Cowley Marketing Team Receives Awards at District 5 NCMPR Conference

The Cowley College Marketing Department has achieved remarkable success at the recent District 5 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations Conference. This year, our dedicated team participated in several enrollment management projects associated with submissions for these prestigious awards, showcasing their effectiveness, creativity, hard work, and commitment to excellence in marketing.

The department received Gold Medallions for four outstanding projects: the Print Advertisement You Belong Here, which effectively captures the welcoming spirit of our institution; the Promotional Video Student Life at Cowley College, highlighting the vibrant experiences our students enjoy; the Social Media or Online Marketing Campaign Finish What You Started Campaign, which encouraged prospective students to complete their educational journey; and the 2023-2024 Cowley Viewbook, an essential tool that showcases everything Cowley College has to offer.

In addition to the Gold awards, the team earned Silver Medallions for the Booklet 2024 Basketball, Cheer, and Dance Media Guide, which reflects the strength of our athletic programs; the Televisions/Video Paid Advertisement Hey You Televisions Ad, designed to capture the attention of our audience; and the Social Media Post Athletic Honors Graphics, celebrating our student-athletes' achievements. The department also secured a Bronze Medallion for the Successful Recruiting and Marketing Program Fall Enrollment – Top Reasons Why, highlighting the compelling reasons to choose Cowley College.

Abby Morris, Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications, shared her pride in the team's accomplishments, stating, "The Marketing Department has a proud legacy of success in this competition, but this year we challenged ourselves to excel in new categories. Winning Gold for the college viewbook makes this achievement even more special. Our department is full of talent, and none of this would be possible without hard work and dedication from our amazing student team."

We want to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the members of the marketing team, including Kris Ripley, Digital Media Producer; Chris Absher, Webmaster; Abby Morris, Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications; Rama Peroo, Sports Information Director; Arnau Sagrera, Student Videographer; Rachel Silhan, Student Graphic Designer; Aigiza Nasyrova, Student Photographer; Liza Danilova, Student Social Media Ambassador; Larry Marczynski, Marketing Work Study; and the Cowley College Admissions Team. Your outstanding efforts, creativity, and dedication have brought recognition to our college and have significantly enhanced our visibility and reputation within the community and beyond. Your work inspires us all and underscores the essential role that effective marketing plays in the success of our institution.

As we celebrate these accomplishments and the rise in enrollment at Cowley College, we encourage everyone to continue supporting our marketing initiatives. Your involvement and enthusiasm are vital to fostering a positive environment and helping us attract new students to Cowley College. Together, we can build on this momentum and look forward to even more achievements in the future.

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