TRIAD Best of Show winners. Photo by Logan Winters Photography.
AAF-Akron held its 80th annual American Advertising Awards celebration, on Friday, Feb. 28 at The Akron Civic Theatre. The celebration was emceed by Comatose and featured tasting stations sponsored by Big Eu’es BBQ, Lake Life Deli & Dogs, Saffron Patch Akron, Waterloo Restaurant & Catering, and Wholly Frijoles.
80th anniversary proclamations were presented by Montrella Jackson from the City of Akron and Simara Vines from Congresswoman Emilia Sykes office. Guest American Advertising Awards Judge Francita V. Williams presented the Judge’s Choice awards and the Mosaic ADDY.
The event also featured Akron RubberDucks mascot, live painting by Mandy Coy Photography + Fine Art, and a dessert after-party onstage sponsored by Enticing Cakes. 200 professionals and students from Akron, Canton, Kent, and Youngstown advertising communities attended.
Of the 223 professional entries submitted for this year’s competition, 18 gold and 40 silver ADDYs were awarded to agencies and organizations which included Best of Show, three Judge’s Choice awards, and one Mosaic ADDY. There were also 30 student entries which resulted in 7 gold and 10 silver ADDYs, including a Student Best of Show.
TRIAD took home Best of Show for BMF 2023 Annual Report done for Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
Narrative Digital Media won a Judge’s Choice award for KSU Virtual Experience done for Kent State University.
Secret Creative Org. won a Judge’s Choice for BurkleHagen A Tavola Cookbook done for BurkleHagen.
A final Judge’s Choice was awarded to National Inventors Hall of Fame for Andrea Goldsmith done for National Inventors Hall of Fame.
A Mosaic ADDY was awarded to Narrative Digital Media for Rotary Camp 100 done for Akron Rotary Camp.
Teagan Wells, from Myers School of Art at The University of Akron, won Student Best of Show for Casa Del Rio Brand Identity.
Voted by attendees as having the best tasting station, Saffron Patch Akron won a First Place AdverTaster Award.
TRIAD Best of Show Winners with Emcee Comatose. Photo by Justin Gamble Photography.
L-R: Laura Peters, Maija Scherer, Comatose, Nicholas Peters, Michael Carlson.
Best of Show (Professional)
Entrant: TRIAD
Client: Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Title: BMF 2023 Annual Report
Credits: TRIAD
Student Best of Show winner Teagan Wells from Myers School of Art at The University of Akron. Photo by Justin Gamble Photography.
Student Best of Show
Entrant: Teagan Wells
School: The University of Akron
Title: Casa Del Rio Brand Identity
Credits: Teagan Wells, Graphic Designer
Judge’s Choice winners from Narrative Digital Media: Mario Micale and David Campbell. Photo by Justin Gamble Photography.
Judge’s Choice
Entrant: Narrative Digital Media
Client: Kent State University
Title: KSU Virtual Experience
Credits:
Mario Micale, Director
David Campbell, Digital Media Lead
Sam Stephenson, Director of Photography
Ramone Hardy, Camera Operator
Todd Snider, Executive Producer
Katlyn DeGraw, Executive Producer
Judge’s Choice winners from Secret Creative: Alexander Sprungle and Justin Crutchley. Photo by Justin Gamble Photography.
Judge’s Choice
Entrant: Secret Creative Org.
Client: BurkleHagen
Title: BurkleHagen A Tavola Cookbook
Credits:
Secret Creative, Brand + Design Studio
BurkleHagen, Photography Studio
Anna Lattanzio, Photographer
Judge’s Choice winners from National Inventors Hall of Fame: Andrew Blike, Madison Bitzel, Samuel Michael.
Photo by Justin Gamble Photography.
Judge’s Choice
Entrant: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Client: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Title: Andrea Goldsmith
Credits: Madison Bitzel, Video Editor
Mosaic winners from Narrative Digital Media: David Campbell and Mario Micale with American Advertising Awards judge Francita V. Williams. Photo by Justin Gamble Photography.
Mosaic ADDY
Entrant: Narrative Digital Media
Client: Akron Rotary Camp
Title: Rotary Camp 100
Credits:
Mario Micale, Director
David Campbell, Digital Media Lead
Bob Reiland, Director of Photography
Ramone Hardy, Camera Operator
Mella Castner, Executive Producer
Amanda Warner, Executive Producer
Professional Winner’s List
SALES & MARKETING
Sales Promotion
1A | Catalog
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Secret Creative Org.
Client: Archbishop Hoban High School
Title: Archbishop Hoban 2024 Viewbook
Credits:
Secret Creative, Design + Brand Studio
Secret Creative, Photographer
Jarod Witkowski, Copywriter
Direct Marketing
011 | Specialty Advertising
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: TRIAD
Client: Swensons Drive-In
Title: Swensons 90th Anniversary Glass
Credits: TRIAD
ONLINE/INTERACTIVE
Websites
021A | Consumer
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Clever
Client: Ploom Supps
Title: Ploom
Credits:
Whitney Burd
Francesca Byrne
Tony Marr
Adrienne Sabo
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Secret Creative Org.
Client: Secret Creative
Title: Secret Creative Studio Website
Credits:
Secret Creative, Design + Brand Studio
Oldspeake, Website Development
021B | B-to-B
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Kagency
Client: HealthTrackRx
Title: Speed Changes Everything
Credits: The Kagency Creative Team
021C | Microsites
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: TRIAD
Client: Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Title: BMF 2023 Annual Report
Credits: TRIAD
Social Media
022A | Single Execution
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Giganto
Client: Primanti Bros.
Title: Neal Shipley Wedge
Credits:
Mark Szczepanik, Creative Director
Edward Smith, Director of Photography/ Editor/Colorist
Anthony LaGuardia, Producer
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: FirstEnergy/Mower
Client: FirstEnergy
Title: FirstEnergy Oh, I Can Do That!
Credits:
Doug Kamp, Chief Creative Officer
Kevin Tripodi, SVP, Group Creative Director
Matt Craver, Associate Creative Director/Copy
Steven Wheeler, Associate Creative Director/Art Direction
Yansong Jiang, Senior Motion Graphics/ Video Editor
Jim Berry, Studio Supervisor
Katie Lisiecki, Group Account Director
Mia Barnello, Project Supervisor
Jeff Peters, Director Strategic Planning
Patrick Lewis, VP, Media Director
Jillian Maiola, Media Director
Venessa Quinn, Director of Performance Marketing, Strategy
022B | Campaign
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: FirstEnergy/Mower
Client: FirstEnergy
Title: FirstEnergy Oh, I Can Do That!
Credits:
Doug Kamp, Chief Creative Officer
Kevin Tripodi, SVP, Group Creative Director
Steven Wheeler, Associate Creative Director/Art Direction
Matt Craver, Associate Creative Director/Copy
Yansong Jiang, Sr. Motion Graphics/Video Editor
Jim Berry, Studio Supervisor
Katie Lisiecki, Group Account Director
Mia Barnello, Project Supervisor
Jeff Peters, Director, Strategic Planning
Patrick Lewis, VP, Media Director
Jillian Maiola, Media Director
Venessa Quinn, Director of Performance Marketing, Strategy
Advertising & Promotion
024B | Campaign
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Secret Creative Org.
Client: Embrace Pet Insurance
Title: Embrace Browns Partnership Creative
Credits:
Secret Creative, Design + Brand Studio
Jarod Witkowski, Copywriter
Brian Tran, Motion Graphics
Blogs & Digital Publications
027A | Digital Publications
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Artists Incorporated
Cliente: Signet Jewelers/Jared
Title: Jared Atelier Jewelry Lookbook
Credits:
Laurel Kelleman, Designer/Creative Director
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Visual Communication Design, Kent State University
Client: Visual Communication Design, Kent State University
Title: VCD Annual Report
Credits:
Jillian Coorey, Designer
FILM, VIDEO, & SOUND
Television Advertising | Local
031A | Single Spot :30 or less
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: MGM Northfield Park
Client: MGM Northfield Park
Title: Valley’s Edge Sizzle Reel
Credits:
James Waters, Producer/Director
Jasmine Gunkelman, Marketing Partner
Television Advertising – Regional/National
032A | Single Spot – Up to 2:00
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: FirstEnergy/Mower
Client Company Name: FirstEnergy
Title: FirstEnergy Oh, I Can Do That!
Credits:
Doug Kamp, Chief Creative Officer
Kevin Tripodi, SVP, Group Creative Director
Matt Craver, Associate Creative Director/Copy
Steven Wheeler, Associate Creative Director/Art Direction
Yansong Jiang, Sr. Motion Graphics/Video Editor
Jim Berry, Studio Supervisor
Katie Lisiecki, Group Account Director
Mia Barnell, Project Supervisor
Jeff Peters, Director, Strategic Planning
Patrick Lewis, VP, Media Director
Jill Maiola, Media Director
Venessa Quinn, Director of Performance Marketing, Strategy
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
Client: Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
Title: ASCVB Savor The Scenic TV Spot
Credits:
Pritt Entertainment Group,
Stephanie Berry, Project Director
Ty Johnson, Creative Direction
Jim McConihe, Creative Direction
032B | Campaign
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: FirstEnergy/Mower
Client: FirstEnergy
Title: FirstEnergy Oh, I Can Do That!
Credits:
Doug Kamp, Chief Creative Officer
Kevin Tripodi, SVP, Group Creative DIrector
Matt Craver, Associate Creative Director/Copy
Steven Wheeler, Associate Creative Director/Art Direction
Yansong Jiang, Sr. Motion Graphics/Video Editor
Jim Berry, Studio Supervisor
Katie Lisiecki, Group Account Director
Mia Barnello, Project Supervisor
Jeff Peters, Director, Strategic Planning
Patrick Lewis, VP, Media Director
Jill Maiola, Media Director
Venessa Quinn, Director of Performance Marketing, Strategy
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Narrative Digital Media
Client: The University of Akron
Title: UA 2024 Fall Campaign
Credits:
Mario Micale, Director
Alex Sprungle, Creative
Hannah Allozi, Concepting & Scripting
Maddy Converse, Concepting
David Campbell, Digital Media Lead
Nathan Tranbarger, Director of Photography
Sam Stephenson, 1st AC
Phil Palumbo, Grip
Tim Figuiera, Gaffer
Sarah Steidl, Executive Producer
Matthew Schafer, Executive Producer
Ryan Girard, Editor
Internet Commercial
033A | Single Spot
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Appleridge Productions
Client: Cruise the Creek E-Bike Rental
Title: Experience Cruise the Creek
Credits:
Mario Ricciardi, Director/Editor
Daniel Hobel, 1st Assistant Camera
Josh Nicholas, Diversified Drone, Drone Operator
Karen Gates, Gates Drone Services, Drone Operator
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Giganto
Client: Primanti Bros.
Title: Big Fans
Credits:
Mark Szczepanik, Creative Director
Skene 19, Production
John Kozsey, Art Director
Lee Norris, Art Director
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Narrative Digital Media
Client: The University of Akron
Title: UA Spring Campaign
Credits:
Mario Micale, Director
Sam Laurendeau, Director of Photography
Ramone Hardy, Cam Op
David Campbell, Digital Media Lead
Sarah Steidl, Executive Producer
Matthew Schafer, Executive Producer
033B | Campaign
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Narrative Digital Media
Client: The University of Akron
Title: UA Spring Campaign
Credits:
Mario Micale, Director
Sam Laurendeau, Director of Photography
Ramone Hardy, Cam Op
David Campbell, Digital Media Lead
Sarah Steidl, Executive Producer
Matthew Schafer, Executive Producer
Webisode(s)
035B | Series
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Narrative Digital Media
Client: Kent State University
Title: KSU Virtual Experience
Credits:
Mario Micale, Director
David Campbell, Digital Media Lead
Sam Stephenson, Director of Photography
Ramone Hardy, Camera Operator
Todd Snider, Executive Producer
Katlyn DeGraw, Executive Producer
Branded Content & Entertainment
036B | Single entry – more than :60 seconds
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Client: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Title: Andrea Goldsmith
Credits:
Madison Bitzel, Video Editor
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Red Point
Client: Mr. Hot Sauce Productions
Title: The Browns that Built Belichick
Credits:
Frank Stams, Producer
Eric Vaughan, Director
Kaylie Yaceczko, Assistant Producer
Xander Tennent, Assistant Producer
Joe Siebert, Editor
Lydia Walker, Scenic Artist
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Todd Biss Productions
Client: Metallus, Inc.
Title: Metallus
Credits:
Todd Biss, Director
Michael Grimes, Cinematographer/Editor
Matt Petrunak, First AC
Alex Shoykhet, Grip/Gaffer
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Client: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Title: Asad Madni Video
Credits:
Madison Bitzel, Video Editor
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Client: National Inventors Hall of Fame
Title: Betzig and Hess
Credits:
Andrew Blike, Video Editor
038 | Non-Broadcast
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Pritt Entertainment Group
Client: Major League Baseball
Title: 2024 All-Star Game Intro Video
Credits:
James Miller, Editor/Director
Marty Roth, Sound Design
David Stephenson, Lighting Designer
Jeffrey Pritt, Camera Operator/Creative Director
Kaylin Henry, Graphic Designer
Emily Richmond, Account Manager
Ryan Pritt, Executive Producer
042 | Audio/Visual Sales Presentation
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Red Point
Client: Destination Cleveland
Title: The Land of Changing Perceptions
Credits:
Lexi Robinson, Client Producer
Josh Booth, Producer
Eric Vaughan, Director
Joe Siebert, Editor
Lauren Moore, Camera Operator
CROSS PLATFORM
Integrated Campaigns
044C | Consumer Campaign-Local
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: TRIAD
Client: Akron Community Foundation
Title: ACF General Awareness Campaign
Credits: TRIAD
044D | Consumer Campaign-Regional/National
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: FirstEnergy/Mower
Client: FirstEnergy
Title: FirstEnergy Oh, I Can Do That!
Credits:
Doug Kamp, Chief Creative Officer
Kevin Tripodi, SVP, Group Creative Officer
Matt Craver, Associate Creative Director/Copy
Steven Wheeler, Associate Creative Director/Art Direction
Yansong Jiang, Sr. Motion Graphics/Video Editor
Jim Berry, Studio Supervisor
Katie Lisiecki, Group Account Director
Mia Barnello, Project Supervisor
Jeff Peters, Director Strategic Planning
Patrick Lewis, VP, Media Director
Jill Maiola, Media Director
Venessa Quinn, Director of Performance Marketing Strategy
045 | Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: 6 Brothers Creative
Client: Tarra Enterprises
Title: Howard Thurman logo
Credits:
6 Brothers Creative Team
Tom Boylan, Creative Director
046 | Integrated Branded Content Campaign
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Secret Creative Org.
Client: Compa
Title: Compa Brand Refresh
Credits:
Secret Creative, Design + Brand Studio
Jarod Witkowski, Copywriter
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Hardman Group, Inc.
Client: Flexco Floors
Title: Flexco Floors New Product Launch
Credits:
Michael Hardman, Creative Director
Wendy Wardell, Management Supervisor
ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING
Visual
049 | Logo Design
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Clever
Client: Fire Athletics
Title: Fire Athletics
Credits:
Whitney Burd
Francesca Byrne
Tony Marr
Adrienne Sabo
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: TRIAD
Client: Greenleaf Family Center
Title: Night at the Races Branding
Credits: TRIAD
051B | Illustration
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Clever
Client: Ploom Supps
Title: Ploom
Credits:
Whitney Burd
Francesca Byrne
Tony Marr
Adrienne Sabo
052 | Still Photography
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: TRIAD
Client: Fresh n’ Crisp Farms
Title: Fresh n’ Crisp Product Photography
Credits:
TRIAD
Justin Gamble, Photographer
053A | Art Direction—Single
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: FirstEnergy/Mower
Client: FirstEnergy
Title: FirstEnergy Oh, I Can Do That!
Credits:
Doug Kamp, Chief Creative Officer
Kevin Tripodi, SVP, Group Creative Director
Matt Craver, Associate Creative Director/Copy
Steven Wheeler, Associate Creative Director/Art Direction
Yansong Jiang, Sr. Motion Graphics/Video Editor
Jim Berry, Studio Supervisor
Katie Lisiecki, Group Account Director
Mia Barnello, Project Supervisor
Jeff Peters, Director, Strategic Planning
Patrick Lewis, VP, Media Director
Jill Maiola, Media Director
Venessa Quinn, Director of Performance Marketing Strategy
053B | Art Direction—Campaign
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: FirstEnergy/Mower
Client: FirstEnergy
Title: FirstEnergy Oh, I Can Do That!
Credits:
Doug Kamp, Chief Creative Officer
Kevin Tripodi, SVP, Group Creative DIrector
Matt Craver, Associate Art Director/Copy
Steven Wheeler, Associate Creative Director/Art Direction
Yansong Jiang, Sr. Motion Graphics/Video Editor
Jim Berry, Studio Supervisor
Katie Lisiecki, Group Account Director
Mia Barnell, Project Supervisor
Jeff Peters, Director Strategic Planning
Patrick Lewis, VP, Media Director
Jill Maiola, Media Director
Venessa Quinn, Director of Performance Marketing Strategy
Film & Video
054A | Cinematography—Single
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Pritt Entertainment Group
Client: Major League Baseball
Title: 2024 All-Star Game Intro Video
Credits:
James Miller, Editor/Director
Marty Roth, Sound Design
David Stephenson, Lighting Designer
Jeffrey Pritt, Camera Operator/Creative Director
Kaylin Henry, Graphic Designer
Emily Richmond, Account Manager
Ryan Pritt, Executive Producer
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Pritt Entertainment Group
Client: Paradise Properties
Title: 30A Experience Showcase
Credits:
David Stephenson, Editor/Director of Photography
Rachel Kubick, Grip
D.J. Nivens, Account Manager
Jeffrey Pritt, Creative Director
Ryan Pritt, Executive Director
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Pritt Entertainment Group
Client: Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
Title: Savor The Scenic in Summit TV Spot
Credits:
Rachel Kubick, Editor
Kaylin Henry, Graphic Designer
Emily Richmond, Account Manager
Jeffrey Pritt, Creative Director
Ryan Pritt, Executive Producer
055B | Computer Generated Imagery
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Red Point
Client: NexSys Technologies
Title: Nexsys The Best GET Better
Credits:
Matt Watson, Agency Producer
Joe Siebert, Producer
Dave Hayward, Art Director/Lead Animator
056 | Video Editing
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Pritt Entertainment Group
Client: Major League Baseball
Title: 2024 All-Star Game Intro Video
Credits:
James Miller, Editor | Director
Marty Roth, Sound Design
David Stephenson, Lighting Designer
Jeffrey Pritt, Camera Operator/Creative Director
Kaylin Henry, Graphic Designer
Emily Richmond, Account Manager
Ryan Pritt, Executive Producer
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Pritt Entertainment Group
Client: New York Rangers
Title: Hype Video
Credits:
Rachel Kubick, Editor
Marty Roth, Production Assistant
D.J. Nivens, Account Manager
Jeffrey Pritt, Creative Director
Ryan Pritt, Executive Producer
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Narrative Digital Media
Client: The University of Akron
Title: UA 2024 Fall Campaign
Credits:
Mario Micale, Director
Alex Sprungle, Creative
Hannah Allozi, Concepting & Scripting
Maddy Converse, Concepting
David Campbell, Digital Media Lead
Nathan Tranbarger, Director of Photography
Sam Stephenson, 1st AC
Phil Palumbo, Grip
Tim Figuiera, Gaffer
Sarah Steidl, Executive Producer
Matthew Schafer, Executive Producer
Ryan Girard, Editor
Sound
059A | Sound Design
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Pritt Entertainment Group
Client: Major League Baseball
Title: 2024 All-Star Game Intro Video
Credits:
James Miller, Editor/Director
Marty Roth, Sound Design
David Stephenson, Lighting Designer
Jeffrey Pritt, Camera Operator/Creative Director
Kaylin Henry, Graphic Designer
Emily Richmond, Account Manager
Ryan Pritt, Executive Producer
PUBLIC SERVICE
Sales & Marketing
078A | Brand Elements
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Kleidon & Associates
Client: Blaze Football Club
Title: Blaze FC Logo Design
Credits: Taylor Smith, Graphic Designer
078C | Brochure/Sales Kit
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: United Way of Summit & Medina
Client: United Way of Summit & Medina
Title: 2024 Impact Book
Credits: United Way of Summit & Medina
Online/Interactive
083A | Public Service Online/Interactive
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: TRIAD
Client: Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study
Title: AMATS website
Credits: TRIAD
Film, Video & Sound
086 | Public Service Online Film, Video & Sound
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Appleridge Productions
Client: Resurrecting Lives Foundation
Title: We Need You Now Too
Credits:
Dr. Chrisanne Gordon, Producer
Mario Ricciardi, Director/Editor
Daniel Hobel, Production Assistant/Sound
Brady Sklenar, Production Assistant
David Leach, Production Assistant
Erik Varga, Production Assistant
Lawrence Adimora, Principal Talent
Jessica Halas, Principal Talent
087 | Public Service Non-Broadcast Audio/Visual
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Narrative Digital Media
Client: Akron Rotary Camp
Title: Rotary Camp 100
Credits:
Mario Micale, Director
David Campbell, Digital Media Lead
Bob Reiland, Director of Photography
Ramone Hardy, Camera Operator
Mella Castner, Executive Producer
Amanda Warner, Executive Producer
ADVERTISING/ MEDIA INDUSTRY SELF-PROMOTION
Collateral
090 | Brand Elements
Award: Gold ADDY
Entrant: Secret Creative Org.
Client: BurkleHagen
Title: BurkleHagen A Tavola Cookbook
Credits:
Secret Creative, Brand + Design Studio
BurkleHagen, Photography Studio
Anna Lattanzio, Photographer
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Kleidon & Associates
Client: Kleidon & Associates
Title: Three for Three Podcast Logo Design
Credits:
Taylor Smith, Graphic Designer
Tim Klinger, Creative Director
Ambient Media Self-Promotion
097 | Self-Promotion Ambient Media
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: TRIAD
Client: TRIAD
Title: Studio 94 Poster Series
Credits:
TRIAD
Justin Gamble, Photographer
Film, Video & Sound
102 | Self-Promotion Film, Video & Sound
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Pritt Entertainment Group
Client: Pritt Entertainment Group
Title: Sports Agency Video
Credits:
James Miller, Director
Rachel Kubick, Editor
David Stephenson, Director of Photography/Colorist
Marty Roth, Key Grip
Jeffrey Pritt, Creative Director
Brianna Kelly, Executive Producer
Ryan Pritt, Executive Producer
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: Red Point
Client: Red Point
Title: Red Point Rebrand Demo Reel
Credits:
Josh Booth, Producer
Eric Vaughan, Creative Director
Dave Hayward, Lead Animator
Lauren Moore, Animator
Joe Siebert, Editor
Self-Promotion Campaigns
104B | Integrated Media Campaign
Award: Silver ADDY
Entrant: TRIAD
Client: TRIAD
Title: Studio 94 30th Anniversary Party
Credits:
TRIAD
Justin Gamble, Photographer
STUDENTS
SALES & MARKETING
Sales Promotion
S01A | Packaging
Entrant: Alex Miller
Award: Gold ADDY
School: Kent State University
Title: Mulino Orgânico Packaging
Credits: Alex Miller, Graphic Designer
Entrant: Katelyn Sweet
Award: Silver ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: Ambrosia–Packaging Design
Credits: Katelyn Sweet, Graphic Designer
Collateral Material
S03 | Printed Annual Report or Brochure
Entrant: Hannah McConihe
Award: Silver ADDY
School: Kent State University
Title: Lego Annual Report
Credits: Hannah McConihe, Graphic Designer
S04 | Special Event Materials
Entrant: Audrey Pierson
Award: Gold ADDY
School: Kent State University
Title: Swatch: Typecon ’24
Credits: Audrey Pierson, Graphic Designer
S05D | Magazine Design
Entrant: Bailey Bee
Award: Silver ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: “Creep, Crawl, and Slink” Magazine
Credits: Bailey Bee, Graphic Designer
OUT OF HOME & AMBIENT MEDIA
Out-Of-Home
S09A | Poster–Single
Entrant: Ha Lim Song
Award: Silver ADDY
School: Kent State University
Title: Pause
Credits: Ha Lim Song, Graphic Designer
Ambient Media
S11A | Guerilla Marketing, Installations and Events
Entrant: Akron Graphic Design Senior Class 2024
Award: Gold ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: Taking Shape Senior Exhibition
Credits:
Tristan Roberts, Art Director
Taylor Smith, Art Director
Marc Smith, Art Director
Brandon Scruggs, Art Director
Graphic Design Class of 2024, Installation
S11B | Campaign
Entrant: Akron Graphic Design Senior Class 2024
Award: Silver ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: Taking Shape Senior Exhibition
Credits:
Tristan Roberts, Art Director
Taylor Smith, Art Director
Marc Smith, Art Director
Brandon Scruggs, Art Director
Graphic Design Class of 2024, Installation
CROSS PLATFORM
Integrated Campaigns
S22B | Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
Entrant: Teagan Wells
Award: Gold ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: Casa Del Rio Brand Identity
Credits: Teagan Wells, Graphic Designer
Entrant: Julia Zollinger
Award: Gold ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: Book’s BBQ
Credits: Julia Zollinger, Graphic Designer
Entrant: Bailey Bee
Award: Gold ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: Hollow Bones Brand Identity
Credits: Bailey Bee, Graphic Designer
Entrant: Alex Miller
Award: Silver ADDY
School: Kent State University
Title: Pulp Brand Redesign
Credits: Alex Miller, Graphic Designer
Entrant: Jacob Hamilton
Award: Silver ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: Pine Valley Golf Brand Identity
Credits: Jacob Hamilton, Graphic Designer
ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING
Visual
S24A | Logo Design
Entrant: Akron Graphic Design Senior Class 2024
Award: Silver ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: Taking Shape Senior Exhibition
Credits:
Tristan Roberts, Art Director
Taylor Smith, Art Director
Marc Smith, Art Director
Brandon Scruggs, Art Director
Graphic Design Class of 2024, Installation
Still Photography
S26D | Campaign
Entrant: Alex Miller
Award: Gold ADDY
School: Kent State University
Title: INDOMITABLE Fashion Campaign
Credits: Alex Miller, Photographer
Art Direction
S27B | Campaign
Entrant: Katelyn Sweet
Award: Silver ADDY
School: The University of Akron
Title: The Soap Rack–Brand Guidelines
Credits:Katelyn Sweet, Graphic Designer
Film, Video & Sound
S29 | Animation or Special Effects
Entrant: Alex Miller
Award: Silver ADDY
School: Kent State University
Title: Impact of TicketMaster on Concerts
Credits: Alex Miller, Copywriter/Graphic Designer/Animator
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