MSUM students take home ADDY awards
MSUM graphic design and film students were recognized at the 2023 North Dakota American Advertising Federation's (AAF-ND) Awards show on Feb. 24, 2023. Seven students received Gold or Silver ADDY awards on account of their hard work and creativity in their projects.
The ADDY awards are a competitive showcase that recognizes the latest creative projects for advertisements made at student and professional levels. Projects are recognized regionally as well as nationally.
From interactive websites to video games to animated videos, MSUM students displayed wide ranges of talent.
Students at the 2023 AAF-ND Awards Show
Award Winners:
Christopher Cantin - Graphic Communications Major
Silver - Cross-Platform, Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
Crisis Mentality 3D Game
Silver - Elements of Advertising, Digital Creative Technology
Crisis Mentality 3D Game
Jamie Hennessey - Graphic & Interactive Design Major
Gold - Online/Interactive, Website
Nuggo
From left to right: Jamie Hennessey & Christopher Cantin
Kate MacGregor - Graphic Design Major
Silver - Cross-Platform, Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
Sprouts - An Online Plant Store
MaryJo Nelson - Film Production, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Majors
Silver - Elements of Advertising, Animation or Special Effects
MSUM Holiday Animation
Jacob Nubern - Film Production Major
Silver - Elements of Advertising, Animation or Special Effects
MSUM Holiday Animation
Elias Pribbenow - Graphic Communications Major
Silver - Cross-Platform, Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
Camp Finder
Jordyn Zavesky - Graphic & Interactive Design Major
Gold - Online/Interactive, Website
Honey's Orchard
From left to right: Elias Pribbenow, MaryJo Nelson, Kate MacGregor, Jordyn Zavesky
“It was exciting to show my website to professionals,” says GID student Jamie Henessey. “It makes me proud of the work I've done.”
The ADDY awards help students push themselves creatively and think outside the box when it comes to their work both inside and outside the classroom.
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