Most Spectacular Show on Earth

There were many Pittsburg State University students present Saturday at the American Advertising Federation - Joplin Addy Awards.

They could have used a few more to help them carry out all of their gold and silver hardware. Pitt State students won 10 Gold Addys, 20 Silver, 1 Special Judges and 1 Best of Show award.

“Since becoming a faculty member, it is even more rewarding for me to watch my students accept these awards than to receive awards of my own,” said Christel Benson, an assistant professor in the Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies. “For them to grasp the importance of their hard work and dedication in the classroom and stand confidently among professionals in this industry is the greatest satisfaction of all. The opportunity to compete in the ADDY awards allows them to see excellent examples of professional work and where they stand with their abilities.” 

Student awards went to:

•  Matthew Heflin -- A gold and Best of Show for “Headthreads Scarf Packaging,” a silver for “Red Fly Clothing Company,” a silver for “Adventure Bikes Mailer,”
• Chris Medved -- A silver for “Hanes Fit So Well.”
•   Kelsey Kinnamon -- A gold for “Grimm’s Fairy Tale Book Jackets.”
•  Max Rinkel -- A gold for “Comic Book Collection.”
• Zach Waggoner -- A gold and judges’ award for “The Wolf and the Wolverine Campaign.”
• Kenzi Jordan -- A gold and judges’ award for “The Painter Movie Poster” and a gold for “Rain Typographic Illustration.” Jordan also won silver for “Z Creative Website.
• Sam Clausen -- A gold for “Avatar.”
• Clint Rea -- A gold for “Demo Reel” and a gold for “Texting and Driving: Public Service Announcement.”
• Kayla Dawn Justice -- A gold for “Confined,” a silver for “Noteworthy.”
• Erica Brooks -- A silver for “Erica’s Flowering Portfolio.”
• Lauren Maberry -- A silver for “Revenge Movie Poste” and a silver for “Before I Turn 30…”
• Kenna Grisham -- A silver for “Predator in Prada.”
• Emma Huskey -- A silver for “Homeless Bird.”
•  Regan Powers -- A silver for “Chronicles of Narnia Book Jackets” and a silver for “Harvest Blessings.”
• Tiffany Moore -- A silver for “High Gloss.”
• Crista Cunningham -- A silver for “Chatters House of Wings Website.”
• Brady Lowther - A silver for “Guest Home Estates Radio Ad.”
• Courtney Parsons -- A silver for “Redefine the Movement”
• Katie Hull -- A silver for “Photography Logo”
• Nolan Terrill -- A silver for “Typographic Illustration.
•  Shawn “DJ Bigdad” Brandt -- A silver for “Here to Change the World.” 
•  PSU GIT 323 -- A silver for “Cosmic Calamities Episode 01.”