Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Institutional Relations Department received four awards, including two Gold and two Bronze, in the 2026 National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 2 Medallion Awards competition.

The awards recognize outstanding marketing and communications work among community and technical colleges. More than 400 entries were submitted from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia; Bermuda; Puerto Rico; and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

MGCCC earned Gold Medallion Awards for its college Viewbook and MS Sound Recruitment Poster. The Viewbook, designed by Ashlyn Levins, Chief Creative Officer, highlights the college’s academic programs, student life and educational opportunities through photography and design.

The college also received two Bronze Medallion Awards. Levins earned recognition for the Estuarine Education Center brochure/card, while Jennifer Tinnin, Creative Officer, was recognized for her ACE Bootcamp T-shirt logo design.

“I am incredibly proud of our creative team and the talent, passion, and dedication they bring to telling the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College story,” said Sherri Carr Smith, associate vice president of Advancement. “Their work goes far beyond creating beautiful designs; they bring our brand to life, communicate our mission, and help showcase the impact of our college. These NCMPR awards are a wonderful recognition of their creativity, hard work, and commitment to excellence!”

The annual NCMPR Medallion Awards competition recognizes excellence in marketing and public relations at community and technical colleges, with entries judged on creativity, design, effectiveness and overall quality.