¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ Visual Communication Students Earn Record Breaking 12 ADDY Awards

3.6.23

During the recent 58th annual American Advertising Federation Nashville Awards ceremony at Ascend Amphitheater, it was announced that nine ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ Community College Visual Communications A.A.S. students won a total of 12 student awards.

This marks the most awards won by students in the College’s Visual Communications department.

¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµâ€™s award-winning students:

  • Mari Davis (Graphic Design A.A.S.)
    GOLD – Special Event Materials, Exhibit Brochure
    SILVER – Publication Design, 3 Book Cover Series
    SILVER – Integrated Brand Identity Campaign, The Echo Guild Brand Identity
  • Eric Dawson (Photography A.A.S.)
    SILVER – Still Photography, Night Skies
    SILVER – Still Photography, In His Study
  • Jeff Pead (Photography A.A.S.)
    GOLD – Still Photography, Malik
  • Rebekah Gizaw (Graphic Design A.A.S.)
    SILVER – Product or Service Sales Promotion, Greatest Hits New Wave LP Design
  • Natalie Hickman (Graphic Design A.A.S.)
    GOLD – Product or Service Sales Promotion, Holiday Hangover Tea
  • Brittany Hooper (Graphic Design A.A.S.)
    SILVER – Special Event Materials, Saul Bass Brochure + Poster
  • Isaac Marquez (Photography A.A.S.)
    SILVER – Still Photography, Sophia
  • Christina Rush (Photography A.A.S.)
    SILVER – Still Photography, Story Bigger Than Me
  • Rene Simmons (Graphic Design A.A.S.)
    GOLD – Direct Marketing, Mate Subscription Box

"The design and photography work are remarkable and is a testament to the talent and hard work of the students and dedicated mentorship of the faculty," said Dr. Michael Sundblad, dean of ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Arts and Humanities.

History of ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ ADDY competition results:

  • 2023 â€“ Nine students won 12 ADDYs
  • 2022 â€“ Four students won five ADDYs
  • 2021 â€“ Four students won seven ADDYs
  • 2020 â€“ Three students won seven ADDYs
  • 2019 â€“ Four students won four ADDYs (A student’s design was also selected by a team of professionals to be used on all marketing materials for the 2018 competition)
  • 2018 â€“ Five students won 10 ADDYs

All ¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ Community College student winning art can be viewed by clicking on this .

¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ Community College Foundation has for six years provided a grant to cover student entry fees, due to the generous support of private donors that fund scholarships and program enrichment funds.

¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ Community College Visual Communications faculty and ADDY student winners during the 58th Annual American Advertising Federation Nashville Awards ceremony at Ascend Amphitheater.
¶¹ÄÌÊÓÆµ Community College Visual Communications faculty and ADDY student winners during the 58th Annual American Advertising Federation Nashville Awards ceremony at Ascend Amphitheater.

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