AAF – Rio Grande Valley
2016 American Advertising Awards
PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION RESULTS
BEST OF SHOW
The Studio at UTRGV
for We Will Billboard Campaign
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director/copy Writer
Mark Keele - Stamats, Art Director
Joan Benson - Stamats, Copy Writer
Chuck Reed - Stamats, Copy writer
Best of Print
The Studio at UTRGV
for We Will Billboard Campaign
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director/copy Writer
Mark Keele - Stamats, Art Director
Joan Benson - Stamats, Copy Writer
Chuck Reed - Stamats, Copy writer
Best of Electronic
PolluxCastor Creative Marketing & Production
for Mas Fajitas Local Campaign
done for El Globo & Foy's Supermarket
Credits:
Damien Castor Garcia, Director
Andy Pena, Audio Engineer / Motion Graphics
Ernest January, Best Boy
AV Garcia, Creative Director
Adan Garca, Producer
Lynda Laurin, Executive Producer
Thomas Colley, Best Boy
Damarys Rodriguez, Production Manager
Alfredo Garcia Jr., Production Coordinator
Best of Integrated Campaign
Black Koi 360
for TEDx McAllen
Credits:
Drew Lentz, Curator | Lincensee
Lu Gimello, Creative Director | Sr. Designer
Eli Cantu, Video Production
Valleyite, Photography
GOLD & SILVER ADDY AWARDS BY CATEGORY
Category: Sales & Marketing - Collateral Material - Brochure
Silver ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for 2015-16 V Club Donor Guidebook
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Athletics
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director
Roberto Castro, Art Director
Silver ADDY
International Museum of Art & Science
for George Tobolowsky: Is This The Road I'm On?
Credits:
Abigail Alaniz, IMAS Creative & Digital Services Coordinator
Jennifer Cahn, Head Curator
Gold ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for Prestige Brochure
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director/copy Writer
Mark Keele - Stamats, Art Director
Joan Benson, Copy Writer
Category: Sales & Marketing - Collateral Material - Special Event Material
Silver ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for Discover UTRGV
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Admissions
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director
Karla Castillo, Art Director
Roberto Castro, Creative Manager
Category: Sales & Marketing - Direct Marketing - Direct Mail - Flat - Single
Silver ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for Entering Freshman Admit Packet
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Admissions
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director
Sally Mendiola, Art Director & Copywriter
Daniel Cardenas, Graphic Designer
Roberto Castro, Creative Manager
Category: Print Advertising - Magazine Advertising Campaign
Silver ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for We Will Campaign - Magazine Ads
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director/copy Writer
Mark Keele - Stamats, Art Director
Santa Hernandez, Art Director
Joan Benson - Stamats, Copy Writer
Chuck Reed - Stamats, Copy writer
Category: Out-Of-Home & Ambient Media - Poster
Silver ADDY
Robert Gilbert
for Travel Journal, Hengyang China
done for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Credits:
Robert Gilbert, Creative Director, Art Director, Graphic Designer
Category: Out-Of-Home & Ambient Media - Poster-Campaign
Silver ADDY
Ping Xu
for Truman Study Abroad China - Poster Campaign
done for Truman State University
Credits:
Ping Xu, Creative Director / Art Director / Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Category: Out-Of-Home & Ambient Media - Out-Of-Home Campaign
Gold ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for We Will Billboard Campaign
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director/copy Writer
Mark Keele - Stamats, Art Director
Joan Benson - Stamats, Copy Writer
Chuck Reed - Stamats, Copy writer
Category: Online/Interactive - Websites - Consumer
Silver ADDY
MPC Studios, Inc
for McAllen Chamber of Commerce
Credits:
Kate Hurry, Graphic Designer
Amanda Russell, Programmer
Sean Clarke, Senior Programmer
Category: Online/Interactive - Social Media - Multiple Platforms
Silver ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for UTRGV Countdown
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director
Daniel Cardenas, Editor
Santa Hernandez, Editor
Alex Garrido, Copywriter
Roberto Castro, Creative Manager
Category:
Television Advertising – Local - Single Spot :30 seconds - Budget less than $1000
Silver ADDY
Pink Ape Media Consulting LLC
for Defining Who You Are
done for Brownsville Independent School District
Credits:
Rodrigo Moreno, Director/Write/Producer
Category: Film, Video, & Sound - Television Advertising – Local
Single Spot :30 seconds - Budget $1000 to $4999
Silver ADDY
PolluxCastor Creative Marketing & Production
for Generations done for Security First Credit Union
Credits:
Damien Castor Garcia, Director
Andy Pena, Audio Engineer / Motion Graphics
Ernest January, Motion Graphics
AV Garcia, Creative Director
Adan Garca, Producer
Lynda Laurin, Executive Producer
Gold ADDY
PolluxCastor Creative Marketing & Production
for Value Strikes Back
done for El Globo & Foy's Supermarket
Credits:
Damien Castor Garcia, Director
Andy Pena, Audio Engineer / Motion Graphics
Ernest January, Best Boy
AV Garcia, Creative Director
Adan Garca, Producer
Lynda Laurin, Executive Producer
Thomas Colley, Best Boy
Damarys Rodriguez, Production Manager
Alfredo Garcia Jr., Production Coordinator
Category: Television Advertising – Local - Single Spot :30 seconds
- Budget $10,000 or more
Silver ADDY
Rio Bravo Pictures
for Lone Star National Bank - Still the Valley's Bank - General
Credits:
Rodrigo Rodriguez, Director
Carlos Diaz-Muñoz, Cinematographer
Edna De Saro, Agency Producer
Silver ADDY
Rio Bravo Pictures
for Lone Star National Bank - Still the Valley's Bank - Community
Credits:
Rodrigo Rodriguez, Director
Carlos Diaz-Muñoz, Cinematographer
Edna De Saro, Agency Producer
Category:
Television Advertising – Local - Single Spot :60 seconds or more
Budget $5000 to $9999
Silver ADDY
PolluxCastor Creative Marketing & Production
for Mexico's Mexican Food
done for Doña Tota
Credits:
Damien Castor Garcia, Director
AV Garcia, Creative Director
Andy Pena, Audio Engineer / Motion Graphics
Ernest January, Best Boy
Adan Garca, Producer
Thomas Colley, Best Boy
Damarys Rodriguez, Production Manager
Alfredo Garcia Jr., Production Coordinator
Lynda Laurin, Executive Producer
Category: Television Advertising – Local Campaign
Gold ADDY
PolluxCastor Creative Marketing & Production
for Mas Fajitas
done for El Globo & Foy's Supermarket
Credits:
Damien Castor Garcia, Director
Andy Pena, Audio Engineer / Motion Graphics
Ernest January, Best Boy
AV Garcia, Creative Director
Adan Garca, Producer
Lynda Laurin, Executive Producer
Thomas Colley, Best Boy
Damarys Rodriguez, Production Manager
Alfredo Garcia Jr., Production Coordinator
Category: Television Advertising – Regional/National - Single Spot – Up to 2:00
Budget $5000 to $9999
Gold ADDY
Enrique Leal
for Taco Palenque - Gritos
Credits:
Enrique Leal, Producer/Director
Patricia Barreto, Marketing Director - Taco Palenque
Category: Television Advertising – Regional/National - Single Spot – Up to 2:00
- Budget $10,000 or more
Gold ADDY
Enrique Leal
for 5miles - Mother In Law
Credits:
Enrique Leal, Writer/Director
James Kuai, Marketing Director - 5miles
Ruben Avendaño, Marketing Manager - 5miles
Ruby Lorenzana, Producer
Category: Television Advertising – Regional/National Campaign
Silver ADDY
Enrique Leal
for Taco Palenque - Discover the Wow
Credits:
Enrique Leal, Producer/Director
Patricia Barreto, Marketing Director - Taco Palenque
Category: Internet Commercial - Single Spot – Any Length
Silver ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for Vaqueros Journey
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Athletics
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director
Michael Sandoval, Cinematographer
Daniel Cardenas, Art Director
Category: Audio/Visual Sales Presentation
Silver ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for UTRGV Recruitment Video
done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Recruitment
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director
Sally Mendiola, Art Director & Copywriter
Patrick Gonzales, Copywriter
Category: Music Video
Silver ADDY
Advertir, Inc.
for Solo Contigo
done for Grupo Control
Credits:
Christopher Julian, Executive Producer
Jasmine Rico, Producer/Director
Purple Porcupine Media, Production Company
Category: Integrated Advertising Campaigns - Consumer Campaign - Local
Gold ADDY
PolluxCastor Creative Marketing & Production
for All That Value
done for El Globo & Foy's Supermarket
Credits:
Damien Castor Garcia, Director
Andy Pena, Audio Engineer / Motion Graphics
Ernest January, Best Boy
AV Garcia, Creative Director
Adan Garca, Producer
Lynda Laurin, Executive Producer
Thomas Colley, Best Boy
Damarys Rodriguez, Production Manager
Alfredo Garcia Jr., Production Coordinator
Gold ADDY
PolluxCastor Creative Marketing & Production
for Mexico's Mexican Food
done for Doña Tota
Credits:
AV Garcia, Creative Director / Copywriter
Andy Pena, Audio Engineer / Motion Graphics / Illustrator
Damien Castor Garcia, Director
Damarys Rodriguez, Brand Manager
Adan Garcia, Producer / Director of Marketing
Ernest January, 1st Assistant Camera
Thomas Colley, Best Boy
Lynda Laurin, Executive Producer
Alfredo Garcia Jr., Production Coordinator
Category: Integrated Branded Content Campaign
Silver ADDY
Black Koi 360
for American Cancer Society "Cattle Baron's Ball"
Credits:
Lu Gimello, Creative Director | Sr. Designer
Jay Lomelin, Jr. Designer
Silver ADDY
The Studio at UTRGV
for We Will Campaign done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Credits:
Kimberly Selber, Creative Director/copy Writer
Mark Keele - Stamats, Art Director
Santa Hernandez, Art Director
Ruben Capuchino, Art Director
Roberto Castro, Studio Manager
Joan Benson - Stamats, Copy Writer
Chuck Reed - Stamats, Copy writer
Gold ADDY
Black Koi 360
for TEDx McAllen
Credits:
Drew Lentz, Curator | Lincensee
Lu Gimello, Creative Director | Sr. Designer
Eli Cantu, Video Production
Valleyite, Photography
Category: Elements of Advertising - Logo Design
Gold ADDY
Black Koi 360
for TEDxMcAllen
Credits:
Lu Gimello, Creative Director | Sr. Designer
Eli Cantu, Video Production
Category: Elements of Advertising - Film & Video - Cinematography
Silver ADDY
Enrique Leal
for Texas Regional Bank - Work Ethic
Credits:
Enrique Leal, Producer/Director
Edwin Mendoza, Director of Photography
Isaac Garza, Gaffer
Nick Consiglio, Marketing Director - Texas Regional Bank
Gold ADDY
Rio Bravo Pictures
for Lone Star National Bank - Still the Valley's Bank - General
done for Lone Star National Bank
Credits:
Rodrigo Rodriguez, Director
Carlos Diaz-Muñoz, Cinematographer
Edna De Saro, Agency Producer
Category: Elements of Advertising - Sound - Music Only
Silver ADDY
PolluxCastor Creative Marketing & Production
for MXMX Theme
done for Doña Tota
Credits:
Andy Pena, Writer / Performed / Engineered / Producer
AV Garcia, Creative Director
Damien Castor Garcia, Director
AAF – Rio Grande Valley
2016 American Advertising Awards
STUDENT COMPETITION RESULTS
BEST OF SHOW
Blanca Lilia Villarreal
for Love Should Not Hurt Poster
GOLD & SILVER ADDY AWARDS BY CATEGORY
Category: Sales & Marketing - Sales Promotion — Packaging
Gold ADDY
Blanca Lilia Villarreal for Blanca Lilia Self Promotion
Category: Sales & Marketing - Special Event materials
Gold ADDY
Arael E. Meza for UTRGV Holliday Card
Category: Sales & Marketing - Publication Design - Series
Silver ADDY
Isabella Hernandez for Valley Christian Magazine
Category: Sales & Marketing - Direct Marketing - Direct Marketing
Silver ADDY
Jacqueline Maldonado for Austin City Limits Music Festival BRM
Category: Out Of Home & Ambient Media - Poster - Single
Silver ADDY
Diana Chong for Genopa
Gold ADDY
Belinda Gonzalez for Cock Fighting Typography
Gold ADDY
Jacqueline Maldonado for Art Against Violence Advocacy Poster
Gold ADDY
Blanca Lilia Villarreal for Love Should Not Hurt
Gold ADDY
Blanca Lilia Villarreal for Illegal Dreamers
Category: Out Of Home & Ambient Media - Single Occurrence or Installation
Silver ADDY
Yasmin Villarreal for Living the Dream
Category: Elements Of Advertising - Visual - Logo Design
Silver ADDY
Alejandra Alfaro for Mona Vie
Silver ADDY
Idalia Soto for Isasoto
Silver ADDY
Ruben Elizalde for Arkitekt Logo Design
Gold ADDY
Laura Vargas for Paola Graphic Design Logo
Category: Elements Of Advertising - Illustration – Single
Silver ADDY
Megan Rae Gonzalez for Personal Applications Concepts
Silver ADDY
Blanca Lilia Villarreal for Iguana Vector Illustration
Category: Elements Of Advertising - Art Direction
Silver ADDY
Deyla Lerma for REM: The American State of Mind - Invitation
Credits:
Deyla Lerma, Art Direction / Graphic Design
José Quintanilla, Graphic Design
Blanca Villarreal, Graphic Design / Logo Design
Jesica González, Graphic Design
Mildred Olavarria, Graphic Design
Robert Gilbert, Professor
AAF-RGV
2016 Best of the Best
Best TV Sales Representative
Ana Vela – KGBT TV 4
Best Radio Sales Representative
Bernice Smith – R Communications
Best Magazine Sales Representative
Gloria Gracia – de Shopping
Best Outdoor Sales Representative
Maribe Garza – Lamar Outdoor
Best Newspaper Sales Representative
Letty Flores – The Monitor
Best Online/Digital Sales Representative
Chris Von Wald – AIM Media
Best Media/Marketing Director
Jeffery Millar – Tequila Group
Jerry Sanchez – ImageHouse Media
Best Media Buyer
Jerry Sanchez – ImageHouse Media
Best Printing Company
ASAP Printing – McAllen
Best Social Media Agency/Individual
ImageHouse Media - McAllen