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UNO Public Relations Students Earn Record Number of Awards

School of Communication students and alums win big at the Public Relations Society of America Nebraska Gala

  • published: 2021/02/03
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University of Nebraska at Omaha students and alumni garnered a record 14 awards at the PRSA Nebraska awards gala recently.

UNO student entries came from a cross-section of School of Communication student groups including UNO Public Relations Student Society of America, MaverickPR, Maverick Social Media a part of the on campus Social Media Lab, Magazine Editing, Design and Production classes, which produce the CommUNO publication and the PR and Advertising Capstone.

"The School of Communication students, faculty and staff once again demonstrate their excellent work to the Omaha public relations community,” said Michael L. Hilt, Ph.D. Dean, College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media. “I am proud of the repeated recognition of their efforts."

In addition, Taylor Shipley, senior and UNO PRSSA vice president of publications received one of three scholarships awarded by PRSA Nebraska.

“Congratulations to our excellent faculty and exceptional students,” said Hugh Reilly, director, School of Communication. “Every year, UNO students show their skill and creativity and this year is no exception. As I get ready to retire, it’s wonderful to know that the School of Communication will continue to excel in preparing students for their professional careers.”

PRSA Nebraska also recognized alumnus Bill O’Neill, University of Nebraska Medical Center, executive director, Strategic Communications as Professional of the Year. University Communications and other UNO alumni also earned awards to recognize their exceptional achievements in public relations. Nebraska Medicine received the Community Service Award.

The full list of recipients for the 2021 Nebraska PRSA Paper Anvil Awards can be found HERE

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

AWARD OF MERIT (Top score for students in a pro category)
School of Communication - CommUNO 2020
UNO Magazine Editing, Design and Production Class
STUDENT AWARDS

Outstanding Branding Campaign
AWARD OF MERIT
Emerging Ladies Academy
MaverickPR
Outstanding Campus Event
AWARD OF MERIT
Spill the Tea on Cystic Fibrosis
UNO PRSSA

AWARD OF MERIT
#UNO1ForAll
Maverick Social Media (MSM) and Middle Tennessee State University Free Speech Center
Outstanding Classroom Campaign
AWARD OF MERIT
CommUNO 2020 Edition
UNO Magazine Editing, Design and Production Class
Outstanding Community or Nonprofit Event
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Santa Paws
UNO PRSSA

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (Top Score)
Ultra Chic Boutique
UNO PRSSA
Outstanding Newsletter
AWARD OF MERIT (Top Score)
UNO PRSSA Spring and Summer 2020 Newsletters
UNO PRSSA

AWARD OF MERIT
CommUNO 2020 Edition
UNO Magazine Editing, Design and Production Class
Outstanding Social Media or Electronic Media Outreach Campaign
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (Top Score)
Let Life Bloom
UNO PRSSA

AWARD OF MERIT
CommUNO 2020 - Digital Edition and Social Media Promotion
UNO Magazine Editing, Design and Production Class

AWARD OF MERIT
University of Nebraska at Omaha’s International Studies Social Media Promotion
UNO Capstone for PR&AD
Outstanding Strategy to Address a Problem
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (Top Score)
School of Communication CommUNO 2020 Digital Edition
UNO Magazine Editing, Design and Production Class

AWARD OF MERIT
Omaha Collegiate Consortium Social Norming Campaign
MaverickPR



The School of Communication is in the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM) and offers a dynamic curriculum with opportunities for research, creative activity, community service experiences in mass media outlets. Our mission is to provide a student-centered, dynamic environment designed to elevate, empower and engage students to become skilled, ethical citizens and professionals who can excel in diverse local and global communities.