Lane Community College wins 13 Medallion Awards for marketing excellence in NCMPR District 7 competition

EUGENE, Ore. — Lane Community College (LCC) is proud to announce that it has won 13 Medallion Awards at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 7 Medallion Awards, a prestigious recognition for marketing and communications excellence in the community and technical college sector. The awards were presented at the NCMPR District 7 Conference, held October 16-18 in Spokane, WA. NCMPR is the only organization dedicated solely to representing marketing and public relations professionals at two-year colleges, with District 7 encompassing institutions in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Canada’s western provinces.

LCC’s marketing team took home several awards, including gold for Best Social Media Recruitment Campaign and gold for Best Communications Success Story or Crisis Communication Campaign. The college’s marketing team is led by Rebecca Long, Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications, under the supervision of Brett Rowlett, Executive Director of External Affairs, and consists of Kyle Schmidt (Web Development Lead), Claire Graman (Digital Content Specialist), and Nadia Lutje Tort (Events and Special Projects Coordinator).  The department collaborates closely with growth marketing agency Epicosity and the LCC Design and Media Center (DMC), supported by graphic design students guided by faculty Tom Madison from the Media Arts department.

In an especially impressive achievement, students working in the DMC won a total of four awards, including gold for Best Flyer and Best Magazine, silver for Best E-Card, and bronze for Best Poster and Best Postcard. Competing against professional marketers, these students showcased their real-world skills, creativity, and professionalism in producing industry-quality work.

“This year’s recognition is a direct result of the dedication, innovation and creativity our marketing team brings to every project,” said Brett Rowlett, Executive Director of External Affairs. “It’s particularly inspiring to see our students recognized alongside seasoned professionals, as their achievements highlight both the quality of instruction they receive and the depth of real-world experience available through the DMC.”

The DMC is a unique studio setting within Lane Community College where graphic design students work alongside faculty, learning how to navigate client relationships and deadlines just as they would in a professional design agency. The center is directed by Tom Madison, faculty member in the Media Arts department.

“Our team works tirelessly to ensure that Lane’s story is told in ways that resonate with our diverse audiences,” said Long. “Winning these awards is a testament to the creativity and collaboration that drives our work. It's an honor to be recognized for the impact we make.”
 

Lane Community College’s 2024 Medallion Awards

Gold

• Magazine
• Flyer (single or series)
• Communications Success Story or Crisis Communication Campaign
• Social Media Recruitment or Marketing Campaign

Silver

• E-Cards
• Digital Advertisement (single or series)

Bronze

• Postcard (single or series)
• Poster (single or series)
• Social Media Post or Story
• Video Shorts (single)
• Video Shorts (series)
• Radio Advertisement (single or series)
• Successful Recruitment or Marketing Program

The Medallion Awards are the only regional competition of their kind to honor outstanding achievement among marketing and public relations professionals at two-year colleges. Judges include higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, and marketing and advertising professionals from a variety of industries.