Publication and Project Competition Awards 
Category: Mixed Media 

Electronic Newsletter

The Electronic Newsletter category recognizes excellence in digital newsletters designed to engage and inform a targeted audience, such as students, alumni, faculty, or donors. Submissions will be evaluated based on content relevance, visual design, readability, and the effectiveness of the newsletter in fostering engagement and communication. This award honors newsletters that creatively combine compelling storytelling with effective digital communication strategies.

 Short form video

The short form video category celebrates social media videos under 90 seconds that capture attention, convey a clear message, and drive engagement.Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, storytelling, visual impact, and how effectively the video leverages the platform's features to connect with its audience.This award honors videos that make a memorable impact in a concise, dynamic format.

 Long form video

The long form video category recognizes videos that tell a complete and compelling story, typically longer than 90 seconds, across platforms such as websites, YouTube, or internal communications. Submissions will be judged on narrative structure, production quality, creativity, and the ability to engage and hold the viewer’s attention while effectively communicating the intended message. This award honors videos that successfully combine storytelling, visuals, and messaging to create a lasting impact.

 Podcast

The podcast category honors podcasts that effectively communicate key issues, innovations, and stories within the fields of agriculture, sustainability, and natural resource management. Submissions will be evaluated based on content relevance, storytelling, production quality, and the podcast’s ability to educate and engage its audience. This award celebrates podcasts that amplify important voices and discussions surrounding the future of our natural environment and agricultural systems.

 Website

The website category recognizes outstanding digital platforms that effectively communicate an organization’s mission, engage its audience, and provide an intuitive user experience. Submissions will be evaluated based on design, functionality, content clarity, accessibility, and overall user engagement. This award honors websites that seamlessly blend aesthetics with purpose, creating an impactful online presence for a variety of users.