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
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
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
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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