Polk State brings home 21 Awards of Excellence from the state

Posted on by Polk Newsroom

Polk State College’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) earned 21 Awards of Excellence from the Association of Florida Colleges Communications and Marketing Commission for 2024, including 10 Gold Awards and one Best in Show.

“We’re fortunate to have a dedicated staff comprised of talented individuals with diverse skillsets who each bring something special to our College,” said Polk State Chief of Staff Tamara Sakagawa, Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs. “Our team takes great pride in highlighting the success of students, alumni, faculty, and staff, and values the support and collaboration of our colleagues and community.”

The College brought home the Best in Show Award in the Indoor Signage category for its FIND the Student Within YOU campaign. OCPA also received the Gold Award, or first place, for the following categories:

  • Direct Mail for the First Flight Postcard
  • Email Campaign for the Weekly Email Newsletter
  • Print Advertisement in Third-Party Publication for the New Movers Publication
  • Indoor Signage for the FIND the Student Within YOU campaign
  • Poster (Single of Series & Tabletop and Retractable Displays) for the Athletics Schedule Posters, which can be found in the hallways in the Winter Haven Health Center
  • Video Campaign for the FIND the Student Within YOU Enrollment Campaign
  • Social Media, Paid for Polk State Spring 2024 Enroll
  • Redesign for Polk State College Facts & Figures Brochure
  • Specialty Advertising, Apparel or Promotional Items for an Engraved Bluetooth Speaker
  • Website for the College’s athletics site, PolkEagles.com

In addition to the 10 Gold honors and the Best in Show, Polk State also received five Silver Awards and five Bronze Awards, recognizing second and third place, respectively, in a variety of categories. The 21 total recognitions are a 50% increase from 2023 when the office earned 14 awards.

The other recognitions are: