RCC Students Shine at Inland Empire American Advertising Awards

Mar 25, 2025
eft to right: Jeper Fernandez, Emily Sanderson, Joseph Varelas, Derya Emanet, and Lydia Shumate.

Riverside City College (RCC) students demonstrated their creative excellence at the 2025 Inland Empire American Advertising Awards, earning multiple honors in this prestigious competition.

A total of ten RCC students were recognized for their outstanding work in design, advertising, and branding, with three receiving Silver ADDY Awards and seven earning Bronze ADDY Awards.

Silver ADDY Winners:

  • Joseph Varelas – Publication Design Cover for Fantastic! Science Stories

  • Derya Emanet – Integrated Brand Identity Campaign for Friteur Belgian Fries Takeout

  • Hafize Ebru Dogan – Outdoor Board for Empowering Girl Gamers: CyberFaerie

Bronze ADDY Winners:

  • Karina Barraza – Illustration for Moonstruck

  • Madison Pehkonen – Social Media for Star Wars Day

  • Avery Perry – Poster for The Cross

  • Hafize Ebru Dogan – Mass Transit for Viva La Boba on the Move

  • Lydia Shumate – Web Banner Ads for Muse Artistic Pencils Advertisement

  • Emily Sanderson – Publication Design Cover for The Lady in the Mirror

  • Derya Emanet – Integrated Advertising Campaign for Dracula Netflix Series

The Inland Empire American Advertising Awards celebrate the best in student and professional advertising, providing a platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills.

“We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication and creativity,” said an RCC representitive. “These awards highlight the strength of our programs and the exceptional work being produced by RCC students.”

RCC continues to foster innovative talent, equipping students with the skills necessary for success in the advertising and design industries.