2008 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence Winners
The SUNYCUAD Awards of Excellence Program allows individuals to view some of the fine work being done by our professionals in the advancement field throughout the SUNY system. A look through these works reaffirms how talented our people are. It is exactly this caliber of work that is vital to the success of the State University of New York.
Development
University Centers
Best of Category
University at Buffalo
An Investment in Tomorrow
Loren H. Smith, Associate Director of Annual Leadership Giving
Judges Citation
Stony Brook University
It's About Us
Lance King, Vice President for Advancement
Comprehensive Four-year Colleges
Best of Category
SUNY Cortland
The Parents Fund
Jennifer Janes, Director of The Cortland Fund
Community, Technical, and Specialized Colleges
Best of Category
Monroe Community College
Help Build the PAC at MCC
Diane L. Shoger, Director of Development and Major Gifts, MCC Foundation
Judges
Suzette O'Brien, Vice President of Major Gifts, United Way of Buffalo and Erie County
Becky Powell, Director of Development, Burchfield-Penney Art Center
Scott Propeack, Collection and Exhibition Manager, Burchfield-Penney Art Center
Host Coordinator
Mary A. Durlak, Development/Alumni Writer, Buffalo State College
Alumni Programs
Best of Category
University at Albany
Reaching Higher, Achieving More Alumni awareness program
Judges Citation
SUNY Oswego
Music Alumni Reunion
Judges Citation
Hudson Valley Community College
Alumni Night with the Tri-City Valley Cats
Judges
Mary Jo Monnin, Writer, The Buffalo News
Elizabeth Werder, Senior Sales Representative, McNeil Pediatrics
Host Coordinator
Mary Jo Dennee, Coordinator of Alumni Affairs, Erie Community College
Government Relations Programs
Best of Category
University at Buffalo
UB Believers
Arthur Page, Assistant Vice President, Director of Publications
Judges Citation
Binghamton University
Binghamton University Advocacy Day
Greg Delviscio, Director of Publications
Judges
Elaine Leshnower, Retired Former Director of Human Resources
Rob Blair, Business Relationship Manager, HSBC Bank USA
Ray Samson, Former President, New York State Teachers Association
Host Coordinator
Mike Andriatch, Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Major Projects, The College at Brockport
Community Relations Programs
Judges Citation
Monroe Community College
I Didn't Know I Should Take Four Years of Math to Go to College
Constance Herrera, Director of Marketing Communications
Judges Citation
Binghamton University
Catalyst for Innovation
Michelle L. Gardner, Senior Director of Development
Judges
Judi Hess, Tourism and Special Events Manager, Greater Binghamton Convention and Visitors Bureau
Peter Cronk, Managing Partner, Fred Riger Advertising Agency
John Hayek, Southern Tier Opportunity Coalition
Host Coordinator
Katie Ellis, Director of Communications, Binghamton University
Special Events
Individual Events
Best of Category
Onondaga Community College
Institutional Advancement Events during Jazz Fest 25th Anniversary
Office of Public Affairs & Office of Institutional Advancement
Judges Citation
Stony Brook University
Stars of Stony Brook Gala 2007
Diana Hannan, Director of Events
Judges Citation
Purchase College
School of the Arts Gala
Margaret Sullivan, Vice President, External Affairs and Development
Yearlong Events
No Awards Given
Judges
Eileen Hasson, Director of Alumni Affairs, Farmingdale State College
Alicia Steger, Director of Communications, Nassau Community College
Jeff Morosoff, Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, NYIT
Host Coordinator
Kathy Coley, Director of Communications, Farmingdale State College
Media Relations Programs
Best of Category
University at Albany
University at Albany Faculty Experts Program
Catherine Herman, Interim Vice President
Judges Citation
SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Potsdam becomes an All-Steinway School
Deidre Kelly, Media Relations Manager
Judges Citation
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
ESF's Grand Marshal
Claire B. Dunn, Director, Office of Communications
Judges
Eileen Hasson, Director of Alumni Affairs, Farmingdale State College
Alicia Steger, Director of Communications, Nassau Community College
Jeff Morosoff, Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, NYIT
Host Coordinator
Kathy Coley, Director of Communications, Farmingdale State College
Excellence in News Writing
General News Writing
No Awards Given
Research and other Technical News Writing
Best of Category
University at Albany
Research and other Technical News Writing
Karl Luntta, Director of Media Relations
Judges
Dana Cooke, Publications Manager, Syracuse University
Joseph Della Posta, Director of Communication, LeMoyne College
Joyce Kusak-McGuire, Assistant Director of Communication, LeMoyne College
Host Coordinator
Justin Culkowski, Director of Alumni Relations, College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Websites
Websites (Entire Site)
Best of Category
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
www.esf.edu
Paul E. Otteson, Assistant Director, Web Communications
Judges Citation
University at Buffalo
YourUB is UB's Gateway to the Community
Peter Killian, Assistant VP of Marketing and Creative Services
Judges Citation
University at Buffalo
A Greener Shade of Blue: UB's Semester-long Celebration of our Environmental Leadership
Peter Killian, Assistant VP of Marketing and Creative Services
Student Recruitment
Best of Category
SUNY IT
www.gsbh.sunyit.edu
Lynne Brown, Web Coordinator
Judges Citation
SUNY Oneonta
www.oneonta.edu/home/Prospective_students/ps.asp
Glenn Mayer, Assistant to the President for College Communications
Judges Citation
Onondaga Community College
www.sunyocc.edu
Office of Public Affairs
Alumni Relations
Best of Category
Empire State College
http://alumni.esc.edu
David Regan White, Coordinator of Alumni Services
News/Media Relations/University Relations
Best of Category
SUNY Albany
www.albany.edu/news
Gina Muscato, Media Specialist
Judges Citation
SUNY Albany
www.albany.edu/yearinreview
Mary Fiess, Director of External Communications
Judges
Holly Scherzi, Owner, Holly Scherzi Design
Steve Chirello, Owner, Steve Chirello Advertising
Beth Larson, Director of Communications, Sensis Corporation
Host Coordinator
Darryl Geddes, Director of Public and Media Relations, Health Science Center at Syracuse
Electronic Communications and Interactive Media
TV, Radio
Best of Category
Broome Community College
Where Are You Gonna Go From Here?
Richard David, Public Affairs Officer
E-Newsletters
Best of Category
Broome Community College
Focus Faculty/Staff E-Newsletter
Richard David, Public Affairs Officer
Judges Citation
SUNY Potsdam
Alma Matters E-Newsletter
Mindy Collins, Director of Web Communications
Interactive Media including Flash, DVDs, Podcasts, Vidcasts, etc.
Best of Category
Buffalo State College
Buffalo State Underground Tour
Melissa Meehan, Web Administration Director
Judges Citation
SUNY Geneseo
Are You Geneseo?
Carole Volpe, Associate Director of Design and Publications
Social Networking including Online Communities, Blogs, etc.
Best of Category
SUNY New Paltz
Facebook Page
Rachel Reuben, Director of Web Communication and Strategic Projects
Judges
Bruce Carlin,Media Central
Paul Frederick, Paul Frederick Productions
Jon Chew, Media Technician, Clinton Community College
Host Coordinator
Steven Frederick, Dean of Development and Alumni Affairs, Clinton Community College
Magazines
Full-color Magazines
Best of Category
Buffalo State College
1300 Elmwood Magazine
Ann R. Brown, Interim Associate VP, College Relations
Judges Citation
SUNY Oswego
Oswego Alumni Magazine
Michele A. Reed, Director of Alumni and Development Communications
Judges Citation
Binghamton University
Binghamton University Magazine
Ashley Fazio and Elaine Moran, Assistant Managing Editor and Editor
One- to Three-color Magazines
Best of Category
University at Buffalo
Buffalo Physician
Stephanie Unger, Editor
Judges
Karen Miller, Communications Director, Frontier Communications
Brenda Harburger,President/CEO, Harburger/Scott Advertising
Marc Tolen, President, Creative Graphics
Host Coordinator
Michael Albright, Director of Communications, Orange County Community College
Newsletters
Four-color Newsletters
Best of Category
University at Buffalo
UB Neighbor
Lauren N. Maynard, Newsletters Editor
Judges Citation
University at Buffalo
Research Navigator
Lauren N. Maynard, Newsletters Editor
Judges Citation
Hudson Valley Community College
Valley View Alumni Newsletter
Eric Bryant, Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing
One- to Three-color Newsletters
No Awards Given
Judges
Deb Engel, Senior Designer, Sassy Design Group
Nancy Cardillo, Freelance Writer, More Than Words
Melissa Garrity, Art Director, Abbey Mecca & Company
Host Coordinator
Cynthia Machamer, Associate Director of Development Communications, University at Buffalo
Magapapers
Four-color Magapapers
Best of Category
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo Reporter
Sue Wuetcher, Editor, News Services and Periodicals
Judges Citation
Onondaga Community College
180 Degrees
Office of Public Affairs
One- to Three-color Magapapers
No Awards Given
Judges
Lisa Cania, Saint Lawrence University
Kelly Chezum, Clarkson University
Randy Sieminski, SUNY Canton
Host Coordinator
Deborah Dudley, Director of Marketing and Communications, SUNY Potsdam
Student Recruitment Publications: Individual
Viewbooks and Prospectuses
Best of Category
Stony Brook University
Viewbook
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President for Communications
Judges Citation
Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College 2007 Viewbook
Ann R. Brown, Interim Associate VP, College Relations
Judges Citation
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Southhampton Viewbook
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President for Communications
Catalogs
No Awards Given
Student Handbooks
No Awards Given
Course Listings
No Awards Given
Search Publications
Judges Citation
SUNY New Paltz
SOAR Book: 2008 Student Orientation and Registration Booklet
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Designer, Design and Printing Services
Judges Citation
Stony Brook University
Student Recruitment Publication
Yvette St. Jacques, Assistant Vice President for Communications
Posters
No entries received
Judges
Tom Merrick, Creative Director, Mark Rusell and Associates
Robin Jeniz, Executive Vice President, Pickney-Hugo Group
Ellie Peavey, Career Counselor, Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Host Coordinator
Amy Kremenek, Chief Public Affairs Officer, Onondaga Community College
Student Recruitment Publications: Packages
Best of Category
SUNY Oneonta
Admissions Recruitment Publications Package
Glenn Mayer, Assistant to the President for College Communications
Judges Citation
Buffalo State College
Visual Arts Postcard Campaign
Ann R. Brown, Interim Associate VP, College Relations
Judges Citation
University at Buffalo
School of Social Work Campaign
Peter Killian, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Creative Services
Judges
Michael Clary, Sales Manager, Eastwood Litho
Robert Mescavage, Owner, Robert Mescavage Photography
Rachel Rogers, Creative Director, L. & J.G. Stickley
Host Coordinator
Katherine Montano, Public Relations Coordinator, Herkimer County Community College
Fundraising Publications
Case Statements/General Cultivation Publications
Best of Category
University of Buffalo
Reach Higher, Reach Farther: A Comprehensive Corporate Sponsorship Brochure
Cynthia Machamer, Associate Director, Development Communications
Judges Citation
Binghamton University
Binghamton Athletics
Greg Delviscio, Director of Publications
Fliers, Pamphlets, and Brochures
Best of Category
SUNY Geneseo
The Fund for Geneseo - Lapsed Donor, Direct Mail Piece
Brian Bennett, Director of Design and College Publications
Judges Citation
Binghamton University
Binghamton Fund Leadership Giving Brochure
Cathy Abashian Williams, Director, The Binghamton Fund
President's/Annual Reports
Best of Category
Hudson Valley Community College
2006-2007 Report to the Community
Paula Monaco, Director of Communications and Marketing
Judges Citation
Binghamton University
Binghamton Foundation Annual Report
Greg Delviscio, Director of Publications
Judges Citation
Broome Community College
Broome Community College 2007 Annual Report
Richard David, Public Affairs Officer
Fundraising and Campaign Newsletters/Tabloids
Best of Category
Buffalo State College
Insider Newsletter
Ann R. Brown, Interim Associate VP, College Relations
Fundraising Packages of Two to Five Coordinated Publications
Best of Category
Buffalo State College
Power of Education Fundraising Publications
Ann R. Brown, Interim Associate VP, College Relations
Judges Citation
Orange County Community College
Defining Moments - The Campaign for Orange County Community College
Russell Hammond, Capital Campaign Director
Judges
Lenore Buonocore, President, Lenore Buonocore Marketing and Creative Services
Ann Byne, Creative Director, The Byne Group
Michael Kitt,President, M-Tech Printing
Host Coordinator
Zipora Reitman, Director of Communications, Rockland Community College
Institutional Relations/Alumni Relations Publications
Individual Institutional Relations
Best of Category
Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College Annual Report
Ann R. Brown, Interim Associate VP, College Relations
Judges Citation
University at Buffalo
Strength: The future is in our hands
Peter Killian, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Creative Services
Individual Alumni Relations
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Alumni Association Brochure
Steve Seepersaud, Alumni Communications Specialist
Judges
Deb Engel, Senior Designer, Sassy Design Group
Nancy Cardillo, Freelance Writer, More Than Words
Melissa Garrity, Art Director, Abbey Mecca & Company
Host Coordinator
Graham Stewart, Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, University at Buffalo
Individual Photography
Best of Category
The College at Brockport
Welcome Back! Postcard
Jim Dusen, Manager of Photo Services
Judges Citation
University at Albany
University Web Site
Mark Schmidt, Photographer
Judges Citation
Binghamton University
Inside BU
Jonathan Cohen, University Photographer
Judges
Jamie Germano
Staff Photographer, Democrat and Chronicle
Scott Hamilton, Owner, Hamilton Productions
John Retallack
Assistant Professor, Program Chair, Visual Media, Rochester Institute of Technology
Host Coordinator
Cynthia Cooper, Assistant to the President for College, Community and Government Relations, Monroe Community College
Advertising
Total Advertising Programs
Judges Citation
Onondaga Community College
The View from Onondaga
Office of Public Affairs
Individual Advertising
Judges Citation
University at Buffalo
Class
Peter Killian, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Creative Services
Outdoor Advertising
No Awards Given
Radio
No Awards Given
Television
Best of Category
Binghamton University
Binghamton Advantage
Christopher Ritter, Associate Vice President, University Communications and Marketing
Judges
Tom Torello, Executive Director of Marketing Communications, Ithaca College
Eric Lindstrom, Vice President, Communique Design and Marketing
Jennifer Drumluk, Director, Business Partnerships and Corporate Relations, Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Host Coordinator
Bruce Ryan, Associate Dean for External Programs and Communication, Tompkins-Cortland Community College
Visual Design in Print
Single-page Publications
Best of Category
University at Buffalo
Provost Holiday Card
Peter Killian, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Creative Services
Judges Citation
Buffalo State College
Visual Arts Postcard Campaign
Ann R. Brown, Interim Associate VP, College Relations
Multi-page Publications
Best of Category
Binghamton University
President's Peer Mailing
Greg Delviscio, Director of Publications
Best of Category
SUNY New Paltz
Fine and Performing Arts Event Calendar
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Designer, Design and Printing Services
Judges Citation
Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College Viewbook
Ann R. Brown, Interim Associate VP, College Relations
Covers
No Awards Given
Posters
Best of Category
Orange County Community College
Global Initiative: Latin America Poster
Michael Albright, Director of Communications
Judges Citation
Onondaga Community College
Onondaga Community College Lacrosse National Championship Poster
Steve Erwin, Internet Systems Specialist
Judges Citation
SUNY New Paltz
Jim Breuer Live Poster
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Designer, Design and Printing Services
Logos/Nameplates
Judges Citation
Broome Community College
On the Quad Logo
Richard David, Public Affairs Officer
Specialty Pieces
Best of Category
SUNY New Paltz
Welcome Center Kiosk Panels
Jeff Lesperance, Senior Designer, Design and Printing Services
Judges Citation
Hudson Valley Community College
Mastrangelo Scholarship Recipient Book
Sarah M. Boggess, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Judges Citation
Tompkins-Cortland Community College
Souvenir Cartoon Poster
Michael Karpovage, Graphic Designer, External Relations
Judges
Fina Bruce, Special Publications Editor, Times Herald Record
Judy Eurich, Director of Business Attraction, Orange County Partnership
Chuck DuPue, Director of Sales/Marketing, Graphics Plus Printing. Inc.
Host Coordinator
Mary Kastner, Director, Design and Printing Services, SUNY New Paltz
Crisis Management
No Entries Received
Judges
Michael Frame, Director of Federal Relations, Binghamton University
Jacqueline Powers, Associate Director, Government Relations, Cornell University
Michael Pietkiewicz, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations, University at Buffalo
Host Coordinator
Vanessa Herman, Assistant Director, Governmental Relations for Higher Education, Stony Brook University
Effective, Efficient, and Elegant Publications
One- or Two-color Publications
Best of Category
SUNY Oswego
First Endowed Professorship Announcement
Jennifer B. Broderick, Graphic Designer, Development and Alumni
Judges Citation
Tompkins-Cortland Community College
The Shaw Legacy Society for TC3
Karen A. Macier, Director of Alumni and Development
Judges Citation
Onondaga Community College
Stall Stories
Office of Public Affairs
Three- or Full-color Publications
Best of Category
Buffalo State College
Visual Arts Postcard Campaign
Ann R. Brown, Interim Associate VP, College Relations
Judges Citation
University at Buffalo
UB Dentist
Lauren N. Maynard, Newsletters Editor, Office of News Services and Periodicals
Judges Citation
Binghamton University
Alumni Association Brochure
Steve Seepersaud, Alumni Communications Specialist
Judges
Jeff Foley, Communications Director, American Heart Association
Pete Gregory, Sales Associate, Brigar Xpress Solutions
Jennifer Schorf, Director of Printing and Publications, SUNY Cobleskill
Host Coordinator
John Heiser, Director of Graphic Design and Printing Services, Hudson Valley Community College