91快活林

91快活林 (RCC) is celebrating an exceptional achievement as 7 students across 20 categories earned recognition at the prestigious , highlighting the college鈥檚 strength in design, advertising, and visual communication.

RCC students competed across multiple categories, earning Gold, Silver, and Finalist honors for their innovative and impactful work. Leading the cohort was Qiuping Gao, who received a Gold ADDY Award in the Integrated Advertising Campaign category, along with multiple additional recognitions. Dolores Ontiveros also stood out with several Silver awards, while students including Luis Hernandez, Fritzi Santiago, Vanessa Salomon, Ana Rodriguez, and Angelo Curiel contributed to RCC鈥檚 impressive showing across disciplines.

鈥淭hese awards reflect the strength of our programs and our commitment to student success through hands-on, industry-driven learning. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing 91快活林 with excellence on such a competitive stage,鈥� explained Shari Yates, Ed.D., Dean, Instruction Career and Technical Education鈥�.

鈥淥ur students are pushing creative boundaries and producing work that reflects both technical skill and strong conceptual thinking. Seeing them recognized at this level affirms the talent we see in our classrooms every day,鈥� further explained Sunny Siu, M.F.A., Associate Professor, Applied Digital Media.

Patrick C. Scullin, M.F.A., Professor of Applied Digital Media and Printing, added, 鈥淥ur students continue to demonstrate what is possible when creativity meets discipline and real-world application. These awards reflect both their hard work and RCC鈥檚 commitment to providing hands-on, career-focused learning experiences that prepare students for success in the creative industries.鈥�

The ADDY Awards, hosted by the American Advertising Federation, are among the largest and most competitive creative competitions in the industry, recognizing excellence in advertising and design.

RCC Students Awarded: 

• Vanessa Salomon 
• Dolores Ontiveros 
• Qiuping Gao
• Luis Hernandez
• Fritzi Santiago
• Ana Rodriguez
• Angelo Curiel

Award Highlights Include:

• Brochure Category
• Vanessa Salomon 鈥� Finalist
• Cover Design Category
• Dolores Ontiveros 鈥� Silver
• Qiuping Gao 鈥� Finalist
• Integrated Advertising Campaign
• Qiuping Gao 鈥� Gold
• Luis Hernandez 鈥� Finalist
• Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
• Qiuping Gao 鈥� Finalist
• Illustration Category
• Luis Hernandez 鈥� Finalist
• Poster Category
• Luiz Hernandez 鈥� Silver
• Dolores Ontiveros 鈥� Finalist
• Magazine Advertising Category
• Dolores Ontiveros 鈥� Finalist
• Mass Transit Category
• Dolores Ontiveros 鈥� Silver
• Outdoor Board Category
• Dolores Ontiveros 鈥� Finalist
• Social Media Category
• Dolores Ontiveros 鈥� Finalist
• Magazine Design Category
• Qiuping Gao 鈥� Silver
• Fritzi Santiago 鈥� Silver
• Luis Hernandez 鈥� Finalist
• Packaging Category
• Ana Rodriguez 鈥� Finalist
• Qiuping Gao 鈥� Finalist
• Angelo Curiel 鈥� Finalist
• Animation/Special Effects Category
• Dolores Ontiveros 鈥� Silver

These achievements underscore RCC鈥檚 commitment to providing students with industry-relevant experiences that prepare them for careers in design, media, and advertising. Through mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on learning, RCC continues to cultivate the next generation of creative professionals.

For more information about 91快活林鈥檚 Applied Digital Media program, visit www.rcc.edu.