Pride of CASE V Awards Program

2007 Winning Entries

The Pride of CASE V Awards Program honors institutions and
individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the
concept and execution of advancement programs and communications.

Best Practices in Alumni Relations, 3,000 to 9,999 FTE

Gold Award

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
UW Spirit Day and Posters in the Rotunda at the Capitol
John Bachmeier, Mike Rindo

Best Practices in Alumni Relations, 10,000 FTE and up

Gold Award

University of Illinois Alumni Association
Navy Pier Heritage Project
Marilyn Ruiz, Navy Pier Heritage Committee, Jennifer Lewis,
Chuck Van Hecke, Jen Dahlgren, Rachel Farrell, Sal Nudo

Bronze Award

Western Illinois University
Web-Based/Online Foundation Alumni Database
Elvin Hodges, Sue Thorman, Teri Sikes, Connie Corbin,
Andy Fentem, Jill Griffith, Stacie Hunt, Tabitha Litman, Tom Ford,
Kevin Markham, Mary Ruth Phillips, Scott Smith, Tim Adams,
Zach Pratt, Jackie Thompson, Terra Litchfield

Best Student Alumni Programming

Gold Award

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Countdown to Commencement
Keli Highland, Janie Spencer

Silver Award

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
The IUPUI Top 100 Outstanding Student Recognition Program
Stefan S. Davis, Kimberly Helton

Best Collaborative Program

Gold Award

Kent State University
Request-a-Bequest Program
Center for Gift and Estate Planning; Department of Annual Giving,
KSU PhoneCenter; IT Department

Bronze Award

Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
College Encouragement Campaign
Minnesota State Colleges & Universities, University of Minnesota,
Minnesota Private College Council, Minnesota Career College Association,
Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education

Best New Alumni Program

Gold Award

Bowling Green State University
Volunteer Leaders Conference
Marcia Sloan Latta, Montique Cotton Kelly, Vanessa K. Chapman,
Lori Corvino, Tim Koder, Julie Carle, Dan Karns, Diana Foster

Silver Award

The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Targeted Women’s Programming
Erin Kopp, Kathy Bickel, Nadine Holmes, Heidi Glanzman,
Craig Little, Sherry Chapman, Angela McBride, Jacky Bennett,
Melinda Courson, Jay Hansen, Kevin Forder, Lisa Peck, Debbie Vargo,
Mike Pohle, Taryn Jones, Susan Long

Bronze Award

Ohio University
Global Ambassador Network
Greg Scharer, Quentin Derryberry, Vicki Seefeldt West

Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 1,000 or fewer FTE

Gold Award

Carleton College
Carleton College Voice
Teresa Scalzo, Jan Senn, Phoebe Larson

Silver Award

St. Olaf College
St. Olaf Magazine
Carole Leigh Engblom

Bronze Award

Wisconsin Lutheran College
Wisconsin Lutheran College Magazine
Office of Public Affairs, Edie Boatman, Terry Lutz, John Paul Greco

Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 1,001 to 2,999 FTE

Gold Award

Marietta College
Marietta, The Magazine of Marietta College
Sherry Beck Paprocki, Christina Ullman, Crompton B. Burton

Silver Award

Grinnell College
The Grinnell Magazine
Jacqueline Hartling Stolze, Jim Powers

Bronze Award

Lakeland College
Lakeland Magazine
David Gallianetti

Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 3,000 to 9,999 FTE

Silver Award

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
The View
Ann Hoffman, Sheila Pederson, Rick Mickelson, Bill Hoepner

Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 10,000 FTE and up

Gold Award

The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Ohio State Alumni Magazine
Steve Proctor, Lynne M. Bonenberger, Constance E. Wanstreet,
Jay Hansen, Whitney A. Brennan, Rick Harrison, Taryn Jones,
Deborah S. Sawyer

Silver Award

University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
LSAmagazine
Peggy Burns, Jeanine Geraffo Smith, Lara Zielin, Rebekah Murray,
Patricia Claydon

Bronze Award

The University of Toledo
Toledo Alumni Magazine
Cynthia Nowak, Vicki Kroll, Meredith Thiede, Liz Allen, Daniel Miller

Most Improved Alumni/Institution Magazine, 1,001 to 2,999 FTE

Gold Award

Marietta College
Marietta, The Magazine of Marietta College
Sherry Beck Paprocki, Christina Ullman, Crompton B. Burton

Silver Award

Lakeland College
Lakeland Magazine
David Gallianetti

Bronze Award

Ursuline College
Ursuline College Magazine
Kimberly Chapman, Angela DelPrete, Rose Sero

Most Improved Alumni/Institution Magazine, 10,000 FTE and up

Bronze Award

University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Magazine
Deborah Rieselman, Dawn High, John Bach

Best Video/DVD/CD-ROM, Fundraising,
Alumni Relations or Commercial Spots

Gold Award

Bowling Green State University
“Give to Your Passion” — Family Campaign DVD
Michelle Banks, Marcia Latta, Mary Twohig, Josh Lightle,
John Findling, Micheline Fahrbach

Silver Award

Indiana University Alumni Association
“Benny” — 2007 Graduate Video
Joan Hall, Rachael Crouch, Norbert Herber, Joey Reinisch,
Bill Boese, Max Crawford, Stephanie Zuroff

Bronze Award

Olivet College
Comprehensive Campaign DVD
Bruce Snyder, Jerry Rashid, WLNS

Best Practices in Fundraising and Development
1,001 to 2,999 FTE

Gold Award

Indiana University East and Purdue University
College of Technology at Richmond
Campaign for Community
Rob Quigg, Danny Danielson, Kathleen Glynn, Wayne Vincent,
Cheri Jetmore, Pete Bartel, Larry Simkin, David Fulton,
Brent Pieper, Brian Alenskis, Dick Kirschner, Tom Hilkert

Silver Award

Taylor University
Personalization, People, and Passion — Strengthening the Annual Fund
Dr. Ben Sells, David Ritchie, Matthew Gin, Amy Richards

Best Practices in Fundraising and Development
3,000 to 9,999 FTE

Gold Award

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Belonging: The 2006 Employee Annual Fund Campaign
Web Video Series
Cynthia Jensen, Don Lintner, Laura Mason, Elizabeth McGee,
John Mielke, the Talent of UW-Parkside Students, Faculty and Staff

Silver Award

Saint Xavier University
Recognizing the Value Within
Anna Wilk, Kelly Burke

Best Practices in Fundraising and Development
10,000 FTE and up

Gold Award

Kent State University
Request-a-Bequest Program
Department of Annual Giving, KSU PhoneCenter;
Center for Gift and Estate Planning; IT Department

Best Program in Advancement Services

Gold Award

Oakland University
Endowment Information — A Key to Good Stewardship
and Customer Service
Robert S. Saunders, Rainelle Stephenson

Best Program in Annual Giving

Gold Award

Taylor University
Personalization, People, and Passion — Strengthening the
Annual Fund
Dr. Ben Sells, David Ritchie, Matthew Gin, Amy Richards

Silver Award

Kent State University
Request-a-Bequest Program
Department of Annual Giving, KSU PhoneCenter; Center for
Gift and Estate Planning; IT Department

Best Capital/Comprehensive Campaign

Silver Award

Indiana University East and Purdue University College of
Technology at Richmond
Campaign for Community
Rob Quigg, Danny Danielson, Kathleen Glynn, Wayne Vincent,
Cheri Jetmore, Pete Bartel, Larry Simkin, David Fulton,
Brent Pieper, Brian Alenskis, Dick Kirschner, Tom Hilkert

Best Program in Planned Giving

Gold Award

Kent State University
Request-a-Bequest Program
Center for Gift and Estate Planning; Department of
Annual Giving, KSU PhoneCenter; IT Department

Best Program in Case Statements/Cultivation Publications

Silver Award

Indiana University Foundation
Center on Philanthropy Pride Piece
Sandra Bate, Brett McLaughlin, Jessica Parry, Jen Schmitz,
Bill Holladay

Teresa Du Bois Exline Award for
Best Practices in Communications and Marketing
1,001 to 2,999 FTE

Gold Award

Ursuline College
The Ursuline College Brand — Moving from Good to Great
Kimberly Chapman, Angela DelPrete, Rose Sero

Silver Award

DePaul University
“Become” Campaign
Gwyn Friend, Bridget Rhea

Bronze Award

Ursuline College
The President Next Door
Kimberly Chapman, Angela DelPrete, Rose Sero

Teresa Du Bois Exline Award for
Best Practices in Communications and Marketing
3,000 to 9,999 FTE

Silver Award

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Stuff2Do Vlog
Todd Sanders, Grant Winslow, Dan Whelan

Bronze Award

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Creating a Unified Brand Identity
Cathy Staples, Tom Baird, Renee Lopez, Solomon Friedman Advertising

Teresa Du Bois Exline Award for
Best Practices in Communications and Marketing
10,000 FTE and up

Gold Award

Wayne State University Alumni Association
Electronic Communications Overhaul
Michelle Franzen Martin, Sarah Freeman, Marguerite Rigby

Silver Award

Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
2007 Legislative Campaign: Educating Minnesota: Meeting the Challenge
Public Affairs, Government Relations

Bronze Award

Minnesota Medical Foundation
Medical Bulletin Online

Best Video Feature

Silver Award

Minnesota Online
Minnesota Online Student DVD Testimonial — “Frank”
Carla Johanson

Best Video/DVD/CD-ROM, Student Recruitment

Gold Award

Grand Valley State University
All Four Won … Won For All
Mary Eilleen Lyon, Tom Cleary, Bill Cuppy

Silver Award

Illinois State University
PDS Professional Development Schools
Jerry Abner, Tim Kane

Best Radio PSA or Commercial Spot

Gold Award

University of Michigan-Dearborn
“Hail to the Victors” Radio Series
Cathy Staples, Renee Lopez, Solomon Friedman Advertising

Best Video PSA or Commercial Spot

Gold Award

Indiana University Foundation
“In My Lifetime” TV Spots
Sandra Bate, Rebecca Carl, Tony Proudfoot

Silver Award

Winona State University
“What Can You Do?”
Brett Ayers, Kathy Van Kirk, Scott Zuehlke

Bronze Award

The University of Toledo
The University of Toledo Brand Building Campaign Spot
John T. Adams, Deanna Woolf, Patrick Giammarco,
Madhouse, Level 2 Audio

Best Electronic Newsletter

Gold Award

St. Norbert College
The June @St. Norbert E-Newsletter
Drew Van Fossen, Susan Allen, Timberly Kazmarek,
Mike Counter, Jill Wiesman, Nick Patton

Silver Award

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire College of Business
Jump Right In Electronic Newsletters
Gretchen Hutterli, Kou Thao, Jamie Wilson

Bronze Award

Indiana University Foundation
Vital Signs E-Newsletter
Sandra Bate, Tyagan Miller, Brett McLaughlin,
Jessica Parry, Daniel Schwartz

Best Institutional Web Site

Silver Award

IUPUI: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
IUPUI Campus Web Site
Steve Hodges

Bronze Award

Lourdes College
Discover Lourdes: The New Lourdes College Web Site
Liz Owens Boltz, Helene Sheets, Thread Information Design

Bronze Award

Central Michigan University
CMU Home Page
Monica Mull, Amy Guoin, Cynthia Drake, Peggy Brisbane

Best Web Site, Individual Page or Section

Gold Award

University of Notre Dame
Come. Connect. Contribute.
Supporting Notre Dame— Spirit Campaign
Amy Schell, Jen Hengehold, Katherine Rosswurm,
Christine Babick Saqui, Matthew Klawitter, Jim Gosz, Bill Harle

Silver Award

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Office of Admissions Web Site
Office of Communications for Enrollment Management

Bronze Award

IUPUI: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
IUPUI Magazine Web Site: Winter 2007
Steve Hodges, Ric Burrous, Josh Normington

Best Tabloid/Newsletter for External Audience

Gold Award

University of Dayton
University of Dayton Quarterly
Thomas M. Columbus, Frank Pauer, Matt Dewald,
Larry Burgess, Jeaneen Parsons, Deborah McCarty Smith, Michelle Tedford

Silver Award

University of St. Thomas
Connections Newsletter
Peter Borden, Mike Ekern, Nadine Friederichs,
Jeff Kasimor, Katie Stephens

Bronze Award

Minnesota Medical Foundation
Giving Matters

Excellence in Print Advertising

Gold Award

Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
Game Day Ads
Karen McDonald, Scot Briggs, Mary Firtl, Melanie McDonald

Silver Award

Central Michigan University
“This is Central” Ad Series
Amy Guoin, Cynthia Drake, Peggy Brisbane

Bronze Award

The University of Iowa Foundation
“What’s Next” Ad Series
Danette Angerer, Forrest Meyer, Nic Arp, Leah Klevar,
Jen Knights, Betsy Hickok, Theresa Black, Connie Driscoll-Wicke,
Dick Blazek, Tom Langdon, Jill Tobin

Best Annual Report

Bronze Award

The University of Iowa Foundation
What’s Next: The Annual Report on Giving to
The University of Iowa, January 1, 2005-June 30, 2006
Susan Shullaw, Danette Angerer, Forrest Meyer, Nic Arp,
Leah Klevar, Jen Knights, Betsy Hickok, Theresa Black,
Connie Driscoll-Wicke, Dick Blazek, Tom Langdon, Jill Tobin

Best Viewbook

Silver Award

Marquette University
Marquette University Your College Preview
Doug Frohmader, Joan Holcomb, Nick Schroeder, Becky Wernlund,
Joni Moths Mueller, Robin Graham, Jeff Lochowicz, Nicole Sweeney Etter

Bronze Award

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2007 Viewbook
Office of Communications for Enrollment Management

Excellence in Design, Brochures

Gold Award

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2008 Visit Piece
Office of Communications for Enrollment Management

Silver Award

Olivet College
Comprehensive Campaign Kit
Bruce Snyder

Bronze Award

Grinnell College
Jill Davis Schrift: New Work
Jim Powers, Jill Davis Schrift, Dan Strong, Jacqueline Hartling Stolze

Excellence in Design, Series

Gold Award

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Admitted Student Series
Office of Communications for Enrollment Management

Silver Award

DePauw University Annual Fund
Doors of DePauw
Michelle Rhodes, Patrick Lane, Matt Bowen

Bronze Award

The University of Toledo
Individual College Viewbook Series
Angie Jones, Deanna Woolf, Amanda Russell, Mike Koskey,
Joni Bishop, Liz Allen, Dan Miller, Jack Meade

Excellence in Design, Individual Poster

Gold Award

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
For Some … the Sky is Not the Limit
Sara Jolin, Dr. Jeanette DeDiemar

Silver Award

The University of Toledo
Shapiro Lecture Series Promotional Poster
Patrick Giammarco, Deanna Woolf, Erin Lanham

Bronze Award

The University of Toledo
Art on the Mall Poster
Cynthia Nowak, Deanna Woolf, Erin Lanham, Dan Miller

Excellence in Design, Poster Series

Gold Award

Eastern Illinois University
I AM EIU-Undergraduate Recruiting Posters
Christy Kilgore-Hadley, Mollie Siu-Chong

Silver Award

The University of Iowa Foundation
College of Engineering Class Gift Posters
Jill Tobin, Dick Blazek, Jen Knights

Bronze Award

College of Design, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Lecture and Exhibitions Posters
Jeanne Schacht, Laura Weber

Excellence in Design, Miscellaneous

Gold Award

Indiana State University
New Student Acceptance Packet
Ted Wilson

Silver Award

The University of Toledo
2007 Maumee Valley Growers Calendar
Patrick Giammarco, Liz Allen, Dan Miller

Bronze Award

Michigan State University
MSU Dairy Store Half Gallon Ice Cream Packaging
University Relations, Food Science and Human Nutrition

Best Specialized or Unit-Level Magazine

Gold Award

Ohio University
Perspectives
Andrea Gibson, Christina Ullman

Silver Award

University of Cincinnati
UC Research
Dama Kimmon, Suki Jeffrey

Bronze Award

University of Michigan Medical School
Medicine at Michigan
Rick Krupinski, Sally Pobojewski, Marie Frost

Excellence in Photography, People and Portraits

Gold Award

The University of Toledo
Icicles
Dan Miller

Silver Award

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
The Big Bang Experiment
Andrew McNeill

Bronze Award

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Deb Chopper
Bill Hoepner

Excellence in Photography, Campus Environment

Silver Award

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Research
Bill Hoepner

Excellence in Photography, Sports

Gold Award

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Stroke, Stroke, Stroke
Rick Mickelson

Silver Award

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Hats Off for the Effort
Andrew McNeill

Bronze Award

Indiana University
Hep’s Enduring Spirit
Chris Meyer

Excellence in Photography, Photo Essay

Gold Award

Indiana University
Commencement Retrospective
Chris Meyer, Allison Cooke, Hillary Demmon

Silver Award

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Behind the Scenes … Blugold Marching Band
Rick Mickelson

Bronze Award

Ohio University
The Measure of the Year
Rick Fatica, Sarah Flores-McDowell

Best Graphic Identity/Logo

Bronze Award

The University of Toledo
The University of Toledo Logo
John T. Adams, Joni Bishop, Erin Lanham, Amanda Russell,
Meredith Thiede

Excellence in Feature Writing, Individual

Gold Award

University of Illinois Alumni Association
“Puzzling Out Proteins”
Mary Timmins

Silver Award

University of Cincinnati
“We Have Arrived”
John Bach

Bronze Award

University of Illinois Alumni Association
“World Class”
Mary Timmins

Excellence in News Writing

Gold Award

Purdue University
“Scientists develop portable generator that turns trash into electricity”
Douglas M. Main

Bronze Award

Purdue University
“Purdue, City and County,
Industries Join to Turn Waste into Wattage”
Susan A. Steeves

Excellence in Research/Scientific/Medical Writing,
Individual

Gold Award

University of Chicago
“Molecular Medicine to the Rescue”
Katie Scarlett Brandt

Silver Award

The University of Iowa Alumni Association
“Medical Advances”
Tina Owen

Bronze Award

Indiana University
“Labor Pains”
Lauren J. Bryant

Excellence in Research/Scientific/Medical Writing, Series

Silver Award

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Marketing Opportunities Impact Report Series
Dr. Jeanette DeDiemar, Natalie Johnson, Frank Church,
Heidi Nowicki, Deb Pulvermacher, Dylan Stoley

Bronze Award

University of Chicago
Evolution/Genetic Evolution Series
John Easton, Catherine Gianaro

Best Event on a Shoestring

Gold Award

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Honoring the Women of Mercury 13
Dr. Jeanette DeDiemar, Natalie Johnson, Frank Church,
Sara Jolin, Deb Pulvermacher, Heidi Nowicki, Brian Ledwell,
Dylan Stoley, David Williams, Mary Olson, Dr. Susan Nuernberg,
Debbi Grey Patton, Laura Rommelfanger, Jane Wypizynski

Excellence in Special Events, Invitations and Collateral Materials

Gold Award

University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
The Sisters Fund Breakfast Collaterals
Brandon Gheen, Evan Hansen, Peggy Burns, Anne Hart, Laura Pavledes

Silver Award

University of Notre Dame
Endowments for Excellence Recognition Celebration Event
Katherine Rosswurm, Jen Hengehold, Andrew Wendelborn,
Pat James, Teri Vitale, Teri Nicholas, Amy Schell, Kris Machalleck,
Libby Schleiffarth, Tim Legge

Bronze Award

University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
“Shakespeare” External Relations Event Invitation
Brandon Gheen, Jeanine Geraffo Smith, Hanah Wilkins

Excellence in Special Events, Individual Event

Gold Award

Marquette University
College of Engineering Dialogue Dinner
Stan Jaskolski, Jean Dole, Dan DeWeerdt, Bridget Kesner,
Don Kynaston, Joni Moths Mueller, Doug Frohmader,
Linda Manka, Andreana Moody, Sara Szyjka, Corinthia Van Orsdol

Silver Award

Waubonsee Community College
Founder’s Day Event
Linda Haugen, Stephanie Wennmacher, Jeff Noblitt, Debby Wilhelmi,
Mary Morrison, Marcia Gehrig, Jan Baumgartner, Ann Smith

Bronze Award

University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
The Sisters Fund Breakfast
Peggy Burns, Laura Pavledes, Evan Hansen, Carol Boyd,
Joe Burman, Maryanne George, Brandon Gheen, Anne Hart

Excellence in Special Events, Series of Events

Gold Award

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry
125 Years: Celebrating Dentistry at Iowa
Penni Ryan, Jan Swartzendruber, Chris White, Jim Herd,
Susan Green, Richard Tack, David Johnsen, Susan McClellen,
Nancy Zear, Bill Windauer, Sean Kelley

Silver Award

Marquette University
College of Engineering Dialogue Dinners
Stan Jaskolski, Jean Dole, Dan DeWeerdt, Bridget Kesner,
Joni Moths Mueller, Doug Frohmader, Ann Taghikhani,
Linda Manka, Andreana Moody, Sara Szyjka, Corinthia Van Orsdol

Best Diversity Program, Alumni Relations

Bronze Award

Eastern Michigan University
Diversity Outreach
Christine Mikolajczak

Best Diversity Program, Communications and Marketing

Silver Award

Grinnell College
Diversity Positioning Campaign
Kate Worster, Kristin Lovig, Jim Powers, Jacqueline Hartling Stolze,
Stacy Koehler, Mark Edwards and Associates

Best Diversity Program, Special Events

Gold Award

Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
Super Sunday
Public Affairs, Diversity and Multiculturalism