Belmont University is proud to announce that its marketing and communications team has been honored with two prestigious awards in the 2023 Collegiate Advertising Awards. University photographer Sam Simpkins earned a Gold award for his "Move-In Weekend" photo series, while the online course "The Art of Songwriting" received a Silver award in the Online/Remote Learning category.
Sam Simpkins' award-winning photo series captured the excitement and energy of students starting their academic journey at Belmont. His exceptional talent and dedication to showcasing the vibrant campus community shines through in these personality-filled images.
The Silver award for "The Art of Songwriting" highlights newly launched Belmont Online’s commitment to providing top-quality online education that empowers learners to pursue their passions. Developed in collaboration with instructor and Belmont alumna Emily Falvey (songwriting, music business, ‘18), this first-of-its-kind course continues Belmont's legacy of nurturing exceptional songwriting talent by equipping aspiring songwriters with the skills and knowledge to fuel their creativity and build sustainable music careers.
Emily Falvey (right) films class with Pat Alger, Emily Weisband and Allen Shamblin. Filmed in the GIG (Gallery of Iconic Guitars ) at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, July 18, 2023. Photo by Sam Simpkins
"We are incredibly proud of the outstanding work by our University Marketing & Communications and Belmont Online teams," said April Hefner, vice president for marketing and communications. "These awards are a testament to the creativity, strategy and execution that goes into delivering an unparalleled educational experience, both on campus and online. Congratulations to all involved in these award-winning projects.”
The Collegiate Advertising Awards honor advertising, marketing and promotion specific to higher education products and services. The Collegiate Advertising Awards allows marketing and advertising efforts to compete against similarly sized colleges, universities and other educational organizations from across the nation.
Learn more information about "The Art of Songwriting" course.