Noah Westergaard is a nationally award-winning designer, photographer, and creative based in the Black Hills of South Dakota. With a background in both graphic design and photography, his work blends strategy and storytelling across all visual media.

He’s currently pursuing his BFA in Photography and Graphic Design at Black Hills State University, where he leads Ponder Magazine as Editor-in-Chief. Under his leadership, the publication has received national honors, including Best Magazine at the CMA Apple Awards and multiple Gold ADDY® Awards at the local, regional, and national levels.

Noah’s portfolio includes branding, editorial design, social media strategy, web design, and commercial photography, including drone work as a certified Part 107 pilot. His work is guided by intention, curiosity, and a creative eye.

2025

NATIONAL Gold ADDY® Award | Ponder Issue Two | American Advertising Awards

Gold ADDY® Award | Ponder Issue Two | 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