The results for this year’s UCDA Design Awards (University & College Designers Association) were announced earlier this week, and UCOP Communications was represented in several categories. These awards recognize the best in design and creative work produced by communication professionals who promote educational institutions across the U.S. This year, judges evaluated 950 entries and awarded a total of 220 honors: 25 Gold, 63 Silver and 132 Awards of Excellence, along with 102 Honorable Mentions.
UCOP secured nine accolades: one Gold, two Silver, three Excellence awards and three Honorable Mentions. The full list of winners can be found below.
“I am incredibly proud of the ER&C team for dedicating their time and talents toward these creative projects on behalf of our university,” said Associate Vice President of Communications Jorge Silva. “Thanks to their efforts, more people throughout the country are learning about the groundbreaking research and commitment to public service that the University of California delivers every day.”
Check out the winning projects using the links, images and videos below.
Gold Award: Why video games reduce anxiety — according to science
Category: Animation and Motion Graphics
Team members:
- Jessica Wheelock, Director of Multimedia
- Zak Long, Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Stephen McNally, Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Robyn Schelenz, Web Editor
- Hecter Herrera, Animation
- Pazit Cahlon, Animation
Silver Award: Fig. 1
Watch example videos throughout this article and check out all Fig. 1 videos at youtube.com/@fig1.
Category: Video Series
Team members:
- Jessica Wheelock, Director of Multimedia
- Zak Long, Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Stephen McNally, Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Carolyn McMillan, Editorial Director
- Julia Busiek, Content Strategist/Writer
- Robyn Schelenz, Web Editor
Silver Award: Using solar panels like THIS is a no-brainer! California’s doing it
Category: Video
Participating team members:
- Zak Long / Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Jessica Wheelock / Director of Multimedia
- Stephen McNally / Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Robyn Schelenz / Web Editor
Excellence Award: From farmworker to astronaut: The true story behind ‘A Million Miles Away’
Category: Video in Social Media Campaign
Team members:
- Zak Long, Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Stephen McNally, Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Jessica Wheelock, Director of Multimedia
- Maria Garcia, Voiceover
Excellence Award: Spanish Language Financial Aid Video
Category: Video
Team members:
- Stephen McNally, Senior Multimedia Producer
- Jessica Wheelock, Director of Multimedia
- Zak Long, Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Apollonia Morrill, Senior Content Strategist/Writer
- Carolyn McMillan, Editorial Director
- Raphaelle Steinzig, Content Strategist
Excellence Award: UC Impact website
Category: Other Digital
Team members:
- Erin Greenfield, Director of Digital Strategy
- Sarah Oldenburg, Senior UX Designer
- Jason Schupp, Senior Web Developer
- Carolyn McMillan, Editorial Director
- Apollonia Morrill, Senior Content Strategist/Writer
- Julia Busiek, Content Strategist/Writer
Honorable Mention: Systemwide campus photography
Category: Photography
Team members:
- Elena Zhukova, Photographer
- Masha Kechaeva, Photography Assistant
- Matt Glass, Creative & Digital Director
- Jose Pantoja, Designer
- Carolyn McMillan, Editorial Director
- Tanna Tucker, Administrative Assistant
Honorable Mention: Spanish wordmark / UC Mexico event materials
Category: Special Event – Collateral
Team members:
- Matt Glass, Creative & Digital Director
- Jose Pantoja, Designer
- Albert Liu, Administrative Officer
- Patricia Châu Nguyễn, Director Systemwide Alumni Engagement
Honorable Mention: UC’s year-in-review – Top stories in 90 seconds
Category: Video
Team members:
- Stephen McNally, Senior Multimedia Strategist/Video Producer
- Jessica Wheelock, Director of Multimedia
- Kate Moser, Executive Communications Specialist
- Michelle Simone, Communications Manager