UC Davis has earned 10 accolades for communication, marketing and development work in the latest round of Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE.

“It’s never been more crucial to communicate the value and impact of UC Davis, and I’m proud to have so many colleagues who do that so well every day,” said Dana Topousis, chief marketing and communications officer.

UC Davis took home the second-most awards among the 640 institutions that entered the competition. And of its awards, three UC Davis projects were awarded the highest honor of Grand Gold, more than any other university. CASE reserves its Grand Gold awards for entries “that are considered game-changing,” and only one can be awarded in each category.

“Our brilliant staff members are unparalleled in their talent and dedication to advancing UC Davis, and this year’s CASE Awards recognize the caliber of work they do here every day,” said Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations Shaun B. Keister. “Congratulations to all our winners: In addition to amplifying our mission, your work now serves as an example of excellence for colleagues in higher education the world over.”

Institutions from 33 countries entered the competition.

“The Circle of Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary creativity, passion, and innovation demonstrated by advancement professionals at institutions around the world,” said Sue Cunningham, CASE President and CEO. “These awards not only celebrate outstanding achievements but also underscore how essential this work is to strengthen educational communities and positively shape lives and society.”

The UC Davis projects that took home Circle of Excellence Awards were:

Grand Gold

• Behind the Dish: A Video Series, in the category Marketing (Advertising: Online), by Student Housing and Dining Services
• Celebrating 75 Years of the School of Veterinary Medicine, in the category Marketing (Branding: Department or Subunit), by the School of Veterinary Medicine
• “Year of the Eggheads” Campaign, in the category Marketing (Marketing Initiatives: More Than 25 Staff), by the Office of Strategic Communications

Gold

• 2024 UC Davis Volunteer Leadership Handbook, in the category Volunteer Engagement, by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations
• “In the Seagrass Meadows,” in the category Writing (News/Feature: Less Than 1,000 Words), by Greg Watry of the College of Letters and Science

Silver

• Letters & Science Magazine, in the category Online Magazines, by the College of Letters and Science
• The Expect Greater Story: A Geospatial Microsite, in the category Marketing (Micro-sites: Fundraising), by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Bronze

• Aggie Assign: App to the Future (of Prospect Management), in the category Advancement Services Initiatives (More Than 25 Staff), by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations
• Recipes for Success: A Taste of UC Davis Stewardship, in the category Donor Relations and Stewardship Initiatives, by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations
• Campus Wild Turkeys Do’s and Don’ts, in the category Videos (Videos on a Shoestring: Student Audience), by the Office of Strategic Communications