Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering Communications won a prestigious Circle of Excellence-Gold Level Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for its donor relations marketing packet, featuring a customized video card and gift box.
The Engineering Communications entry was among 2,856 up for consideration in 100 categories by 611-member higher education institutions, independent schools and nonprofits from 20 countries. Winners were selected based on a number of factors, including overall quality, innovation, use of resources and the impact on the institution or its external and internal communities, such as alumni, parents, students, and faculty and staff.
Each year, the international awards program honors outstanding work in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising and marketing at colleges, universities, independent schools and affiliated nonprofits.
Sue Cunningham, president and CEO of CASE, commended this year's recipients for their bold, innovative work that epitomizes the profession’s best practices. “These awards demonstrate our members’ success in advancing their institutions through their remarkable work,” Cunningham said. “This year’s award winners demonstrate creativity and strategy; I urge everyone to take a look—you will be inspired. Congratulations to all the Circle of Excellence award recipients. Your work engages important communities in the life of your institutions, advancing education to transform lives and society.”