[KETTERING, OH, 2/23/19] – The American Advertising Federation (AAF-Dayton) hosted its annual Hermes Awards tonight in Dayton, and The Modern’s students earned a total of 28 awards across the bronze, silver, and gold ADDY categories. The Hermes competition recognizes excellence in marketing, advertising, and design.

Two students from The Modern, Bryce Herbst and Ashlee Langenkamp, won the gold ADDY for students, which is named “The Dan Johnson Award for Creative Achievement.” Johnson was a respected designer, artist, and mentor who taught at The Modern for many years. The students will advance to the district level of the ADDYs, competing with other winners from Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

Student Gold Winners:
Bryce Herbst – Union 17 Brewing
Ashlee Langenkamp – The Tourist

Student Silver Winners:
Bree Beisner – Dangle Hops
Kayla Carraway – Utah Website
Kayla Carraway – Neil Armstrong Website
Kayla Carraway – Wolf’s Head Packaging
Emmi Gordon – Kaytee Wild Bird Seed Packaging
Emmi Gordon – Personal Branding
Bryce Herbst – Express
Ashlee Langenkamp – Wonderland Tattoo Website
Lauren Murphree – Earthbound App Design
Morgan Smither – Warby Parker
Alexis White – Stark Beer Company

Bronze Student Winners:
Monica Alexander – Stitch Packaging
Bree Beisner – Zombie Burger + Shake Lab
Sara Bertka – Oasis
Chase Dearing – Uncle Ramen Website
Philip Heiss – Kodiak, Alaska City Rebrand
Philip Heiss – Saint Alfred Website
Bryce Herbst – Salvador Dali Website
Bryce Herbst – Myriad Website
Indy James – Meeting Grounds
Joelle Kaiser – The Wild Shop
Hunter Lewis – Loose Goose
Jacob McDaniel – Golden IPA
Lindsey Schulze – Black Sky Brewing
Morgan Smither – Fresh Thyme
Elizabeth Zoeller – Bumble Scratch

“Tonight’s event recognized the perseverance and creativity these students poured into their work in 2018,” shared Jessica Barry, president of The Modern. “I am honored to watch each of them grow into the design leaders of tomorrow.”