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

Congratulations to this year’s finalists!

By Ragan Staff
Aug. 2, 2022

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