LINCOLN – University of Nebraska at Kearney students received several awards, including best of show, at the annual Nebraska American Advertising Awards competition.
Hosted Feb. 23 at Rococo Theatre in Lincoln, the event recognizes creative excellence in the art of advertising, with separate divisions for professionals and college students.
UNK students Elijah Carson, Rilynn Lutt, Abigail Heins and Ely Wise, all of Kearney, earned gold awards for their work, and Carson also won best of show. Gold awards recognize the “highest level of creative excellence.”
Tia Broadwell of Grand Island and Sydney Weiler of Kenesaw both received silver awards recognizing outstanding entries.
UNK’s gold and silver award winners advance to a district competition, where they’ll have a chance to reach the national level.
Also known as the ADDYs, the American Advertising Awards are the industry’s largest and most respected competition. It’s conducted each year by the American Advertising Federation.
UNK graduate Grace McDonald, a reporter for 10/11 News and “Pure Nebraska,” served as emcee for the Nebraska event.
