Shining a Spotlight on Award Recognition
12/11/25
Educational Advertising Awards from HMR Publications recognized Creative Mellen with a 38th Anniversary Sliver Design Award for its work with the Iowa School of Music and their redesigned Alumni Magazine. The new Iowa brand standards and a unique cover were highlighted in the redesign.
I’m humbled and honored to win this award along with our writing partner, Leah Grout Garris. Special thanks to School of Music director Tammie Walker for her partnership and guidance.
Creative Mellen worked with the Iowa City Area Business Partnership, Iowa City Area Development Group, Iowa City Downtown District, and Think Iowa City to provide a website tool meant…