SOUTH BEND, IND. (March 17, 2009) – Ivy Tech Community College-North Central Visual Communications students recently received ADDY awards for their work.  The ADDYs are awarded annually by MAC Michiana. MAC Michiana serves the area's marketing and advertising community through joint career-enhancing luncheons, networking opportunities, communications and other joint ventures.

The Visual Communications Program is part of Ivy Tech’s School of Fine Arts and Design and offers classes in graphic design; photography; Web and interactive design; and film and video.

The following Ivy Tech students received 2008 ADDY awards:

Brian Harris (Syracuse)
Two Student Silver ADDYs
Point of Purchase
“MESA Menus”
and
Brochure
“Apple Annual Report”

Michael Nemeth (South Bend)
Student Silver ADDY
Stationery Package
“Perfection Stationery”

Jason Palmer (South Bend
Gold Student ADDY
Photography
Fashion Full Portrait Photo

Emily Sexton (South Bend)
Student Silver ADDY
Photography
Purse Fashion Photo

Dena Younkin (Mishawaka)
Student Gold ADDY and Student Best of Show ($500)
Mixed Media Campaign
Earthly Indulgences Campaign and Package Design

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 120,000 students enrolled annually.  Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana.  It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana.  It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.