Students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have earned top honours at the prestigious Creative Nebraska Awards, hosted by the American Advertising Federation’s Nebraska chapter, recognizing excellence in creative advertising and design.
Also known as the ADDY Awards, the competition celebrates outstanding work across two divisions—professional and student—judged by industry experts. The local awards serve as the first step toward qualification for the national AAF competition.
This year, University of Nebraska–Lincoln students secured an impressive seven gold awards and ten silver awards, including a judge’s citation, highlighting their creativity and innovation across multiple disciplines.
The award-winning students represent both the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, with majors spanning advertising, public relations, and graphic design.
Notable Winners and Achievements
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Lily Dohmen (Columbus) – Gold, Logo Design for “Sandhills Sound”
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Brenna Herrold (Omaha) – Gold, Logo Design for “Sandhills Sound”
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Caylie Anker (Lincoln) – Gold, Illustration Campaign for “Environmental Monsters”
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Clare Clark (Lincoln) – Multiple Gold and Silver Awards across branding, packaging, and digital campaigns including “Chomp Champs” and “Scratch”
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Tiffany Nguyen (Lincoln) – Two Gold Awards for “Flip It” and “Ways Gen Z Survives the Chaos”
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Natalie Allrich (Papillion) – Gold, App Design for “Witches Wayfinder”
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Abigail Bubak (Imperial) – Two Silver Awards for “Cadian”
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Malyssa Cool (Ashland) – Silver for “Home Depot, ‘Never.’”
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Pattara Rujirayanyong (Thailand) – Silver and Judge’s Citation for “Pieces of the Core”
Path to National Recognition
Gold award winners automatically advance to the district-level competition, while silver winners remain eligible for advancement. District winners will then compete at the national level, providing students with an opportunity to gain broader industry recognition.
Celebrating Creative Excellence
The strong performance by Husker students underscores the university’s commitment to creative excellence, industry-relevant education, and hands-on learning experiences. Their success reflects not only individual talent but also the strength of the institution’s programs in preparing students for careers in advertising, media, and design.
