Oct. 23, 2020 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Community College Foundation’s 2018-2019 Annual Report earned a Gold Medallion Award from a national college communications and marketing organization, saluted for efforts to tell the stories of how education changes lives.
The award was one of eight Medallions earned by GRCC and presented by the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations District 3, which includes community, technical and junior colleges in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and the Canadian province of Ontario.
Awards were presented during a digital ceremony on Thursday.
The 2018-2019 Annual Report focused on telling the stories of GRCC’s best ambassadors – its students, alumni and community members – and sharing how scholarships can lower financial obstacles and help many students gain a life-changing education.
“Beautiful design and well-written,” judges said. “Nice prioritization of information and clear communication through images and text. Great layout.”
The Annual Report was created by GRCC’s College Advancement team, and an online version is available here.
GRCC also earned:
- A Silver Medallion for a video by the GRCC Media Technologies Department in which President Bill Pink addressed the challenges brought by the pandemic and recognized the role the college will play in West Michigan’s recovery.
- A Silver Medallion for a digital advertising campaign helping students take advantage of employer tuition reimbursement programs.
- A Silver Medallion for a series of bulletin board headers celebrating student success stories and raising awareness of campus resources.
- A Silver Medallion for a postcard promoting a community college communications conference hosted by GRCC.
- A Bronze Medallion in the novelty advertising category for chocolate medallions, a collaboration between the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, the GRCC Foundation, and the Advanced Manufacturing program.
- A Bronze Medallion for a series of radio ads in which Pink discussed opportunities for an affordable, quality education at GRCC.
- A Bronze Medallion for the college’s Instagram account.
Grand Rapids Community College offers learners of all ages opportunities to gain credits for degrees or transfer and in-demand career skills leading to rewarding careers. GRCC was established in 1914 – Michigan’s first community college -- and offers affordable classes on weekdays, evenings, Saturdays and online at locations throughout Kent and Ottawa counties.