Feb. 13, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — Associated Collegiate Press has announced finalists in its 2024 Advertising & Business Individual Awards.

The Advertising & Business Individual Awards will be presented at Saturday’s awards ceremony at the ACP Spring National College Media Conference, March 7-9, 2024, in San Diego, at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine.

This marks the first time the Advertising & Business Individual Awards have been announced at the spring conference. The Student Media Business Pacemaker is presented at the conference as well.

“The spring conference is the perfect time and place to recognize our advertising and business staffs for their spectacular work,” Associate Director Gary Lundgren said. 

A gallery of winners will be posted after the March 9 announcement.

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Cindy Nguyen
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Real. Good. Fun.

Thy Vo
The Sunflower, Wichita State University (KS)
Unfiltered. Authentic. Real.

Amelia Curry
Talisman, Western Kentucky University
Go Visit WKUTalisman.com

Matthew Doctoroff, Cynthia Lu, Mathias Melucci, Ben Morrison
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Essential Apps for Every Harvard Student

Staff
The State News, Michigan State University
East Lansing Coming Soon

Kendyl Wilson
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University
United Apartments

Gabi Allen, Carson Elm-Picard
The Daily Tar Heel Media Corp., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Thank you Caleb Love

Eva Siffert
The Barometer, Oregon State University
Fall Open House

Michael Kirchoffer
The Shorthorn, The University of Texas at Arlington
Good Vibes at The Bowen

Marie Matlock
The Clarion, Madison Area Technical College (WI)
Black History Month

Digital Advertisement

Riley Atkinson, Sarah Wittenburg
Main Hill Media, University of Arkansas
Main Hill Media house ad

Ali Levens
Pepperdine Graphic Media, Pepperdine University (CA)
Malibu In Sight

Thy Vo
The Sunflower, Wichita State University (KS)
We Support U

Nicole Johnson
College Heights Herald, Western Kentucky University
WK Liquors

Téa Jones, Rhiannon Johnston
Talisman, Western Kentucky University
EmpowerMe Wellness offers rewarding career opportunities

Matthew Doctoroff, Helen Krieger, Robert Lawrence, Cynthia Lu, Anya Mascarenhas
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Home Chef: Innovative Meals and Ease of Mind at Your Doorstep

Isabella Cristen
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University
Relax More. Stress Less.

Paris Wilken
The Standard, Missouri State University
Annual Housing Expo

Julia Faria
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
J Scott Cellars

Julius Sjolie
Aggieland, Texas A&M University
Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas

Video Advertisement

Staff
Main Hill Media, University of Arkansas
Campus Influencer Program

Ryan Billings, Julianne Le, Andrea Ruzicka
The Hornet, Fullerton College (CA)
Join the Hornet

Matthew Bornhorst
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Blaze Pizza

Matthew Borders, Colton Hendrix
The McKinley Avenue Agency, Ball State University (IN)
Staying IN Nature Advertisement

Staff
Michiganensian, University of Michigan
Victor the Frisbee Dog

Ethan Chaves, Julian Giordano, Joey Huang
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
Keep the Old Sheet Flying

Shelby Chandler, Chloe Jenkins, Bross Ella Wilson, Julia Woodring
The Appalachian, Appalachian State University (NC)
Best of Boone 2023 is out

Gabrielle Gomez
Foghorn News, Del Mar College (TX)
Stay Listening

Gabrielle Gomez
Foghorn News, Del Mar College (TX)
Bring Your Pets Inside

Dominique Colbert, Aysha Mirza, Travis Noriega, Madison Pickard
The Shorthorn, The University of Texas at Arlington
Welcome to the Shorthorn

Audio Advertisement

Staff
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Proxima Prada Podcast

Heather Medina
Foghorn News, Del Mar College (TX)
Del Mar Foundation

Alperen Bakirci, Mary Joan Nastri
The Clarion, Madison Area Technical College (WI)
Monster Mania Promo

Newspaper Special Section

Staff
Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University
Source Visitors Guide

Staff
Arrow, Southeast Missouri State University
SEMO’s 150th Anniversary

Patrick Cunningham, Lillian Durr, Makayla Malachowski, Makayla Strickland, Kayla Thompson
The Standard, Missouri State University
Back to Campus Guide

Staff
The Appalachian, Appalachian State University (NC)
Best of Boone

Ashley Caudill, Katherine Herring, Isabella Schreck, Anna Yantek
The Kent Stater, Kent State University (OH)
Home Away From Home

Ashton Bisner, Riley LeCocq, Alan Nguyen, Sukhjot Sal
Beaver’s Digest, The Barometer, Oregon State University
Renter’s Guide

Lauren Leone, Josh Delapena, Lauren Leone, Amy Menendez
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Holiday Gift Guide

Staff
The Shorthorn, The University of Texas at Arlington
2023 Housing Guide

Staff
Maroon Life, Texas A&M University
Best of Aggieland

Staff
The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University (TX)
Housing Edition

Media Kit

Riley Atkinson
Main Hill Media, University of Arkansas

Cindy Nguyễn
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Joshua LaPine, Taya Thornton, Sasha White
Student Media, Boise State University (ID)

Bailey Brush
WKU Student Publications, Western Kentucky University

Jack Jassy, Cynthia Lu, Ben Morrison
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)

Kendyl Wilson
Student Media, Central Michigan University

Staff
Student Media, Kent State University (OH)

Alan Nguyen
Orange Media Network, Oregon State University

McKenna Lloyd
Emerald Media Group, University of Oregon

Savannah Nagy
Garnet Media Group, University of South Carolina

Audience Engagement Event

Staff
Main Hill Media, University of Arkansas
Synergy Summit

Jillian Caforio, Anika Hanson
Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola Marymount University (CA)
Best Fest

Sahej Bhasin, Beth Gonzales, Abby Wilt
The Graphic, Pepperdine University (CA)
Peace Through Music Concert

Staff
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
KCPR Radio Pledge Drive

Olivia Ground
The Ball State Daily News, Ball State University (IN)
One Day Ball State

Staff
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University (MA)
150th Anniversary Gala

Staff
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University
Fall 2023 Housing Fair

Josh Delapena, Maxwell Goldenberg, Amy Menendez, Keaton Roberts, Riley Valle
Emerald Media Group, University of Oregon
Best of Campus

Staff
The Shorthorn, The University of Texas at Arlington
2023 Housing Fair

Staff
Maroon Life, Texas A&M University
Maroon Life Fashion Magazine Party

Social Media Campaign

Staff
Main Hill Media, University of Arkansas
Synergy Summit event promotion

Staff
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Poly Picks

Anne Grady, Katie Harp
The McKinley Avenue Agency, Ball State University (IN)
Free Tacos Puerto Vallarta

Staff
WKU Student Publications, Western Kentucky University
WK Liquors

Staff
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University
The Monthly Bud

Staff
Arrow, Southeast Missouri State University
Arrow Madness

Staff
The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Infodemic

Staff
The Appalachian, Appalachian State University (NC)
The Best of Boone

Staff
The Daily Tar Heel Media Corp., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Spicy 9

Alan Nguyen, Sukhjot Sal
Beaver’s Digest, Oregon State University
Best of Beaver Nation

Best Advertising Graphic Designer

Jules Yeary
Main Hill Media, University of Arkansas

Cindy Nguyen
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bailey Brush
WKU Student Publications, Western Kentucky University

Kendyl Wilson
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University

Alan Nguyen
Orange Media Network, Oregon State University

Lily Ferguson
Garnet Media Group, University of South Carolina

Best Advertising Representative

Riley Atkinson
Main Hill Media Agency, University of Arkansas

Sahej Bhasin
Pepperdine Graphic Media, Pepperdine University (CA)

Yuka Shindo
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Edna Zheng
The McKinley Avenue Agency, Ball State University (IN)

Abby Loftus
WKU Student Publications, Western Kentucky University

Mason Turner
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University

Kylie Kurinsky
The Daily Gamecock, University of South Carolina

Nathan Hailu
The Collegian, Tarrant County College (TX)