October 22, 2026
The Grand Rapids Community College Marketing and Communications team has once again been recognized for excellence in higher education marketing. Their work was recently awarded seven Medallion awards ā including three Gold ā from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR).
NCMPR celebrates excellence in marketing and public relations at two-year community and technical colleges across the United States. GRCC competes in the District 3 Medallion Awards, which includes colleges from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada. This year, the competition drew over 500 entries.
Gold Medallion Awards
- River Raider Logo Design: Recognized for eye-catching design and representing the Raider community.
- GRCC Instagram Social Video (Bakers Market Promotion): Honored for humor and creativity in promoting a campus event, while reaching over 3 million YouTube views.
- River Raider Lakeshore T-shirt Design: Praised for creative design in representing the Lakeshore campus.
Silver Medallion Awards
- Spectrum Theater 2025-26 Season Poster Series: Celebrated for outstanding visual design that captures the spirit of GRCCās theater arts program.
- Together @ GRCC Podcast: Honored for its storytelling and authentic campus voices that build connection and community across GRCC.
- Instagram Page (@GrccRaiders): Recognized for creative, authentic and engaging storytelling that connects students to campus.
Bronze Medallion Award
- Mascot Launch Campaign: Recognized in the Wild Card category for excellent design, planning, research and execution of a new campus mascot.
Marketing Makes a Difference
The GRCC Marketing and Communications team is committed to highlighting the impact education has on students and our community. The team strengthens the college's brand by showcasing the real stories of how GRCC is making a difference. Together, weāve got this!