Four University of Nebraska–Lincoln teams won Paper Anvil Awards from the Nebraska chapter of the Public Relations Society of America on Dec. 7. Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, was also named Nebraska Professional of the Year.

The fall 2022 Campaigns class won best of show in the student category, along with three awards of excellence. Jacht, a full-service, student-led advertising agency in the journalism college, won seven awards of merit. The UNL chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America won an award of excellence, and the 2023 Bateman Case Study Competition team won an award of merit.

The annual competition recognizes the best work by Nebraska’s public relations, marketing and communication professionals.

“These awards highlight our students’ outstanding work and dedication to pursuing excellence in public relations,” said Brian Hubbard, assistant professor of practice and co-chair of the college’s student competitions committee. “We are committed to providing our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, and these awards are a testament to the success of our program.”

The following Husker students and recent graduates, listed alphabetically by hometown, earned Paper Anvil Awards. The information includes their year in school or graduation date and major(s).

Campaigns class

A senior capstone course in the advertising and public relations program, Campaigns, won four awards for its “Take Initiative: Know More. Do More. Inform More.” campaign, including an award of excellence in the classroom campaign category, an award of excellence in the events category, an award of excellence in the DEI and social justice projects category and student best in show.

NEBRASKA:

• Grand Island: Maria Valdez, 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Lincoln: Tessa Chicoine, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Max Stoltenberg, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Norfolk: Lainey Ramaekers, 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations; Ryan Schommer, 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Omaha: Frieda Nomenyo, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Wood River: Dulce Garcia, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations

ELSEWHERE:

• Kansas City, Missouri: Carmella Bailey, 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Wuhan, China: Xinyi Yang, 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Pingdingshan, China: Shiheng Li, 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations

Jacht

Jacht Agency won an award of merit in the DEI and social justice projects category for “Jacht DEI Fall 2022 Biannual Report,” an award of merit in the events category for “Jachtventure: Navigating the World of Student-Run Advertising Agencies,” an award of merit in the print materials and publications category for “UNL Print Multifold Brochure,” an award of merit in the social media category for “UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Social Media Campaign,” an award of merit in the special project category for “Logo Design: Crop Improvement Association” and an award of merit in the video category for “Chamber of Holdrege Video Tour.”

NEBRASKA:

• Columbus: Ashley Cifuentes-Juarez, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations, and broadcasting; Kendra Korger, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Fremont: Emma Storms, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Gretna: Tanner Cano, 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations; Sydney Wagner, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Hastings: Libbie DeBusk, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Kate Landgren, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Maggie Nielsen, senior, advertising and public relations
• Kearney: Madisyn Krause, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Lincoln: Hayla Doohen, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations, and graphic design; Mackenzie Fugitt, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Anna Heinrich, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Michelle Nguyen, 2023 graduate, graphic design; Vashti Parks, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations, and psychology; Jaiden Thompson, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Mai Vu, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Emily Bray, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design; Paige Brophy, senior, advertising and public relations; Bella Galindo, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design; Bailey Horky, senior, advertising and public relations; Emerson McClure, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism; Jacob Vanderford, senior, advertising and public relations, and broadcasting
• Omaha: Emily Pietrzak, 2022 graduate, graphic design; Daniel Bartolomei, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations, and sociology; Lilly Gilinsky, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Kaji Loro, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Olivia Murphy, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations; Gavin Struve, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication; Odelia Amenyah, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism; Carter Bautch, senior, advertising and public relations; Hannah-Kate Kinney, senior, advertising and public relations, broadcasting and journalism; Josie Odermatt, senior, advertising and public relations
• Papillion: Megan Davey, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism
• Wahoo: Alec Gettert, senior, graphic design
• West Point: Noah Hass, senior, advertising and public relations
• York: Alyssa Onnen, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism

ELSEWHERE:

• Brighton, Colorado: Sara Schulz, senior, advertising and public relations
• Broomfield, Colorado: Avery Bamesberger, 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Elburn, Illinois: Nora Crimmins, junior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication
• Des Moines, Iowa: Brynna Shaffer, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Earlham, Iowa: Madelyn Waltman, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design
• Le Mars, Iowa: Valeria Uribe, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design
• Leawood, Kansas: Luka Ivkovic, senior, advertising and public relations
• Overland Park, Kansas: Margaret McCabe, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• New Orleans, Louisiana: Caroline Sukstorf, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Rockville, Maryland: Asa Hemenway, senior, textiles, merchandising and fashion design
• Douglas, Michigan: Celia Cunnion, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations, and broadcasting
• Rosemount, Minnesota: Elizabeth Howard, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• St. Paul, Minnesota: Adeline Burger, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Savage, Minnesota: Alexandra Bidgood, 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Round Rock, Texas: Mackenzie Cook, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• San Antonio, Texas: Jacob Mainez, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Chi Pham, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design
• Kajang, Malaysia: Wan Norazan, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations

Bateman team

The 2023 Bateman Case Study Competition team won an award of merit in the total marketing campaign category for its “Get the SCOOP” campaign.

NEBRASKA:

• Bellevue: LeAnne Bugay, senior, advertising and public relations, and journalism
• Elm Creek: Kara Stone, senior, advertising and public relations
• Lincoln: Emily Stoner, senior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication

ELSEWHERE:

• Hainesville, Illinois: Nick Murphy, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Bloomington, Minnesota: Sarah Rosenberg, senior, advertising and public relations
• Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Alexis Goeman, senior, advertising and public relations

The UNL chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America won an award of excellence during the Paper Anvil Awards, presented by the Nebraska chapter of the Public Relations Society of America on Dec. 7. PRSSA members include (from left) Nora Crimmins, Ella Stine, Valeria Uribe, Katie Lockyear and Emily Stoner.

UNL PRSSA

The Nebraska chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America won an award of excellence in the PRSSA chapter project category for the “I Love My Dog Expo” community service project.

NEBRASKA:

• Beatrice: Madelyn Meyerle, senior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication
• Elkhorn: Lauren Ostrowski, senior, advertising and public relations
• Grand Island: Ashley Parra Valencia, senior, advertising and public relations
• Gretna: Sydney Wager, 2023 graduate, advertising and public relations
• Hastings: Maggie Nielsen, senior, advertising and public relations
• Lincoln: Kamryn Snyder, junior, advertising and public relations; Lauren Peters, senior, advertising and public relations; Emily Stoner, senior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication
• Omaha: Bridget Koenig, junior, advertising and public relations; Ella Stine, junior, advertising and public relations
• Papillion: Hannah Hart, senior, advertising and public relations

ELSEWHERE:

• Brighton, Colorado: Sara Schulz, senior, advertising and public relations
• Elburn, Illinois: Nora Crimmins, junior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication
• Geneva, Illinois: Phoebe Lyons, sophomore, advertising and public relations
• Le Mars, Iowa: Valeria Uribe, senior, advertising and public relations, and graphic design
• Kansas City, Kansas: Natalie Frick, senior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication
• Olathe, Kansas: Lauren Karlin, junior, advertising and public relations, and sports media and communication