honored with eight awards at the 2025 SUNYCUAD Educational Conference
earned top recognition from the State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNYCUAD), receiving a total of eight awards, including three “Best of Category” awards and five Judges’ Citations, at the SUNYCUAD Educational Conference this year. The annual awards recognize outstanding achievement in communications, marketing, advancement and alumni engagement across the SUNY system.
The University’s Division of Communications and Marketing, alongside its Advancement and Research Advancement teams, was recognized across a broad range of categories, including publication design, photography, video storytelling, social media and fundraising campaigns.
was awarded top honors in the following categories:
- Magazine or Periodical (7+ Staff)
Magazine – Celebrated for design, editorial excellence, and storytelling – Division of Communications and Marketing
- Single-Page Publication (4–6 Staff)
School of Management Dean’s Report 2024 – Recognized for compelling, concise design – Division of Communications and Marketing
- Multi-Page Publication (4–6 Staff)
Foundation Campaign Impact Report FY2018–24 – Honored for layout, clarity, and narrative strength – Division of Communications and Marketing
In addition to these category wins, the University received Judges’ Citations (honorable mentions) in seven categories:
- Fundraising Campaigns
The Fund EXCELERATOR Challenge – Division of Advancement
- Magazine or Periodical
Research 2024 – Office of Research Advancement
- Photography – Photo Series
Above Bing – Division of Communications and Marketing
- Video – 1–5 Minute Feature
Scientists Are Using Drones to Find Missing WWII Servicemen – Division of Communications and Marketing
- Social Media
Emily in Paris: Alumna Emily Mackay ’21 Competes in the 2024 Paris Olympics – Division of Communications and Marketing
“These awards are a testament to the exceptional creativity, collaboration, and strategic communication taking place across our campus,” said Greg Delviscio, vice president for the Department of Communications and Marketing. “Our teams continue to elevate the brand and tell stories that resonate with audiences.”
The SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence are judged by communications and design professionals from outside the SUNY system and are among the most competitive and prestigious recognition opportunities within public higher education in New York.