Medallion Awards

Celebrating marketing & communications excellence at community colleges

The NCMPR Medallion Awards are the premier regional competition recognizing outstanding marcom and PR achievements at community and technical colleges within each of NCMPR's seven districts. These prestigious awards exclusively honor innovative work across all media, celebrating the creativity and dedication of their marketing and communications professionals. 

2026 Medallion Awards Contest Details

• Contest will open July 1 at noon Pacific. Contest ends August 10 at midnight Pacific.
• Entries must be submitted through NCMPR's online awards platform.
• Before entering, carefully review the submission criteria and instructions, category details, and best practices to ensure your submission meets all requirements.
• Entry Fees
  • NCMPR member early-bird (through July 29): $40
  • NCMPR member regular (after July 29): $55
  • Nonmember: $100
• Eligible work must have been published, broadcast, displayed or used between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

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Past Medallion Award winners

Explore the legacy of excellence by viewing the outstanding achievements recognized in previous NCMPR Medallion Awards competitions. This section proudly showcases the creativity, innovation and dedication of community and technical college marketing, communications and public relations professionals who have set the standard for design, strategy and communication in the field. Their award-winning work inspires us all and highlights the impactful contributions made across NCMPR's districts.

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NCMPR Executive Director
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Natalie Daggett
NCMPR Director of Operations
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