Two graphic design students win silver in regional competition

After winning two gold and 15 silver medals in the local American Advertising Awards, 17 Fresno State students moved on to the regional level where the accolades continued. Graphic Design students Michael Vang and Christopher Slaughter earned silver medals in the regional competition. 

“The students have received an invaluable experience through this American Advertising Awards competition as a creative process for their entry into the challenging world of the Advertising Industry,” said Rebecca Barnes, graphic design lecturer.

The regional awards are the second-tier of the American Advertising Federation’s three-tier American Advertising Awards. Fresno State graphic design students competed against other regional ad clubs in District 14 which represent the Fresno, Reno, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley areas.

“We are very proud of all of our Fresno State Graphic Design student winners. It is a testament of their hard work, talent and dedication by winning these very prestigious American Advertising Awards,” said Rebecca Barnes.

American Advertising Awards

REGIONAL SILVER AWARD
LOCAL GOLD AWARD
Christopher Slaughter

Sales & Marketing – Packaging
Vamp Footwear Shopping Bag

REGIONAL SILVER AWARD
LOCAL GOLD AWARD
Michael Vang

Elements of Advertising – Illustration Campaign
Cheehoo! Polynesian Hot Sauce

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Local Awards

In the local competition, Fresno State won two of the five available gold medals and 15 of the 16 available silver medals.

SILVER AWARD
Albert Haro

Sales & Marketing – Packaging
Colonial Rogue Rum

SILVER AWARD
Mahin Alibabaei

Sales & Marketing- Packaging
Foothill Vodka

SILVER AWARD
Rosalba Ibarra

Sales & Marketing – Packaging
Peet’s Coffee

SILVER AWARD
Erich Schwartz

Sales & Marketing – Packaging
Yao Guai Hot Sauce

SILVER AWARD
Michael Vang

Sales & Marketing – Packaging
Cheehoo! Polynesian Hot Sauce

SILVER AWARD
Ofelia Mendoza

Sales & Marketing – Point of Purchase
Peet’s Coffee

SILVER AWARD
Rosalba Ibarra

Sales & Marketing – Point of Purchase
Williams Sonoma Shopping Bag

SILVER AWARD
Christopher Slaughter

Cross-Platform Integrated Campaigns
Full Throttle Grill

SILVER AWARD
Jennifer Gonzalez

Elements of Advertising – Logo
Hungry Hippo

SILVER AWARD
Paul Lewis

Elements of Advertising – Illustration
Luminous RBG

SILVER AWARD
Seth Casarez

Elements of Advertising – Illustration
Hansel and Gretel

SILVER AWARD
Kathy Yang

Elements of Advertising – Illustration
Spring Portrait 

SILVER AWARD
Hue Vang

Elements of Advertising – Illustration
Freaks

SILVER AWARD
Erich Schwartz

Elements of Advertising – Illustration Campaign
Yao Guai Hot Sauce

SILVER AWARD
Gianna Cardella

Elements of Advertising – Still Photography Campaign
Rebel Clothing