Multicultural Talent in Advertising

This award recognizes those who have taken a strong and purposeful effort to use multiethnic talent in the conception, strategy, development and execution of their campaigns. They use diverse talent (directors, writers, production teams, models, actors, etc.) to promote and market services, goods and products.

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Mosaic Champion

We all know that person who is a champion for diversity. They could be outgoing and in front, or quiet and behind the scenes, but they are always impactful. Continuously striving to bridge gaps, connect the right people, generate ideas and stand up on behalf of others are the characteristics of a Mosaic Champion.

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Most Promising Multicultural Student

The future of diverse and inclusive advertising starts with the next generation of marketers developing unique and impactful methods to reach and celebrate multiethnic groups. We believe that recognizing students who are currently leading the charge is an important part of creating that future.

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Mosaic Educator

Educators who make deliberate contributions to advance and expand diversity in the student art or advertising population are at the heart of change in our industry. Those who are incorporating diversity in their lessons and students in any teaching capacity... classrooms, workshops, virtual spaces, mentorship, groups, individuals, trainings, etc. qualify for this important award.

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Mosaic Award winners

Every recipient since the awards began.

2019
Multicultural Integrated Campaign
VCREATIVE for the Toledo Police Recruitment Campaign
2020
Nick Amrhein, Photographer & Director, for the photo series, “Change History, Change the Mindset”
Mosaic Media Image Award for Innovation in Storytelling
VCREATIVE for the video Every Seat Has a Story, created for Mosaic Ministries
2021
Multicultural Talent in Advertising: Content Creation
Will Lucas, Creadio
Mosaic Champion
Yusuf Lateef
Most Promising Multicultural Student
Angel Dennis
Mosaic Media Image Award for Realism
Nick Amrhein, Photographer & Director, for the video “I never asked for this”
Mosaic Media Image Award for Advocacy
Gyona Rice, Mind Your Speech
2022
Mosaic Educator
Tisha Mays, aMAYSing Kids Broadcasting & Media Mentorship Program
Multicultural Talent in Advertising: Content Creation
Mike Perdue, LFTF Show
Mosaic Champion
Matt Foss, Glasscity Theatre Collective & Madhouse - Sons of Toledo Film Project
Mosaic Award for Alternative Media
Christina Kasper (Urban Sight, Inc.), Glass City River Wall
2023
Media Image Award for Realism
Madhouse, Toledo Opera “Blue” Toledo Stories
Media Image Award for Advocacy: Content
Bowling Green State University, In the round speaker series
Multicultural Talent in Advertising: Content Creation
James Dickerson, dirtykics
Mosaic Champion
Linda Parra, Nuestra Gente Radio Station, Nuestra Gente Community Projects, LLC
Most Promising Multicultural Student
Alyn Martinez, University of Toledo
Mosaic Educator
Mercé Culp, Toledo Museum of Art
2024
Multicultural Talent in Advertising: Content Creation Award
Winner: Stayce Fowler - Stalwart Magazine
Runner Up: David Ross - The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo and The Junction Coalition
Mosaic Educator Award
Winner: Aaron Lusk - The Maritime Academy of Toledo
Runner Up: Rebecca Monteleone - University of Toledo
Most Promising Multicultural Student Award
Winner: Lydia Myrick - University of Toledo
Mosaic Champion Award
Winner: Katie Shelley - Toledo Museum of Art
Runner Up: Suzanne Rorick - Toledo Opera
Mosaic American Advertising Award - Gold
Winner: Madhouse - We see you. A love letter to women.
Mosaic American Advertising Award - Silver
Winner: Toledo Museum of Art - Black Orpheus
2025
Multicultural Talent in Advertising - Gold
Winner: eMPWR Magazine
Multicultural Talent in Advertising – Silver
Winner: Swell Magazine
Mosaic Educators – Gold
Winners: Jenn Stucker & Heidi Nees
Mosaic Educator – Silver
Winners: LeSean Shaw | Young Empowered Authors
Most Promising Multicultural Student – Gold
Winner: Crystal Smith
Most Promising Multicultural Student – Silver
Winner: Taylor Vanek
Mosaic Champion – Gold
Winner: Midstory
Mosaic Champion – Silver
Winner: Midstory