The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications and the Center for Public TV and Radio earned more accolades this spring awards season.
And the Emmy Goes To…
The CPTR again earned a Southeast Emmy Award during the June ceremony.
The Southeast Emmys is a regional chapter within the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences organization and includes entrants from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina.
The CPTR earned a 2025 Southeast Emmy Award for:
MAGAZINE PROGRAM – SINGLE PROGRAM
Junkyard Bots
Center for Public TV and Radio
(Jocelyn Claborn, Mary Claire Vaughan, Nicholas Lewis, Gerald Crummie)
The following CPTR projects earned Emmy nominations:
MAGAZINE PROGRAM – SINGLE PROGRAM
Sandcastle University
Center for Public TV and Radio
(Mary Claire Vaughan, Nicholas Lewis, Kendra Zebroski, Jocelyn Claborn)
Treasures of the Creek
Center for Public TV and Radio
(Nicholas Lewis, Gerald Crummie, Angel Caro)
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES):
Scientific Glassblowing
Center for Public TV and Radio
(Kendra Zebroski, Nicholas Lewis, Emily Rabbideau, Jada Ceaser)
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES):
Birmingham Batman
Center for Public TV and Radio
(Gerald Crummie, Angel Caro, Nicholas Lewis, Jocelyn Claborn)
LIFESTYLE – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES):
What Makes You Happy
Center for Public Television and Radio
(Layla Khan-Hickman, Nicholas Lewis, Kendra Zebroski, Emily Rabbideau)
Other UA Emmy Nods
The Sports Emmys were awarded in May where Nick Saban, former University of Alabama head football coach, earned the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Personality/On-Air Talent for his work on ESPN’s College Gameday.
Justin Spring, the associate head coach of UA’s Women’s Gymnastics program, also earned a Sports Emmy for his work as part of NBC’s broadcast team during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Adding Up ADDYs
The American Advertising Federation ADDYs are the advertising industry’s largest competition recognizing collegiate and professional projects on local, district and national levels.
The Division of Strategic Communications earned the following awards during AAF’s District 7 awards competition.
Gold
OUT-OF-HOME & AMBIENT MEDIA > Single Installation
Roll Tide Room at Welcome Center done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications and
The Maude Group, Installation (went on to earn Silver at the regional level.)
OUT-OF-HOME & AMBIENT MEDIA > Single Event
UA Homecoming Drone Show done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
Pixis Drones (went on to earn Gold at the regional level.)
ONLINE/INTERACTIVE > Social Media > Single Execution
Stop Motion Christmas Video done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
FILM, VIDEO, & SOUND > Branded Content & Entertainment Campaign
Where Legends Are Made Featured Students Series done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
CROSS PLATFORM > Integrated Campaigns > Campaign – Regional/National
Where Legends are Made Campaign for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
Silver
FILM, VIDEO, & SOUND > Branded Content & Entertainment for Online Film, Video & Single entry – more than :60
The Story of Hilaritas done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
FILM, VIDEO, & SOUND > Television Advertising > Single Spot – Up to 2:00
Where Legends Are Made Commercial done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
ONLINE/INTERACTIVE Websites > Microsites
UA Legends Landing Page done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING > Still Photography > Digitally Enhanced – Single
STEM Portrait done for The University of Alabama Admissions
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING > Still Photography > Digitally Enhanced – Single
Script A Drone Stadium done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING Visual > Still Photography > Color – Single
Basketball Player with Crowd done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING > Still Photography > Single
Gymnastics Celebration done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
Judge’s Choice
Judge’s Choice Award from Caroline Tilton
FILM, VIDEO, & SOUND > Branded Content & Entertainment Campaign
Where Legends Are Made Featured Students Series done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
Judge’s Choice Award from Michael Jackson
ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING Visual > Still Photography > Color – Single
Basketball Player with Crowd done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications
Best of Show
OUT-OF-HOME & AMBIENT MEDIA > Single Event
UA Homecoming Drone Show done for The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Division of Strategic Communications and Pixis Drones
Contact
Jennifer Brady, UA Strategic Communications, jennifer.brady@ua.edu