Additional Recognitions
Many of our students receive prestigious honors and recognition for their hard work and creative expressions via awards, scholarships, and media attention.
1819 Innovation DAAPworks Award
1819 Innovation Hub
The 1819 Innovation Hub awards five projects that exemplify cutting-edge innovation:
The University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub is the central nerve center for the Cincinnati Innovation District®️. Situated in a renovated former Sears, Roebuck & Co. structure and strategically positioned in close proximity to renowned research facilities, the 1819 Innovation Hub serves as a dynamic space for pioneering programs, resources and events. UC named #1 producer of Unicorn graduates according to a Stanford University report, surpassing Ivy League schools. Students, researchers, and business professionals collaborate to foster connections, creating a thriving startup ecosystem that supports the Cincinnati region and beyond. In this atmosphere of inspiration, they engage in collaborative problem-solving, forming the backbone of the district's entrepreneurial community. For additional information, visit innovation.uc.edu."
The 1819 Innovation Hub Award celebrates groundbreaking ideas that embody the spirit of what's next. This prestigious award honors individuals or teams whose creativity, vision, and forward-thinking mindset push the boundaries of possibility. It recognizes those who dare to dream big, challenge the status quo, and bring transformative concepts to life. The recipient of this award is redefining innovation—combining bold imagination with practical execution to inspire the future of their industry and beyond.
Alexandra Fernholz
Ullman School of Design
Shahar Ahmad
Ullman School of Design
Alina Hyder
Ullman School of Design
Miriam Kolis
Ullman School of Design
Wesley Reed
Ullman School of Design
Mayor's Future Urban Leaders Award
Lily Sider
School of Planning
Live Well HCD Award
This award goes to the student(s) who have demonstrated in depth use of the key principles of Human Centered Research to develop their concept. Human-centered research is a problem-solving approach that prioritizes the needs and perspectives of the people who will use a product, service, or system, by involving them in every stage of the design process, from initial primary research to implementation and evaluation.
Kailyn Kelly
Ullman School of Design
Shahar Ahmad
Ullman School of Design
Goodwill in Fashion Award
Mackenzie Reed
Ullman School of Design
SEGD Awards
DAAPworks SEGD (The Society for Experiential Graphic Design) Awards recognizes DAAP students who demonstrate excellence in the field of experiential design through their senior capstone project:
Design Excellence Award
Nathan Sears
School of Architecture and Interior Design
Genevieve Horvath
School of Architecture and Interior Design
Maria Higgins
School of Architecture and Interior Design
Honorable Mention Awards 2025
Hannah LoGalbo
Ullman School of Design
Grace Marshall
School of Architecture and Interior Design
Colman Mathis
School of Art
Teddy Morgan-Jablonski
School of Planning
Rubina Rafeeque
School of Planning
DAAP Co-op Award Winners Exemplify Creative Excellence
Each spring, the University of Cincinnati’s College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies honors students for outstanding achievement in experiential learning.
Eleven students in UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) were recognized for their achievements in cooperative education. Their stories help to illustrate why the University of Cincinnati is a top five university for co-ops and internships in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings.
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UC Senior 100
This award from the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association celebrates 100 seniors that are following the University of Cincinnati’s mission to be servant leaders in their community. Three DAAP students received this recognition:
Megan Fein
Ullman School of Design
Brady Rudisill
Ullman School of Design
Reilly Conwell
Ullman School of Design
Wesley Dosch
Ullman School of Design
Additional Artistic Achievements
In addition to participating in this year’s senior exhibitions, several students from the School of Art have earned individual recognition for their outstanding work. These achievements highlight the breadth of talent within our program and the unique contributions each student brings to the creative community.
Alexandra Franz
School of Art
Alexandra Franz ‘25:
- June 2024, exhibited in the 37th Annual Northern National Art Competition at Nicolet College in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
- November 2024, showed in the Northwest Arts Center's INT'L All Media 2024 exhibition.
- December 2024, had work in the 62nd Mid-States Art Exhibition in the Evansville Museum.
- December 2024, received a 2024 Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant
- January 2025, was presented in the INT’L Paperworks 2025 Exhibition at the Walter Piehl Gallery of the Northwest Arts Center at Minot State University.
- January 2025, had a solo show at Sinclair College Art Galleries in Dayton, Ohio.
Colman Mathis
School of Art
Colman Mathis ‘25:
- Received the Society for Experimental Graphic Design Honorable Award.
Jeshua Schuster
School of Art
Jeshua Schuster ‘25:
- Received an Institute for Research in Sensing Award.
Amiaya Alleyne
School of Art
Amiaya Alleyne ‘25:
- Received the Cooperative Education Professional Achievement Award
Ethan Fessler
School of Art
Ethan Fessler ‘25:
- Named this year's Summerfair Emerging Artist recipient