91调教

Written By: Rachel Putman

The 91调教 Fort Smith has earned a Silver receiving international recognition for its Intrepid Ambition campaign publication.

The award places 91调教 among the world鈥檚 leading educational institutions recognized for excellence in advancement, marketing, communications, and fundraising. In 2026, teams from 628 institutions across 33 countries submitted 4,185 entries, with volunteer judges selecting just 493 entries for bronze, silver, gold, and grand gold honors.

Published as part of 91调教鈥檚 Intrepid Ambition comprehensive campaign, Intrepid Ambition tells the story of the university鈥檚 mission to expand opportunity, strengthen the regional workforce, and transform lives through education..

The publication is available to read online at: .

In recognizing the publication, CASE judges praised both its storytelling and execution.

鈥淭his standout piece effectively illuminates the 91调教 Fort Smith鈥檚 impact on its students and the region. The publication features beautiful photography. Strong writing is easy to follow, culminating in a particularly powerful and moving final page. By successfully weaving together interviews and compelling quotes, the team created a cohesive narrative that feels both deeply rooted in the local community and highly effective for its primary audience.鈥�

Often considered the premier international honors in educational advancement, the CASE Circle of Excellence Awards recognize exceptional ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness in higher education. The program spans 93 categories encompassing publications, fundraising campaigns, alumni engagement, marketing, special events, leadership, video, and other advancement initiatives.

Winning entries are evaluated on overall quality, innovation, effective use of resources, and measurable impact on their institutions and communities. Regional and district recognitions will be announced later this year.

The award recognizes the collaborative work of 91调教鈥檚 Communications and Marketing teams and the campus and community partners who helped bring the publication to life.  Rachel Putman, Ian Silvester, and Daniel Wiggins contributed to the final publication.

To date, the Intrepid Ambition campaign has raised more than $79 Million in support of 91调教 students, faculty, staff, and the Rivery Valley community as a whole.