Lauren’s Picks

1. Illinoise Social Media by AKA NYC
2024 Gold: Social – Content & Marketing: Arts & Culture
“This was an easy one to choose because, what’s not to love? Sufjan Stevens’ music? Check. The songs of Illinoise specifically? Check. The addition of DANCE? Check. Broadway Spectacle? Check. And the consistent beautiful marketing of AKA? CHECK. Not everyone has access to Broadway, but AKA’s work can definitely bring you inside the shows in a special way.”
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2. Foundations of Chemistry by REAL CHEM
2024 Gold: Online Film & Video – Education
“I love science, but NGL, I tried taking AP Chemistry and I saw my medical aspirations slipping through my fingers. If I had Vernon R. Morris, Ph.D ( Professor, Arizona State University) as a teacher, my whole life may have turned out differently (incidentally, I bet Professor Morris could explain wormholes and alternate realities). His approach is so straightforward and easygoing, he brings you along and makes the concepts feel obvious. The great production and wild visuals also make for a super engaging learning experience.”
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3. Finding Family DNA with Chris & Jay by BirthParentFinder.com
2024 Gold: Podcast Series – Interview & Talk Show
“Families are complicated and, let’s be honest, that makes for great stories. This podcast very deftly combines heartwarming (and in some cases, heartrending) personal stories of adoption with the fascinating topic of advancement in DNA technology which can help people to solve the mysteries of their lives and to reunite biological families. It’s a very personal topic to the host Chris Schauble, who found his biological mother and siblings through co-host Jay Rosenzweig’s company, birthparentfinder.com.”
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Josh’s Picks

4. Fountain of Youth by Samuel Day
2024 Gold: Websites – Features: Best Use of Animation or Illustration
“I didn’t know what was going on and scrolling immediately immersed me in a whole story of visuals that brought back memories of Monument Valley (the game) and backpacking in Thailand. By the time I finished the trance, all I needed was presented to me in the end”
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5. True Crime and Cocktails
2024 Gold: Podcasts – Features: Best Co-Hosts
2024 Silver: Podcasts – Individual Episodes: Crime & Mystery
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6. Swine & Sons by Vibrant Media Productions
2024 Gold: Social – Video: Food & Beverage
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Kari’s Picks

7. The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas by 226 Collective
2024 Gold: Online Film & Video – Travel & Tourism
2024 Gold: Online Film & Video – Craft: Art Direction
“Maybe it’s the 54-degree weather where I live, but 226 Collective’s video for The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas has stolen my heart. The captivating visuals of sun-drenched beaches and luxurious villas have me daydreaming of a getaway. It’s impossible to watch without feeling the urge to book a flight!”
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8. RSV is No Gift by Lemieux Bédard
2024 Gold: Integrated Campaign – Healthcare & Pharma
2024 Gold: Integrated Campaign – Marketing Effectiveness
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9. The Mind. Unlocked. by Red Shark Digital
2024 Gold: Websites – Features: Best Use of Animation or Illustration
2024 Gold: Websites – Consumer Products & Services
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Aurore’s Picks

10. Season 4 Trailer: Pathways to Paris by Flame Bearers
2024 Gold: Podcasts – Individual Episodes: Sports
“This podcast is filled with powerful, emotional stories from incredible women demonstrating dedication, courage, and resilience as they strive for excellence in their sports. And what if, sometimes, between possible and impossible, there were only two letters and a state of mind? 💪”
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11. “The 77: A City of Neighborhoods” Docuseries by Hauswirth Inc.
2024 Gold: Integrated Campaign – Travel & Tourism
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12. Addressing Our Future Now: The Environmental Justice Lens in the Forest Service Mission through DEIA – A JEDI Project by Jpixx
2024 Gold: Non-Broadcast – Film/Video: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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