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.
In addition, the WVU Reed College of Media was recognized with ten Crystal Awards and six 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.”
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.
Crystal Awards
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
Honorable Mentions
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
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