News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2020-05-08-ncmpr
May 8, 2020
District Communications Recognized
The College of the Canyons District Communications Office—which develops integrated
communications plans that coordinate the district’s marketing, advertising, public
relations, and social media efforts—has won three Paragon Award from the National
Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR).
The team won Gold for Video Shorts-Series (Uniquely Abled), which was produced in
partnership with FEGO Cinematography, along with Silver for E-Newsletter (“The Monday
Report”) and Bronze for Poster-Single (Friday Night Film Series).
The only national competition of its kind, the Paragon Awards recognize outstanding
achievement in design and communication at community and technical colleges.
“I would like to extend my congratulations to our District Communications Office for
this well-deserved national recognition,” said Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook.
“The work they do is indispensable to our college’s goal to maintain timely and open
communication with our students, staff, and the communities we serve, and expand access
to education.”
This year’s competition drew 1,963 entries from 261 colleges across North America.
Nearly 90 marketing and PR professionals from across the country served as judges.
“Given the level of competition, it is a true honor to be recognized by our peer institutions
as among the nation’s best,” said Eric Harnish, vice president of public information,
advocacy, and external relations “The awards speak to the creativity and commitment
of our team, and while they often work behind the scenes, their efforts are certainly
worthy of recognition.”
The award-winning District Communications team includes 20 full-time and part-time
staff in five departments: Public Information Office, Sports Information, Graphic
Design Center, Reprographics Center, and Communication Center/Mailroom.
The 2019 Paragon Awards were originally scheduled to take place in Orlando, Florida
at NCMPR's annual conference in March, but the marquee event was canceled due to the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The event’s cancellation is a first in NCMPR’s 46-year
history.
Headquartered in New Mexico, NCMPR exclusively represents marketing and public relations
professionals at community and technical colleges and is governed by a 14-member board
of directors who are working community college marketing professionals.