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. 

 

   

 

2018 BEST IN SHOW

KARM Faces Spring 2017

Knox Area Rescue Ministries,
Knoxville, Tennessee


[Click on image to the left to play the video.]

 

Budget category: More than $5 million

NEWSLETTERS/
MAGAZINES

First place: Mission News

Union Gospel Mission - Inland Northwest
Spokane, Washington

Judge's comments: Well done. Good mix of articles on mission guests, along with well-written thoughts from the CEO. 

     

Second place: Rescue Portland
Portland Rescue Mission
Portland, Oregon

Honorable Mention: Crossroads
Mel Trotter Ministries
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Honorable Mention: Homeward Bound
Durham Rescue Mission
Durham, North Carolina

Honorable Mention: The Mission
Union Rescue Mission
Los Angeles, California

 

 

 

Budget category: Up to $5 million

NEWSLETTERS/
MAGAZINES

First place: The Light Post

Guiding Light Mission, Inc.
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Judge's comments: Prime example of how a simple but good design, printed in two color, can be far better than an over-designed, colorful mess. 


 

 
 

Second place: Beacon
Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honorable Mention: The Hope
Peoria Rescue Mission
Peoria, Illinois

Honorable Mention: The Garden Harvest
Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Mission
Joplin, Missouri

Honorable Mention: The Mission
Union Rescue Mission
Los Angeles, California

 

 

 

 

 

Budget category: More than $5 million

GENERAL
BROCHURES

First place: There's More Than a Thanksgiving Meal Behind Door 6 

The Rescue Mission
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Judge's comments: Your logo/branding nicely carries from piece to piece. I like how this piece has an interactive feel, inviting recipients to open the doors. 

 

 
 

Second place: Building a Community of Hope

Springs Rescue Mission
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Honorable Mention: Series of small brochures
Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honorable Mention: The Power of Friendship
Atlanta Mission
Atlanta, Georgia

Honorable Mention: 4 Ways to Get Involved
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Knoxville, Tennessee

 

 

 

Budget category: Up to $5 million

GENERAL
BROCHURES

First place: Triumph Village

Hiway 80 Rescue Mission
Longview, Texas

Judge's comments: Nice presentation of both the physical facilities and the people it will affect in positive ways.

 

 

Second place: Lynhaven Retreat
New Orleans Mission
New Orleans, Louisiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 
 

Second place: 2017 Annual Report

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Seattle, Washington

Honorable Mention: Annual Report 2017
Atlanta Mission
Atlanta, Georgia

Honorable Mention: Bridges: 2016 Annual Report
John 3:16 Mission
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Honorable Mention: A New Day Dawns
The City Mission
Cleveland, Ohio

 

 

 

Budget category: Up to $5 million

ANNUAL
REPORTS

First place: Guiding Light 2017 Annual Reporter

GuIding Light Mission, Inc.
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Judge's comments: Big bold graphics, good use of infographics, and again nice design that shows you don't have to do four-color process to be good.

 


 

 

Second place: Annual Impact Report 2016-2017
New Orleans MissionMission
New Orleans, Louisiana

Honorable Mention: Transforming Lives of Homeless Women and Children
Brevard Rescue Mission
Rockledge, Florida

 

Budget category: More than $5 million

VIDEOS: COMMERCIALS/PSA VIDEOS

First place: Love First

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Seattle, Washington

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.


 
 

Second place: I'll Be Home For Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H0ZADQoGm0
Nashville Rescue Mission
Nashville, Tennessee

Honorable Mention: One Word
https://youtu.be/j05_Dxrzh-Y
Durham Rescue Mission
Durham, North Carolina

Honorable Mention: Rescue & Restoration Commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd45v91fpMo
Mel Trotter Ministries
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Honorable Mention: Responding to Irma
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e0eimxw9fg987pt/Irma%20A
St. Matthew's House
Naples, Florida 

 

 

Budget category: Up to $5 million

VIDEOS: COMMERCIALS/PSA VIDEOS 

First place: Every Story Matters

Wichita Falls Faith Mission, Inc.
Wichita Falls, Texas

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

 
      Second place: I Have Been Rescued

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZBnNf-UHNc
Peoria Rescue Ministries
Peoria, Illinois

Honorable Mention: New Orleans Mission 1 Minute Promo
https://youtu.be/r5n9WquHqmA
New Orleans Mission
New Orleans, Louisiana

 

Budget category: More than $5 million

VIDEOS: EXTENDED

First place: KARM Faces Spring 2017

Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Knoxville, Tennessee

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.

 

 

Second place: An Introduction to St. Matthew's House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULUDKJo6ttQ
St. Matthew's House
Naples, Florida

Honorable Mention: Making a Difference in Our Community
https://www.denverrescuemission.org/who-we-are
Denver Rescue Mission
Denver, Colorado

Honorable Mention: Lost Angels
https://ugm.wistia.com/medias/0oiy8d8ld7
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Seattle, Washington

Honorable Mention: I AM Water Street
https://youtu.be/TJS0AjnDXYQ
Water Street Mission
Lancaster. Pennsylvania

 

 

Budget category: Up to $5 million

VIDEOS: EXTENDED

First place: Mike's Story of Hope

Union Gospel Mission of Salem
Salem, Oregon

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.

     

Second place: Campaign For Hope
http://www.hopegospelmission.org/campaignforhopevideo/
Hope Gospel Mission
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Honorable Mention: Maui Rescue Mission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhDIf0CJCPE&t=98s
Maui Rescue Mission
Kihei, Hawaii

Honorable Mention: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBHma84gPh4&t
Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honorable Mention: John 3:16 Mission Gala Video
https://vimeo.com/261200052
John 3:16 Mission
Tulsa, Oklahoma

 

 

Budget category: More than $5 million

PHOTOGRAPHY 

First place: Untitled

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Seattle, Washington

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.

 

 

     

Second place: More Than Just a Meal
Wheeler Mission
Indianapolis, Indiana
http://www.agrm.org/DynaForms/More%20Than%20Just%20a%20Meal_7537.jpg

Honorable Mention: Play Pause
The City Mission
Cleveland, Ohio
http://www.agrm.org/DynaForms/Playground_7464.jpg

Honorable Mention: Pained Past
Phoenix Rescue Mission
Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.agrm.org/DynaForms/agrm1_7577.jpg



 

Budget category: Up to $5 million

PHOTOGRAPHY 

First place: Robbert

Yakima Union Gospel Mission
Yakima, Washington

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.

 

 

     

Second place: Portrait of Career Academy Student
Wichita Falls Faith Mission, Inc.
Wichita Falls, Texas
http://www.agrm.org/DynaForms/Portrait_7587.jpg

Honorable Mention: Kameron Frye
Lexington Rescue Mission
Lexington, Kentucky http://www.agrm.org/DynaForms/20170503_lrm_Kameron_Frye_0387_7482.jpg 

Honorable Mention: Family Fun with Dad
Dallas LIFE
Dallas, Texas 
http://www.agrm.org/DynaForms/IMG_2995_7599.JPG  

Honorable Mention: When The Wheels Come Off
New Orleans Mission New Orleans, Louisiana


 

  

Budget category: More than $5 million

WEBSITES 

First 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.



 

Second place: Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
Fort Worth, Texas
www.ugm-tc.org

Honorable Mention: Nashville Rescue Mission
Nashville, Tennessee
www.nashvillerescuemission.org

Honorable Mention: City Gospel Mission
Cincinnati, Ohio
https://www.citygospelmission.org

Honorable Mention: Boise Rescue Mission Ministries
Boise, Idaho
https://boiserm.org


 

Budget category: Up to $5 million

WEBSITES 

First 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.

 
 

Second place: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
http://www.sundaybreakfast.org/

Honorable Mention: Maui Rescue Mission
Kihei, Hawaii
https://www.mauirescuemission.org

Honorable Mention: John 3:16 Mission
Tulsa, Oklahoma
www.john316mission.org

Honorable Mention: Grant County Rescue Mission
Marion, Indiana
mygcrm.org


 

Budget category: More than $5 million

TWITTER 

First place: Portland Rescue Mission 

Portland, Oregon
https://twitter.com/pdxmission

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. 


 

 

 
 
 

Second place: The City Mission
Cleveland, Ohio
www.twitter.com/thecitymission

Honorable Mention: City Rescue Mission 
Jacksonville, Florida
https://twitter.com/CRMJax

Honorable Mention: Union Gospel Mission - Inland Northwest
Spokane, Washington
https://twitter.com/ugmspokanecda

Honorable Mention: Mel Trotter Ministries 
Grand Rapids, Michigan
https://twitter.com/meltrotter


 

Budget category: Up to $5 million

TWITTER 

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.


     

Second place: DallasLIFE
Dallas, Texas
https://twitter.com/dallaslife?lang=en

Honorable Mention: Open Door Mission
Rochester, New York
https://twitter.com/ODMRoc

 

 

Budget category: More than $5 million

FACEBOOK 

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.

 
 

Second place: Union Rescue Mission
Los Angeles, California
https://www.facebook.com/unionrescuemissionla/

Honorable Mention: Phoenix Rescue Mission
Phoenix, Arizona
https://www.facebook.com/phoenixrescuemission/?ref

Honorable Mention: St. Matthew's House
South Naples, Florida
https://www.facebook.com/StMatthewsHouse

Honorable Mention: Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
Fort Worth, Texas
www.facebook.com/uniongospelmissiontc 

 

 

Budget category: Up to $5 million

FACEBOOK 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Second place: Rescue Mission of Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah
https://www.facebook.com/RescueSaltLake/

Honorable Mention: Panama City Rescue Mission
Panama City, Florida
https://www.facebook.com/PCRMission/

Honorable Mention: Oliver Gospel Mission
Columbia, South Carolina
https://www.facebook.com/OliverGospelMission/

Honorable Mention: Bethesda Mission
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
facebook.com/bethesdamissionofharrisburg 

     www.facebook.com/neworleansmission    

 

 

                    

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.