CSUN’s Department of Marketing and Communications is back in the spotlight for earning more than 36 marketing and communications awards in 2019 and 50 in 2018.

The department is comprised of a team of creative professionals who are dedicated to cultivating CSUN’s reputation and visibility and telling the stories of students, faculty, staff and alumni.

“An authentic and compelling brand, animated by creative design and intelligent storytelling, adds value to a CSUN degree and amplifies the great work of faculty and staff across campus,” said Robert Gunsalus, vice president for University Advancement and president of the CSUN Foundation. “These awards are a strong affirmation of Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications Jeff Noblitt and the entire marketing and communications team, but it is this positive, mission-centered impact that is most gratifying.”

Recent awards include:

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education — District VII Awards of Excellence

• Silver, Design and Photography: Multi-Page Publications/Folders, The New 88.5 Brochure
• Bronze, Internal Audience Publications: Digital, CSUN Weekly

The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts — Communicator Awards 

One Award of Excellence (Gold) and Six Awards of Distinction (Silver)

• Excellence, Magazine: Educational Institution, CSUN Magazine Issue 70, The Innovation Issue
• Distinction, Collateral: Greeting/Holiday Card, 2018 CSUN Holiday Card
• Distinction, Newsletter: CSUN Weekly
• Distinction, Other: 2018 Holiday Video
• Distinction, Other: 60th Anniversary Grand Reunion Promo Video
• Distinction, Live Events: 60th Anniversary Grand Reunion
• Distinction, Print/Magazine Ad: Elevating Los Angeles and Beyond featuring Shigemi Matsumoto

Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals — Hermes Creative Awards

• Platinum, Print Media/Publications/Magazine: CSUN Magazine — 60th Anniversary
• Platinum, Print Media/Integrated Marketing/Event Marketing: CSUN’s 60th Anniversary Grand Reunion
• Gold, Print Media/Publications/Cookbook: Marilyn Magaram Center Wellness Kitchen Cookbook
• Gold, Print Media/Design/Holiday Card: 2018 CSUN Holiday Card
• Gold, Video/Holiday Greeting Video: 2018 CSUN Holiday Video
• Honorable Mention, E-Communication/E-Newsletter/E-zine: CSUN Weekly
• Honorable Mention, Video/Recruitment: Michael D. Eisner College of Education “Teaching Inspires” Video
• Honorable Mention, Print Media/Advertising/Magazine: Elevating Los Angeles and Beyond featuring Shigemi Matsumoto

Higher Education Marketing Report — Educational Advertising Awards

• Gold, Special Video Production: CSUN 2018 Holiday Video (Best in Show)
• Silver, Magazine Advertising: Elevating Los Angeles and Beyond
• Silver, Newsletter: CSUN Weekly
• Silver, Social Media: CSUN 60th Anniversary Grand Reunion
• Silver, Special Event: CSUN’s 60th Anniversary Grand Reunion
• Bronze, Special Event: Distinguished Alumni Awards
• Bronze, Other: Magaram Center Cookbook
• Merit, Publication — External: CSUN Magazine, The Innovation Issue

Graphic Design USA — American Web Design Awards 

• CSUN.edu/RISE, Elevating Los Angeles and Beyond Marketing Landing Page
• Zero Waste Campaign

Higher Education Marketing Report — Education Digital Marketing Award

• Gold, Electronic Advertising: The New 88.5 Billboards
• Silver, Digital Video: Eisner College “Teaching Inspires”
• Silver, Social Media: CSUN’s 60th Anniversary Grand Reunion Social Media
• Bronze, Online Publication: CSUN Weekly e-newsletter
• Merit, Digital Video: “Teaching Inspires” second video
• Merit, Online Publication: CSUN Weekly e-newsletter

​Graphic Design USA — Three American In-House Design Awards

• ​​Elevating Los Angeles and Beyond Ad Campaign (magazine)
• Marilyn Magaram Center Wellness Kitchen Cookbook
• Zero Waste Campaign

Awards and Honors, Department of Marketing