University -Doña Ana Community College
Apple Distinguished Award
Silver
Del Mar College, TX
Graduate Sign-off
Bronze
Community College of Aurora, CO
Alumni in Action- Jesse McKay

Promotional Video-Long Form 

Gold
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Investing in Dreams, Inspiring Futures | ASU-Beebe Foundation Scholarship Reception
Silver
Weatherford College, TX
Virtual Campus Tour
Bronze
Hill College, TX
IMLS Museum Award

Video Shorts (single)

Gold
Del Mar College, TX
Brand Statement Piece
Silver
Collin College, TX
Mens' and Womens' Basketball
Bronze
San Antonio College, TX
ACE Time Loop – Take 8 Campaign

Video Shorts (series)

Gold
Alamo Colleges District, TX
Alamo Colleges District | Made For You
Silver
Arkansas State University - Beebe
ASU-Beebe Preview Day Video Series
Bronze
New Mexico State University Alamogordo
Making a New Community Resource Easy to Use: Amazon Locker How-To Series

Photography/Illustration

Original Photography (Unmanipulated)

Gold
El Paso Community College District, TX
EPCC Tejanos Baseball Aerial
Silver
Community College of Aurora, CO
CCA Commencement 2026- Portrait
Bronze
Collin College, TX
Matthew Abad, Collin College Biomedical Equipment Technology Student

Original Photography (Manipulated)

Silver
Arkansas State University - Beebe
ASU-Beebe Precision Ag Promotional Photo

Logo Design

Gold
Houston City College, TX
Houston City College Logo
Silver
Arkansas State University - Beebe
ASU-Beebe 60th Anniversary Logo at the Little Rock Air Force Base Campus
Bronze
Rose State College, OK
Raiders Bomber Logo

Computer-Generated Illustration

Gold
Del Mar College, TX
Del Mar College 90th Anniversary Campus Illustration
Silver
Arkansas State University - Beebe
ASU-Beebe celebrates Star Wars Day
Bronze
New Mexico State University Alamogordo
Meet Allie: Creating a Friendly Face for AI Student Support

Advertising

Print Advertisement (single or series)

Gold
Houston City College, TX
Built for the Real World Series
Silver
Arkansas State University - Beebe
ASU-Beebe Precision Ag 
Bronze
El Paso Community College District, TX
EPCC Spring Graduation Announcement - Spanish

Radio Advertisement (single or series)

Silver
Pikes Peak State College, CO
It’s Never Too Late: Adult Learner Radio Ad
Bronze
Arkansas State University - Beebe
ASU-Beebe Radio Ads

Television/Video Paid Advertisement (series)

Gold
Trinity Valley Community College, TX
Home of Champions Billboard
Silver
Arkansas State University - Beebe
ASU-Beebe & Precision Ag Commercials for the Arkansas 5A State Tournament
Bronze
Alamo Colleges District, TX
Made for You: What’s Possible

Digital Advertisement (single or series)

Gold
Pikes Peak State College, CO
Military & Veterans Programs Digital Advertisement Series
Silver
Dallas College, TX
Adult Learner Digital Ad Series
Bronze
Navarro College, TX
Learn the Basics of Welding Facebook Ad

Outdoor Signage/Displays (single or series)

Gold
Pikes Peak State College, CO
Downtown Campus Environmental Branding Series
Silver
San Antonio College, TX
Outstanding Former Students Environmental Window Installation
Bronze
Colorado Community College System, CO
Together, Opportunity Moves: Outdoor Advertising Series

Interior Signage/Displays (single or series)

Gold
Navarro College, TX
Rick & Rosie's Deli Interior Big Bulldog Pride Displays Series
Silver
San Juan College, NM
Create Your Success Story! Mall Kiosk
Bronze
San Antonio College, TX
The Empowerment Center Alumni Success Wall

Campaigns

Communication Success Story or Crisis Communication Campaign

Silver
Weatherford College, TX
San Saba Day of Service
Bronze
Arkansas State University - Beebe
ASU-Beebe // First High Schoolers complete Nursing Program

Government or Community Relations Campaign

Gold
Weatherford College, TX
The Parking Problem That Didn't Happen
Silver
El Paso Community College District, TX
EPCC Opportunity High School Diploma Campaign
Bronze
Dallas College, TX
Free Tax Help (VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Special Event or Fundraising Campaign

Gold
Pikes Peak State College, CO
Equinox: A Culinary Scholarship Soirée Integrated Fundraising Campaign
Silver
San Antonio College, TX
SAC100: Celebrating a Century of Service and Impact
Bronze
Northeastern Junior College, CO
Hoops Homecoming 2026

Successful Recruitment or Marketing Program Campaign

Gold
Alamo Colleges District, TX
Connecting to Promise: Turning our Moonshot into a Student-Centered Digital Experience
Silver
Pikes Peak State College, CO
A Student-Centered Inquiry Campaign
Bronze
Del Mar College, TX
Freedom to Dream 2026 Campaign

Social Media or Online Marketing Campaign

Gold
Dallas College, TX
Dallas College’s 2026 Graduation Social Media Campaign
Silver
Pikes Peak State College, CO
Why I Hit Reset: A Generational Re-Enrollment Campaign
Bronze
Collin College, TX
Collin College x World Cup 2026 Social Media Campaign

Campaign Wild Card

Gold
Alamo Colleges District, TX
80 Years of Opportunity: Share Your Story / Stories of Opportunity Campaign
Silver
Navarro College, TX
Mascot Reveal - Champ
Bronze
Dallas College, TX
Dallas College Arts Month

Miscellaneous

Excellence in Writing-Short Form

Gold
San Antonio College, TX
Community for Presidents and the Pentagon
Silver
Alamo Colleges District, TX
From Promise to Purpose: Megan’s Journey to Confidence and Community at NVC
Bronze
Collin College, TX
Collin College Biomedical Equipment Technology: The hidden niche that’s saving lives

Excellence in Writing-Long Form 

Gold
San Antonio College, TX
From Reluctant Student to Beloved President: Dr. Robert Zeigler’s Lasting Impact at SAC
Silver
Community College of Aurora, CO
Community College Delivers Opportunity, Support, and Savings Without Compromise
Bronze
Arapahoe Community College, CO
ACC Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Girolamo

Logo Wear

Gold
Navarro College, TX
Professional Development T-Shirts
Silver
New Mexico Junior College
NSEP Mini t-shirt
Bronze
Lone Star College-CyFair, TX
Be The One

Novelty

Gold
Trinity Valley Community College, TX
Pokemon Cards
Silver
Navarro College, TX
Champ Character Sticker Sheets
Bronze
Del Mar College, TX
Viking 5K Finisher Medal

Wild Card

Gold
Redlands Community College, OK
Spirit of Redlands Community Mural
Silver
Trinity Valley Community College, TX
TVCC Campus Collaborative Photo Spot
Bronze
Dallas College, TX
Balancing Acts Board Game

Award levels reflect the judges’ evaluations and established scoring standards. In some categories, not all award levels were presented.