Central Lakes College Photography Students Shine at 2010 ADDY Awards
Central Minnesota’s Advertising/Marketing Federation has recognised exceptional talent from Central Lakes College’s Staples campus at this year’s prestigious ADDY Awards. The student competition showcased outstanding work from the college’s Photographic Imaging Technology program, with 16 students receiving honours for their creative achievements.

Outstanding Achievements
Leading the impressive roster of winners is Jamie Mulligan of Grand Forks, North Dakota, who earned the distinguished Judge’s Choice award. This special recognition highlights work that particularly resonated with the competition’s panel of industry experts.
Three students demonstrated exceptional artistic vision and technical expertise, securing Gold ADDY Awards:
- Jonathan Calix, Staples
- Sara Hennen, Pierz
- Jessica Strack, Little Falls
These Gold ADDY recipients have shown mastery of their craft, producing work that meets the highest standards of creative excellence in photography.
Program Excellence
The strong showing at the ADDY Awards reflects the quality of Central Lakes College’s Photographic Imaging Technology program. With sixteen students receiving recognition, the results demonstrate the program’s success in nurturing emerging photographic talent and preparing students for professional success in the creative industry.
The ADDY Awards, presented by the Advertising/Marketing Federation of Central Minnesota, are one of the industry’s most prestigious honours. They recognise outstanding achievement in various creative work categories.