Golden Gator award winners recently announced

March 10, 2008

Gainesville, Fla. — The University of Florida recently announced the winners of its annual communications contest, which honors efforts that strengthen the university and help to meet its mission of teaching, research and service.

The award winners were announced at an annual ceremony of the University of Florida Communicators Network (UFCN).

First Place

• Communication Program/Special Event: University Relations/Office of Research, College of Engineering, “Using a national championship football game to promote UR research”

News Release (tie): Health Science Center (multiple releases); University Relations, UF News Bureau (multiple releases)

• Annual Publication: Division of Student Affairs, The Seasons of Adjustments Parent Calendar

• Magazine: College of Engineering, The Florida Engineer

• Web/Interactive: UF Foundation, Florida Tomorrow Campaign Web site

• Electronic Media: IFAS, Gardening in a Minute radio program

• Photography: University Relations

• Visual Design: College of Engineering, Quark’s Engineering Adventure

• Brochure: Harn Museum of Art, Photographic Formalities: From Ansel Adams to Weegee

• Newsletter: Health Science Center, The Post

Honorable Mention

• Communication Program/Special Event: College of Nursing, 50th Anniversary Gala and Reunion Weekend

• News Release: IFAS

• Annual Publication: IFAS, 2008 IFAS Calendar

• Magazine: Office of Research, Explore

• Web/Interactive: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of English Web site

• Electronic Media: Housing and Residence Education, Relay for Life, Pig Kiss Video

• Photography: Health Science Center; University Relations

• Visual Design: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Center for European Studies, European Study Abroad Postcards; IFAS, Extension Symposium Booklet Cover

• Brochure: College of Veterinary Medicine, Emerging Pathogens Brochure

• Newsletter: Alumni Association, Florida

Creative Resources Award

• Communication Program/Special Event: College of Engineering, Recruiter Notebooks

• Visual Design: IFAS, Mosquito Control DVD cover

• Brochure: IFAS, Multistate Cotton Expo 2007

All University of Florida staff and faculty are eligible to enter the contest. For more information, including details of past winners, visit http://www.urel.ufl.edu/awards/.