The University of Nebraska High School (UNHS) has been recognized with four national honors in the 41st Annual Educational Advertising Awards, highlighting the institution’s excellence in marketing, communications, and creative storytelling.
UNHS received a Gold Award in the Catalog category for its University of Nebraska High School Course Catalog 2025–2026, the highest distinction in the competition. The school also earned a Silver Award in the Email Marketing category for its UNHS Winter Holiday Greeting 2024–2025, along with a Bronze Award in the Special Video category for its UNHS Winter Holiday Greeting Video 2024–2025. Additionally, UNHS was recognized with a Merit Award in the Special Video category for its UNHS Welcome Video.
The Educational Advertising Awards, administered by Higher Education Marketing Report, is the largest educational advertising competition in the United States. This year’s competition drew more than 2,000 entries from over 1,000 colleges, universities, and secondary schools across all 50 states and several countries. Judges included a national panel of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, and industry professionals who evaluated submissions based on creativity, marketing execution, and message effectiveness.
Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Merit awards are granted to institutions demonstrating exceptional quality in their respective categories, with hundreds of institutions recognized annually for their work.
Founded in 1929, the University of Nebraska High School is an accredited, university-based online high school that serves students worldwide through flexible, self-paced coursework and diploma programs. The institution offers more than 100 courses and provides opportunities for students to complete high school requirements from anywhere, reflecting its long-standing commitment to accessible, innovative education.
UNHS leaders say the awards underscore the importance of connecting with students, families, and partners through meaningful and engaging communications. The recognized projects—ranging from print publications to digital campaigns and video storytelling—demonstrate the school’s ability to reach audiences through multiple platforms while maintaining a consistent and compelling brand voice.
The honors place UNHS among a distinguished group of educational institutions nationwide recognized for excellence in marketing and communications, reinforcing its reputation as a leader not only in online education but also in strategic outreach and engagement.