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

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.

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Alexandra Fernholz

Ullman School of Design

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Shahar Ahmad

Ullman School of Design

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Alina Hyder

Ullman School of Design

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Miriam Kolis

Ullman School of Design

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Wesley Reed

Ullman School of Design


Mayor's Future Urban Leaders Award

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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.

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Kailyn Kelly

Ullman School of Design

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Shahar Ahmad

Ullman School of Design


Goodwill in Fashion Award

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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

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Nathan Sears

School of Architecture and Interior Design

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Genevieve Horvath

School of Architecture and Interior Design

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Maria Higgins

School of Architecture and Interior Design

Honorable Mention Awards 2025

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Hannah LoGalbo

Ullman School of Design

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Grace Marshall

School of Architecture and Interior Design

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Colman Mathis

School of Art

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Teddy Morgan-Jablonski

School of Planning

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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:

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Megan Fein

Ullman School of Design

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Brady Rudisill

Ullman School of Design

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Reilly Conwell

Ullman School of Design

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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.

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Alexandra Franz

School of Art

 Alexandra Franz ‘25:


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Colman Mathis

School of Art

Colman Mathis ‘25:

  • Received the Society for Experimental Graphic Design Honorable Award.

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Jeshua Schuster

School of Art

Jeshua Schuster ‘25:

  • Received an Institute for Research in Sensing Award. 

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Amiaya Alleyne

School of Art

Amiaya Alleyne ‘25:

  • Received the Cooperative Education Professional Achievement Award

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Ethan Fessler

School of Art

Ethan Fessler ‘25:

  • Named this year's Summerfair Emerging Artist recipient