University Marketing and Communications
Recognition for our work
We're proud of the work we do. Here is a sampling of some of the awards our team has been recognized with recently.
The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition. This winning entry marks the first step in a three-tier national process, advancing from the local tier to the district level. Second-tier winners will ultimately compete on the national stage for the industry's highest honors.
- "Pride of the Valley," Gold - Internet Commerical
- "Pride of the Valley," Best of Film, Video and Sound, internet commercial — single spot.
The Circle of Excellence awards from the Council of Advancement and Support of Education recognize exceptional achievement in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising and marketing. Here are the winning entries:
- Fresno State Today, bronze award in marketing/micro-sites.
- Putting the Ag in Swag, bronze award in design/specialty pieces for the ag-themed football jersey design.
The Central California Public Relations Society of America Image Awards honor works of distinction by Central Valley professionals working in public relations, communications, marketing and advertising. The winning entries are:
- Fresno State Magazine, Project Award — magazine.
- Fresno State Today, Project Award – webpage/website.
The California Association of Public Information Officials Excellence in Public Information and Communications Awards honor outstanding public agency communication and marketing campaigns. The winning entries are:
- A Social First Strategy, Social Media Best Use Overall - Project Budget: Under $5,000.
- A Social First Strategy, Best in Show - Project Budget: Under $5,000.
University Marketing and Communications also received two Emmy nominations in the San Francisco/Northern California region for the following videos:
- “Pride of the Valley,” long form promotional spot.
- “A Planetarium Is a Place of Wonder,” education/schools — news or short form content.
Prior Year's Awards
The Telly Awards
- Silver for Educational Institution: The Path to Graduation
- Silver for Educational Institution: Our Pride, Our Purpose
- Silver for Documentary - Short Form (Under 40 Minutes): DRIVE: Building Bulldog Basketball
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Bronze for Video - Holiday/Year-end: Our Pride, Our Purpose
- Campaign of the Year: Bulldog Bound Campaign
- Video: Our Rankings, Explained - Washington Monthly 2023
- Photograph: Fresno State Home Opener
- Magazine: Fresno State Magazine
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Grand Gold for Video - Student Audience (Long): The Path to Graduation
- Silver for Video - Holiday/Year-end: A Season to Celebrate
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Professional of the Year: Lauren Nickerson
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Silver for Video on a Shoestring for Fan Favorite: A student's quest to 350
- Silver for Marketing - Branding Programs: Fresno State Esports - Brand Identity
The Telly Awards
- Social Media Video Editing: 2018 Mountain West Champs
- Non-Broadcast - Documentary: Hometown Hero: Marcus McMaryion
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Gold Award for Advertising Campaigns: Where Bold Begins Brand Campaign
- Silver for Marketing Visual Identity Systems: Fresno State Brand Style Guide
- Silver for Targeted Campaigns: Fresno State's 2018 Day of Giving
Silver for Silver for Diversity- Internal Constituencies: “Out at Fresno State” - Bronze for Digital Communications - Individual Sub-Websites: Fresno State Brand Style Guide Website
- Bronze for Design and Photography - Individual Photos: Cary Edmondson for “Back into the Spotlight: Fresno State Wrestling”
- Bronze for Publications - External Audience Newsletters (Digtial): Fresno State Community Newsletter
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Award of Merit: Todd Graves and Cary Edmondson for “Athletics Poster”
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- PR Professional of the Year: Shirley Armbruster
- Silver Award- Digital Communications - Social Media: “Fresno State’s Introduction of the New Live Mascot, Victor E. Bulldog III and his New Social Media Accounts”
- Bronze Award- Magazine Article: Eddie Hughes for "A Generation of Firsts."
- Awards of Merit - Video: Domenic Satterberg, Kathleen Schock and Randy Haar for "Top Dog Alumni Video."
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Award of Excellence- Article for Trade Publication/Magazine: Eddie Hughes for “Academics and Athletics Boldly Rise Together at Fresno State”
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Award of Excellence - Magazine: Eddie Hughes for “Fresno State Magazine Spring 2014”
- Award of Excellence - Magazine: Eddie Hughes for “Fresno State Magazine 2013”
- Award of Excellence- Article for Trade Publication Magazine: Eddie Hughes for “Student Success in Top Priority”
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Gold Award: Cary Edmondson for “Catch the Wave” photo
- Silver Award: Eddie Hughes for “President John D. Welty: A Career of Distinction” Spring 2013 magazine
- Bronze Award: Eddie Hughes for “President Castro's Introduction to the Community” Fall 2013 Magazine
- Bronze Award for Writing and Best Articles of the Year: Eddie Hughes for “Dr. Castro: Student Success is top priority” Fall 2013 Magazine
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Award of Excellence- Newsletter: Shirley Armbruster & Angel Langridge for “Leadership Link”
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Gold Award in the District VII: University Communications for "Fresno State Re-branding Program"
Sports Illustrated
- Front Cover: Cary Edmondson
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Award of Excellence - Magazine: Lanny Larson for Fresno State Magazine
- Award of Excellence - Video: Randy Harr & Angel Langridge for “We Are Fresno State’s Future”
- Award of Excellence - Brochure: Todd Graves for “First Team”
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Bronze Award: Todd Graves for “Fresno State Centennial Logo”
- Bronze Award: Todd Graves for “Centennial Cuvee Wine Label”
American Advertising Federation
- Gold Award: Todd Graves for “Outreach Brochure”
- Gold Award: Randy Haar, Angel Langridge and University Communications staff for “Welcome to our Second Century”
- Silver Award: Todd Graves and University Communications staff for “Fresno State Magazine”
- Silver Award: Todd Graves for “Top Dog Gala invitation"
- Silver Award: Todd Graves for “Centennial Cuvee Wine Label”
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Award of Merit - Brochure: Todd Graves for “Fresno State Viewbook”
- Award of Merit - Website: Kevin Medeiros for “FresnoState100.com”
- Award of Excellence - Video: Randy Haar & Angel Langridge for “Back to Our Future”
- Award of Excellence - Speech: Two awards to Shirley Armbruster for speeches
- Award of Excellence - Magazine: Lanny Larson for “A Century of Excellence”
- Award of Excellence - Magazine: Lanny Larson for “Cultivating Agriculture for 100 Years”
- Award of Excellence- Newsletter: Angel Langridge, Shirley Armbruster and Kevin Medeiros for Leadership Link Newsletter.
- Award of Excellence - Social Media Campaign: Katie Johnson
American Advertising Federation
- Best of the Best and Gold Award: University holiday message
- Gold Award: Todd Graves for “Centennial Homecoming brochure and Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala invitation"
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Award of Excellence - PSA for Television: “This is Fresno State”
- Award of Excellence - News Release: “Hero Pilot’s Missing Book”
- Award of Excellence - Blog: “Leadership Blog”
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Awards of Excellence- Poster: Todd Graves for “College World Series Trophy”
- Awards of Excellence- Brochure: Todd Graves & Bruce Whitworth for “Foundation History”
- Award of Excellence- Magazine: Lanny Larson for Fresno State Magazine Fall 2008
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Award of Excellence - Magazine: Lanny Larson for “Fresno State Magazine”
- Award of Excellence - Website: “Campaign for Fresno State”
- Award of Excellence - Electronic Publication: April Schulthies for University Journal
American Advertising Federation
- Creative Excellence - National/Regional TV Campaign: Fresno State University Communications, and Fresno State for “Academics & Athletics”