Awards - 5/28/25

MGCCC wins big at CPRAM Awards, earning 22 honors across multiple categories

A group of people from MGCCC's Institutional Advancement department that won awards at this year's College Public Relations Association of MS conference. They are standing on stairs in a group.
The 2025 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi winners from MGCCC. From left are Aleá Landry, graphic designer; Anna Scovel, assistant webmaster; Maddie Girouard, social media coordinator; Elizabeth Brown, communications & marketing specialist; Kathy McAdams, public information coordinator; Don Hammack, sports information director; Jennifer Tinnin, creative officer; Ashlyn Levins, chief creative officer; and Tharessa Williams, alumni & events coordinator. (Not pictured are Michael Graham, webmaster, and Jeff Harrison, photographer/videographer.)

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College brought home 22 awards from the 2025 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Conference, held May 19-21 in Starkville. Competing against 14 other community colleges in the Junior Division, MGCCC’s Institutional Advancement team, along with key personnel in sports information, web services, and social media, earned top honors in 11 of 19 categories.

“We are thrilled to see our team’s hard work recognized on this level,” said Dr. Suzi Brown, Vice President of Institutional Development. “These awards reflect the creativity, innovation, and dedication that go into telling the story of Gulf Coast in meaningful and engaging ways.”

FIRST PLACE AWARDS

  • Wildcard Print – Junior Division
    • Junior Bulldog Club Coloring Book – Jennifer Tinnin, Aleá Landry, Tharessa Williams
  • TV Programs – Junior Division
    • Bulldog Blitz: Pearl River s18 E05 – Don Hammack
  • Sports Feature Story – Junior Division
    • Coach B’s Lab Gets Bulldogs Ready – Don Hammack
  • Sports News Story – Junior Division
    • Bulldogs Win Region 23 Title – Don Hammack
  • Annual Report – Junior Division
    • 2024 President’s Report – Kathy McAdams

SECOND PLACE AWARDS

  • Single Piece of Artwork – Junior Division
    • Bulldog Spirit Squad Poster – Jennifer Tinnin
  • PR/Marketing Campaign – Junior Division
    • Homecoming 2024 – Jennifer Tinnin, Anna Scovel, Michael Graham, Maddie Girouard, Ashlyn Levins, Kathy McAdams, Tharessa Williams, Jeff Harrison
  • Portraits – Junior Division
    • Athlete Portrait Series – Elizabeth Brown
  • Viewbook/Admissions and Recruitment Piece – Junior Division
    • MGCCC Viewbook 2024 – Ashlyn Levins
  • Advertisement – Junior Division
    • Discover Your Future – Ashlyn Levins

THIRD PLACE AWARDS

  • Digital Advertisements – Junior Division
    • Homecoming Marquee Event Graphic – Jennifer Tinnin, Ashlyn Levins, Tharessa Williams

The CPRAM Awards recognize excellence in public relations, marketing, and communications efforts among Mississippi’s institutions of higher learning. MGCCC’s winning entries spanned multiple formats, showcasing standout achievements in print design, digital outreach, broadcast journalism, and strategic marketing campaigns.

“This recognition is a testament to the teamwork and talent we have at MGCCC,” said Sherri Smith, Director of Communications and Marketing. “Our communications professionals work tirelessly to share the stories of our students, programs, and community impact. These awards affirm the strength of their storytelling and commitment to excellence.”

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