Announcing Ragan’s 2022 Video, Visual & Virtual Awards finalists

Congratulations to this year’s finalists!

Video, visual design and virtual events are essential for engaging with busy, often remote audiences. Powerful visuals and digital gatherings play a key role in communications success.

The finalists for Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards did not disappoint. They’ve engaged their audiences with captivating visual content and engaging virtual events.

Congratulations to this year’s impressive list of finalists.

Scroll down to see who made this year’s list—and stay tuned for the winners announcement on Aug. 24.

 

Grand Prize

Best Overall Video

  • BASF Corporation: Message from Mike: A holiday tale
  • Food Lion, LLC: My Story of Belonging
  • Genentech: Claiming New SPACES for People Living with Disabilities
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network: COVID-19 Reality Check: Busting Myths & Telling Powerful Stories
  • Pearson: Bringing Pearson’s new purpose and values to life through its people
  • TD Bank: Digital Content Team
  • University of Utah Health: Meet Me Where I Am

Virtual Event of the Year

  • Dallas ISD: Virtual 2021 State of the District
  • New Jersey Hall of Fame: Virtual Induction Ceremony
  • SEGA of America: Sonic Central

 

Video Categories

Animated Video

  • Medical University of South Carolina: OurDay Video
  • Nestlé: Corporate Communications Content and Digital Team

B2B Video

  • Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.: Intelligent Connected Workplace in 2022 & Beyond: Key Trends
  • Tinuiti: Rethink. Performance

B2C Video

  • Looney Advertising: Bahlsen – Drone Campaign
  • Marriott International: Skating Through Fort Worth
  • The Palace Group: “The Palace Generation”
  • U.S. Masters Swimming: Find Your Power – Try Masters Swimming

Cause-Related Video

  • 3M: Not the Science Type
  • Baker Public Relations: “Heroes Unmasked”
  • Bank Independent: 2021 Food Share Drive
  • CARTI: CARTI Cheers, Nexus and Hope Bistro, COVID-19 Female Perspective, CARTI Nursing Recruitment, and Tour de Rock
  • Genentech: Claiming New SPACES for People Living with Disabilities
  • Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego: Center for Gender-Affirming Care
  • rbb Communications: The Education Fund

Company Overview Video

  • Advantest: Beyond the Technology Horizon
  • Check Point Software: How We Secured The World in 2021
  • OMNIVISION: Infinite Ingenuity, everywhere.
  • Pearson: Bringing Pearson’s new purpose and values to life through its people

Corporate Social Responsibility Video

  • TD Bank: Digital Content Team
  • University of Utah Health: Meet Me Where I Am
  • Worten: Dare to Care: It’s your turn, make a difference!

COVID-19 Video

  • CARTI: CARTI Cheers, Nexus and Hope Bistro, COVID-19 Female Perspective, CARTI Nursing Recruitment, and Tour de Rock
  • CentraCare: A Holiday Miracle
  • Children’s Health: Healthcare Heroes Response to 365 days of COVID-19
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network: Busting Myths and Telling Stories From the Frontlines
  • PROI – PUBLIC RELATIONS ORGANISATION INTERNATIONAL: Vaccine
  • Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego: Together: Our COVID Response Story
  • SCL Health: Caring Through COVID

Diversity: Equity & Inclusion Video

  • Dallas ISD: With Equity in Mind
  • Food Lion, LLC: My Story of Belonging
  • GE: GE Inclusion & Diversity Videos
  • Genentech: Claiming New SPACES for People Living with Disabilities
  • TD Bank: Digital Content Team
  • Worten: We celebrate equality and difference

Documentary

  • 3M: Not the Science Type
  • SCL Health: Caring Through COVID
  • The Martin Agency & Mediahub: CENTURY 21 Real Estate & National Geographic CreativeWorks, Home Rediscovered
  • University of Utah Health: Meet Me Where I Am

Educational Video

  • 3M Communications: Beyond the Numbers
  • Accenture Federal Services: How to Verify Your Enrollment for Post-9/11 GI Bill Students
  • AwareGO: Zoom bombing
  • Office of Legacy Management and RSI Entech, LLC: Radiation & You: Energy in Motion
  • SCHHCA Communication Department: Sun City Hurricane Education Video Series

Explainer Video

  • Accenture Federal Services: How to Verify Your Enrollment for Post-9/11 GI Bill Students
  • Medical University of South Carolina: OurDay Video
  • National Grid: Upstate New York Electric Vehicle Charging Station Make-Ready Program
  • Springfield Clinic: Springfield Clinic New Website
  • TD Bank: Digital Content Team

Financial Services and Banking Video

  • American AgCredit: Message to Shareholders
  • Hamilton Lane: 2022 Market Overview

Health Care Video

  • Medical University of South Carolina: OurDay Video
  • Overlake Medical Center & Clinics: Get Your Mammogram
  • Overlake Medical Center & Clinics: Yes, We Did
  • Springfield Clinic: Commitment to Caring
  • UnityPoint Health: The Not So Late Show with Austin – Dr. Nathan Boonstra
  • University of Utah Health: Meet Me Where I Am

Inspirational Video

  • Baptist Health: COVID-19 Stories of Dedication and Hope
  • Medical University of South Carolina: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Anthem Video
  • Pearson: Bringing Pearson’s new purpose and values to life through its people
  • Southern Nuclear: NukeBoss: Effective Leadership Communication
  • Springfield Clinic: Steve’s Story
  • TD Bank: Digital Content Team
  • Urban Resource Institute: Urban Resource Institute Annual Celebration: Rise Up

Internal Communications Video

  • Ascension: Good Day Ascension Newscast
  • BASF Corporation: Message from Mike: A holiday tale
  • Medical University of South Carolina: OurDay Video
  • Miami International Airport: Miami International Airport’s Employees of the Year
  • Prudential Financial: This hologram has the cure for your back-to-office blues
  • Southern Nuclear: Happy Holidays from Pete’s Kitchen
  • System1: $SST Extended Video

Marketing Video

  • Florida Southern College: Florida Southern College Under Armour Reveal
  • U.S. Masters Swimming: Find Your Power – Try Masters Swimming

Nonprofit Video

  • rbb Communications: The Education Fund
  • University of Utah Health: Meet Me Where I Am

Public Relations Video

  • Baker Public Relations: New York Sire Stakes 2021 Virtual Banquet
  • Baptist Health: COVID-19 Stories of Dedication and Hope
  • Genentech: Claiming New SPACES for People Living with Disabilities
  • Macon-Bibb County Office of Communications: MBC Cribs

Recruitment or Employer Branding Video

  • Canidae Pet Food: Hungry for Goodness
  • DHG: I am Better Because…
  • M:7 Agency: Allegheny Intermediate Unit
  • Morning Consult: The Future of Work
  • Tapestry: What Makes Us Different

Sizzle Reel

  • Arketi Group: Arketi Group Sizzles in What We Do Best
  • Masonite + Jacobson/Rost: Masonite M-Pwr Smart Doors
  • Mastercard: This is LAC! Sizzle Reel Video
  • U.S. Masters Swimming: Find Your Power – Try Masters Swimming

Social Impact Video

  • Bank Independent: 2021 Food Share Drive
  • Genentech: Claiming New SPACES for People Living with Disabilities
  • UKG: UKG Close the Gap Initiative
  • University of Utah Health: Meet Me Where I Am
  • Dallas ISD: Carter Conversation videos

Social Media Video

  • Bank Independent: 2021 Food Share Drive
  • High School District 214: An Inside Look Into Max Christie’s Journey to Michigan State
  • Hootsuite: #WheresOwly SXSW TikTok Campaign
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network: Busting COVID-19 Myths from the Frontlines
  • Margaritaville Resort Orlando: Up Next: Your Dream Vacation
  • Miami International Airport: MIA Travel Tales with safety tips and for families going to Brazil
  • Nestlé: Corporate Communications Content and Digital Team

TikTok Video

  • Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: TikTok: Figment Popcorn Bucket
  • Hootsuite: #WheresOwly SXSW TikTok Campaign
  • League of Women Voters of the US: Getting Voting Rights Passed – TikTok
  • Phillips-West Public Relations and Communications: “Our Healthy KC Eastside”

Video Series

  • American AgCredit: Voice of the Customer Video Series
  • Cambia Health Solutions: #WeAreCambia Stronger Together
  • Mastercard: Return-to-Office Influencers’ Stories Video Series
  • McDermott Will & Emery: Leaders Moving Business Forward
  • SEGA of America: Sonic Colors: Ultimate
  • Tapestry: What Makes Us Different

YouTube Video

  • Accenture Federal Services: How to Verify Your Enrollment for Post-9/11 GI Bill Students
  • Boston College Office of University Communications: That BC Feeling

Livestream Event

  • Mastercard: First Town Hall of 2022 for LAC
  • WePlay Esports Inc: WePlay AniMajor

 

Virtual Events Categories

Virtual Customer Engagement Event

  • Hubilo: MIX 2022 (Mastering Immersive Experiences)
  • OMNIVISION: Infinite Ingenuity, everywhere.
  • Ryan Companies US, Inc.: Ryan Companies Virtual Puzzle Game
  • Saama Technologies: Who Wants to be a Clinical Trial MillionAIre?

Virtual Educational Event

  • Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: Juneteenth Celebration – Tenacity!
  • Dallas ISD: Virtual 2021 State of the District
  • JSR Strategies: ROAR 2021

Virtual Employee Engagement Event

  • Körber Supply Chain: Körber on the Street
  • Ryan Companies US, Inc.: Ryan Companies Virtual Puzzle Game
  • Sun Life U.S.: Sunny Summer Games

Virtual Employee Meeting & Onboarding

  • Canidae Pet Food: New to the Crew
  • JPL and The Giant Company: The Giant Company 2021 Annual Business Meeting
  • Mastercard: First Town Hall of 2022 for LAC

Virtual Employee Recognition Event

  • JPL and Select Medical: Select Medical Specialty Hospitals CEO/MD Virtual Awards Program
  • NSW Public Service Commission: NSW Premier’s Awards 2021

Virtual Presentation

  • Dallas ISD: Virtual 2021 State of the District
  • Hamilton Lane: 2022 Market Overview

Virtual Webinar

  • Notified: Bloomberg LP – Global Webinar Series
  • Questline Inc.: Plugged-In Webinar Series

 

Visual Design Categories

Illustration or Animated Design

  • Bank Independent: 2021 Food Share Drive
  • Marriott International: Love Letters To A Canadian Summer
  • Medical University of South Carolina: OurDay Video

Other

  • Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.: Client Experience Center (CEC) Branding
  • Medical University of South Carolina: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Anthem Video
  • Questline Inc.: Myth Busting for Home Energy Use

Photography

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center: Vaccine Vials
  • Springfield Clinic: IWD 2022
  • TD Bank: Digital Content Team

Print Design

  • M:7 Agency: The Carpet Workroom Press Packet
  • Solais Lighting Group: Solais Lighting Group Product Literature
  • Springfield Clinic: Men’s Health Week

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