Ball State Wins Two National Awards for Marketing Excellence

April 22, 2025

Ball State University’s Division of Marketing and Communications earned two national honors in the 40th Annual Educational Advertising Awards, the largest educational advertising competition in the country.

The University received a Silver Award in the Viewbook category for its BSU Discover Brochure, and a Bronze Award for the updated We Fly! campaign in the Total Advertising Campaign category. Both efforts were developed in collaboration with Enrollment Planning and Management and the creative agency Mindpower.

“These awards recognize the strength of our strategic partnerships and the exceptional work our team does to tell Ball State’s story in compelling, creative ways,” said Deedie Dowdle, vice president for marketing and communications. “I am grateful to see our efforts resonate on a national level and contribute to the University’s continued momentum.”

More than 2,000 entries were submitted this year from more than 1,000 institutions nationwide. See the full list of winners.

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