UIW Graphic Design Students Win Big at the Local ADDY Awards Gala
The Graphic Design Program at the University of the Incarnate Word proudly celebrates the achievements of its students, who were named finalists in the 2026 American Advertising Awards, hosted by AAF San Antonio. At the awards ceremony held at the Witte Museum on February 27, 2026, 17 students were honored across various categories, earning Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards, as well as two Special Judges Awards. Additionally, three students received scholarships. Gold and Silver winners now have the opportunity to advance to the 10th District Competition. In total, our students secured 38 awards: 11 Gold, 12 Silver, 13 Bronze, and two Student Judges Awards, reflecting their exceptional talent and dedication.
SENIOR AWARDS
Mia Esqueda (BFA, 2026)
Silver Student ADDY A Matter of Time Tor Poster – Poster
Aubrie Kaylor (BFA, 2026)
Gold Student ADDY Gimme 10 – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
Silver Student ADDY Nocturne – Cover/Editorial Spread or Feature – Series
Bronze Student ADDY Florafest – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
Elena Moser (BFA, 2026)
Silver Student ADDY Currents – Cover/Editorial Spread or Feature – Series
Emily Nguyen (BFA, 2026)
Silver Student ADDY Oriental Emergence – Magazine Design
Astrid Ortega (BFA, 2026)
Gold Student ADDY Galactic Warriors – Special Events Materials
Gold Student ADDY Hex & Babes – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
Silver Student ADDY Galactic Warriors – Poster
Silver Student ADDY Hex & Babes – App (Mobile or Web-based)
Bronze Student ADDY Sol Heat – Packaging
Abel Pedraza (BFA, 2026)
Gold Student ADDY Dulce Vibras – Magazine Design
Gold Student ADDY Capparelli’s Website – Website (Desktop or Mobile)
Gold Student ADDY Cybercon – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
Silver Student ADDY Cybercon – App (Mobile or Web-Based)
Bronze Student ADDY Meet Joe – Still Photography – Campaign
Savannah Plumas (BFA, 2026)
Gold Student ADDY Onward Mobile App – App (Mobile or Web-Based)
Special Judges Award Onward Mobile App – Digital Presentation
Araceli Sanchez-Robles (BFA, 2026)
Bronze Student ADDY Galactic Kiss Wine Bottles – Packaging
Bronze Student ADDY Shark Evolution Zine – Magazine Design
Leanna Segura (BFA, 2026)
Bronze Student ADDY Slowburn – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
Kimberly Siller (BFA, 2026)
Silver Student ADDY San Anto Print: Paper Trail Issue – Magazine Design
Hannah Valdez (BFA, 2026)
Silver Student ADDY HOOP – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
Silver Student ADDY Zone Infographic —Editorial Spread or Feature
Bronze Student ADDY How to Rolling Loud – Magazine Design
Bronze Student ADDY Lume – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
Mia Esqueda and Astrid Ortega (BFA, 2026)
Gold Student ADDY Bloody Necessary – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
Special Judges Award Bloody Necessary – Creative Versatility
Aubrie Kaylor and Kimberly Siller (BFA, 2026)
Bronze Student ADDY Bean There? – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
JUNIOR AWARDS
Juan Chipres (BFA, 2027)
Bronze Student ADDY Lanikai Lookout— Logo Design
Bronze Student ADDY Lanikai Lookout – Stationery Package
Daniel Cox (BFA, 2027)
Gold Student ADDY Fizz No Evil Sparkling Drink – Packaging
Silver Student ADDY Grampie’s Pizzeria Brand Redesign – Stationery Package
Sofia Ruiz Del Hoyo (BFA, 2027)
Gold Student ADDY Sunny’s Sushi – Integrated Brand Identity – Single
Christalina Ochoa (BFA, 2027)
Silver Student ADDY Land of the Banned – Poster
Jazmin Perez (BFA, 2027)
Bronze Student ADDY Pazzo Pastria Logo – Logo Design
Carolina Taboada (BFA, 2027)
Gold Student ADDY Lacoste Boulangerie Rebrand – Integrated Brand Identity – Campaign
Bronze Student ADDY Tricolor Crew – Packaging
SCHOLARSHIPS
Abel Pedraza (BFA, 2026)
ADDY Scholarship $1,000
Jazmin Perez (BFA, 2027)
ADDY Scholarship $1,000
Keilana Solis-Fuller (BFA, 2028)
ADDY Scholarship $1,000
