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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Graphic Design students delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 American Advertising Awards, "Escape to Paradise," hosted by AAF Baton Rouge. UL Lafayette students claimed six out of nine Student Gold Awards and four out of eleven Student Silver Awards, demonstrating their creative excellence and design talent.
In addition to the student achievements, Ryley Calhoun earned the prestigious Student Best of Show and Gold American Advertising Award for his outstanding work on the Stash House Record Packaging project.
Award Winners
Student Best of Show & Gold American Advertising Award
Ryley Calhoun - Stash House Record Packaging
Student Gold Awards
Ryley Calhoun - Stash House Record Packaging (Packaging)
Ben M. Eble - Kaiju (Packaging)
Christian Jeansonne - Faire La Fête Gin (Packaging)
Bailey Bourgeois - AME Kid's Wellness Packaging (Packaging)
Olivia Picou - Abora Packaging (Packaging)
Ryley Calhoun - Keep Your Record Clean Campaign (Consumer Campaign)
Student Silver Awards
Moses Fangu - Permanent Damage (Packaging)
Olivia Picou - Any Situation (Outdoor Board)
Rida Farooqui - New Moon Vodka (Packaging)
Zane Gremillion - Subject to Change AD Campaign (Out-of-Home Campaign)
Faculty Recognition
Professor of Graphic Design Kevin Hagen received a Professional Silver Award for his poster design titled Well Done, submitted by UL Lafayette's Department of Visual Arts.
Congratulations to all the students and faculty for their exceptional achievements at the 2025 ADDY Awards!