Writing

Outstanding Professional Skill Award
Andy Zieminski and Dena Leibman, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
2011/2012 Report from the Field

Class 1 -- Writing for Newspapers

Gold: Keri Collins Lewis, Mississippi State University Office of Agricultural Communications, Donations Needed for Puppy Transport
Silver: Kathy Keatley Garvey, University of California, Davis Department of Entomology, If You Injure a Bug, Do You Let It Live?
Bronze: Martha Filipic, Ohio State University, First-of-its-kind Wastewater Treatment System Saves Turkey Processor Millions, Protects Environment
Honorable Mention: Nancy Peterson, Kansas State University/K-State Research and Extension News Media Services; Bonnie Coblentz, Michigan State University Office of Agricultural Communications; Tracy Turner, Ohio State University; Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Tom Hallman, Clemson University; James Calaway, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Class 2 -- Writing for Magazines

Gold: Katie Pratt, University of Kentucky, The Grain Chain
Silver: Nicole Miller, University of Wisconsin -- Madison College of Agriculture and Life Science, Vanishing Waters?
Bronze: Peter Kent, Clemson University, Of Seeds and the River
Honorable Mention: Barb McBreen, Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Peter Kent, Clemson University; Nicole Miller, University of Wisconsin -- Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Kathy Keatley Garvey, University of California, Davis Department of Entomology; James Calaway, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Class 3 -- Writing Within a Specialized Publication

Gold:  Andy Zieminski and Dena Leibman , Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, 2011/2012 Report from the Field
Silver: H. Wallace Goddard and James P. Marshall, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Getting Our Hearts Right: Three Keys to Better Relationships
Bronze: Nella Letizia, Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences,  Monarch Butterfly Rearing with Prisoner Help
Honorable Mention: James Calaway, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Class 4 -- Promotional Writing

Gold: Diane Nelson, University of California, Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Hope Dawns for Aging UC Davis Feed Mill
Silver: Aimee Nielson, University of Kentucky, Lane Report Research Kentucky 2012 Issue

Class 5 – Script Writing for Visual Media

Gold: Chris LaBelle, Gail Cole and Marian Ladenburg, Oregon State University Professional and Noncredit Education, Beer Science Courses Video Script
Silver: New Mexico State University Media Productions, 3 Dimensional Thinking
Bronze: Leighton Spann, Mississippi State University Office of Agricultural Communications, Will Gilmer, Social Media Dairyman

Class 6 – Writing for the Web – No entries

Photography

Outstanding Professional Skill Award
Kathy Keatley Garvey, University of California, Davis Department of Entomology
Missed! (fourth photo in the series)

Class 7a – Feature Photo

Gold: Kathy Keatley Garvey, University of California  Davis Department of Entomology, Missed! (fourth photo in the series)
Silver: Stephen Patton, University of Kentucky/Agricultural Communications Services, Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program Alum Laura Knoth in Corn Field
Bronze: David Hansen, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, In the Eye of the Beholder
Honorable Mention: Ken Chamberlain, Ohio State University; Tyler Jones, University of Florida; David Hansen, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station

Class 7b – Environmental Portrait or Personality Photo

Silver: Broderick Stearns, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Meet Mark Newell
Bronze:  David Hansen, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, David Schmidt at Computer
Honorable Mention: Tyler Jones, University of Florida

Class 8a – Picture Story

Gold: Kathy Keatley Garvey, University of California, Davis Department of Entomology, Gulf Fritillary Butterfly Laying an Egg
Silver: David Hansen, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, The State of Minesota's Trees (pages 20-21)

Class 8b – Photo Series

Gold: David Hansen, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, 10 Plants That Changed Minnesota

Class 9 – Service Photo

Gold: Stephen Patton, University of Kentucky/Agricultural Communications Services, 1/4 Scale Tractor Pulling Award Winning Team (page 24)
Silver: David Hansen, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, State Fair Booth

Class 10 – Photo Illustration

Gold: Melea Reicks Licht, Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; McClanahan Studios; PUSH Branding and Design, The Student Experience
Silver: Tyler Jones, University of Florida, Biofuel
Bronze: Stephen Patton, University of Kentucky/Agricultural Communications Services, Butcher Shop Meats

 

 

Graphic Design

Outstanding Professional Skill Award
Bruce Dupree, Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Smart Yard Landscapes Illustration

Class 11a – Print One to Full Color

Gold: Melea Reicks Licht, Iowa State University, and PUSH Branding & Design, STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University
Silver: Tracy Bryant, Ruth Borger, Darryl Palmer, Caleb Sheaffer, Mickie Anderson, Tyler Jones, Dawn McKinstry, University of Florida, UF/IFAS Extension 2013 Calendar and Annual Report
Bronze: Stacey Jones, University of Florida / IFAS Communications, Agroecology Campaign Banner & Brochure

Class 11b — Print Advertisement

Gold:  Bruce Dupree and Glenda Freeman, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Advertisement Series for Alabama Farmers and Consumers Bulletin

Class 12 — Illustration: Single or Series

Gold: Bruce Dupree, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Smart Yard Landscapes Illustration
Silver: Dennis Duross, University of Kentucky, Scovell drawing
Bronze: Walker Massey and Donna Bowen, Clemson University, Agriculture Sustains Life
Honorable Mention: Sandy Fiser and Megan Smith, Louisiana State University AgCenter, LSU AgCenter Feature Graphics

Class 13 — Interactive Multimedia and Web Graphics

Gold: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Monster School Bus
Silver: Sandy Fiser and Megan Smith, Louisiana State University AgCenter, LSU AgCenter Feature Graphics
Bronze: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Game Over Gopher

Class 14 — Posters

Gold: Jane Lenahan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Small Farm Sustainability
Silver: Mary Wirth, Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences, I Am Ag Science
Bronze (tie): Bruce Dupree and Glenda Freeman, Alabama Cooperative Extension System; Holly Young and Donna Funteral, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Building a Stronger Future
Honorable Mention: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Don't Be Gross

Class 15 — Exhibits

Gold: H. Wallace Goddard and James P. Marshall, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Family Life Exhibit
Silver: Michele Wood and Darryl Palmer, University of Florida/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Organic and Sustainable Agricuture Exhibit
Bronze:  Holly Young and Donna Funteral, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Building a Stronger Future
Honorable Mention:  Barb McBreen and Scott Helms, Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, McBreen Student Life Photos

Class 16 — Cover

Gold: Diane Doering, University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Grow Fall 2012 Cover
Silver: Katie Brown, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Noble Academy cover

Class 17 — Logos

Gold: Sandy Fiser and Megan Smith, Louisiana State University AgCenter, NETC 2012 Logo
Silver: Bruce Dupree, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Raising Trees Logo
Bronze: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Don't Be Gross
Honorable Mention:  Stacey Jones, University of Florida/IFAS Communications, Jones_DairyDayLOGO_class17

Publishing

Outstanding Professional Skill Award
Joan Fischer, Diane Doering, Robert Mitchell, Nicole Miller, Sevie Kenyon & Rebecca Bock, University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Grow Magazine, Spring 2012

Class 18 – Direct Mail

Gold: Kathleen Kramer, Linda Benedict, Rick Bogren, Randy LaBauve, Elma Sue McCallum, Louisiana State University AgCenter, LSU AgCenter 125 years - Excellence in Research
Bronze: Lori Greiner, Tim FisherPoff, Chris Cox, Bobbi A. Hoffman, Amanda Thomas, Thea Glidden, Virginia Tech/Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Ag Expo Extra

Class 19 – Newsletters                 

Silver: Keryn B. Page, Kim Trimm, Tom Thompson, Keri Collins Lewis, Linda Breazeale, Bonnie Coblentz, Amelia Killcreas, Susan Collins-Smith, Mississippi State University Office of Agricultural Communications, Pegasus Press

Class 20 – Magazines and Periodicals

Gold: Joan Fischer, Diane Doering, Robert Mitchell, Nicole Miller, Sevie Kenyon, Rebecca Bock, University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Grow magazine, Spring 2012 Vol. 5, Issue 2
Silver: Judy Howard, Dave Edmark, Bob Reynolds, Julie Thompson, Mary Hightower, Fred Miller and Howell Medders, University of Arkansas, Arkansas Land & Life Magazine (Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter 2012)
Bronze: Mary Wirth, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State Ag Science
Honorable Mention:  Melea Reicks Licht, Brian Meyer, Ed Adcock, Barbara McBreen, Julie Stewart, Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University; Owen Roberts, Liz Snyder, Joey Sabljic, Katharine Tuerke, University of Guelph, Research Magazine; Carol L. Spence, Becky Simmermacher, Jeff Franklin, Katie Pratt, Aimee Nielson, Laura Skillman, Matt Barton, Steve Patton and Linda Millercox, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture,The Ag Magazine; Olivia Maddox, Tom Campbell, Laura Hoelscher, Russell Merzdorf, Steve Leer, Keith Robinson, Jennifer Stewart, Brian Wallheimer, Cheri Frederick and Kenny Wilson, Purdue University Department of Agricultural Communication, Agricultures Magazine; James Calaway, Katie Brown, Scott McNeill and Broderick Stearns, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Legacy

Class 21 – One- to Full-color Popular Publications

Gold: Kevin Leigh Smith and Tim Thompson, Purdue University Department of Agricultural Communication, Purdue Master Gardener Manual
Silver: Keryn Page, Phil Smith, Gina Daly and Amelia Killcreas, Mississippi State University Office of Agricultural Communications, Home Landscape Design series: Selecting Landscape Shrubs, Selecting Landscape Trees and Home Landscape Design
Bronze: Patricia Adams and Alicia Burnell, Michigan State UniversityAgriculture and Natural Resources Communications, Roses for the Home: Growing Roses in the Midwest
Honorable Mention:Michele L. Wood and Darryl Palmer, University of Florida/IFAS Communications, Hatching with my "Peeps" Embryology Countdown Calendar                

Class 22 – Technical Publications

Gold: Kevin Leigh Smith and Russ Merzdorf, Purdue University Department of Agricultural Communication, Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide
Silver: Arlene Robertson, Stephanie Sule, Jane Robinson, Francesco Piccioni, Jim Arnold, Richard Brunke, Matt Wilson & Drew Crinklaw, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Inspector's Quick Check - A Field Guide for Farm Structures 2011
Bronze:  Steven Miller and Tana Stith, University of Wyoming Extension, Reflections

Class 23 – Special Report

Gold: Steven Miller and Bernadette van der Vliet, University of Wyoming Extension, Extension Impacts 2011
Silver: J. Adam Calaway, Scott McNeill and Broderick Stearns, The Samuel Noble Roberts Foundation, Noble Foundation 2011 Annual Report
Bronze: Tracy Bryant, Ruth Borger, Darryl Palmer, Caleb Sheaffer, Mickie Anderson, Tyler Jones and Dawn McKinstry, University of Florida/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension 2013 Calendar and Annual Report

Class 24 – Promotional Publications

Gold: Judy Howard, Fred Miller, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Economic Contributions of Arkansas Agriculture 2012
Bronze: Michael Davis, Oklahoma State University,150th Anniversary of the Morrill Act brochure

Class 25 – Editing

Gold: Janet White, Hazel White and Janet Byron, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Analysis reveals potential rangeland impacts if Williamson Act eliminated
Silver: Amanda Aubuchon, University of Florida/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Garden Calendar Series
Honorable Mention: Carol Ouverson, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, 4-H Service Learning Training Module

Class 26 – Electronic Publications

Gold: Tana Stith, Steven Miller, David Keto and Bernadette van der Vliet, University of Wyoming Extension, Connect Interactive
Silver: Gene Hettel, Bill Hardy, Alaric Francis Santiaguel and Emmanuel Panisales, International Rice Research Institute, 2011 IRRI Annual Report on DVD and the Web
Bronze: Steven Miller, Tana Stith and Bernadette van der Vliet, University of Wyoming Extension, Reflections

 

Electronic Media, Audio

Class 27 – News and Features

Gold: Brad Beckman, University of Kentucky, Young Kentucky Entrepreneurs
Silver: Tobie Blanchard and Craig Gautreaux, Louisiana State University AgCenter, 'Strong Women" gather for regular workouts
Bronze: Brad Beckman, University of Kentucky, Landscaping For Winter

Class 28 – Programs, Podcasts and Spots – No entries

 

 

Electronic Media, Video

Outstanding Professional Skill Award:
Lyndall Stout and Austin Moore, Oklahoma State University
Feeding Oklahoma Families in Need: The Cedar Hill Project

Class 29 – News and Features

Gold: Lyndall Stout and Austin Moore, Oklahoma State University, Feeding Oklahoma Families in Need: The Cedar Hill Project
Silver: Charles Denney and Doug Edlund, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Vet HABIT Program
Bronze: Jeff Franklin, University of Kentucky Ag Communications, Flight 93 Memorial Tree Planting
Honorable Mention: Artis Ford, Mississippi State University Office of Agricultural Communications, "Green" Habitat for Humanity Home

Class 30 – Programs

Gold: Lyndall Stout, Dave Deken and Austin Moore  Oklahoma State University, SUNUP: Oklahoma Winter Wheat Progress Report
Silver: Artis Ford, Leighton Spann, Amy Taylor, Tim Allison, Brian Utley, Gary Bachman and Zac Ashmore , Mississippi State University Office of Agricultural Communications, Farmweek, August 31, 2012
Bronze: Lyndall Stout, Dave Deken and Austin Moore, Oklahoma State University, SUNUP: Southeastern Oklahoma Timber, Travel & Culture

Class 31 – Spot Production

Gold: Randy LaBauve, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Frontline Spots
Honorable Mention: Mitch Moser, Randy Nemitz, Suzanne Steel, Walter Warkus, Christopher Dicus and John Rice, Ohio State University,  Vice President's Holiday Greeting

Class 32 – Promotional Productions

Gold: Bridget Egan, Ryan Creason, Gail Cole and Johanna Lounsbury, Oregon State University Professional and Noncredit Education, Growing Farms Promotional Video
Silver: Christopher Dicus, Walter Warkus, John Rice, Ken Chamberlain, Randy Nemitz, Michael Jeffers, Mitch Moser, Kurt Knebusch and Tim Bowman, Ohio State University, What is OARDC?
Bronze: Walter Warkus, Kurt Knebusch, Kiera McGlone, Tim Bowman, Christopher Dicus, Mitch Moser, John Rice, Randy Nemitz, Mike Jeffers and Ken Chamberlain, Ohio State University, What is Extension? 

Class 33 – Informational or Non-credit Educational Video Production

Gold: Debra Pryor, Pat Melgares, Jeff Wichman, Randall Kowalik and Elaine Edwards, Kansas State University Research and Extension, Communicating the Impact of Kansas' Extension Districts - series: Extension Districts: Offering New Programs; Extension Districts: Serving Specific Needs & Audiences; Extension Districts: Stabilizing Local Programs, Extension Districts: Increasing Opportunities for Youth              
Silver: Al Williamson and Robert Annis, University of Florida/IFAS Communications, Avoiding the Holiday Shopping Hangover
Bronze (tie):  Bruce Dupree, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Why Trees? Lecture Doodle; Tim Allison, Mississippi State University, History of the Mississippi Poultry Industry
Honorable Mention: Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California, Davis Department of Animal Science, Were Those The Days My Friend?; Jonathan Parrish, Mississippi State University, Rocking 4-H Shooting Sports Safety

 

 

Distance Education and Instructional Design

Outstanding Professional Skill Award
New Mexico State University Media Productions
Math Snacks

Class 34 – Educational Packages

Gold: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Math Snacks

Marketing and Media Relations

Outstanding Professional Skill Award
Brian Wallheimer, Dan Annarino, Sharon Katz and Jamie Loizzo, Purdue University Agricultural Communication
Lafayette Science Cafe'

Class 35a — Marketing Communications Campaign with Budget under $1,000

Gold: Brian Wallheimer, Dan Annarino, Sharon Katz and Jamie Loizzo, Purdue University Agricultural Communication, Lafayette Science Cafe
Silver: Stacey Jones, Tom Nordlie, Michael Munroe and Sheri Wood, University of Florida/IFAS Communications, Dairy Day Campaign

Class 35b -- Marketing Communications Campaign with Budget of $1,000 or Above

Gold: Melea Reicks Licht, Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Butter Cy
Silver: Michelle Lavra, Katie Gervasi, Steve Evans and Natasha Berryman, Michigan State University ANR Communications, Michigan 4-H Revolution of Responsibility Campaign
Bronze: Amanda Aubuchon and Ruth Borger, University of Florida/ IFAS Communications, IFAS Morrill Act Celebration Integrated Marketing and PR Campaign
Honorable Mention: Suzanne Steel, Martha Filipic, Tracy Turner, Kurt Knebusch, Ken Chamberlain, John Rice, Mauricio Espinoza, Lauren Farr and Heather Gates, Ohio State University; 2012 Ohio Legislative Materials
Holly Young, Charlene Baxter, Wendy Brock and Jane Harper, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, UNH Cooperative Extension Fundraising Campaign

Class 36 — Media Relations Campaign

Gold: Linda Benedict, Randy LaBauve, Craig Gautreaux, Tobie Blanchard, Rick Bogren, Johnny Morgan, Bruce Schultz, Kathy Kramer, Ronda Clark, Elma Sue McCallum, John Wozniak and Frankie Gould, Louisiana State University AgCenter,
Celebrating excellence in research in Louisiana
Bronze: Steve Cain, Tom Campbell, Joan Crow, Steve Doyle, Beth Forbes, Wright Frazier, Abby Hostetler, Sharon Katz, Steve Leer, Jamie Loizzo, Olivia Maddox, Keith Robinson, Kevin Smith, Jennifer Stewart, Tim Thompson and Brian Wallheimer, Purdue University, Indiana Drought

Class 37 — Single Marketing Item

Gold: Brian Walheimer and Steve Doyle, Purdue University Agricultural Communication, Salad Dressing Study 
Silver: Bob Ratliff, Scott Corey and Phil Smith, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Corn Promotion Board Ad

 

 

Information Technology

Outstanding Professional Skill Award
Chris LaBelle and Aaron Senecal, Oregon State University
Pharmacy Custom E-learning Course

Class 38 — Interactive Media Program

Gold: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Southwest Plant Selector
Honorable Mention: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Game Over Gopher

Class 39 — Best Innovative Use of Communication Technology

Gold: Chris LaBelle and Aaron Senecal, Oregon State University, Pharmacy Custom E-learning Course
Silver: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Don't Be Gross
Bronze: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Increasing Genetic Diversity of Honey Bees--A Necessity
Honorable Mention: New Mexico State UniversityMedia Productions,Southwest Plant Selector

Class 40 – Website

Gold: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Math Snacks
Silver: Peter Togel, Donna Bowen and Walker Massey, Clemson University PSA Media Relations, Clemson Cooperative Extension Service
Bronze: Peter Togel, Clemson University PSA Media Relations, Everything About Peaches

Class 41 — Technology Education

Gold: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Math Snacks Teaching with series
Silver: Bob Bertsch, Ellen Crawford, Sonja Fuchs, Rich Mattern, Bruce Sundeen and Scott Swanson, North Dakota State University Agriculture Communication, Communication Camp 

Diversity

Outstanding Professional Skill Award
New Mexico State University Media Productions
Don't Be Gross

Class 42 — Writing for Targeted Publics

Gold: Abigail Borron, Mark Tucker, Carol McGrew, Dan Annarino, Hyunyi Cho and Brooke Friley, Purdue University, and Jeff LeJeune, Ohio State University, Eat Clean: Food Safety Message Development for Underserved Audiences

Class 43 – Targetted Publications – No entries

Class 44 – Electronic Media, Audio, for Targeted Publics – No Entries

Class 45 – Electronic Media, Video, for Targeted Publics

Gold:Helen White, Rachel Brauner, Angel Fattorini and Bill Watson, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications, Wounded Warrior Program, Military Family Caregiving video series  
Silver: Edwin Remsberg and Marina Shukaylo, Remsberg Inc. for the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Livestock Export Promotion for Russia
Bronze: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Soil Snacks 3-dimension

Class 46 — Marketing and Media Relations Programs for Targeted Publics

Gold: New Mexico State University Media Productions, Don’t Be Gross