Noah Westergaard is a nationally award-winning photographer and designer. His work is rooted in commercial and editorial practices, blending photography, graphic design, and print to create strategic, visually compelling work for brands big and small.

With a background spanning both design and lens-based media, Westergaard brings a highly intentional, detail-driven approach to every project. As both a photographer and designer, his process moves seamlessly from concept to execution, allowing him to develop cohesive visual pieces that extend across campaigns, publications, and brand identities. His portfolio includes commercial photography, branding, editorial design, and drone work as a certified Part 107 pilot.

His work from internships, personal projects, and through the nationally acclaimed Ponder Magazine has received recognition at the highest levels of student and professional competition, including a National Gold ADDY Award, the College Media Association’s Apple Awards, a Pacemaker Award from the Associated Collegiate Press, Mark Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, and numerous Golden Leaf Awards. These honors reflect a commitment to both creative excellence and professional craftsmanship.

Whether working with brands, producing editorial or fine art projects, Westergaard understands the importance of consistency, and high-quality work.  Across every medium, his focus remains the same: create work that is intentional, precise, and delivers meaningful results.

2026

Exhibition | Human Depiction | Midwest Center for Photography | Wichita, KS

David L. Adams Award | Best Magazine | 1st Place | Ponder Issue 4 | College Media Association  | New York City

Exhibition | Home in Focus | Dahl Arts Center  | Rapid City, SD

Student Best of Show | Ponder Issue 3 | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Professional Best of Show | Black Hills Ammo // Jackalope | American Advertising Awards | Black Hills, SD

Gold ADDY® Award | Ponder Issue 3 | American Advertising Awards | Black Hills, SD

Gold ADDY® Award | Ponder Issue 4 | American Advertising Awards | Black Hills, SD

Gold ADDY® Award | “The Staff” | American Advertising Awards | Black Hills, SD

Silver ADDY® Award | Metamorphosis | American Advertising Awards | Black Hills, SD

Silver ADDY® Award | Frayed Fates Branding | American Advertising Awards | Black Hills, SD

2025

Pinnacle Award | Second Place | Magazine Spread Design | College Media Association

Pacemaker Award | Magazine | Associated Collegiate Press

NATIONAL Gold ADDY® Award | Magazine Design | American Advertising Awards

Gold ADDY® Award | Magazine Design | American Advertising Awards | District 8

Silver ADDY® Award | Still Photography | Got Drizzle? | American Advertising Awards | District 8

David L. Adams Award | Best Magazine | 1st Place | Ponder Issue 2 | College Media Association | New York City

David L. Adams Award | Best Feature Photography | 2nd Place | Ponder Issue 2 | College Media Association | New York City

Best of Show | Ponder Issue 2 | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Gold ADDY® Award | Ponder Issue 2 | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Gold ADDY® Award | Ponder Issue 1 | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Gold ADDY® Award | BHSU Parcel System Design | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Gold ADDY® Award | Ponder Invite | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

6x Silver ADDY® Award | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

2024

Kind of Meant to Be | Fresh Produce AD Campaign | Black Hills State University

Presidential Outstanding Student Employee Award | Office of the President | Black Hills State University

Design Runner-Up | PONDER Design Team | AEJMC National Student Magazine Competition

Student Scholarship | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Best of Show | Sioux City Wolves Campaign | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Gold ADDY® Award | Sioux City Wolves Logo | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Gold ADDY® Award | Sioux City Wolves Campaign | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Silver ADDY® Award | Drop Dead! | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

Silver ADDY® Award | Magazine Advertising | American Advertising Federation | Black Hills, SD

2023

LG Campus Clash Champion | The Rivalries | LG USA