JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has received national recognition for excellence in marketing and communications, earning multiple honors in the 2025 Collegiate Advertising Awards.
Competing against colleges and universities from across the United States and Canada, the university secured eight awards spanning print, digital, and video categories. The recognition highlights a range of creative and strategic efforts aimed at engaging audiences through storytelling and branding.
The Collegiate Advertising Awards is considered one of the largest competitions of its kind. Entries are reviewed by a national panel of industry professionals and evaluated on a 100-point scale. Judging criteria include creativity, design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality, and overall impact. Only top-performing entries in each category receive recognition.
Jacksonville State University’s awards included three Gold, two Silver, and three Bronze honors:
Gold Awards (Top 5% nationally):
- The Friendliest Campus in the South Ad (Magazine Advertising – Single)
- GO! Guide 2025 (Brochure – Multiple Pages)
- Jax State: A Day in the Life of a Student (Virtual Tours)
Silver Awards (Top 12% nationally):
- GEM of the Hills: The Magazine of Jacksonville State University, Summer 2025 (Publication External)
- Freshman Convocation 2025 T-Shirt (Advertising Specialty)
Bronze Awards (Top 16% nationally):
- Encore! Show Choir Promo Poster (Poster/Display – Single)
- Jax State National Philanthropy Day 2025 (Special Video Production – Single)
- Jax State Army ROTC Campaign (Social Media Marketing – Series)
According to award guidelines, Gold entries score between 95 and 99, Silver entries between 90 and 94, and Bronze entries between 85 and 89. A Judges Choice award, reserved for entries scoring a perfect 100%, is issued to only the top one percent of submissions.
The recognized projects reflect a mix of student-focused storytelling and broader institutional campaigns, showcasing the university’s approach to connecting with prospective students, alumni, and the wider community.
A full list of winners is available through the Collegiate Advertising Awards.
