Medallion Awards Highlight ECC’s Strength in Storytelling, Creative Content
East Central College was recognized for excellence in communications at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 5 Medallion Awards, earning a Gold Medallion in the Excellence in Writing–Short Form category and two Bronze Medallions for Audio Content (Podcast) and Excellence in Writing–Long Form.
The NCMPR Medallion Awards honor outstanding marketing and public relations achievements that advance the mission of community and technical colleges.
This recognition highlights the strength of ECC’s storytelling across formats and reflects the College’s commitment to producing work that resonates with students, employees, and the broader community.
Storytelling Across Formats
“These awards reflect the care, creativity, and intention behind everything we share,” said Gregg Jones, Director of Communications and Marketing. “Our team tells the stories that connect people to ECC. These stories drive enrollment, build community partnerships, and celebrate the students and employees who make this college exceptional.
The following ECC projects were recognized:
- Short-Form Writing (Gold) — www.eastcentral.edu/blog/more-than-a-mascot-falcons-nest-at-ecc/
- Audio Content (Bronze) — www.eastcentral.edu/podcast/
- Long-Form Writing (Bronze) — www.eastcentral.edu/blog/quick-thinking-ecc-nursing-students-save-a-life-at-crash-scene/
About NCMPR
The NCMPR District 5 region encompasses colleges in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, the Canadian province of Manitoba, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
NCMPR serves communications professionals at two-year community and technical colleges. With more than 1,700 members representing nearly 650 colleges across the United States and Canada, the organization provides professional development, advocacy, and recognition of excellence in the field.
