Centenary College students shine at 2026 Addy Awards; earn 16 honors
Five Centenary College students achieved a record-breaking total of 16 awards at the 2026 Addy Awards, sponsored by the Advertising Federation of Shreveport-Bossier (AAFSB), held on February 21. The students also received three special judges' awards, marking the most accolades earned by Centenary students in a single year.
The ADDY Awards is the advertising industry's largest and most prestigious competition, attracting over 40,000 entries annually across local ad club contests. Centenary students and alumni have a long-standing tradition of excellence in the competition, consistently earning recognition for their creative work.
This year, Edith Baquedano Zavala won a Silver and a Special Judges' Award for Publication Design for her work on Chayka's Article Editorial Spread. She also received a silver award for the Corrington Award Program, Honorable Mentions for Sparks of Life Photography and Radice Tea Packaging, and an Honorable Mention along with a Special Judges' Award for Use of Color at the Spotlight Bicentennial Event.
Alyx Murov earned a gold award and a Special Judges' Award for their poster design for the PeachPit Concert. They also received gold for a cover design of “Die at the End”, as well as silver for the cover of “They Both Die at the End”.
Savannah Stowers secured two gold awards for her cross-platform campaign and logo for 713 Prime Restaurant, along with a silver award for Gateway Green Matcha Tea Packaging.
Nehemiah Brown contributed with a silver award for his packaging design for Pure Rose Tea.
Bryan Washington received an Honorable Mention for his WGNM Journey Carousel Post, further showcasing the diverse talents of Centenary students.
"What makes these achievements especially meaningful is that they come from students in a liberal arts environment where creativity is strengthened by curiosity across disciplines," said Jessica Hawkins, professor of graphic design at Centenary College. "Our students aren't just learning design software--they're learning to think critically, tell meaningful stories, and engage audiences. Seeing their work recognized by professionals in the industry is incredibly rewarding and a testament to the power of a liberal arts education."
Shreveport’s ADDY Awards serve as the first tier of competition, with gold ADDY recipients advancing to the district level to compete with the best work from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Winners at the district level will move on to the national competition.