
2019 DISTRICT AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD STUDENT COMPETITION
2019 JURY PANEL

GIL AREVALO
Starting out as a TV writer at HBO and MTV, Gil realized his passion went beyond scripts. His true love lay at the intersection of technology and nerdom, Ideation and invention. So he left the entertainment side for agency life and spent the next 11 years working at shops big and small, digital and traditional, General and Multicultural–solving problems and inventing new ways to communicate for his clients. His work on Mercedes-Benz, Burger King, Unicef, and several others has been recognized by award shows around the world. When not solving problems for clients he can be found schoolin’ digital natives at Miami Ad School.

GLORIA DUSENBERRY
Gloria is a Copywriter / Creative Director with over 15 years of experience in multicultural, US, and Global markets. She has worked on brands ranging from Disney Parks, Kraft Foods, ScJohnson, Coca-Cola, P&G Always and many others. Her work has been featured on How and Communication Arts magazines and she’s won Effies, Cannes Lions, Kinsale Sharks, and shortlisted on FIAP and many others.

SERGIO MATSUNAGA
Originally from Brazil, Sergio Matsunaga (AKA Jaspion) has spent more than 25 years trying to move from advertising to surfing. As you can see, he failed. Big. Currently he is an Associate Creative Director at TBWA\Media Arts Lab Miami.
Before joining Media Arts Lab he had worked for the community in Miami and top creative Brazilian agencies, such as Almap/BBDO, DM9DDB, AGE, Ogilvy Brazil, Lew’Lara\TBWA, Dentsu, Publicis, and had a short experience in British advertising at W+K London.
During his career he has worked with the world’s biggest brands, including Apple, Nokia, Volkswagen, Toyota, Audi, Sony, MTV, Telefonica, Häagen-Dazs, GM, BAT, Philips, J&J, Nissin Foods, among others.
He has won prestigious accolades in the industry, including several awards in Brazil, Cannes, New York Festivals, FIAP and El Ojo. When you can’t find Sergio trying to move his career to surfing, you may find him cooking Japanese food or feijoada with friends.
2019 AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS DISTRICT STUDENT WINNERS
Sales & Marketing | Sales Promotion | Packaging
AAF Oklahoma City
Mandy Rochat for Hårtles done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Marissa Thelen for Finite Eau de Parfum done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Tam Tran for Aurea Perfume done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Brenda Chavez for Nantli Cacao Chocolate done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Marissa Thelen for Conspiratea done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Sydni Levis-Nasada for Defy Eau de Parfum done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Jason Rowlett for Minja, Mega Minis done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Lubbock
Yinting Fan for The World of Ghibli done for Texas Tech University
Yinting Fan | Graphic Designer & Illustrator
AAF Shreveport/Bossier
Isabella Jones for Fox’s Pizza Den – Single Slice Box done for Northwestern State University
AAF Oklahoma City
Amanda Dely for Maestro: Top Shelf Tequila Box Set done for University of Central
AAF Oklahoma City
Rachel Kear for Astro Ramen done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Mallory Rankin for Earthly Living Organics done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Fort Worth
Jessica Dawson for Conrad Co. Fishing Lures done for Texas Christian University
Sales & Marketing | Collateral Material | Stationery Package | Single or Multiple pieces
AAF Fort Worth
Tina Mendez for Gypsy Scoops done for University of Texas at Arlington
AAF San Antonio
Alejandra Lopez Mendez for Doña Tota done for University of the Incarnate Word
Alejandra Lopez Mendez | Graphic Designer
Sales & Marketing | Collateral Material | Printed Annual Report or Brochure
AAF Dallas
Noel Ramos for Gill Sans Typebook done for University of Texas at Arlington
Sales & Marketing | Collateral Material | Special Event Materials
AAF Dallas
Brandon Mulkey for Texas Live! Grand Opening done for Texas A&M University Commerce
Brandon Mulkey | Designer
Erica Shea | Crafter
Sales & Marketing | Collateral Material | Design | Cover
AAF Oklahoma City
Shannon Perrine for Snow White done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Sydni Levis-Nasada for Secret Garden, book cover done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Mia Le for The Perks of Being a Wallflower done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Lubbock
Jasmine Henderson for I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings done for Texas Tech University
Sales & Marketing | Collateral Material | Publication Design | Editorial Spread or Feature
AAF Corpus Christi
Neiman Ward for In Conversation with J.Cole done for Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Associated Press | Photography
Dee Lockett | Journalist
Andrea Hempstead | Porfessor
Neiman Ward | Design
Sales & Marketing | Collateral Material | Design | Cover/Editorial Spread or Feature | Series
AAF Rio Grande Valley
Ariadny Balderas for Visual Cortex done for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ariadny Balderas | Graphic Designer
Sales & Marketing | Collateral Material | Publication Design | Magazine Design
AAF Rio Grande Valley
Pulse Magazine Staff for 2018 Pulse Magazine done for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sage Bazan | Editor-in-Chief
Arael Meza | Graphic Editor
Erik Webster | Photo Editor
Alexis Denise Martinez | Copy Editor
Ashley Mathew | Section Editor
Celeste Strange | Section Editor
Alvaro Ayala | Intern
Dania Ruiz | Intern
Ariadny Balderas | Graphic Intern
Cecilia Sierra | Graphic Intern
Jonathan Hernandez | Graphic Intern
AAF San Antonio
Zaida Zayas for Taste Urban Food San Antonio done for University of The Incarnate Word
Zaida Zayas | Graphic Designer
Sales & Marketing | Collateral Material | Design | Design
AAF Oklahoma City
Holly Low for In Cold Blood done for University of Central Oklahoma
Sales & Marketing | Direct Marketing
AAF San Angelo
Creative Resume/Portfolio for Creative Resume/Portfolio done for Angelo State University
Sarah Campbell | Creative Resume/Portfolio
Print Advertising | Magazine Advertising | Magazine Advertising | Campaign
AAF Austin
Henry Youtt for them. done for UT – Texas Creative
Henry Youtt | Copywriter / Art Director
AAF Austin
Martin Xoxa for Container Store is a State of Mind done for Austin Creative Department
Martin Xoxa | Art Director
AAF Dallas
Monica Williams for Walla Walla Sweet Onions done for Texas A&M University-Commerce
AAF Austin
Martha Gill and Hayes Reed for HQ Trivia – It Pays To Be Trivial done for University of Texas at Austin
Martha Gill | Art Director
Hayes Reed | Copywriter
AAF Dallas
Stephanie Williams, Kristin Decker, Monica Reeves for Arm the Arts done for Texas A&M University – Commerce
Stephanie Williams | Art Director
Kristin Decker | Photographer
Monica Reeves | Stylist
AAF Austin
Patrick Tran for Allbirds: Stand for Comfort done for University of Texas at Austin
Patrick Tran | Copywriter
Out Of Home & Ambient Media | Poster | Single
AAF Dallas
Monica Williams for Rubber Duck Regatta done for Texas A&M University-Commerce
Monica Williams | Designer
AAF Dallas
Brandi L Hamilton for A Doll’s House done for Texas A&M Commerce
Out Of Home & Ambient Media | Out-Of-Home | Poster | Campaign
AAF Oklahoma City
William Muschinske for Serial Killers by the Numbers done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Corpus Christi
Antelmo A Aguirre for Texan Courage Commemorative Posters done for Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Antelmo Aguirre | Design
AAF San Antonio
Rachel Villacorta for New York Film Fest Poster Series done for University of Incarnate Word
Rachel Villacorta | Graphic Designer
Out Of Home & Ambient Media | Ambient Media | Guerilla Marketing, Installations and Events
AAF Oklahoma City
Amanda Dely, Inktank Studio for The Pop-Up Shop by UCO Design done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Amanda Dely, Inktank Studio for Paper Jam, the people done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Amanda Dely, Inktank Studio for Meanwhile Back at the Ranch done for University of Central Oklahoma
Online/Interactive | Social Media
AAF Oklahoma City
Hayden Magar for Sticks for the Zombies done for University of Central Oklahoma
Online/Interactive | Apps (Mobile or Web-Based)
AAF Austin
Christopher Friend for Ludicrux done for Job Propulsion Lab
Asche & Spencer | Music: Electronica 246
Online/Interactive | BLOGS & Digital Publications | Publications
AAF Rio Grande Valley
Emily Rose Galvan for Cotton Magazine Mockup done for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Emily Rose Galvan | Graphic Designer
Film, Video & Sound | Television Advertising | Single
AAF Oklahoma City
Richmond Boswell for Rat King Trailer done for Oklahoma State University
Film, Video & Sound | Television Advertising | Campaign
AAF Austin
Julia Greenspan and Mallory Beck for YouTube Kids Spots done for UT – Texas Creative
Julia Greenspan | Copywriter
Mallory Beck | Copywriter
Cross-Platform | Integrated Advertising Campaign | Consumer Campaign
AAF Austin
Abigail Hogue and Madelyn Barker for Little Spoon done for UT – Texas Creative
AAF Austin
Camille Sudekum and Ruth Kwan for Outdoorsy Camper Rentals done for University of Texas at Austin
Camille Sudekum | Art Director
Ruth Kwan | Copywriter
AAF Austin
Camille Sudekum and Carrie Boswell for Hinge done for University of Texas at Austin
Camille Sudekum | Art Director
Carrie Boswell | Copywriter
AAF Austin
Kiana Fernandez and Harumi Rangel Nishimura for Dave & Busters done for The University of Texas at Austin
Kiana Fernandez | Art Director
Harumi Rangel Nishimura | Art Director
AAF Austin
Cody Gehrer and James Grandberry for Shaper Studios done for Job Propulsion Lab
Cody Gehrer | Art Director
James Grandberry | Copywriter
AAF Austin
Henry Youtt and Emma Kelley for Kraft Singles: TFOA done for UT – Texas Creative
Henry Youtt | Copywriter
Emma Kelley | Art Director
AAF Austin
Amistad Artiz and Patrick Tran for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts done for University of Texas at Austin
AAF Dallas
Kell Klopp and Megan Cruikshank for Kong Chew Toys done for Southern Methodist University
Megan Cruikshank | Illustrator/Art Director
James Kelly Klopp | Copywriter/Logo Design
Cross-Platform | Integrated Brand Identity Campaign | Single
AAF Oklahoma City
Marissa Thelen for Pizza House done for University of Central Oklahoma
Cross-Platform | Integrated Brand Identity Campaign | Campaign
AAF Austin
Kiana Fernandez and Harumi Rangel Nishimura for Undercover Colors Re-Brand done for The University of Texas at Austin
Kiana Fernandez | Art Director
Harumi Rangel Nishimura | Copywriter
AAF Oklahoma City
Amanda Dely, Inktank Studio for UCO Design Ad Campaign, proposed done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Amanda Dely for Neon Cactus done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Corpus Christi
Sonny Martinez for Giddy Up Vintage Chopper Show done for TAMUCC
AAF Dallas
Noel Ramos for Donut Palace done for University of Texas at Arlington
AAF San Antonio
Chelsea Ryan for Denver Museum of Nature and Science done for Texas State University
AAF Shreveport/Bossier
Kate Hughes for Cactus Juice done for Centenary College of Lousiana
Kate Hughes | Designer
AAF Oklahoma City
Marissa Thelen for Aspen Coffee, rebrand done for University of Central Oklahoma
Pellow Outreach
AAF Oklahoma City
Hayden Magar for Off Beat Bakewear done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Holly Low for Jux Skate Shop done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Fort Worth
Brittany McNeil for Kami Tea Company done for UT Arlington
AAF Shreveport/Bossier
Leah Baer for Mahaffey Farms done for Centenary College of Lousiana
Elements of Advertising | Copywriting
AAF Austin
Patrick Tran for Scripps Spelling Bee: Copywriting done for University of Texas at Austin
Patrick Tran | Copywriter
Martha Gill | Art Director
AAF Austin
Patrick Tran for Tiny Desk Concerts: Copywriting done for University of Texas at Austin
Patrick Tran | Copywriter
Ami Artiz | Art Director
Elements of Advertising | Logo Design
AAF Fort Worth
Noel Ramos for Apostrophe Books done for University of Texas at Arlington
AAF Oklahoma City
Brooklynn Sepulvado for Red Earth Art Center done for Oklahoma State Universtiy
Elements Of Advertising | Illustration | Single
AAF Shreveport/Bossier
Shelby Dupuy for KitchenAid Mixer Illustration done for Louisiana State University – Shreveport
Shelby Dupuy | Illustrator
AAF Oklahoma City
Adam Coe, Inktank Studio for Patience the Pangolin for WildAid done for University of Central Oklahoma
WildAid, Africa, Tara Kilachand, client
AAF Oklahoma City
Nik Long, Inktank Studio for Patience the Pangolin for WildAid done for University of Central Oklahoma
WildAid, Africa, Tara Kilachand, client
AAF Oklahoma City
Oahn Le, Inktank Studio for Patience the Pangolin for WildAid done for University of Central Oklahoma
WildAid, Africa, Tara Kilachand, client
AAF Oklahoma City
Khang Nguyen for Crash site M2K done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Jarrod Lovick for Summer’s Last Scoop done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Lubbock
Yinting Fan for Smile done for Texas Tech University
Yinting Fan | Graphic Designer / Illustrator
AAF Rio Grande Valley
Sara Longoria for Letter to Ozzy done for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
AAF Amarillo
Blake William Cripps for Bison done for West Texas A&M
AAF Oklahoma City
Jarrod Lovick for Things Unseen done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Jarrod Lovick for Office Buzz done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Oklahoma City
Jarrod Lovick for Paper Jam, Biker done for University of Central Oklahoma
Elements Of Advertising | Illustration | Campaign
AAF Rio Grande Valley
Monica Lugo for Primitive Series done for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Monica Lugo | Graphic Designer / Illustrator
AAF Oklahoma City
Shuning Liu for Forest Walk: Bear, House, Water done for University of Central Oklahoma
AAF Austin
Mingchen Shentu and Mingyo Lee for Rent the Runway – Infinite Choices done for UT – Texas Creative
Mingchen Shentu | Art Director
Mingyo Lee | Art Director
AAF Austin
Brennen Cooke and Audrey Marlett for GoGurt done for Texas Creative – University of Texas at Austin
Brennen Cooke | Copywriter
Audrey Marlett | Art Director
AAF Oklahoma City
Amanda Dely, Inktank Studio for Patience the Pangolin for WildAid done for University of Central Oklahoma
WildAid, Africa, Tara Kilachand, client
AAF Lubbock
Yinting Fan for More Guns done for Texas Tech University
Yinting Fan | Graphic Designer / Illustrator
AAF Amarillo
Marcus Freeman for Seize the Awkward done for West Texas A&M University
AAF Fort Worth
Tiffani Torres for Hemingway Illustrations done for University of Texas at Arlington
Tiffani Kaumeyer | Hemmingway Book Cover Illustrations
Elements of Advertising | Still Photography | Black & White | Single
AAF N.E. Arkansas
Justin Mohler for Downbeat done for Arkansas State University
Justin Mohler | Photographer
AAF San Angelo
Kristyn Ward for Lone Wolf Bridge done for Angelo State University
Elements of Advertising | Still Photography | Color | Single
AAF Lubbock
Brittany Roberts for Summer Storm done for Texas Tech University
AAF Austin
Mary Daniels and Jaylin Turner for Darn Tough: In It For Life done for Job Propulsion Lab
Mary Daniels | Art Director
Jaylin Turner | Copy Writer
Pablo Valles | Photographer
Elements Of Advertising | Art Direction | Campaign
AAF Dallas
Sydney Spears for Screamfest Posters done for Texas A&M of Commerce
Sydney Spears | Graphic Design
AAF Austin
Mingchen Shentu and Mingyo Lee for Rent the Runway – Infinite Choices done for UT – Texas Creative
Mingchen Shentu | Art Director
Mingyo Lee | Art Director
AAF Oklahoma City
Ben Capshaw for Happy Socks-Stand Out done for Lindsey + Asp
Ben Capshaw | Writer
Elements Of Advertising | Film, Video & Sound | Animation or Special Effects
AAF Lubbock
Yinting Fan for Find the Right done for Texas Tech University
Yinting Fan | Photographer / Editor / Animator
AAF Lubbock
Yinting Fan for Fantastic Beasts done for Texas Tech University
Yinting Fan | Editor / Illustrator / Animator