RDC Wins Multiple Marketing Awards
Red Deer, November 2, 2011 – RDC took home four awards in Tacoma, Washington at a recent ceremony recognizing outstanding achievement in communications at community and technical colleges.
Hosted by The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 7, the Medallion Awards are the only regional competition of its kind that honour excellence exclusively among marketing and PR professionals at two-year colleges.
“It’s exciting to see RDC making an impact, not only competing with our peers, but standing out among them,” says Joyce Fox, Director of Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment at RDC. “To be recognized with these awards is an honour and tells us we’re communicating in a way that resonates.”
The prestigious awards were given in 26 categories to recognize the excellence of Public Relations and Marketing professionals from colleges within District 7, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and the Yukon. Pieces are judged based on the quality and effectiveness of design and the message they communicate.
RDC received the following awards:
Gold: Class Schedule – RDC Series Summer School of the Arts
Gold: Color Publications – Case for Support – Creating Our Future Together
Silver: Promotional Campaign – You’ve Got Guts – Spring Recruitment Campaign
Bronze: Annual Report (2009 – 2010)
The recognized work features visually captivating images and fresh, clean design with messaging for different audiences, including summer school students interested in art, community members in central Alberta and high school students thinking about post-secondary education.
“The awards highlight the variety of things we do at RDC,” notes Fox. “We work hard to connect with our various stakeholders through compelling messages that highlight RDC’s successes, advantages and brand.”
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RDC is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Centre. First opened in 1986, this state-of-the-art community performing arts centre has housed the training of over 40,000 actors, technicians, musicians, filmmakers, and dancers that contribute to the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Alberta. 25 years has culminated in approximately one million audience members who have been entertained, taught and delighted during more than 5,000 performances and events.
About RDC: Red Deer College has served the needs of students and the community for 45 years. With more than 75 programs to choose from, we pride ourselves on providing a practical education, in a genuine and sustainable learning environment. Our 7,800 full-time and part-time credit students and more than 13,000 continuing education students are at the core of everything we do. RDC – when you get here you understand.
For more information on RDC, please visit our website: www.rdc.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
Joyce Fox, Director, Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment
RDC
403.342.3203