Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that it’s Public Relations (PR) and Marketing team has received several prestigious awards from the Hermes Creative Awards and the Communicator Awards for their outstanding achievements in marketing, public relations, and design. These awards demonstrate the team’s commitment to delivering outstanding results for the benefit of the university.
The Division of PR & Marketing is led by Jonathan Boone Clemmons, Ph.D., APR, Assistant Vice President and includes Jordan Selman, Executive Assistant; Kyle Wright, Web & Graphics Designer; Cody Roper, University Photographer, Susan McElhaney, Webmaster; and Cinthia Piñon, Digital Communication Specialist.
“We are immensely honored to be recognized on an international stage for our public relations and marketing efforts on behalf of SWOSU. These prestigious awards are a testament to the hard work, creativity, and tireless dedication of our exceptional team. Together, we have successfully elevated SWOSU’s brand, expanding its reach and impact. This accomplishment reflects SWOSU’s commitment to excellence and our collective passion for showcasing all SWOSU has to offer” Clemmons said reflecting on the recent awards.
SWOSU PR & Marketing has been honored with the following awards: Hermes Creative Awards: Award: 2023 Platinum Award Category: Print Media | Publications | 21. Viewbook Entry Title: SWOSU 2022 – 2023 Viewbook Award: 2023 Gold Award Category: Print Media | Photography | 59. Other _____ | Educational Event Entry Title: 2023 Anatomage Tournament Hosted by SWOSU Award: 2023 Gold Award Category: Strategic Campaigns | Marketing | 312c. Event Marketing Entry Title: SWOSU Hosts the 2023 Regional Anatomage Tournament Award: 2023 Honorable Mention Category: Electronic Media / Social Media / Interactive Media | Video | 160. Event Entry Title: 2022 SWOSU Dawg Days Organizational Fair Award: 2023 Honorable Mention Category: Electronic Media / Social Media / Interactive Media | Web Element | 119. Blog Overall Entry Title: SWOSU Campus News & Blog The Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition that recognizes outstanding work in the creative industry and promotes the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals. The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) judges the awards, and winners are selected from over 200 categories grouped under advertising, publications, marketing/branding, integrated marketing, public relations/communications, electronic media, and pro bono.
Platinum Winners are recognized for their excellence in terms of quality, creativity, and resourcefulness. The Gold Award is presented to those who exceed the high standards of the industry norm, and Honorable Mention Winners are those whose entries meet the expectations of the judges. This year, about 6,500 entries were submitted to the Hermes Creative Awards, and SWOSU’s PR & Marketing team received one platinum, two gold, and two honorable mention awards.
Communicator Awards: Award: 2023 Award of Excellence Category: Branded Experiences: General – Product Launch Activation Entry Title: SWOSU and Rose State College Sign Transfer Agreement Award: 2023 Award of Distinction Category: Promotional Collateral: Specialty Items Entry Title: SWOSU Collegiate Felt Pennant for Student Recruitment The Communicator Awards is a leading international awards program recognizing excellence in marketing and communications. These awards are evaluated by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, and winners are chosen in various categories, including advertising, corporate communications, public relations, and video production. The Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals, with around 3,000 entries received from across the U.S. and worldwide.
SWOSU is proud of its PR & Marketing team and congratulates them on their remarkable achievements.
