A group of 11 men and women stand in front of a table displaying plaques and certificates. The room in the background is made of glass walls. — The Office of Communications and Marketing for OSU Agriculture is honored with a large group of industry awards for photography, graphic design, social media, writing, campaign strategy and more. (Photo by OSU Agriculture)

OSU Agriculture communications and marketing team wins state, national industry awards

Friday, August 16, 2024

Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu

The Office of Communications and Marketing for Oklahoma State University Agriculture wrapped up an outstanding awards season with 35 honors and accolades from state and national professional organizations.

“Not only is this team highly creative, they truly care about making a difference in the lives of Oklahomans,” said Lyndall Stout, senior director of communications and marketing. “Their videos, digital content, designs, photographs and written words tell the authentic story of OSU Agriculture day in and day out. And by making it accessible to everyone, they successfully underscore OSU’s educational mission on campus, statewide, and well beyond.

Association for Communications Excellence

ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists who focus on communicating research-based information in agriculture, natural resources and human and life sciences.

Kristin Knight, Chesley Comstock, Sophia Maino, Dr. Cynda Clary – Gold Award Winner and Outstanding Professional Skill Award Winner, Social Media (Campaign (Organic)): 2023 National FFA Campaign
Kurtis Hair – Gold Award Winner and Outstanding Professional Skill Award Winner, Electronic Media, Video & Audio (Profile videos): Reed Marcum: Always Pushing Forward
Mandy Gross – Gold Award Winner and Outstanding Professional Skill Award Winner,* Publishing (Newsletters): Under Construction – New Frontiers Update
Daniel Farris, Jacob Schmidt, Casey Hentges, Bailey Singleton – Gold Award Winner, Electronic Media, Video & Audio (Informational, news or educational video production): WanderFolk Spirits
Gail Ellis, Mitchell Alcala – Gold Award Winner, Writing (Writing for magazines): Planting Seeds, Growing Dreams: OSU Student Farm is an outdoor classroom with a service-minded mission
Kacie Gregor – Gold Award Winner, Graphic Design (Social media graphics single or series): Summer Blooms
Mitchell Alcala, Kristin Knight – Gold Award Winner, Photography (Enhanced photo): OSU Rodeo Team Media Day
Sophia Fahleson, Kristin Knight – Gold Award Winner, Electronic Media, Video & Audio (Social media videos): Career Fair Infomercial
Alisa Boswell-Gore, Hunter Gibson, Mitchell Alcala – Silver Award Winner, Media Relations (Media pitch): Bird Window Collision Research Media Pitch
Alyssa Hardaway, Kristin Knight, Hunter Gibson – Silver Award Winner, Electronic Media, Video & Audio (Promotional, recruitment & fundraising products): Landscape Architecture Promo Video
Kacie Gregor, Kristin Knight – Silver Award Winner, Graphic Design (Advertisement): “Cowboy Journal” New Frontiers Ad
Kristin Knight, Caley Mayo, Alyssa Hardaway – Silver Award Winner, Social Media (Single Item): OSU Ferguson College of Agriculture Summer Sendoff
Mandy Gross, Kristin Knight, Alyssa Hardaway – Silver Award Winner, Marketing (Single marketing item): Barbie Pete Graphic
Aleah Faith Miller – Bronze Award Winner, Graphic Design (Posters): Oklahoma 4-H Bilingual Posters
Alisa Boswell-Gore, Hunter Gibson, Jami Mattox, Lyndall Stout, Kurtis Hair and Kacie Gruver – Bronze Award Winner, Marketing 1 (Marketing communications campaign with budget under $1,000): OSU Turfgrass in Super Bowl LVII
Alyssa Hardaway – Bronze Award Winner, Graphic Design (Graphic design illustration: single or series): Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Sticker

National Agricultural Alumni Development Association

NAADA provides education, support and recognition for professionals and volunteers dedicated to expanding resources for advancing agriculture and related disciplines through land-grant and other colleges of agricultural sciences and partner programs.

Alyssa Francis, Bree Kisling, Shelly Legg – second place, “Cowboy Journal” Volume 25, No. 2
Kristin Knight, Sophia Fahleson, Chesley Comstock, Sophie Maino, Dr. Cynda Clary – second place, National FFA Campaign

Oklahoma College Public Relations Association

OCPRA is a statewide organization serving higher education communications and marketing professionals. OCPRA provides networking opportunities for new and seasoned PR professionals from public and private institutions. These awards honor the creative imagination of members and member institutions in their marketing and public relations efforts.

Gail Ellis – Grand Award, Best Headline: “What's Hot and What's Not: Mislabeled jalapeno seeds reach gardeners nationwide”
Kacie Gregor, Kristin Knight – Grand Award, Print or Digital Advertising: New Frontiers Cowboy Journal Ad
Kristin Knight, Sophia Fahleson, Chesley Comstock, Cynda Clary – Grand Award, Social Media Campaign: 2023 National FFA Campaign
Aleah Faith Miller – Achievement Award, T-Shirt Design: OSU SUNUP T-Shirt
Alyssa Hardaway, Kristin Knight – Achievement Award, Video Featurette: “Cowboy Code OSU Rodeo Video”
Gail Ellis, Mitchell Alcala – Achievement Award, Full-Length Feature: “Planting Seeds, Growing Dreams: OSU Student Farm is an outdoor classroom with a service-minded mission”
Kacie Gregor, Hunter Gibson – Excellence Award, Social Media Campaign: Summer Blooms
Mandy Gross, Christy Henley – Excellence Award, Bright Idea - Alumni/Fundraising: Garden Flags
Mitchell Alcala – Achievement Award, Traditional Sports Photo: “Rodeo Team”
Sophia Fahleson, Macy Shoulders Achievement Award, Full-Length Feature (Human Interest): “100 years of Pistol Pete”
Hunter Gibson, Mitchell Alcala, Jami Mattox – Honorable Mention, Bright Idea (General): Photo Dump Series
Kurtis Hair – Honorable Mention, Video Feature (General): “Reed Marcum: Always Pushing Forward”
Mandy Gross – Honorable Mention, Square Peg: Under Construction: New Frontiers Update
Mitchell Alcala – Honorable Mention, Traditional Photo: “Cold Morning Hangout”

University Photographers' Association of America

The UPAA is an international organization of college and university photographers dedicated to the application and practice of photography as it relates to higher education.

Mitchell Alcala – eighth place: “Rodeo Media Day Portrait”
Mitchell Alcala – 10th place: “Student Farm Story”

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

NEAFCS is the professional organization for Extension Family and Consumer Sciences that builds leaders for the future; provides innovative professional growth and development opportunities; recognizes and promotes excellence and scholarship in programming; serves members as a nationwide resource for education, information, networking and building partnerships; promotes the profession and the mission and goals of the Land Grant University Extension System.

Craig Woods, Jenni Klufa – first place southern region, third place national: “KIK It Up! Videos – A Journey of Nutrition, Engagement and Impact”