Design Awards

These are just a few of the advertising awards that I have won or shared with co-workers.

 2007 Mid-Atlantic Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives

  • 1st Place: Best Small ad - 1/4 page or less - Vandeveer's 
  • 2nd Place: Best Small ad - 1/4 page or less - On the Green Cafe & Catering
  • 1st Place: Best ad or series published by a downtown council, shopping center or community-wide group of merchants: Southern Pines Marketplace
  • 2nd Place: Best ad or series published by a downtown council, shopping center or community-wide group of merchants: Valentine Gift Guide
  • 2nd Place: Best Non-traditional special section, with judging emphasis on creativity and concept: Bridal Guide (designed cover)
  • 3rd Place: Best ad or series featuring beauty shops, jewelry stores, florists, travel or any other category of paid advertising - Midland Optometric
  • 1st Place: Best use of paid advertising on a newspaper web site: Pinehurst Resorts Spa - (Valentine Day Countdown)
  • 1st Place: Best direct mail idea- section, publication, etc.: Baseball Cards- Direct Mail 

2005 Mid-Atlantic Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives Best Ad Contest Winners: Circulation under 15,000

  • Best In Show: Advertising campaign promoting the Moore County Literacy Council's Spelling Bee - (responsible for entire campaign from start to finish)
  • 1st Place: Best Special Section - Spring Home and Garden - (designed cover)
  • 1st Place: Best Niche Publication - The Sandhills Guide - (designed cover)
  • 2nd Place: Best Special Section - Christmas Carols (designed cover and inside layout)
  • 2nd Place: Best Niche Publication - Images Magazine -(responsible for entire design and layout)
  • 2nd Place: Best Use of Full Color - Convention & Visitors Bureau Wrap (responsible for entire design and layout) 

2005 North Carolina Press Association
Best Ad Contest Winners
Community Winners - Division C Circulation over 10,000

  • First Place: Best Full Color Retail Ad 
  • Second Place: Best Spot Color Retail Ad 
  • Third Place: Best Full Color Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 

2004 Mid-Atlantic Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives
Best Ad Contest Winners: Circulation under 15,000

  • First Place: Best ad or series featuring food, dairy, drugs, restaurant, liquor or other beverage products: Sandhills Dining Guide (designed cover)
  • First Place: Best Newspaper Marketing Book, Sales Material, etc.: U.S. Open Special Editions Media Kit (responsible for entire design and layout)
  • First Place: Best Small Ad 1/4 Page or Less: Silk Sensations
  • Second Place: Best Non-Traditional Special Section with Judging Emphasis on Creativity and Concept, The Pilot Cup Tabloid (designed cover and inside layout)
  • Third Place: Best Ad or Series Promoting a Newspaper's Circulation, Advertising, Editorial or Other Departments: Classifieds Dumpster Diving Promotion
  • First Place: Best ad or series featuring real estate, healthcare, financial, insurance or other insurance or other "professional" service: Health & Wellness Page 

2004 NC Press Association

  • First Place: Best Full Color Motor Vehicle Ad
  • Third Place: Best Niche Publication - Carthage Buggy Festival (designed cover)