Columbus Society of Communicating Arts (CSCA), a nonprofit organization that promotes communication design and a better understanding of the visual, written, and interactive arts, held its annual Creative Best Awards on Thursday, November 15, 2023. Students, alums, faculty, and staff from The Modern College of Design were honored for exceptional digital, identity, print, video and photography work.

Award of Merit in Photography
Chris DeRosa, Second-Year Student
New Balance Shoe Photography
Instructor: Mark Werle

Award of Merit in Photography
Richard Lee, Second-Year Student
Cameraman Photography
Instructor: Mark Werle

Best of Category Identity
Mariya Dydyk, Third-Year Student
Strongsville City Branding
Instructor: Clancy Boyer

Best of Category Digital
Abigail Henkle, 2023 Graduate
The National Gardening Association Website
Instructor: Paul Garcher

Best of Category Print
Carly Utter, 2023 Graduate
Stok Packaging
Instructor: Clancy Boyer

Best of Category in Print Long Form
The Modern College of Design
Creative Director – Justin Morter, 2008 graduate
Copywriters – Jessica Barry, 1997 graduate and Cait Franklin, 2016 graduate
Recruitment Viewbook

Best of Category in Video Short Form
The Modern College of Design
Creative Director – Justin Morter, 2008 graduate
This is Design – Reka

Students, faculty, and staff traveled to Columbus to attend the awards ceremony and network with over 100 creatives from Columbus’ top design and advertising firms.

“We appreciate this outstanding recognition from the Columbus Society of Communicating Arts,” stated Jessica Barry, Modern President. “We are proud of our students, faculty, and alumni and their impressive work.”

The judging panel included Heather Hipsher with clients including L Brands and URBN Umbrellas, Josh Holland, known for his work on Voodoo Ranger, and Sarah Beth Morgan, clients including Chipotle, Ecobee, and Google.