2018 Winners

In 2018, 172 entries were received, with 91 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.
  • Bronze Awards
  • Silver Awards
  • Gold Awards
  • Platinum Awards
Bronze Awards
Institution Category Entry
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 3. General campaigns #nolimitSU
Stellenbosch University TB  (SU) 4. Issue Management campaigns Keep Tygerberg Safe Campaign
University of South Africa (UNISA) 6. Student Recruitment campaigns CSET applications 2018
University of the Free State (UFS) 4. Issue Management campaigns B Safe Take Action campaign
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 3. General campaigns Creating tomorrow’s innovators today
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 3. General campaigns #helloMaties
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 3. General campaigns Thought Leaders – #womenofSU
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 3. General campaigns Communicating science to the public
University of Johannesburg (UJ) 1. Brand-building campaigns What if?
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) 2. Fundraising campaigns R67 for Mandela Month
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) 1. Brand-building campaigns ENSPIRE – Entrepreneurship Skills Programme
University of Pretoria (UP) 4. Issue Management campaigns #ChooseUP information event
University of Pretoria (UP) 4. Issue Management campaigns UP Study Contract Drive
University of Pretoria (UP) 7. Community and social responsibility campaigns Research Matters: UP-CoT COSUP
Silver Awards
Institution Category Entry
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 3. General campaigns #MatieVoices
University of Pretoria (UP) 3. General campaigns Ready for Work Campaign
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 3. General campaigns Tampon Tax campaign
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 3. General campaigns #womenofSU video series
Gold Awards
Institution Category Entry
University of Pretoria (UP) 6. Student Recruitment campaigns 2017/18 JuniorTukkie (JT) initaitve (one of a kind)
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 7. Community and social responsibility campaigns Careers Café
University of Cape Town (UCT) 4. Issue Management campaigns ‘Slow the Flow’ water saving campaign
University of Cape Town (UCT) 5. Crisis Management campaigns ‘Slow the Flow’ water saving campaign
Platinum Awards
Institution Category Entry
University of the Free State (UFS) 1. General campaigns Website re-launch awareness campaign

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.
  • Bronze Awards
  • Silver Awards
  • Gold Awards
  • Platinum Awards
Bronze Awards
Institution Category Entry
University of Johannesburg (UJ) 12. Printed and digital annual reports UJ 2017 Stakeholder Report
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) 10. Printed: External magazines and newsletters UKZNTouch
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 13. Digital: Internal magazines and newsletters Life/Leef@StellenboschUni
University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) 10. Printed: External magazines and newsletters WITSReview
Durban University of Technology (DUT) 10. Printed: External magazines and newsletters DUT Connect
North-West University (NWU) 12. Printed and digital annual reports NWU Integrated Report 2016
University of Cape Town (UCT) 12. Printed and digital annual reports 2017: Year in Review
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) 9. Printed: Internal magazines and newsletters #tag
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 13. Digital: Internal magazines and newsletters Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework newsletter
Stellenbosch University TB  (SU) 14. Digital: External magazines and newsletters VIVUS: Digital Newsletter
Stellenbosch University TB (SU) 13. Digital: Internal magazines and newsletters Impromptu: Email newsletter
University of Cape Town (UCT) 20. Audio, visual and audio-visual Live-streaming
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) 19. Events: Single and multi day Wonder Women In Science Breakfast
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) 12. Printed and digital annual reports UKZN 2016 Annual Report
University of Pretoria (UP) 19. Events: Single and multi day Academic Achievers’ Awards 2018
University of Pretoria (UP) 12. Printed and digital annual reports UP Annual Review 2016
Silver Awards
Institution Category Entry
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 16. Websites Centenary website
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 10. Printed: External magazines and newsletters Matieland 2018 –Centenary Edition
Stellenbosch University TB (SU) 10. Printed: External magazines and newsletters FMHS Annual Publication 2017
University of Pretoria (UP) 16. Websites Virtual Campus
Gold Awards
Institution Category Entry
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) 16. Websites Wits Research News Online
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 10. Printed: External magazines and newsletters Matieland 2017
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) 20. Audio, visual and audio-visual Nelson Mandela University BH21 Conference
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 19. Events: Single and multi day Maties Homecoming
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 18. Social media Stellenbosch University InternationalSocial media
Platinum Awards
Institution Category Entry
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 11. Printed: Other publications Research at Stellenbosch University 100

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.
  • Bronze Awards
  • Silver Awards
  • Gold Awards
  • Platinum Awards
Bronze Awards
Institution Category Entry
University of Pretoria (UP) 26. Writing scrips VC welcomes first year students to UP video script
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 29. Photography: Feature and documentary life@stellenboschuni Photography
University of Cape Town (UCT) 24. Writing for news media Turning pain into motivation
University of Pretoria (UP) 27. Writing for the web UP’s 110th Birthday Message from the Vice-Chancellor
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) 28. Photography: News Triumph in the Face of Challenges
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) 22. Design for visual media Nelson Mandela University BH21 Conference
University of Cape Town (UCT) 24. Writing for news media Greenovate Award
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) 30. Videography: Skills Student Registration Process
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) 30. Videography: Skills Nelson Mandela University BH21 Conference
North-West University (NWU) 25. Writing for features, documentaries, and brochures NWU & U July 2018
North-West University (NWU) 23. Design for digital media NWU & U July 2018
North-West University (NWU) 30. Videography: Skills BUAtv: Faculty Focus
North-West University (NWU) 30. Videography: Skills Tomorrow is my NWU
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 30. Videography: Skills ACUNS
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 29. Photography: Feature and documentary Annual Report Management Portraits
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 29. Photography: Feature and documentary SU Honorary Doctorates
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 24. Writing for news media Smartphones keep students from concentrating during lectures
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 24. Writing for news media Exceptional honour for SU Botanical Garden
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 24. Writing for news media SU boosts local economy
University of Cape Town (UCT) 24. Writing for news media You can’t give up
University of Johannesburg (UJ) 23. Design for digital media UJ 2017 Stakeholder Report
University of the Free State (UFS) 30. Videography: Skills UFS Exam Hacks Video
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) 24. Writing for news media Lindokuhle Mgedezi: A Rising Star
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) 28. Photography: News A fresh Start
Silver Awards
Institution Category Entry
North-West University (NWU) 25. Writing for features, documentaries, and brochures Eish! July 2018
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 25. Writing for features, documentaries, and brochures SU Drought Plan
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 24. Writing for news media Fuel levy’s end could be nigh
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 25. Writing for features, documentaries, and brochures Centenary Narrative
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 30. Videography: Skills Invitation – Language Day
University of Cape Town (UCT) 24. Writing for news media A new window on the universe
University of Cape Town (UCT) 24. Writing for news media Upgrading the largest experiment on earth
University of Johannesburg (UJ) 21. Design for printed media UJ 2017 Stakeholder Report
University of Pretoria (UP) 21. Design for printed media The circle of being
Gold Awards
Institution Category Entry
University of Cape Town (UCT) 24. Writing for news media Kelly Chibale hailed as a world leader
University of the Free State (UFS) 23. Design for digital media KovsieLife student web design
Stellenbosch University  (SU) 30. Videography: Skills Welcoming the world at SU
University of the Free State (UFS) 22. Design for visual media UFS Women’s Month Billboard
University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) 21. Design for printed media WITSReview
University of the Free State (UFS) 29. Photography: Feature and documentary Africa Month Photographs
University of Pretoria (UP) 27. Writing for the web For his contribution to science: Stephen Hawking (1942–2018)
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) 28. Photography: News Embracing the Future Together
Platinum Awards
Institution Category Entry
North-West University (NWU) 25. Writing for features, documentaries, and brochures NWU Integrated Report 2016

Special Awards


Business Issue Award

University of Cape Town for ‘Slow the Flow’ water saving campaign.

Research Award

Nelson Mandela University for Nelson Mandela University BH21 Conference.

Severus Cerff Award

University of the Free State for 2 Bronze Awards, 3 Gold Awards, 1 Platinum Award.

Chairperson’s Award of Excellence

Stellenbosch University for Research at Stellenbosch University 100.