Alfred State College has earned national recognition in the 41st Annual Educational Advertising Awards, receiving one Gold, two Silver, and two Bronze awards for marketing and communications work spanning digital media, publications, campus branding, and admissions outreach. The Gold award was presented for the college’s Economic Impact Report, highlighting Alfred State’s role in workforce development and regional economic growth.
The honors continue a decade-long pattern of national recognition for Alfred State’s integrated marketing and communications efforts. With this year’s results, the college has earned 10 Gold awards over the past 10 years, demonstrating consistent national recognition for Alfred State’s integrated brand and marketing strategy supporting academics, admissions, and advancement.
“These recognitions reflect the creativity, discipline, and collaboration of an extremely talented marketing and communications team working to support so many parts of the institution,” said Vice President of Enrollment Management Kishan Zuber. “The awards also highlight the strength of Alfred State’s identity as a college focused on applied learning, career readiness, and student success.”
This year’s awards recognized Alfred State's work in several categories:
- Gold – External Publication: 2024 Economic Impact Report
- Silver – Campus Branding: ASC Residence Hall Signage
- Silver – Digital Video Ad (less than 2 minutes): ASC Vet Tech Program (TikTok)
- Bronze – Website: AlfredState.edu Rebuilt in Fall 2025
- Bronze – Search Pieces: ASC Open House Invitation Postcard
Additional Alfred State entries received Merit recognition for both print and video promotion of the Unleashing Potential Comprehensive Campaign, as well as admissions recruitment materials.
The award-winning work reflects Alfred State’s focus on applied learning and career outcomes. The college’s identity is captured in the “Pioneers are PROS!” brand, which defines Alfred State graduates as problem-solvers who are real-world ready, opportunity-makers, and supportive collaborators. These qualities are instrumental in Alfred State’s strong student outcomes, including a 99 percent employment and continuing education rate for graduates.
The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest scholastic advertising awards competition in North America. This year, more than 1,000 colleges, universities, and secondary schools across all 50 states and several countries competed. Entries from institutions of all sizes appear on the national winners list, placing Alfred State alongside many of the most prominent colleges and universities in the United States and internationally.