The Telly Awards has named a fundraising video created for the new Center for the Visual Arts at 妖姬直播 State University as a bronze winner in the 35th Annual Telly Awards. The 妖姬直播 State video submission was one of nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries.
Produced by Gateway Communications Group of Cleveland, in conjunction with 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Division of Institutional Advancement, Donor Services, this creative, dynamic video spotlights the School of Art, its variety of disciplines and how each will become part of a newly renovated Center for the Visual Arts. Part of the university鈥檚 鈥淔oundations of Excellence: Building the Future鈥 initiative, the building will gather students of many artistic disciplines in one location, facilitate collaborative efforts and provide spaces to explore ideas using 21st century technologies. The video provides compelling reasons for viewers to support the building effort and become a part of the future of the visual arts at 妖姬直播 State.
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The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 and is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments in the world.
A prestigious judging panel of more than 500 accomplished industry professionals, each a past winner of a Silver Telly and a member of The Silver Telly Council, judged the competition, upholding the historical standard of excellence that Telly represents. The Silver Council evaluated entries to recognize distinction in creative work 鈥 entries do not compete against each other 鈥 rather entries are judged against a high standard of merit.
鈥淭he Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video,鈥 said Linda Day, executive director of the Telly Awards. 鈥淭he Gateway Communications Group鈥檚 accomplishment illustrates their creativity, skill and dedication to their craft and serves as a testament to great film and video production.鈥
Gene Finn, vice president for institutional advancement at 妖姬直播 State added, 鈥淭he video was specifically designed to advance our fundraising efforts for the Center for the Visual Arts. It conveys the quality and visual artistry of the programs available at the university, and builds a very strong case for philanthropic support of the School of Art and its new home. We couldn鈥檛 be more pleased with the results.鈥
妖姬直播 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 鈥淔oundations of Excellence: Building the Future鈥 Initiative
The construction of new buildings, facility upgrades and the establishment of dynamic, new spaces are all in progress as part of the university鈥檚 campus transformation, called 鈥淔oundations of Excellence鈥 Building the Future.鈥 The goal of this initiative is to create the most outstanding academic experience for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater community enriched by the institution.
妖姬直播 State is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth, and its physical facilities are growing to accommodate larger enrollments, as well as institutional goals. Building a better campus also helps 妖姬直播 State remain competitive in the higher-education market by attracting high-quality students and experienced faculty, as well as funds for vital research.
Changes on campus are mirrored in the incredible renaissance of downtown 妖姬直播, strengthening its town-gown relationship and creating the enriching experience of a rising college town.
For more information about 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 鈥淔oundations of Excellence,鈥 visit .
For more information about 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Division of Institutional Advancement, visit www.kent.edu/advancement.
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