West Virginia University students and staff have been recognized by the state chapter of the Public Relations Society of America for promoting the University and its partnerships with communities and fellow Mountaineers around West Virginia.
University Relations won six Crystal Awards and three honorable mentions at the chapter’s Crystal Awards Gala held in Charleston on June 15. The Crystal Award is the top prize in each of the association’s award categories. “Through our stories, we share the life-changing education, research and service that our University community contributes to every day,” said Vice President for University Relations Sharon Martin. “I am proud of the hard work, dedication and creativity that our team puts into each project.”
As part of their coursework, students in Rita Colistra and Geah Pressgrove’s strategic communications capstone classes at the WVU Reed College of Media give back to the community through service-learning projects. Their work earned four Crystal Awards and two received honorable mention awards.
In addition, the WVU Reed College of Media was recognized with six Crystal Awards and four honorable mention awards. “We are honored to be recognized among the many accomplished communications professionals in the Mountain State,” said Dean Maryanne Reed. “From videos and media kits to special event campaigns and news releases, the breadth of work produced by our program showcases the talent of our students faculty and staff.”
The communications team at the WVU College of Business and Economics was honored with a Crystal Award and two honorable mention awards. “We are elated at this recognition of the exceptional work by our communications team,” said Nancy McIntyre, B&E interim dean. “From news that happens at our college every day to our social media channels, and from marketing everything our college does to our website, the team is charged with handling it all. Kudos to our Office of Communications & Marketing for this great recognition.”
The WVU School of Medicine received an honorable mention award for efforts to recruit students to its professional programs.
Chartered in 1979, the West Virginia Chapter of PRSA is an organization consisting of public relations professionals in the state.
Here is the complete list of WVU winners:
Crystal Awards
Social Media Campaign
‘The Ultimate WV Road Trip’ – West Virginia University
Holiday Cards
WVU holiday video: Musket’s Holiday Adventure – West Virginia University
Articles
Therapy dogs take care of their people at West Virginia University – West Virginia University
Articles
Transforming lives through communication: WVU students make big impact at Camp Gizmo – West Virginia University
WVU – University Relations/News
Web Sites
West Virginia University Magazine Online – West Virginia University
WVU – University Relations
Magazine or Newsletter, External
West Virginia University Magazine – West Virginia University
WVU – University Relations
External Communications Campaign
Brand Matewan – Town of Matewan
WVU Colistra StratComm Campaigns
Books
Brand Matewan Brand Guide – Town of Matewan
WVU Colistra StratComm Campaigns
Research
Brand Matewan Research – Town of Matewan
WVU Colistra StratComm Campaigns
Integrated Communications Campaign
Health Sciences and Technology Academy Integrated Communications – Health Sciences and Technology Academy
WVU Colistra StratComm Campaigns
Community Relations Campaign
Academic Spotlight – WVU Reed College of Media
Media Kits
Academic Spotlight – WVU Reed College of Media
Brochures
IMC Recruitment Brochure featuring Scott Cuppari 2015-2016 – WVU Reed College of Media
News Release
WVU IMC Program OLC Award – WVU IMC graduate program
WVU Reed College of Media
Special Events Campaign – Seven Days or Less
INTEGRATE 2015 Conference – The Integrated Marketing Communication Graduate Program
WVU Reed College of Media
Special Events and Observances – Eight Days or More
Morgantown Eats – WVU Reed College of Media
Articles
A Different Kind of Builder – WVU College of Business and Economics
WVU College of Business and Economics Office of Communications & Marketing
Honorable Mentions
Not for Profit Social Media
‘Takeover Tuesdays’ on Snapchat Q&A – West Virginia University
Not for Profit Social Media
AskWVU on Snapchat – West Virginia University
Student Long-form Video
Project Me – Ricky Rogers – West Virginia University
WVU – University Relations/News
Student Research
Health Sciences and Technology Academy Internal Relations – Health Sciences and Technology Academy
WVU Colistra StratComm Campaigns
Student Social Media
Health Sciences and Technology Academy Internal Relations – Health Sciences and Technology Academy
WVU Colistra StratComm Campaigns
Student External Communications Campaign
Southern West Virginia Lifestyles Project – WVU Reed College of Media
Student Long-form Video
Academic Spotlight Long-form Video – WVU Reed College of Media
Not for Profit Long-form Video
WVU IMC Program Graduate Profile – Scott Cuppari – Integrated Marketing Communications Graduate Program
WVU Reed College of Media
Not for Profit Magazine or Newsletter – External
WVU Reed College of Media Alumni Magazine – WVU Reed College of Media
Not for Profit Magazine or Newsletter – External
Fall 2015 B&E Magazine – WVU College of Business and Economics
Office of Communications & Marketing
Not for Profit News Releases
Family Responds with Scholarly Act After Tragedy – WVU College of Business and Economics
Office of Communications & Marketing
Not for Profit Brochures
WVU School of Medicine Professional Programs Student Recruitment – WVU School of Medicine
A complete list of winners will be posted at http://prsawv.org/awards.php.
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ak/06/16/16
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