Jax State earns national recognition in 2025 Collegiate Advertising Awards

04/17/2026

Jacksonville State University has been recognized among the nation’s top institutions for marketing and communications excellence, earning multiple honors in the 2025 Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA). 

Competing against colleges and universities across the United States and Canada, Jax State received eight awards spanning print, digital, and video categories—highlighting the strength, creativity, and effectiveness of the university’s storytelling and brand efforts. 

The Collegiate Advertising Awards is one of the largest competitions of its kind, with entries evaluated by a national panel of industry professionals. Submissions are scored on a 100-point scale and judged on creativity, design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality, and overall impact. Only the top entries in each category are recognized, placing Jax State’s work among the best in higher education marketing. 

From student-focused storytelling to institutional brand campaigns, the recognized work reflects Jax State’s commitment to connecting with audiences in meaningful and engaging ways. 

All winners are available at www.CollegiateAdAwards.com. 

AWARDS:  

Jacksonville State University -- Jacksonville, AL 
Award: Bronze 
Entry Name: Encore! Show Choir Promo Poster 
Group: School 10,001 - 20,000 students 
Category: Poster/Display - Single 

Jacksonville State University -- Jacksonville, AL 
Award: Bronze 
Entry Name: Jax State National Philanthropy Day 2025 
Group: School 10,001 - 20,000 students 
Category: Special Video Production - Single 

Jacksonville State University -- Jacksonville, AL 
Award: Bronze 
Entry Name: Jax State Army ROTC Campaign 
Group: School 10,001 - 20,000 students 
Category: Social Media Marketing - Series 

Jacksonville State University -- Jacksonville, AL 
Award: Gold 
Entry Name: The Friendliest Campus in the South Ad 
Group: School 10,001 - 20,000 students 
Category: Magazine Advertising - Single 

Jacksonville State University -- Jacksonville, AL 
Award: Gold 
Entry Name: GO! Guide 2025 
Group: School 10,001 - 20,000 students 
Category: Brochure - Multiple Pages 

Jacksonville State University -- Jacksonville, AL 
Award: Gold 
Entry Name: Jax State: A Day in the Life of a Student 
Group: School 10,001 - 20,000 students 
Category: Virtual Tours 

Jacksonville State University -- Jacksonville, AL 
Award: Silver 
Entry Name: GEM of the Hills: The Magazine of Jacksonville State University, Summer 2025 
Group: School 10,001 - 20,000 students 
Category: Publication External 

Jacksonville State University -- Jacksonville, AL 
Award: Silver 
Entry Name: Freshman Convocation 2025 T-Shirt 
Group: School 10,001 - 20,000 students 
Category: Advertising Specialty 

Judges Choice – Score of 100% (only 1 issued – top 1%) 

Gold Awards – Score of 95 to 99 (top 5% in the nation) 

Silver Awards – Score of 90 to 94 (top 12% in the nation) 

Bronze Awards – Score of 85 to 89 (top 16% in the nation)