Browse winners from our 2018 Media Innovation Competition.
Many digital categories include links to the winning entries (just click on the image in the center column). Other links are active, as well, for viewing larger photos.
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2018 BEST IN SHOWKARM Faces Spring 2017 Knox Area Rescue Ministries,Knoxville, Tennessee
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Budget category: More than $5 million NEWSLETTERS/
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Second place: Rescue Portland Honorable Mention: Crossroads Honorable Mention: Homeward Bound Honorable Mention: The Mission
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Budget category: Up to $5 million NEWSLETTERS/
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Second place: Beacon Honorable Mention: The Hope Honorable Mention: The Garden Harvest Honorable Mention: The Mission
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Budget category: More than $5 million GENERAL
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Second place: Building a Community of Hope Springs Rescue Mission Honorable Mention: Series of small brochures Honorable Mention: The Power of Friendship Honorable Mention: 4 Ways to Get Involved
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Budget category: Up to $5 million GENERAL
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Second place: Lynhaven Retreat
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Budget category: More than $5 million ANNUAL
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Second place: 2017 Annual Report Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Honorable Mention: Annual Report 2017 Honorable Mention: Bridges: 2016 Annual Report Honorable Mention: A New Day Dawns
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Budget category: Up to $5 million ANNUAL
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Second place: Annual Impact Report 2016-2017 Honorable Mention: Transforming Lives of Homeless Women and Children
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Budget category: More than $5 million VIDEOS: COMMERCIALS/PSA VIDEOSFirst place: Love First Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Judge's comments: The video helps the viewer relate to the person in need. It's very touching and compelling and includes a clear call to action. |
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Second place: I'll Be Home For Christmas Honorable Mention: One Word Honorable Mention: Rescue & Restoration Commercial Honorable Mention: Responding to Irma
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Budget category: Up to $5 million VIDEOS: COMMERCIALS/PSA VIDEOSFirst place: Every Story Matters Wichita Falls Faith Mission, Inc. Judge's comments: This is an amazing use of 30 seconds! It clearly communicates the need and the impact the mission is having. Includes a clear call to action following a compelling video |
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Second place: I Have Been Rescued https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZBnNf-UHNc Honorable Mention: New Orleans Mission 1 Minute Promo
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Budget category: More than $5 million VIDEOS: EXTENDEDFirst place: KARM Faces Spring 2017 Knox Area Rescue Ministries Judge's comments: Simple and moving. The music would almost be the star of this video, until you see hurting faces, and then peaceful and joyful faces. Paints a compelling picture of the whole transformation process--from life on the streets to full life in Christ. |
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Second place: An Introduction to St. Matthew's House Honorable Mention: Making a Difference in Our Community Honorable Mention: Lost Angels Honorable Mention: I AM Water Street
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Budget category: Up to $5 million VIDEOS: EXTENDEDFirst place: Mike's Story of Hope Union Gospel Mission of Salem Judge's comments: A well-filmed interview of a program grad with a compelling story. The music and videography perfectly accompany the man's story. The interviewer did a great job of having Mike tell his story, and the videographer captured it very effectively. |
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Second place: Campaign For Hope Honorable Mention: Maui Rescue Mission Honorable Mention: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission Trailer Honorable Mention: John 3:16 Mission Gala Video
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Budget category: More than $5 million PHOTOGRAPHYFirst place: Untitled Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Judge's comments: As I worked at narrowing down the candidates in this budget category, this portrait made me stop and want to know her story. The black background and colorless decisions were key. Without the distracting color and distracting background, the contrast draws the viewers attention to this woman's unfiltered emotion with amazing detail. I was so captivated by her face that it took me a moment to see the tear, which only drew me in more; therefore, I gave this portrait the award of excellence.
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Second place: More Than Just a Meal Honorable Mention: Play Pause Honorable Mention: Pained Past |
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Budget category: Up to $5 million PHOTOGRAPHYFirst place: Robbert Yakima Union Gospel Mission Judge's comments: As I went though the many images, Robbert stood out to me. Not only is the photography high quality and neat with an excellent use of lighting, color, and contrast, there is also Robbert's distinct personality that is incredibly captivating. The composition of this photograph takes me directly to his eyes which show an unmistakable joy despite his age, capturing this simple moment in time. Ultimately this image generally has the affect of "I want whatever he's got;" so, I naturally gave Robbert the Award of Excellence.
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Second place: Portrait of Career Academy Student Honorable Mention: Family Fun with Dad Honorable Mention: When The Wheels Come Off
New Orleans Mission New Orleans, Louisiana
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Budget category: More than $5 million WEBSITESFirst place: Rockford Rescue Mission Rockford, Illinois Judge's comments: Nice pop-up for giving. Full-screen pictures on every page really engage the viewer. Good use of icons. |
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Second place: Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County Honorable Mention: Nashville Rescue Mission Honorable Mention: City Gospel Mission Honorable Mention: Boise Rescue Mission Ministries |
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Budget category: Up to $5 million WEBSITESFirst place: Guiding Light Mission, Inc. Grand Rapids, Michigan Judge's comments: This site looks very professional. Great use of pop-up window for newsletter signup. Eye-catching scrolling banner. Icons are clear and impactful. |
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Second place: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission Honorable Mention: Maui Rescue Mission Honorable Mention: John 3:16 Mission Honorable Mention: Grant County Rescue Mission |
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Budget category: More than $5 million First place: Portland Rescue Mission Portland, Oregon Judge's comments: Portland Rescue Mission's feed is an upbeat, positive reflection on the work they are doing and the community that joins them. The posts are an interesting mix of stories, practical tips on how to help the mission and homeless people, and well-done photos and videos. It feels like having a conversation with a friend about what's going on in their life.
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Second place: The City Mission Honorable Mention: City Rescue Mission Honorable Mention: Union Gospel Mission - Inland Northwest Honorable Mention: Mel Trotter Ministries |
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Budget category: Up to $5 million First place: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Judge's comments: The Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission Twitter feed covers a wide variety of topics related to their mission and homelessness in general with frequent tweets to keep followers engaged. Success stories of their graduates, opportunities to serve, donation needs, transparency about their work -- such as giving a link to their annual report, and behind-the-scenes looks inside the mission draw follwers in to the life-changing work happening there. SBRM's Twitter feed also connects with the community by sharing local news related to homelessness, shout outs to volunteers, and inspirational posts. Beautiful photos and graphics draw viewers in to find out more about the stories posted.
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Second place: DallasLIFE Honorable Mention: Open Door Mission
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Budget category: More than $5 million First place: Open Door Mission Omaha, Nebraska Judge's comments: All pertinent information is on the top of the home page, making information easy to find. Posts cover a wide variety of topics, giving a well-rounded look at the mission and the people connected to it. Open Door's Facebook page has a real sense of community and working together. |
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Second place: Union Rescue Mission Honorable Mention: Phoenix Rescue Mission Honorable Mention: St. Matthew's House Honorable Mention: Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
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Budget category: Up to $5 million First place: New Orleans Mission New Orleans, Louisiana Judge's comments: All pertinent information is there right at the top of the page: contact info, map of location, links to all the page's offerings, donate button. Visitors can watch their YouTube videos and see their Pinterest boards right on the FB page without having to leave, and there's also a page with all their FB videos. With close to 16,000 followers, they're obviously providing valuable content for their audience, showcased by attractive photos showing their work in action.
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Second place: Rescue Mission of Salt Lake Honorable Mention: Panama City Rescue Mission Honorable Mention: Oliver Gospel Mission Honorable Mention: Bethesda Mission |
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Budget category: More than $5 million
ANNUAL
REPORTS
First place: 2017 Annual Report
Denver Rescue Mission
Denver, Colorado
Judge's comments: Great job of marrying several goals: Telling the typical financial picture of the mission, telling stories of clients, and presenting a timeline of 125 years of ministry.
Budget category: More than $5 million
ANNUAL
REPORTS
First place: 2017 Annual Report
Denver Rescue Mission
Denver, Colorado
Judge's comments: Great job of marrying several goals: Telling the typical financial picture of the mission, telling stories of clients, and presenting a timeline of 125 years of ministry.