Regional agency is the only Indiana company to secure gold in international video competition
MUNSTER, Ind. — Imagehaus Creative earned gold placement in the 2026 international Viddy Awards for its production of “The Anchor” testimonial series, an advertising campaign produced for St. Paul’s Lutheran School of Munster, Indiana. Out of more than 2,900 entries submitted across the United States, Canada and 23 other countries, Imagehaus Creative was the only company from the state of Indiana to receive a gold designation in this year’s competition.
The Viddy Awards, administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), evaluates video and digital production skills on a global scale. Approximately 24% of entries in the 2026 competition earned gold, which is designated for projects that exceed standard industry norms. This achievement represents the fourth Viddy Award earned by Imagehaus Creative, following gold designations for “Django’s Journey” in 2020 (writing and low budget categories) and the “National Night Out Parade” music video in 2021 (pro bono category).
“The Anchor” testimonial series is a four-part video commercial advertising campaign designed to address student recruitment and enrollment goals at St. Paul’s Lutheran School. The series utilizes multifaceted storytelling to present perspectives of a multi-generational family, a transfer parent, a non-Lutheran family, and a parent seeking specialized academic growth.
The production process required coordinated on-site and off-site recording schedules with local families. Terri Kasper, admissions and communications coordinator at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, assisted in managing logistics.
“The Imagehaus team was responsive and organized when it came to scheduling interviews, drafting scripts, and coordinating the recording sessions,” Kasper remarked. “Their follow-through was key to meeting deadlines and keeping our project on track.”
The campaign was structured around local marketing data and intended to expand the school’s regional digital footprint.
“Our families, alumni, and congregation members have shared how much they’ve enjoyed watching the videos, and we have had over 3,000 views on our promoted advertising campaign,” added St. Paul’s Lutheran School Principal Trisha Engel. “The professional look of these branded assets has successfully highlighted our school as an anchor for our students’ faith and future.”
The multi-platform deployment utilized targeted social media advertising to complement the core video assets.
“Our experience with various video productions established our benchmark for delivery,” concluded Eric Gossler, partner at Imagehaus Creative. “For the St. Paul’s campaign, our objective was to build a framework around their goals, using diverse perspectives to share relatable experiences with the community. We are thrilled to be recognized for our work.”
Additional administrative details, technical program outcomes, and a complete directory of international award recipients can be accessed via the Viddy Awards official registry at viddyawards.com. Comprehensive viewing links for the award-winning series, including “The Anchor” testimonial series entry on YouTube, are available via Imagehaus Creative’s digital portfolio at imagehaus.com.
About Imagehaus Creative
Imagehaus Creative is a regional marketing and creative services agency based in Munster, Indiana. Established in 1992, the agency provides corporate communication, media production, and public relations campaign design for regional businesses, academic institutions, and public service organizations.