2017 Winners
In 2017, 159 entries were received, with 84 awards presented.
Division 1 – Campaigns
Campaigns would typically include a range of communication platforms, be run over a specific period of time, and be aimed at one or more target groups.
- Merit Awards
- Gold Awards
- Platinum Awards
Merit Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 1. Brand-building Campaigns | KovsieGear Qwaqwa: Live the brand and set the trend |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 1. Brand-building Campaigns | Brand Refresh |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 3. General Campaigns | #WomenofSU |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 3. General Campaigns | Communicating science to the public |
| University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) | 3. General Campaigns | Wits Registration |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 3. General Campaigns | Wayde van Niekerk Campaign |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 3. General Campaigns | #NolimitSU |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 3. General Campaigns | @StellenboschUni |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 4. Issue Management Campaigns | Speak out campaign |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 6. Student Recruitment Campaigns | Star of Stars Competition |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 6. Student Recruitment Campaigns | Professional Online Development (POD) Sesotho sa Leboa (Sepedi) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | 7. Community and Social Responsibility Campaigns | CPUT-CTIJF Skills Transfer Programme |
Gold Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 3. General Campaigns | Are South Africa’s great white sharks heading for extinction? |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 4. Issue Management Campaigns | Registration branding and communication – The Lighthouse Campaign |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 6. Student Recruitment Campaigns | 2016 School Leaders Conference |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 8. Alumni Campaigns | Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumni Awards 2017 |
Platinum Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| University of South Africa (Unisa) | 7. Community and Social Responsibility Campaigns | Arbor Day ‘Treesure Hunt’ |
Division 2 – Media
This division is about the way in which you get your message to your target groups. A medium could be part of a campaign or it can be a stand-alone medium.
- Merit Awards
- Excellence Awards
- Gold Awards
- Platinum Awards
Merit Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) | 10. Printed: External Magazines and Newsletters | Curiosity Issue 2: iHuman |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 10. Printed: External Magazines and Newsletters | FMHS Annual Publication 2016 |
| University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) | 11. Printed: Special Publications | College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Marketing Publication |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 11. Printed: Special Publications | Academic Achievers |
| University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) | 11. Printed: Special Publications | Community Outreach – Engaging with Communities |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 11. Printed: Special Publications | Year in Review 2016 |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 11. Printed: Special Publications | UFS Corporate Profile and UFS Fingertips brochure |
| University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) | 11. Printed: Special Publications | UKZNTOUCH 2016 |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 13. Digital: Internal Magazines | Campus Life digital |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 14. Digital: External Magazines | UCT News (monthly newsletter) |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 15. Digital: Internal Newsletters | News/Nuus@StellenboschUni |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 15. Digital: Internal Newsletters | Dumela staff newsletter |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 16. Digital: External Newsletters | Vivus: digital newsletter |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 16. Digital: External Newsletters | e-Matieland |
| Central University of Technology (CUT) | 19. Websites | Careers Office: Useful information for entering the work place |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 22. Events: Single Day | UFS Qwaqwa Campus Open Day |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 23. Events: Multi-day | Maties Homecoming / Maties Tuiskoms |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 23. Events: Multi-day | #UCTFresher2017 / First-Year Orientation Events |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 24. Audio-visual | Always a Matie / Altyd ‘n Matie video series |
| Durban University of Technology (DUT) | 24. Audio-visual | DUT Cinema Advertising |
Excellence Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 10. Printed: External Magazines and Newsletters | Matieland 2016 |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 12. Printed: Annual Reports | Stellenbosch University Annual Integrated Report 2016 |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 12. Printed: Annual Reports | Research at Stellenbosch University 2016 |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 15. Digital: Internal Newsletters | Info@StellenboschUni |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | 22. Events: Single Day | MEDIA Department Open Day: Master Class Series |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 23. Events: Multi-day | UFS Rector’s inauguration and welcoming ceremonies |
Gold Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) | 10. Printed: External Magazines and Newsletters | WITSReview |
| North-West University (NWU) | 12. Printed: Annual Reports | NWU Annual Report 2015 |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 13. Digital: Internal Magazines | Life/Leef@StellenboschUni |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 15. Digital: Internal Newsletters | Impromptu Email Newsletter |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 15. Digital: Internal Newsletters | UFS Student Newsletter |
| North-West University (NWU) | 19. Websites | NWU Faculty Subdomains |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 19. Websites | UCT news website project |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 20. Mobile Apps | JuniorTukkie APP |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 22. Events: Single Day | Top Achievers Early Bird Registration |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 23. Events: Multi-day | UFS Graduation Ceremonies |
Platinum Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 20. Mobile Apps | JuniorTukkie APP |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 22. Events: Single Day | Top Achievers Early Bird Registration |
Division 3 – Skills
This division recognises the specific skills marketing; advancement, and communication professionals use to achieve their objectives. The communication platform entered in this division may have been entered in other divisions as well.
- Merit Awards
- Excellence Awards
- Gold Awards
- Platinum Awards
Merit Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 25. Design: Printed | Visitors Guide |
| University of Johannesburg (UJ) | 25. Design: Printed | FADA brochure for prospective undergraduate students |
| Central University of Technology (CUT) | 25. Design: Printed | Quick Reference Guide for CUT programmes 2017/18 |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 25. Design: Printed | Suite of UCT fact sheets |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 25. Design: Printed | 2017 Annual Principal’s Concert Programme |
| Durban University of Technology (DUT) | 26. Design: Visual and Audio-visual Media | Rocket Presentation Video |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 29. Writing: News Media | PhD just about biltong for Maxine |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 29. Writing: News Media | ‘New lens on how Middle Stone Age tools were used’ |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 30. Writing: Feature / Documentary / Brochures | ‘Child soldier’s PhD turns hurt into hope’ |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 30. Writing: Feature / Documentary / Brochures | ‘A teacher all her life’ |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 31. Writing: Web | Dust storm Mars rover mission |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 31. Writing: Web | Translating a path to success |
| University of Zululand (UNIZULU) | 32. Photography: News | The Culmination of a Journey |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 34. Videography: Feature Short | Organ Donation: From Death to Life |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 34. Videography: Feature Short | Rubix Cluster Mannequin Challenge |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 35. Videography: Feature Long | UFS Schools Marketing video |
Excellence Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 29. Writing: News Media | ‘New hermit crab species’ |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 30. Writing: Feature / Documentary / Brochures | A bakkie-load of dignity |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 30. Writing: Feature / Documentary / Brochures | FMHS Annual Publication 2016 |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 33. Photography: Feature and Documentary | Matieland Photos |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 34. Videography: Feature Short | Writing Your World: Finding yourself in the academic space |
Gold Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 25. Design: Printed | KICK-START YOUR ‘I-WANT-TO-BE’ |
| University of South Africa (Unisa) | 28. Other Graphic Design | Arbor Day ‘Treesure Hunt’ |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 29. Writing: News Media | The Smart water meter — every drop counts |
| North-West University (NWU) | 30. Writing: Feature / Documentary / Brochures | Eish! June 2017 |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 33. Photography: Feature and Documentary | Matieland Photos |
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 34. Videography: Feature Short | Extinctions: Past & Present |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 35. Videography: Feature Long | New image recognition software for white sharks |
Platinum Awards
| Institution | Category | Entry |
| North-West University (NWU) | 30. Writing: Feature / Documentary / Brochures | Eish! June 2017 |
Special Awards
Carl and Emily Fuchs Foundation Business Issue Award
Stellenbosch University for showcasing how marketing, advancement & communication professionals play a vital role in adding to the dialogue on key issues affecting society
Severus Cerff Award
Stellenbosch University for consistently delivering high quality entries – 11 Merit Awards, 6 Excellence Awards, 5 Gold Awards
Chairperson’s Award of Excellence
University of the Free State in the Division 2 (Media, Events: Single Day) – Top Achievers Early Bird Registration