2023 PRSA Nebraska Paper Anvil Awards Winners List
As the twinkling lights of the Omaha skyline set the stage, a sold-out crowd gathered in a stunning fusion of denim and diamonds, eagerly anticipating the highlight of the evening. The 2023 PRSA Nebraska Paper Anvil Awards, an event that had become a beacon of excellence in the realms of public relations, marketing, and communication in Nebraska, unveiled its winners amidst an atmosphere of excitement and professional camaraderie at the Omaha Press Club on Thursday night. Here are those winners…
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW
Celebrating Women & Connecting Community - Nebraska Furniture Mart
ANNUAL REPORTS
AWARDS OF MERIT
Buffett Early Childhood Institute 10-Year Report - Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska
MAPA By the Numbers: 2022 MAPA AnnualReport - Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)
Project Harmony 2022 Annual Report - Eleven Twenty-Three for Project Harmony
Ameritas 2022 Annual Report - Ameritas Insurance Corp.
BLOGS
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
How to Increase Access to ClinicalTrials for Females - SCORR Marketing for Elligo Health Research
Buildertrend Blog - Buildertrend
AWARD OF MERIT
Early Years Matter Blog - Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Who Has Access to Your Guns? - KidGlov for Prevention Coalition
YOLO! - KidGlov for Prevention Coalition
Celebrating Women & Connecting Community - Nebraska Furniture Mart
2022 Flu Shot Clinics Campaign - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Near-term Generation/Growth Campaign - OPPD
Flagstar Bank Arts, Beats and Eats Sponsorship - Bailey Lauerman for Flagstar Banh
Monticello Facility Grand Opening - Swanson Russell for Profile Products
Music Builds Community and Culture at Miller Park - Avant Solutions for Omaha Performing Arts
Omaha Streetcar On Track - Emspace • Lovgrenfor Omaha Streetcar Authority
Children's DentalDay Program - UNMC College of DenUstry
AWARDS OF MERIT
The RiverFront - MECA
Nebraska's Only World Championship Sporting Event Comes to Omaha:FEI World Cup Finals- 2023 Lukas Partners for Omaha Equestrian Foundation
Scooter's Coffee Donates $203,060 Toward Breast Cancer Research After Customers Purchase 333,000 Courage Cookies - Lukas Partners for Scooter's Coffee
COVID-19 PROJECTS
AWARDS OF MERIT
Do It For Your Loved Ones. Do It For You.
It's Your Choice. - Envoy,Inc. for OneWorld Community Health Centers
Virtual News Media Tour Reconnects FNTS with Reporters in a Post- COVID World - Lukas Partners for FNTS
CREATED IN-HOUSE
AWARDS OF MERIT
"Work Simpler" Rebrand Campaign - Buildertrend
Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans Campaign Branding - Women's Fund of Omaha
DE&I, MULTICULTURAL & GLOBAL PUBLIC RELATIONS
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Celebrating Women & Connecting Community - Nebraska Furniture Mart
EDITORIAL/OP-ED COLUMNS
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Beef Producers Must Share Their Environmental Stories - Swanson Russell for Cattlemen's
Beef Board
Connecting Business to Education is Key to Establishing a Vibrant STEM Ecosystem in Nebraska - Lukas Partners for Omaha STEM Ecosystem
AWARDS OF MERIT
Buildertrend Op-Ed on State of Residential Construction Report - Buildertrend
Treehugger Columns - Arbor Day Foundation
EVENTS & OBSERVANCES
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Boots & Buckets Fundraiser 2023 - KidGlov for Dreamweaver Foundation
Arbor Day 2023 PR Campaign - Arbor Day Foundation
All-Employee Meeting - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Open Omaha 2023 - Emspace • Lovgren for Omaha by Design
Celebrating Women & Connecting Community - Nebraska Furniture Mart
Scooter's Coffee Celebrates 25th Birthday with Guinness World Record for Largest Cake Ball - Lukas Partners for Scooter's Coffee
Flagstar Bank Arts, Beats and Eats Sponsorship - Bailey Lauerman for Flagstar Bank
Scooter's Coffee Unleashes Pumpkin Spice Pup Cups and Dogfluencer Contest for Canine Customers on National Dog Day - Lukas Partners for Scooter's Coffee
AWARDS OF MERIT
Buildertrend InternationalBuilders' Show- Buildertrend
Nebraska's Only World Championship Sporting Event Comes to Omaha: FE! World Cup Finals 2023 - Lukas Partners for Omaha Equestrian Foundation
The RiverFront - MECA
INFLUENCER MARKETING
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Bosch Night Eyes - Bailey Lauerman for Bosch Automotive
Flagstar Bank Arts Beats and Eats Influencer Activation - Bailey Lauerman for Flagstar Bank
AWARD OF MERIT
NIL(Name, Image and Likeness) Athlete Partnerships - FNBO
INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Omaha Steaks Burger Perfection Campaign - Omaha Steaks
Bosch Night Eyes - Bailey Lauerman for Bosch Automotive
Flagstar Bank Logo Reveal - Bailey Lauerman for Flagstar Bank
Flagstar Bank MortgageTech Accelerator - Bailey Lauerman for Flagstar Bank
Scooter's Coffee Celebrates 25th Birthday with Guinness World Record for Largest Cake Ball - Lukas Partners for Scooter's Coffee
Nebraska Homeowner Assistance Fund Outreach - Emspace • Lovgren for Nebraska Investment Finance Authority
Scooter's Coffee Unleashes Pumpkin Spice Pup Cups and Dogfluencer Contest for Canine Customers on NationalDog Day - Lukas Partners for Scooter's Coffee
FNTS Becomes a Trusted Advisor to Clients Through Omnichannel Communication Campaign - Lukas Partners for FNTS
Professional Development for All - Buffett Early Childhood Institute
Stay Well, Nebraska - KidGlov for Nebraska DHHS
Celebrating Women & Connecting Community - Nebraska Furniture Mart
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
2022 United Way Fundraising Campaign - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NE
AWARDS OF MERIT
Employee Engagement Campaign - UNMC College of Dentistry
Turnip the Beet - Emspace • Lovgren for Nebraska Department of Education,Office of Nutrition Services
Elligo Health Research - A Tale ofTwo Cookies - SCORR Marketing for Elligo Health Research
Welcome to the Hiland Family! - Envoy, Inc. for Hiland Dairy
MARKETING BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Flagstar Bank TPO Newsletter - Bailey Lauerman for Flagstar Bank
AWARDS OF MERIT
“Work Simpler" Rebrand Campaign - Buildertrend
Flagstar Bank MortgageTech Accelerator - Bailey Lauerman for Flagstar Bank
FNTS Launches Omnichannel communication Campaign to Introduce Enhanced Services to Clients - Lukas Partners for FNTS
2023 Broker Symposium - BlueCross and Blue Shield of Nebrasha
Fastwyre Broadband Launches Fiber-Optic Network in New Markets - Lukas Partners for Fastwyre Broadband
MARKETING CONSUMER PRODUCTS
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Bosch Night Eyes - Bailey Lauerman for Bosch Automotive
Fuel Your Adventure - KidGlov for MembersOwnCredit Union
AWARD OF MERIT
Lozafina - Lozafina
Marketing Consumer Services
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
US Cellular helps people reset, redefine healthy digital connection - Lukas Partners for UScellular
Fastwyre Broadband LaunchesFiber-Optic Networking New Markets - Lukas Partners for Faslwyre Broadband
MEDIA/ PRESS KITS
AWARDS OF MERIT
Flagstar Bank TPO Newsletter - BalleyLauermanfor Flagstar Bank
Launch Communications - Emspace• Lovgren for Kiewit Luminarium
Scooter's Coffee Celebrates 25th Birthday with Guinness World Record for World's Largest Cake Ball - Lukas Partners for Scooter's Coffee
Creighton UniversityProfessor Keeps Public Informed with Economic Forecasts - Lukas Partners for Creighton University
PODCASTS
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
"The Building Code" Podcast - Buildertrend
Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services - Swanson Russell for Koch Agronomic Services
Quality Time Podcast - Emspace• Lovgren for Nebraska Department of Education
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Latino Economic Development Council Showcases Plans to Revitalize South Omaha - Lukas Partners for Latino Economic Development Council
AWARD OF MERIT
Who Has Access to Your Guns? - KidGlov for Prevention Coalition
PUBLIC SERVICE
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
YOLO! - KldGlov for Prevention Coalition
AWARDS OF MERIT
Creighton University Professor Keeps Public Informed with Economic Forecasts Lukas Partners for Creighton University
Goodwill Omaha Expands Free Career Development Programming with New South Omaha Training Center - Lukas Partners for Goodwill Omaha
In Control Campaign - Emspace• Lovgren for Nebraska Family Planning
UScellular Helps Bridge 'Homework Gap' with After School Access Project - Lukas Partners for UScelluar
PUBLICATIONS
AWARDS OF MERIT
CommUNO Magazine - UNO PRSSA and Maverick PR
The Drive Newsletter - Swanson Russell or Cattlemen's Beef Board
Methodist Health System - The Meaning of Care Magazine - Methodist Health System
REPUTATION/BRAND MANAGEMENT
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Brand Awareness Campaign - UNMC College of Dentistry
Forward,Together! - Omaha Public Schools
Your Unfair Advantage in Travel Nursing - KidGlov for VoyageHealthcare
OPPD "Illuminate Our Future· Campaign - Omaha Public Power District
AWARDS OF MERIT
ABrand For All - Kld Glove for Lutheran Family Services
Story of a Shelf - Lozier Corporation
A Courageous New Brand - KidGlov for Brave Be Child Advocacy Center
UScellular HelpsPeople Reset, Redefine Healthy Digital Connection - Lukas Partners for UScellular
Ameritas at Nebraska Volleyball Day - Ameritas InsuranceCorp.
SOCIAL MEDIA
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
VeteransCampaign - SwansonRussell for Koch Fertilizer
Flagstar Bank Merger Communications - BaileyLauerman for Flagstar Bank
AWARDS OF MERIT
Rain Bird at the World Cup - Swanson Russell for Rain Bird
31 Days of Joy Social Media Campaign - FNBO
Kendall Motor Oil Ugly Sweater - Bailey Lauerman for Kendall Motor CM
SPECIAL PROJECTS
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Scooter's Coffee Celebrates 25th Birthday with Guinness World Record for World's Largest Cake Ball - Lukas Partners for Scooter's Coffee
Nebraska's Only World Championship Sporting Event Comes to Omaha:FEJ World Cup Finals 2023 - Lukas Partners for Omaha for Equestrian Foundation
UScellular's Nourishing Connections Enables Communities to Share MeaL Strengthen Ties - Lukas Partners for UScellular
AWARDS OF MERIT
Paid Sick Leave for NebraskansLaunch Press Conference - Women'sFund of Omaha
Cashology by FNBO - FNBO
VIDEO
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Empowering Families Through Positive Disruption - KidGlov for Nebraska Family Helpline
Buildertrend "Behind the Business Video Series - Buildertrend
Lozier• CASI:Revolutionizing the Way You Work - Lozier Corporation
AWARDS OF MERIT
Flagstar Bank Logo Reveal - Bailey Lauerman for Flagstar Bank
FNTS Captures Video Testimonials from Clients to Sell the Intangible - Lukas Partners for FNTS
"Dayin the Life" Video Series - FNBO
WEBSITES AND SMARTPHONE/TABLET APPLICATION
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
A Website for the Wellbeing of All - KId Glove for The Wellbeing Partners
2023 Nebraska Legislative Advocacy Webpage - Women's Fund of Omaha
Walk to Unlock Nebraska Website - Emspace• Lovgren for the Nebraska Department Of Education
AWARDS OF MERIT
UScellular Provides Tech Tips to Help Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe - LuKas Partners for UScellular
Lozafina Website - Lozafina
WORD-OF-MOUTH MARKETING
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Star Savers Campaign - KldGlov for Farmers and Merchants Bank
STUDENT AWARDS
BLOGS/FEATURE STORIES
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Milford Magazine Feature - Belles - UNO PRSSA and MaverickPR
BRANDING
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
WhyArts Logo - UNO PRSSA and MaverickPR
CLASSROOM CAMPAIGN
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Take Initiative: Know More. Do More. Inform More. - University of Nebraska-Lincoln for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
AWARD OF MERIT
Live on Bluejays - Creighton University
DEI & SOCIAL JUSTICE PROJECTS
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Take Initiative: Know More. Do More. Inform More. - University of Nebraska-Lincoln For U.S. Department of Homeland Security
AWARD OF MERIT
Jacht DEI Fall 2022 Biannual Report - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
EVENTS
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Take Initiative: Know More. Do More. Inform More. - University of Nebraska-Lincoln For U.S.
Department of Homeland Security
Santa Paws - UNO PRSSA and MaverickPR
AWARD OF MERIT
Jachtventure: Navigating the World of Student-Run Advertising Agencies - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PRINT MATERIALS/PUBLICATIONS
AWARDS OF MERIT
UNL Print Multi Fold Brochure - University of Nebraska-Lincoln for University of Nebraska-Lincoln Print Services
CommUNO Magazine - UNO PRSSA and MaverickPR for University of Nebraska at Omaha, School of Communication
PRSSA CHAPTER PROJECT
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
“I Love My Dog Expo" Community Service Project - University of Nebraska-Lincoln for Domesti-PUPS
AWARDS OF MERIT
Fight the Flock - Creighton University
Chapters for Change - UNO PRSSA and MaverickPR
SOCIAL MEDIA
AWARD OF MERIT
UNL Department of Agronomy & Horticulture Social Media Campaign - University of Nebraska-Lincoln for UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
SPECIAL PROJECTS
AWARD OF MERIT
Logo Design: Nebraska Crop Improvement Association - University of Nebraska-Lincoln for
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
TOTAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN
AWARDS OF MERIT
Get the SCOOP - University of Nebraska-Lincoln for News Literacy Project
Citizen Science Total Marketing Campaign - University of Nebraska-Lincoln for Citizen Science
VIDEO
AWARDS OF MERIT
UNO School of Communication Video - UNO PRSSA and MaverickPR for University of Nebraska at Omaha, School of Communication
Chamber of Holdrege Video Tour - University of Nebraska-Lincoln for Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce
2023 CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD WINNERS
JOSEFINA LOZA: NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Josefina Loza, founder and CEO of Lozafina, LLC, has proven herself a dedicated leader within her first year of PRSA membership.She has broadened the connection between the community and PRSA Nebraska through her engaging leadership and strategic thinking.
LYN WINEMAN: NEBRASKA CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD
You're reading this list of award winners thanks to LynWineman! As president of KidGlov,Lyn has utilized her leadership and planning skills to streamline the PRSA Nebraska Paper Anvil Awards and drive significant increases in award submissions since 2020.
MONIQUE FARMER: SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
Monique Farmer. APR, president of Avant Solutions,uses her shills and lived experiences to pave the way for future public relations professionals. She Is delivering on her commitment to developing the next generation by authoring a book to share her philosophies for mentorship and success.
NEBRASKA WE CARE FOR KIDS INITIATIVE: COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
The Nebraska We Care for Kids Initiative Is a network of entities across Nebraska led by the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska,The organization has empowered educators, parents, community leaders, and others to advocate for early childhood education and awareness statewide.
JOHN CHAPMAN: MEDIA PARTNER OF THE YEAR
John Chapman, longtime reporter at WOWT, Isdedicated to his community through the impactful stories he shares with the utmost journalistic professionalism,John Is a genuine person and a trusted partner for the community, journalists, and public relations professionals across the area.
SHARI R. VEIL: PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
As Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Sharl R. Veil,Ph.D.,has advanced the college's academics and community outreach. She develops partnerships with Industry professionals to enrich the student experience and open doors for future PR professionals.