The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is a membership association serving educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas.

The K-State Alumni Association falls into District VI. CASE District VI represents professionals and institutions in the Midwest region of the United States (Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming). 

The CASE Circle of Excellence Awards showcase outstanding work in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising and marketing. The awards are open to professionals working at CASE member colleges, universities, independent schools and their affiliated nonprofits around the world.

Here are the awards the K-State Alumni Association has received to date, listed by year presented:

2023

Best of District VI Awards

• Videos: Promotional (Short) - Wine the Wildcat Way
• Writing: Profile (1,000+ Words) - Gathering place: K-Staters and friends start hometown brewery

2022

CASE Circle of Excellence Awards

• Bronze - Writing: Profile (Less than 1,000 words) - A Statement Maker: K-Stater magazine article
• Bronze - Alumni Relations Pivot - Wildcat Reads
  

Best of District VI Awards

• Alumni Relations Initiatives - K-State License Plate Program
• Alumni Relations Pivot - Wildcat Reads
• Videos: Promotional (Long) - International Leadership Award Video
• Videos: Promotional (Long) - Dr. Kimberly Williams, Iman Teaching Award
• Writing: Profile (Less than 1,000 Words) - Veterinary team promotes love for rural life through entertainment show: K-Stater magazine article
• Writing: Profile (Less than 1,000 Words) - A Statement Maker: K-Stater magazine article
  

2021

• Gold - Alumni Relations: Targeted Constituency Engagement - The African Diaspora: K-State Biennial Black Alumni Reunion
• Gold - Magazines: Special Issues - K-Stater magazine, summer 2020: COVID-19 issue
• Silver - Digital Communications: Newsletters (External) - Connecting alumni to their alma mater through At K-State
• Silver - Special Events: Single Day - Alumni Excellence Award: Marlin Fitzwater
• Silver - Design: Covers - K-Stater magazine cover, spring 2020
• Silver - Writing: Profile - K-Stater magazine "Leaving his legacy" article
• Bronze - Magazines: Alumni/General Interest - K-Stater magazine, summer 2020
• Bronze - Writing: Feature - K-Stater magazine "Now Entering: The Hot Zone" article
• Bronze - Marketing: Branding Programs - Creating the K-State Alumni Association’s first official brand guide
  

*Entered by K-State's Division of Communications and Marketing:

• Gold - Video: General Information - We Speak Your Name Alumni Association Video
  
• Gold - Video: General Information - 2019 Alumni Excellence Award Video: Marlin Fitzwater
  

2020

• Gold - Alumni Relations: Programming for Special Constituencies - A Cross Cultural International Student Block Party
• Silver - Design: Calendars - 2019 member calendar
• Silver - Best Uses of Social Media - Ernie the Elf Holiday Social Media Campaign
• Silver - Magazines: Special Issues - K-Stater magazine, KSUnite issue, summer 2019
• Silver - External Audience Tabloid and Newsletters (Digital) - @K-State alumni e-newsletter – November 2018
• Silver - External Audience Tabloid and Newsletters (Digital) - @K-State alumni e-newsletter – January 2019
• Silver - Writing: News Writing - General News Writing - K-Stater magazine collection of articles
• Bronze - Design: Covers - Spring 2019 K-Stater magazine cover
• Bronze - Innovative Uses of Technology: Alumni Relations - Full Circle with Dr. King: Freshman to Board Chair
• Bronze - Special Events: Single-Day - K-State Kansas City Wabash CannonBall 

2019

• Gold - Platinum Categories - “A Spot I Love Full Well” - K-State Alumni Center Stained Glass Mural unveiling
• Gold - Design - Summer 2018 K-Stater magazine
• Gold - Digital Communications - Career Services Facebook live videos
• Gold - Digital Communications - K-State tumbler giveaway
• Gold - Magazines - K-Stater magazine, Summer 2018 Research Issue
• Gold - Magazines - K-Stater magazine, Winter 2017 Redesign
• Gold - Publications - @K-State e-newsletter - June 2018
• Gold - Publications - @K-State e-newsletter - August 2018
• Gold - Writing - K-Stater magazine: We want you! - Fall 2017, Alumni Excellence - Winter 2017, Miracle in Manhattan - Winter 2017, From the Ashes - Spring 2018, Preparing Security - Spring 2018
• Silver - Alumni Relations Programs - K-State Alumni Excellence Award and Wall of Distinction
• Silver - Digital Communications - E-Newsletter Willie the Wildcat cartoon ad
• Bronze - Design - Coming Full Circle layout
• Bronze - Design - From the Ashes layout: Spring 2018 K-Stater magazine
• Bronze - Special Events - K-State Fight Song 90th Anniversary

2018

• Gold - Design - Winter 2016 K-Stater magazine
• Gold - Special Events - World War I Memorial Stadium Dedication
• Gold - Alumni Relations Programs - Student Alumni Board diversity recruitment
• Gold - Alumni Relations - K-State Wabash CannonBalls: Kansas City, Houston, North Texas, Colorado
• Silver - Design - 2017 Membership Calendar
• Silver - Publications - @K-State e-newsletter - May 2017
• Silver - Digital Communications - @K-State e-newsletter new design
• Silver - Special Events - Total Solar Eclipse
• Bronze - Digital Communications - Alumni Club section (of website)
• Bronze - Digital Communications - Born to Be A Wildcat coloring pages
• Bronze - Writing - K-Stater magazine: Open for Business - Winter 2016, An Honor to Serve - Spring 2017, Inspiring Education - Spring 2017, From the Experts - Spring 2017, Eye in the Sky - Summer 2017
• ASAP Award - District VI Outstanding Organization and District VI Outstanding Advisor - Marcus Kidd '14, '16

2017

• Gold - Design - Wildcats Forever poster
• Gold - Digital Communications - Holiday gift email
• Gold - Alumni Relations - 100th Anniversary Homecoming promotions: T-shirt, banner, video, paver, etc.
• Gold - Publications - @K-State e-newsletter - May 2016
• Gold - Special Event - Alumni Fellows
• Gold - Writing - BRI, Olathe Urban Food, Cancer Research, Vet Med Dean, K-State 2025
• Silver - Design - 2016 Membership Calendar
• Silver - Digital Communications - Dorm Wars
• Silver - Publications - @K-State e-newsletter - August 2015
• Silver - Special Event - 100th Homecoming
• Silver - Platinum Categories - License Plate Program
• Bronze - Video - Wabash CannonBall KC 10th Year Scholarship
• ASAP Award - District VI Outstanding Advisor - Jessica Elmore '06, '15

2016

• Platinum - Best Practices in Alumni Relations - Young Alumni Survey 
• Gold - Alumni Relations Program - Distinguished Young Alumni
• Gold - Alumni Relations Program - International Graduation Celebration
• Gold - Advancement Services - K-State License Plate Program
• Silver - Design - 2014 K-Stater magazine cover
• Bronze - Alumni Relations Program - International Family Fun Day

2015

• Gold - Platinum - Communications survey
• Gold - Design - 2014 Calendar
• Gold - Strategic Communications - Higher Ed Grassroots Advocacy
• Gold - Alumni Relations Program - Multicultural Graduation Celebration
• Silver - Platinum - Around K-State/Army ROTC cadets - Fall 2013; Center of Attention - Fall 2013; Family/Wildcat Request Live - Winter 2013; Intercollegiate Rowing Center - Spring 2014; Around K-State/soccer player - Summer 2014; Culinary 'Cats - Summer 2014
• Silver - Digital Communications - Holiday Animation E-card
• Silver - Design - Wabash CannonBall Kansas City Brochure
• Silver - Alumni Relations Program - Junior Wildcats Club
• Silver - Fundraising Programs - Tradition Founders
• Silver - Special Events - Distinguished Young Alumni
• Silver - Special Events - Wabash CannonBall Colorado
• Bronze - Writing - Center of Attention - Fall 2013; Arctic Adventure - Winter 2013; Lost and Found - Spring 2014; Overcoming Hurdles - Spring 2014; Culinary 'Cats - Summer 2014
• Bronze - Alumni Relations Program - For Sophomores Only
• Bronze - Alumni Relations Program - Alumni Fellows

2014

• Gold - Special Events - Alumni Center 10th Anniversary - includes video and traditions brochures
• Gold - Alumni Relations Program - Multicultural Alumni Council
• Gold - Individual Institutional Relations and Alumni Relations Publications - Traditions Brochure
• Silver - College and University General Interest Magazines - Winter 2012 and Summer 2013 issues
• Silver - Alumni Relations Program - Distinguished Young Alumni
• Silver - Special Events - Wabash CannonBall Gala
• Silver - Alumni Relations Program - Fellows Program
• Bronze - Excellence of Design - Winter 2012 issue
• ASAP Award - District VI Outstanding External Program - DYA

2013

• Sweepstakes Award* - Kansas State University
• Gold - Fundraising Programs - Tradition Founders
• Gold - Alumni Relations Programs - "State" T-shirt and membership campaign
• Gold - Fundraising Programs - Fund a Wildcat
• Gold - External Audience Tabloids and Newsletters - @K-State e-newsletter
• Gold - Excellence In Design - 2012 Calendar
• Silver - Alumni Relations Programs - Multicultural Alumni Council
• Silver - Special Events - Wabash CannonBall
• Silver - Video Fundraising Features - Wabash CannonBall Prezi/Video
• Silver - Individual In House Publications - Spring and Summer K-Stater magazine issues
• Bronze - Alumni Relations Programs - Black Alumni Greek Reunion
• Winner - Call For Service Award - Chief Executive Leader Award: Nominated Kirk Schulz

2012

• Gold - Alumni Event - K-State Alumni Association Wabash CannonBall
• Gold - Special Event Organized Around Special Occasions - K-State Alumni Association Wabash CannonBall
• Gold - Membership Appeal - Life membership fire sale appeals
• Gold - News/Editorial or Feature Photography - K-Stater magazine: Cambodian Monk
• Silver - Electronic Newsletter for Alumni - @K-State e-newsletter
• Silver - Fundraising Direct Mail - Tradition Founders
• Silver - Alumni Website - www.k-state.com
• Silver - Series of Photographs - K-Stater magazine: Frozen in Time
• Bronze - Fundraising Videos/DVDs - License Plate Video
• Bronze - Program Mailing for Annual Fund Support - Tradition Founders
• ASAP Award - Outstanding Internal Program - New Member Training

2011

• Gold - Science/Technology/Research Article or Feature - K-Stater magazine: Flight of the Drones
• Gold - Membership Appeal - We're Puzzled Membership Appeal
• Gold - CD/DVD - K-State Alumni Association Event DVD
• Gold - Special Events Organized Around Special Occasions - K-State Alumni Association Wabash CannonBall
• Silver - Alumni Website - www.k-state.com
• Silver - Alumni Event - K-State Alumni Association Wabash CannonBall
• Silver - Program Mailing for Annual Fund Support - Tradition Founders
• Silver - Fundraising Direct Mail - Tradition Founders
• Bronze - Feature Story - K-Stater magazine: The Eyes are the Window to the Soul
• Bronze - Profile/Personality Article or Feature - K-Stater magazine: Slammed
• Bronze - Electronic Newsletter for Alumni - @K-State e-newsletter

2010

• Sweepstakes Award* - 7,500 students or more - Kansas State University
• Gold - Alumni Website - www.k-state.com
• Gold - Alumni Event - Wabash CannonBall
• Silver - Electronic Newsletter for Alumni - @K-State
• Silver - Program Mailing for Annual Support - Tradition Founders
• Silver - Fundraising Direct Mail - Tradition Founders
• Silver - Special Events Organized Around Special Occasions - Wabash CannonBall
• Silver - Electronic Newsletter for Alumni - @K-State
• Bronze - Magazine: Four or More Colors - K-Stater magazine
• Bronze - Cover: Four or More Colors - Sustainability

2009

• Grand Gold - Excellence in Photography - K-Stater magazine: Time Saver
• Gold - Excellence in Fundraising Materials - Annual Fund Appeal to Life Members
• Gold - Excellence in Alumni Special Events - Wabash CannonBall
• Silver - Excellence in Graphic Design - Big 12 Recent Grad E-solicitation
• Silver - Excellence in Educational Fundraising - Tradition Founders Fund
• Bronze - Excellence in Alumni Websites - www.k-state.com
• Bronze - Excellence in Graphic Design - Big 12 Recent Grad E-solicitation
• Bronze - Excellence in Fundraising Materials - Upgrade to Life Membership Campaign

2008

• Sweepstakes Runner-Up* - Kansas State University
• Grand Gold - Series of Photographs - K-Stater magazine: Eye of the Storm
• Grand Gold - Graphic Design: Publications Produced on a Budget - Traveling Wildcats brochure
• Gold - Photography: News/Editorial or Feature - K-Stater magazine: Prayer Circle
• Gold - Graphic Design: Publication Created Exclusively for Electronic Distribution - Membership Appreciation Flash
• Gold - Alumni Programming: Special Groups - Jr. Wildcat Club
• Bronze - Educational Fundraising: Program Mailing for Annual Fund Support - Tradition Founders Fund
• Bronze - Writing: Profile/Personality Article or Feature - K-Stater magazine: Bill Snyder: End of an Era
• Bronze - Communications: Publications Program Improvement - K-Stater magazine
• Bronze - Electronic Publications for Alumni: Alumni Website - www.k-state.com 
• Bronze - Alumni Programming: Special Groups - Born to Be a Wildcat
• Bronze - Series of Photographs - K-Stater magazine: Capturing the Moment
• Bronze - Graphic Design: Special Publications: Calendars - Calendar 2007
• Bronze - News/Editorial or Feature Photography - K-Stater magazine: Tsunami Victim

2007

From the summer 2007 issue of K-Stater magazine: Two grand golds went to K-Stater photography and Traveling Wildcats graphic design. There were two golds and five bronzes for the Jr. Wildcat Club, Tradition Founders, Website, Born to Be a Wildcat, the K-Stater and flash e-mails.

2006

• Gold - Photography - K-Stater magazine: High Jumper Kyle Lancaster
• Gold - Graphic Design: Best Solution to a Visual Communications Challenge - K-State Alumni Association Membership Materials
• Silver - Alumni Programming: Campus/Constituent Groups - Alumni Fellows
• Bronze - Series of Photographs - K-Stater magazine: Global Flyer
• Bronze - Writing: Profile/Personality Article - K-Stater magazine: Steve Theede - Yukos Oil
• Bronze - Educational Fundraising: Program Mailing for Annual Fund Support - Tradition Founders Fund
• Bronze - Alumni Websites - www.k-state.com

2005

• Sweepstakes Runner-Up* - Educational Advancement: 7,500 students or more - Kansas State University
• Gold - Photography - K-Stater magazine: Volleyball: Simply Awesome
• Silver - Alumni Programming: Campus/Constituent Groups - Alumni Fellows
• Silver - Educational Fundraising: Program Mailing for Annual Fund Support - Tradition Founders
• Silver - Alumni Programming: Student Advancement - For Sophomores Only
• Bronze - Alumni Programming: Student Advancement - Jr. Wildcat Club

2004

• Sweepstakes Winner* - Educational Advancement: More than 15,000 students - Kansas State University
• Gold - Alumni Programming: Campus Constituent Groups - Alumni Fellows
• Gold - Alumni Programming: Student Advancement - Student Alumni Board
• Gold - Fundraising Materials - Tradition Founders Fund
• Silver - Alumni Websites: Innovative Use of Technology - @K-State newsletter
• Silver - Educational Fundraising: Special Constituency Giving Program, Non-Recurring - Alumni Center Campaign
• Silver - Alumni Websites - www.k-state.com
• Silver - Alumni Programming: Student Advancement - For Sophomores Only
• Silver - Alumni Programming: Student Advancement - Jr. Wildcat
• Bronze - Educational Fundraising: Program Mailing for Annual Fund Support - Tradition Founders Fund
• Bronze - Graphic Design: Poster (One, Two or Three-Colors) - For Sophomores Only
• Bronze - Photography: News/Editorial or Feature - K-Stater magazine: Fairchild Sweeper
• Bronze - Alumni Programming: Homecoming/Reunions/Parent Programming - Homecoming
• ASAP Award - District VI Outstanding Newsletter - SAB Today and Spring Training

2003

• Gold - Alumni Programming - For Sophomores Only
• Silver - Alumni Programming: Homecoming/Reunions/Parent Programming - Purple Parade: K-State Homecoming
• Silver - Alumni Websites - www.k-state.com
• Silver - Alumni Programming: Student Advancement - Student Alumni Board
• Bronze - Graphic Design: Special Publications - Alumni Center Dedication Invites
• Bronze - Photography: News/Editorial or Feature - K-Stater magazine: Afghan Children
• Bronze - Fundraising Materials: Membership Appeal - Colbert Hills Non-Member Appeal
• Bronze - Educational Fundraising: Program Mailing for Annual Fund Support - Tradition Founders Fund
• Bronze - Alumni Websites: Innovative Use of Technology - K-State Newsletter
• Bronze - Fundraising Materials: Fundraising Direct Mail - K-State Alumni Center Pavers

2002

• Sweepstakes Runner-Up* - Educational Advancement: Over 5,000 students - Kansas State University
• Gold - Alumni Website - www.k-state.com
• Gold - Alumni Programming - Alumni Fellows Program
• Silver - Educational Fundraising - Program Mailing for Annual Fund Support - Tradition Founders Fund
• Silver - Multimedia: Website - www.k-state.com
• Silver - Alumni Programming: Student Advancement - For Sophomores Only
• Bronze - Multimedia: Web Sub-Site or Special Section - Travel
• Bronze - Alumni Programming: Campus/Constituent Groups - Multicultural Programs
• Bronze - Alumni Programming: Homecoming/Reunions/Parent Programming - Homecoming
• Bronze - Fundraising Materials: Fundraising Direct Mail - Tradition Founders Fund

2001

• Sweepstakes Finalist* - Alumni Relations, Communications and Philanthropy - Kansas State University
• Gold - Alumni Website - www.k-state.com
• Gold - Alumni Programming - Senior Send-off
• Gold - Alumni Special Events - Purple Power Play on Poyntz
• Gold - Writing - K-Stater magazine: SoHo Artist
• Gold - Fundraising Materials - Case Statement, K-State Alumni Center Campaign
• Gold - Alumni Programming - Junior Wildcats Club
• Silver - Fundraising Materials: Membership Appeal - Counting Pennies?
• Silver - Graphic Design: Editorial Design - K-Stater magazine: Thunder from the Prairie
• Silver - Alumni Programming: Campus/Constituent Groups - Multicultural Reunions
• Bronze - Alumni Programming: Campus/Constituent Groups - Alumni Fellows Program
• Bronze - Alumni Programming: Campus/Constituent Groups - Student Scholarship Program
• Bronze - Fundraising Materials: Membership Appeal - PowerCat Popsicle
• Bronze - Graphic Design: Editorial Design - K-Stater magazine: Golfing Gem of Kansas
• Bronze - Multimedia: Website - www.k-state.com 
• Bronze - Multimedia: Web Sub-Site or Special Section - www.k-state.com (Travel Section)
• Bronze - Series of Photographs - K-Stater magazine: Distinguished Professors 
• ASAP Award - Outstanding Program - FSO

2000

• Gold - World Wide Web: Internet Site - www.k-state.com
• Gold - Series of Photos - K-Stater magazine: Konza Prairie
• Gold - Alumni Programs - Alumni Fellows
• Silver - Sports Photography - K-Stater magazine: Wildcats at the Alamo Bowl
• Bronze - Pubs on a Budget: Three Colors or Less - Watch Party Postcards
• Bronze - Direct Mail: Membership Appeal - Austin Powers
• Bronze - Visual Design: Cover (Four Colors) - K-Stater magazine: More than a Pretty Place
• Bronze - Alumni Programs - Multicultural Programming
• Bronze - Visual Design: Newsletter/Tabloid - Umoja

1999

• Gold - Publications Improvement Program - K-Stater magazine
• Gold - Cover Design: Four Colors or More - K-Stater magazine
• Gold - Membership Appeal - PowerCat Popsicle
• Gold - Membership Appeal - Non-member edition of the K-Stater magazine
• Silver - Series of Photos - The '90s Greek Experience
• Silver - Membership Appeal - Counting Pennies?
• Silver - Membership Appeal - Fiesta Frenzy
• Silver - Recruitment Event - For Sophomores Only
• Bronze - Feature Story - First on the Field
• Bronze - Brochure or Booklet: Four Colors or More - Membership Brochure
• Bronze - Specialty Item - Alumni Center Portfolio
• Bronze - Student Recruitment - College Nights
• Bronze - Alumni Event - Fiesta Bowl Pep Rally

1998

• Gold - Sports Photography - K-Stater magazine: Harrison's Gold Leap
• Gold - Series of Photos - K-Stater magazine: Shoulda' Been a Cowboy
• Silver - Special Events: Alumni Event - 1997 Cotton Bowl
• Silver - Special Events: Recruitment Event - For Sophomores Only
• Bronze - Writing - Chairman of Levity

1997

• Silver - Best Solution to a Communications Challenge - Voter's Guide and Board Ballot
• Silver - Photography - K-Stater magazine: Bungee Bound
• Bronze - Photography - K-Stater magazine: Pulling Calves

1996

• Gold - Sports Photography - K-Stater magazine: Aloha Bowl
• Gold - Community Relations - Junior Wildcat Club
• Bronze - Visual Design - K-Stater magazine
• Bronze - Best Solution to a Communications Challenge - K-Stater magazine: July tabloid
• Bronze - Membership Appeal - New Graduate Membership Appeal
• CASE District VI Distinguished Service Award - Amy Button Renz '76, '86

1993

• Award of Excellence - Alumni or Constituent Group Membership Appeal - Non-member Affinity Card Holders
• Award of Merit - Alumni or Constituent Group Membership Appeal - Inactive Membership Mailing to New Graduates
• Award of Merit - Program for Financial Support - Kansas State University Alumni Annual Giving Program
• Award of Accomplishment - Membership Recruitment Campaign - Kansas State University Alumni Association Membership Program

1992

• Exceptional Achievement Award - Direct Mail Appeals: Alumni or Constituent Group Membership Appeal - New Graduates Solicitation
• Award of Merit - Direct Mail Appeals: Visual Design of a Fundraising Appeal - Alumni Association Tradition Founders Fund
• Award of Merit - Direct Mail Appeals: Alumni or Constituent Group Membership Appeal - Nonmember Bankcard Holders
• Award of Merit - Community and Alumni Relations: Membership Recruitment Campaign - Kansas State University Alumni Association Membership Program

1991

• Award of Merit - Visual Design: Complete Unit or Series of Any Publication - Homecoming Flier
• Award of Merit - Series of Photos - That Crazy Cat
• Award of Merit - Direct Mail Appeals: Alumni/Constituent Group Membership Appeal - New Graduates
• Award of Merit - Direct Mail Appeals: Fundraising Appeal - Tradition Founders Fund

1990

• Award of Excellence - Direct Mail Appeals: Alumni or Constituent Group Membership Appeal - Alumni Pledge Inactive Mailing
• Award of Excellence - Community and Alumni Relations: Membership Recruitment Campaign - KSU Alumni Membership Program (July 1988 to June 1989)

1989

• Award of Exceptional Achievement - Membership Recruitment Campaign, Alumni Relations
• Award of Excellence - Direct Mail Membership Appeal
• Award of Excellence - Direct Mail Fundraising Appeal
• Award of Merit - Direct Mail for Financial Support - Tradition Founders Fund

1988

• Award of Excellence - Visual Design - Periodical Cover Design
• Award of Excellence - Alumni Relations - Membership Recruitment Campaign
• Award of Merit - Visual Design - Letterhead and Stationery

1985

• Award of Merit - Photo Series - K-Stater magazine story on Speaker of the Kansas House

* = won in conjunction with Kansas State University and the KSU Foundation

Note: Awards not received or no data available for the following years: 1995, 1994, 1987, 1986