Cowley College Marketing Department Earns Top Honors at District 5 NCMPR Conference

Cowley College is proud to announce that its Marketing Department has achieved outstanding recognition at the recent District 5 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Conference. Demonstrating exceptional creativity, innovation, and strategic communication, the team brought home multiple prestigious Medallion Awards across a range of categories.

This year, the department participated in several enrollment management initiatives tied directly to their award submissions, showcasing their commitment to driving student engagement and advancing the college’s mission through impactful marketing.

Gold Medallion Awards

• Poster (Single or Series)
• Video Short (Single)

Silver Medallion Awards

• TV/Video Paid Advertisement
• Community Relations Campaign
• Communication Success Story

Bronze Medallion Awards

• Poster (Single or Series)
• Original Photography
• Logo Wear

“I’m incredibly proud of our team and the work we do every day,” said Jennifer Searle, Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications. “This recognition reflects the creativity, dedication, and heart they bring to every project. It’s an honor to be acknowledged by our peers, but what matters most is telling the real stories of our students and showing the impact Cowley College has had on their lives.”

The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations Medallion Awards are the only regional competition of its kind that honors excellence exclusively among marketing and public relations professionals at two-year colleges. District 5 includes institutions from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, the Canadian province of Manitoba, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands—making this recognition highly competitive and significant.

Cowley College extends its congratulations and appreciation to the Marketing Department for their continued dedication, creativity, and impact in representing the spirit and excellence of the Tiger community.

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu