Communication Awards

Awards

The Office of Communications has won numerous state and regional awards.

National Council for Marketing and Public Relations

Medallion Awards

The NCMPR Medallion Awards regional competition recognizes outstanding achievement in communications among community and technical colleges.

2019

Silver
"Fire Storm"
Original Photography - Manipulated

2017

Silver
Columbia State College Logo
Logo Design

Bronze
"Jurassic Ballpark"
Original Photography - Manipulated

2016

Gold
50th Anniversary Book: Opening Doors to Opportunities
Wild Card

Gold
50th Anniversary Campaign
Promotion Campaign for a Special Event

Bronze
"Gretchen Greer"
Original Photography - Unaltered

2015

Gold
"Charger Fever"
Banners and Outdoor Media

Silver
50th Anniversary Commercial
Video Advertisement/PSA, Series

Silver
Healthy College Logo
Logo Design

Bronze
"Columbia State Celebrates 50 Years!"
College Promotional Video

Bronze
"ALS Ice Bucket Challenge"
Original Photography

2014

Gold
"Go Green Recycle"
Banners and Outdoor Media

Gold
"Recycled Recycle"
Banners and Outdoor Media

Silver
"Showtime"
Original Photography - Unaltered

Silver
"Dual Enrollment"
Original Photography - Unaltered

Tennessee College Public Relations Association

The TCPRA is comprised of higher education communicators from both two- and four-year colleges and universities in Tennessee.

2019 Communication Awards

Silver Award
Fire Science commercial
Video Advertisement/PSA

The communications and media services departments worked with local public safety officials to shoot the video to spotlight the new Fire Science program and highlight the program's community partnerships. Team members included Carl Jones, print and digital communications coordinator; Amy Spears-Boyd, director of communications; Bill Williams, electronic media technician; and Kennedy Wilson, Columbia State student.

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