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
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
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:
Lily Carlos
School of Architecture and Interior Design
Megan Fein
Ullman School of Design
Brady Rudisill
Ullman School of Design
Reilly Conwell
Ullman School of Design
Wesley Dosch
Ullman School of Design