College of Arts and Letters (COAL) promotional videos recently received ADDYs from the American Advertising Federation (Heartland). “The Moment Before” and “Ensemble,” both of the high-level promos released by COAL in 2019, were recognized.
In addition to a Gold ADDY, “The Moment Before” received the prestigious Judges Choice Award for excellence. “Ensemble” was recognized with a Silver ADDY.
Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, expressed gratitude that the projects have resonated with audiences and also found this critical success.
“When we take the initiative to create these high-level, complex projects, we share our vision of Missouri State University with the world,” Wahl said. “These videos invite others to be part of our inclusive, optimistic, exceptional institution.”
Awards recognition
The following organizations and individuals are named on the ADDY Awards:
“The Moment Before” — Judges Choice and Gold Awards
- Locke and Stache
- Lucie Amberg
- Josh Pfaff
- Austin Elliott
- Chris Olson
- Logan Triplett
- Joe Ramos
- Jacqueline Crawford
- Andrew Trice
- Colton Jackson
- Barbara Jones
- Tyler Durham
- Oison O’Driscoll
“Ensemble” — Silver Award
- Locke and Stache
- Lucie Amberg
- Austin Elliott
- Chris Olson
- Josh Pfaff
- Logan Triplett
- Jacqueline Crawford
- Andrew Trice
- James Styron
- Colton Jackson
- Brian Singler
- Barbara Jones
Award-winning work
About the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs)
From the AAF website:
“Created as an opportunity to recognize and reward creative excellence in the art of advertising, the American Advertising Awards have become the industry’s largest and most respected competition. Simply put, it’s the Oscars of advertising.”
About the American Advertising Federation (AAF)
From the AAF website:
“The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the nation’s oldest national advertising trade association, and the only association representing all facets of the advertising industry, is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and acts as the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” The AAF also has 15 district operations, each located in and representing a different region of the nation. The AAF’s membership is comprised of nearly 100 blue chip corporate members comprising the nation’s leading advertisers, advertising agencies, and media companies; a national network of nearly 200 local federations, representing 40,000 advertising professionals, located in ad communities across the country; and more than 200 AAF college chapters, with over 6,500 student members. The AAF operates a host of programs and initiatives including the Advertising Hall of Fame, the American Advertising Awards, the National Student Advertising Competition, the Mosaic Center on Multiculturalism, and summer Ad Camps for high school students in Chicago, New York City and Washington, D.C.”