The American Advertising Federation-Dayton hosted its 2025 American Advertising Awards on March 7, 2025, at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering, Ohio. The Modern's students, alums, faculty, and staff earned awards across the student and professional ADDY categories. Many Modern alums were honored in each category for exceptional illustration, graphic design, video, and more.

Student ADDY Awards:

Flint Gervais, Design Leadership 2024 Graduate
Roll W/ It
Instructors: Matthew Flick, Clancy Boyer
‍Gold ADDY

Mariya Dydyk, Design Leadership Student
Vanicare Packaging
Instructors: Clancy Boyer
Silver ADDY

Flint and Mariya, both part of The Modern’s Design Leadership program, spent the semester pushing their creative limits and refining their work. Through countless hours of iteration, problem-solving, and attention to detail, they brought their projects to life in ways that demonstrated both their technical skill and strategic thinking. Their commitment to the process and willingness to challenge themselves resulted in work that stood out among the best in the region.

The Modern’s marketing team was also recognized.

Professional ADDY Awards:

The Modern College of Design
Jessica Barry,  1997 graduate, President
‍Justin Morter, 2008 Graduate, Director of Marketing
‍Paul Garcher, User Experience Program Director
‍Chris Beach, Instructor
‍AJ Busé, Instructor
‍Mark Werle, Instructor
The Modern College of Design 2024 - 2025 Campaign
Silver Addy

The Modern College of Design
Jessica Barry,  1997 graduate, President
‍Justin Morter, 2008 Graduate, Director of Marketing
The Modern College of Design 2024 - 2025 Campaign Poster
Silver Addy

The American Advertising Awards are always a reminder of the incredible creative talent in our region," said Jessica Barry, President of The Modern. "Seeing our students and graduates recognized for their hard work and innovation is inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder of the impact they’re making in the industry."

Those who won a Gold or Silver award advance to the District Five ADDYs competition and will compete with other students and professionals from Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.