Two videos produced for the 2021 issue of A +, Honors College magazine, was recognized at the 17th annual Davey Awards competition, which attracted over 2,000 entries from advertising agencies, digital agencies, production companies, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers, design companies and public relations.

The videos were produced by Honors College in conjunction with University Relations; these awards mark the third consecutive year that this partnership has been recognized by the Davey Awards.

• Bandage won the Davey Silver Awards in two categories: General Information for Online Movies and Videos and Crafts, as well as Best Use of Music for Online Movies and Videos. This short video documents the research conducted by honors student Emily Myers, who graduated last spring in communication sciences and disorders, summa cum laude. She developed personalized hearing protection for members of the Razorback Marching Band, an initiative that continues today.
• The Legacy of the BAD Times: The Experiences of Black Students at the U of A won a Davey Award for Silver in a new category, General – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Online Film & Video. This 17-minute video documents a student-led campus tour of Acting Chancellor Charles Robinson’s Fall 2020 Honors College Forum, BAD Times. The course, named after the Black Americans for Democracy newspaper started by black students in the 1970s, brought activists past and present to campus, culminating in an online tour, a campus tour, and this video.
  

The Davey Awards, inspired by the biblical tale of David and Goliath, seek to honor creative “Davids” who draw their strength from big ideas rather than big budgets. The Davey is judged and supervised by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.

“Both videos capture important research on Honors students,” said Honors College Dean Lynda Coon. “Bandage documents an ongoing effort to protect student musicians who add so much to our athletic endeavors. And the Bad times The visit enriches our understanding of the Razorback family and their surrounding community, which is especially important as we mark the 150th anniversary of the university and look forward to the next 150 years. ”

“Our partnership with Honors College is one of the most rewarding professional relationships we have on campus,” said John Steele Cooper, senior producer of video productions for University Relations. “The stories we tell about our college community reinforce the mission of the University of Arkansas in a way other media cannot. We are delighted to know that our efforts are recognized by the Davey Awards. ”

Band Aid was co-produced by Kendall Curlee and Hiba Tahir and directed and filmed by John Steele Cooper; Brian Petty edited the video. The legacy of bad times was co-produced by Curlee and Katie Wilson Powell, and directed, filmed and edited by Cooper. For both videos, Tony Steck, Creative Director at DOXA / VANTAGE, designed the opening credits and graphics. College relations staff Ashley Acord hosted and assisted with production and Eric Olson turned up the sound.