UNC Asheville Honored with 5 CASE Awards for Communication and Marketing

UNC Asheville has been recognized with multiple honors in the 2025 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Best of District III Awards, celebrating excellence across communications, marketing, and advancement initiatives.

UNC Asheville's five award-winning entries span a range of disciplines-from crisis communication and digital marketing to multimedia storytelling and enrollment strategy-demonstrating the University's integrated approach to advancing its mission and reinforcing its brand identity.

2025 Winning Entries Include:

• Where It All Starts: UNC Asheville Admissions Road Piece

• Helene Heroes: A Digital Marketing Campaign After a Crisis

• Hurricane Helene: A Crisis Communications Response

• An Extension of the Classroom: Internship Program Multimedia Showcase

• Drinking Water Returns to UNC Asheville Post-Hurricane Helene

"These awards underscore the strategic and creative excellence of our Communications & Marketing team," said Eden Bloss, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at UNC Asheville, "and reflect a deep commitment to innovation, collaboration, and resiliency - qualities that define our institution. I could not be prouder of our team."

Presented annually, the CASE District III Awards celebrate the best work in higher-education advancement across the Southeastern United States. The winning projects from UNC Asheville demonstrate excellence in creative marketing, digital storytelling, and crisis communication, as well as innovation in student engagement initiatives.