The university takes pride in its work and strives to maintain world-class digital and strategic communications. We are honored and humbled by awards from the organizations below and are thrilled LMU is recognized for its contributions to digital and print media excellence and innovation. Share in our excitement and continue to challenge us with your feedback, insight and perspectives.
2023
CASE Circle of Excellence
Category: Podcast
Category: Magazine
- General Interest Magazine: LMU Magazine, Fall 2022, “Moneyball” – Silver
- General Interest Magazine: LMU Magazine, Winter 2023, “Sea Change” – Silver
- Covers: LMU Magazine, Fall 2022, “Moneyball” – Silver
Los Angeles Press Club
Category: In-House Publication
- Complete Issue: LMU Magazine, Fall 2022, “Moneyball” – Finalist
- Feature Photo: “What He Carries“, LMU Magazine, Winter 2022 – 2nd Place
- Sports Photo: “What He Carries“, LMU Magazine, WInter 2022 – Finalist
Category: Web Video
- Educational: “Ignite a Brighter World”, Cole Ichikawa ’24 – Platinum
- Educational: “Ignite a Brighter World”, Elias Herrera ’26 – Platinum
- Educational: “Ignite a Brighter World”, Demian Willette – Gold
- Educational: “Ignite a Brighter World”, Rebecca Murga, M.F.A. ‘23 – Gold
- Educational: “Ignite a Brighter World”, Yurie Blons, J.D. ’23 – Gold
Category: Video / Film
- Educational Institution: “Our Celestial City” – Platinum
- Educational Institution: “We Are LMU” – Gold
- Educational Institution: L.A. Rams and LMU Partnership – Gold
- Special Event: L.A. Rams and LMU Partnership – Gold
Category: Media Relations/Publicity
- Media Response: L.A. Rams and LMU Partnership – Gold
- Online Placement: “Pope’s Exorcist” – Platinum
- Other: “The Doctrine of Discovery” – Platinum
Category: Design
- Magazine Cover: LMU Magazine, Summer 2021, “Crowning Achievement” – Platinum
- Media Kit: Men’s Basketball Media – Platinum
Category: Photography
- Magazine: LMU Magazine, Summer 2021, “Crowning Achievement” – Platinum
- Other: Men’s Basketball Media Almanac – Gold
Category: Advertising/Marketing
- Outdoor: L.A. Rams and LMU Partnership – Gold
Category: Magazine
- Educational Institution: LMU Magazine, Summer 2021, “Crowning Achievement” – Platinum
Category: Social Media
- Social Video: “Lion on the Street” – Platinum
Category: Writing
- News Release: Emily Hawkins, “Enceladus” – Gold
UCDA Design Awards
Category: Video
- Social Media Campaign: “Lion on the Street” – Gold
W3
Category: Marketing
- Social Campaign “Lion on the Street” – Silver
2021
Ragan Communications Media Relation Awards
Community Relations Campaign Award
- LMU Master Plan Amendment, External Relations – Honorable Mention
2020
CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
Robert Sibley Magazine of the Year
Category: Magazines
- Alumni / General Interest: LMU Magazine, Winter 2020, “The Tempest” – Gold
- Alumni / General Interest: LMU Magazine, Spring 2019, “The Los Angeles Issue” – Gold
- Covers: LMU Magazine, Winter 2020, “The Tempest” – Silver
- Illustration: “Dramatis Personae” illustrations by Steve Brodner, LMU Magazine, Winter 2020, “The Tempest” – Silver
- Writing: “Burning the Roots” by Antonio de Loera-Brust ’17, LMU Magazine, “The Los Angeles Issue,” Spring 2019 – Bronze
Category: Design
- Periodicals and Magazines: LMU Magazine, Spring 2019, “The Los Angeles Issue” – Gold
SPD (The Society of Publication Designers)
Category: Cover
- Award of Merit: LMU Magazine, Spring 2019, “The Los Angeles Issue,” illustration by Michael Waraksa
UCDA Print and Digital Design Competition
Award of Excellence
- Editorial Spread / Single Spread: “Homeless Country,” LMU Magazine, Spring 2019, “The Los Angeles Issue”
- Best Redesign: LMU Magazine, Spring 2019, “The Los Angeles Issue”
Honorable Mentions
- Editorial Design, Feature: “Who Are We?,” LMU Magazine, Spring 2019, “The Los Angeles Issue”
- “Looking for Sepulveda,” LMU Magazine, Spring 2019, “The Los Angeles Issue”
2019
The Best American Essays 2019
Notable Essays and Literary Nonfiction of 2018:
- “Sweet Hope” by Lynell George ’84, LMU Magazine, Summer 2018, “The Pod Coast”
Communication Arts Magazine
Photo Competition Awards
- Award of Excellence: “This Is Chris” photo by Jon Rou, LMU Magazine, Summer 2018, “The Pod Coast”
Los Angeles Press Club
National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
Category: One-on-One Interview
- Other Arts Personalities: “Off Press,” Episode 9: Evelyn McDonnell – 2nd Place
Los Angeles Press Club
SoCal Journalism Awards
Category: Commentary
- “Sweet Hope” by Lynell George ’84, LMU Magazine, Summer 2018, “The Pod Coast” – 3rd Place
2018
Communication Arts Magazine
Photo Competition Awards
- Award of Excellence: LMU Magazine, Winter 2017, “Foul Play,” photo by Jon Rou
Los Angeles Press Club
National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
- Best TV / Movie Industry Feature (Over 1,000 Words): “Hollywood Caste” by Robert Jackson ’96, LMU Magazine, Summer 2017, “Sinful”
SPD (The Society of Publication Designers)
Category: Cover Photography, Custom Publishing (Trade / Brand / Institutional / Educational)
- Award of Merit: LMU Magazine, Winter 2017, “Foul Play,” photo by Jon Rou
UCDA Design Competition
Award of Excellence
2017
CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
College and University General Interest Magazine
Feature Writing, Opinion
- Letter from L.A. “Hot Air” by Joseph Wakelee-Lynch, LMU Magazine, Winter 2016, “Kate Makes Her Mark” – Gold
Dallas Society of Visual Communications
Expert Marketing Awards
Performance Award
Graphis Design Annual
- LMU Magazine, Winter 2015, “Game On” – Gold
SPD (The Society of Publication Designers)
Category: Cover Illustration
- Award of Merit: LMU Magazine, Summer 2016, “Sinful,” illustration by Jason Holley
UCDA Design Competition
Excellence Award
2016
CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
College and University General Interest Magazine
- LMU Magazine, Winter 2015, “Game On” – Bronze
Excellence in Design, Cover
- LMU Magazine, Winter 2015, “Game On” – Bronze
Graphis Design Annual Awards
- LMU Magazine, Winter 2014, “Intertwined,” cover illustration by Edel Rodriguez – Silver
JAA Recognition Awards
Publications
- LMU Magazine, Winter 2015, “Game On” – Silver
Southwest Print Magazine Regional Design Awards
- LMU Magazine, Winter 2015, “Game On”
UCDA Design Competition
Category: Alumni Publication
- Excellence Award: LMU Magazine, Winter 2015, “Game On”
The Webby Awards
Best University/School Website:
Web Marketing Association WebAwards
Outstanding Website
2015
CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
College and University General Interest Magazine
- LMU Magazine, Summer 2014, “Net Gain” – Bronze
Graphis Design Annual Awards
- LMU Magazine, Fall 2013, “Bravo Encore” – Silver
Interactive Media Awards
Best in Class
SPD (The Society of Publication Designers)
Category: Editorial Design
- Award of Merit: LMU Magazine, Winter 2014, “Intertwined,” illustration by Edel Rodriguez
UCDA Design Competition
Category: Alumni Publication
- Excellence Award: LMU Magazine, Winter 2014, “Intertwined”
2014
CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
College & University General Interest Magazine
- LMU Magazine, Winter 2013, “A Fish Tale” – Gold
College and University General Interest Magazine
- LMU Magazine, Fall 2013, “Bravo Encore” – Gold
Photographer of the Year
- Jon Rou for LMU Magazine, Winter 2013, “A Fish Tale” – Silver (no gold awarded)
Cover Design
- LMU Magazine, Winter 2013, “A Fish Tale” – Silver
Illustration
- “Assisi Road” by Emiliano Ponzi, LMU Magazine, Summer 2013, “Crossing the Line” – Bronze
Graphis Design Annual Awards
- LMU Magazine, Winter 2013, “A Fish Tale” – Platinum
- LMU Magazine, Fall 2012, “The Campaign Issue” – Platinum
UCDA Design Competition
Award of Excellence
- LMU Magazine, Fall 2013, “Bravo Encore”