Recognition in Advancement Award Winners
Congratulations to the following winners in the Recognition in Advancement Awards at the 2019 Chapter Conference. Thank you also to our Award’s Partner Sonic Sight.
Admissions
Winner – Di Lawrence from Brigidine for their “Welcome to Brigidine Video”.
Brigidine’s entry was a standout submission in this category. It had high impact for the institution with a clearly articulated purpose and successful directed outcomes. The project was developed to specifically meet the particular problem of retention of new students once a position has been offered. By engaging on an individual level through a personalised video directed at the prospective student and her parents, even before the student attended the Welcome Day, they were made to feel part of a bigger community, and a sense of excitement and anticipation was created. Involving current Year 7 students in the development of the main video and speaking directly to the incoming student was a creative and innovative way to establish a bond and engagement from the outset leading to a confirmed commitment and thereby enhancing the financial stability of the College.
With only a small team and limited budget this project was well developed and effectively executed to achieve defined results and excellent return on investment. Congratulations on an innovative idea implemented successfully.
Marketing and Communications
Winner – Ravenswood – Deanne O’Shea Kim Williams , Christina Barriere, Jacqueline Sherlock , Anna Hyde , Jane Donnelley, Jane Selig, Emily Waddington
Ravenswood entry was about an innovative marketing concept that has had a significant impact on the Ravenswood community. The Project included RAVO logo, merchandise and a sculpture.
A terrific team initiative that was well planned and executed.
Fundraising
Joint Winners – Ardern Anglican Advancement Team – under the leadership of Jo Hutchens and Central Coast Grammar School – Christine Hodgkinson, Joanne Marston, Melissa Crease.
There was a particularly high standard of entries and impressive accomplishments in this category. Submissions highlighted a breadth of strategies and employed both traditional and creative methods to advance their institutions. Due to the high standard of all entries the judges have awarded a joint outstanding award to Arden Anglican School and Central Coast Grammar School.
Both schools are relatively young in their establishment and their fundraising histories. These aspects made their accomplishments even more outstanding. Their campaigns were well conceived and well executed with excellent Returns on Investment which will have advanced their capital and future expectations. Impact extended beyond the fundraising into their community engagement. Implemented by small but effective teams the judges congratulate these entrants and institutions on their achievements.
Alumni and Community Relations Award
Winner – Santa Sabina College – Yvette Graniero, Victoria Harper, Matthew Guy, Marisa Black
Entries to this category were impressive and divergent in their collateral. Clear goals and creative strategies were harnessed to engage the breadth of communities effectively. Some particularly engaging material was submitted across a range of budgets and media. The judges have awarded an outstanding achievement to Santa Sabina College for their Golden Thread Campaign which utilised their 125th Anniversary as the vehicle to achieve excellent engagement and to realise a breadth of goals for their institution.
