Feb 08, 2011 - Claremont, Calif. -

For the second consecutive year, the Harvey Mudd College Office of Communications received a Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Award of Excellence.

Each year, CASE holds their signature Circle of Excellence Awards, an international, advancement awards program recognizing the work of CASE members. The awards acknowledge accomplishments with a lasting impact, that demonstrate professionalism and deliver exceptional results. Winning pieces demonstrate best practices, raise standards and contribute to the growing body of knowledge about advancement.

Out of 388 entries, HMC won the silver in the category of Student Recruitment Publication Packages for the Viewbook, first-year profile and first-year poster. The pieces were produced by Communications in partnership with the Office of Admission. Janice Gilson, associate director of publications/graphic design art directed the pieces. Kevin Mapp provided the photography and Stephanie Graham, director of communications, was writer and editor.

The awards program has 41 categories encompassing the primary areas of advancement services, alumni relations, communications and marketing, fundraising and integrated advancement projects. HMC will be recognized along with other winners at an awards luncheon held in conjunction with the CASE District VII Conference on Friday, March 4, in the Los Angeles Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

In 2009, HMC’s “Left Brain, Right Brain” publication designed for the Office of Admission to send to high school juniors received three awards, including the Gold Award of Excellence from CASE for an Individual Student Recruitment Piece, Award of Excellence from the University & College Designer’s Association and Gold from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

CASE is a professional association serving educational institutions and advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas. CASE serves more than 60,000 advancement professionals and has almost 22,000 professional members.

For the official announcement and to view a complete list of award winners, visit http://www.casevii.org/awards/awards_excellence.html.