The Best University Ad Internet Advertising Awards!
Best University Ad
Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best University Ad as part of the annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. We believe that judging your creative talent should be based on a peer group within that industry.
Now in its 21st year, the IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Here is your chance to stand out from your competitors and win the recognition you deserve.
Best advertising are selected by judges who review the entered advertising using the seven criteria below:
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Creativity
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Innovation
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Impact
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Design
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Copywriting
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Use of the medium
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Memorability
As a participant, you will receive:
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An independent evaluation of your University Ad by independent expert judges
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Valuable feedback to help Benchmark your efforts against other University Ad industry advertising.
If your site wins a University Ad IAC Award, you will also
get:
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The abilitiy to order a beautiful Crystal Statue or certificate of achievement to display proudly
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Higher visibility for your company and yourself
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A great marketing opportunity to promote your company to the media
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Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
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The admiration of peers, friends and co-workers -- maybe even a raise!
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A personal achievement for your resume
Each year the Web Marketing Association's IAC Award Competition names the Best University Ad. The winners are selected by judging the entered creative using seven criteria - design, ease of use, copywriting, interactivity, use of technology, innovation and content. Entries not selected as best University Ad are also eligible for an Outstanding Advertising Award.
Setting University Ad Trends and making University Ad News
Entering the IAC Awards can help keep you up on University Ad Trends by showing you how other University Ad advertising compare to the overall Internet standards. You also can make University Ad news if you have the Best University Ad. University Ad news letters will want to cover you win bringing you additional visibility within your industry.
Here are past University Ad winners:
| Year | Entry Name | Award Level | Winner |
| 2024 | Rider University | Best Education Online Ad, Best University Online Ad | Infillion, Princeton Partners, and Atmospheric Digital |
| 2024 | Lawrence Tech Be Curious Make Magic | Best University Integrated Ad Campaign | Yellow Flag Productions/TMV Group |
| 2023 | Elevated | Best University Integrated Ad Campaign | Mount Aloysius College Marketing & Communications Department |
| 2023 | University of Cincinnati Online Brand Awareness Campaign | Best University Online Campaign | Oodle / University of Cincinnati Online |
| 2023 | Wayne State University School of Surgery | Best University Website | TMV Group |
| 2022 | UOG Student Recruitment Digital Marketing Campaign (Fall 2021) | Best University Integrated Ad Campaign | University of Guam Marketing & Communications Office |
| 2022 | University of Cincinnati Online: Program-level Campaign | Best University Online Ad | Oodle / University of Cincinnati |
| 2022 | University of Cincinnati Online: MBA Video | Best University Online Video | Oodle / University of Cincinnati |
| 2022 | University of Cincinnati Online: Brand Awareness Social Campaign | Best University Social Media Campaign | Oodle / University of Cincinnati |
| 2022 | University of Cincinnati Online: Website | Best University Website | Oodle / University of Cincinnati |
| 2021 | University of Guam "Rise Above" | Best Education Online Video, Best University Online Video | University of Guam Marketing and Communications |
| 2021 | University of Cincinnati Online: Brand Awareness Campaign | Best University Integrated Ad Campaign | University of Cincinnati Online / Oodle |
| 2021 | University of Cincinnati Online: Program-level Programmatic Display | Best University Online Ad | University of Cincinnati Online / Oodle |
| 2021 | University of Cincinnati Online: Content Marketing | Best University Online Campaign | University of Cincinnati Online / Oodle |
| 2021 | University of Cincinnati Online: Online Video Campaign | Best University Online Video Campaign | University of Cincinnati Online / Oodle |
| 2021 | University of Cincinnati Online: Program-level Social Media Campaign | Best University Social Media Campaign | University of Cincinnati Online / Oodle |
| 2020 | Boise State University - Entire Institutional Website | Best University Website | Boise State University + Modern Tribe |
| 2018 | Infinite Perspectives | Best University Website | Ryerson University, Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science |
| 2017 | Logan University | Best University Website | VIVIDSITES Digital Marketing Agency |
| 2016 | MBNA Alumni & Student Campaign | Best University Integrated Ad Campaign | MBNA |
| 2016 | Topsy's Popcorn Holiday Campaign | Best University Social Media Campaign | Gragg Advertising, Social Media Marketing Team |
| 2016 | Grace University | Best University Website | Rocket55 |
| 2015 | Maricopa Matters Blog | Best Education Online Newsletter Campaign, Best University Online Newsletter Campaign | Maricopa Community Colleges District Office Marketing Team |
| 2015 | Manipal University (manipal.edu) | Best University Website | SapientNitro |
| 2014 | Limkokwing University Website | Best University Website | World Wide Web Domination |
| 2013 | Boise State University Responsive Web Design | Best University Website | Boise State University and Westwerk |
| 2012 | Limkokwing Community Portal | Best Portal Website, Best School Website | World Wide Web Domination |
| 2012 | University College Website | Best University Website | University College at the University of Denver, Legwork Studio, and EffectiveUI |
| 2011 | Limkokwing University - iPhone App | Best Education Mobile Application, Best School Mobile Application, Best University Mobile Application | World Wide Web Domination |
| 2011 | Limkokwing University Website | Best Education Website, Best School Website, Best University Website | World Wide Web Domination |
| 2011 | Kaplan Facebook Fan Page | Best School Social Media Campaign, Best University Social Media Campaign | BGT Partners |
| 2011 | Kaplan YouTube Video | Best University Online Video | BGT Partners |
| 2011 | Kaplan Master's Progam Banners | Best University Rich Media Online Campaign | BGT Partners |
| 2010 | Higher Place | Best University Websites | Malenke|barnhart |
| 2009 | Collegebound Nebraska | Best University Rich Media Online Ad | Bailey Lauerman |
| 2008 | Ann Arbor Flash | Best University Email Message | University of Michigan Law School and Medical School, Wagner Design Associates |
| 2008 | Emory Goizueta Business School | Best University Microsite/landing Page | THINK Interactive, Inc. |
| 2007 | DeSales University | Best University Microsite/landing Page | Imirage, Inc. |
| 2006 | Clark Entrepreneurship Program | Best University Microsite/landing Page | TMP Worldwide |
The Internet Advertising Competition Awards evaluates all forms of online advertising including:
To view other industry winners, please click on the link below:
| Advertising | Advocacy | Airline | Architecture | Arts | Associations | Automobile | B2B | Bank | Beverage | Biotechnology | Blockchain | Blog | Catalog | Computer: Hardware | Computer: Software | Construction | Consulting | Consumer Goods | Cooking and Recipe | Credit Union | Crypto Currency | Design | Directory or Search Engine | Education | Electronics | Employment | Energy | Entertainment | Environmental | Events | E-Zine | Faith-based | Family | Fashion or Beauty | Financial Services | Food Industry | General Interest | Government | Health Care | Healthcare Provider | Home Building | Hotel and Lodging | Information Services | Insurance | Interactive Services | International Business | Intranet | Investment | Legal | Leisure | LGBTQ | Magazine | Marketing | Manufacturing | Media | Medical | Medical Equipment | Military | Mobile | Music | Mutual Fund | News | Non-Profit | Online Community | Other | Pharmaceuticals | Photography | Political | Professional Services | Public Relations | Publishing | Radio | Real Estate | Recreation | Regional | Restaurant | Retail | SAAS | School | Science | Shopping | Small Business | Sports | Technology | Telecommunication | Transportation | Travel | University