Laredo College marketing and public relations team brings home five prestigious awards

The Laredo College Community and Media Relations Office recently earned five prestigious marketing and public relations awards at a prominent regional conference.

 

The college’s marketing and public relations team received five Medallion Awards at the Region 4 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Conference. These distinguished accolades recognize outstanding achievements in design and communication at community and technical colleges across NCMPR’s seven districts. The regional competition is exclusive to marketing and public relations professionals at two-year colleges.

 

Laredo College competed with some of the most esteemed and successful marketing and public relations teams from two-year colleges in Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

 

Community and Media Relations Director Obed Guerrero attributed this achievement to his talented and hard-working team, as well as the unwavering support from the Laredo College Board of Trustees, LC President Dr. Minita Ramírez and LC Vice President of Institutional Advancement Dr. Diana Ortiz.

 

“Our success is the result of our work as a dynamic and diverse team,” Guerrero said. “Our office is dedicated to highlighting the positive, life-changing projects, initiatives and programs offered at Laredo College. Our institution serves as a beacon of hope in the community, and we are honored to share this with the world while continuing to focus on improving lives through affordable, high-quality education and workforce development.”

 

The team is composed of talented professionals, each contributing unique skills to the department’s mission. Alongside Guerrero, the team includes Assistant Director of Graphic Design Ricardo Limon, Assistant Director of Public Relations and Social Media Joana Santillana, Graphic Designer Juan Flores, Social Media Specialist Mayra Garza, Staff Assistant Claudia Hernandez, Graphic Designer Diana Hinojosa and Public Relations Specialist Christian Ocampo.

 

These accolades recognize the team’s exceptional work in media outreach and creative campaigns that have significantly enhanced the college’s brand positioning and mission. Through strategic and creative content, the Laredo College Community and Media Relations team continues to raise the institution’s profile and engage audiences in meaningful ways.

 

The full list of awards includes:

 

 

 

For more information about Laredo College’s award-winning media campaigns, please contact the Community and Media Relations Office at cmro@laredo.edu or (956) 721-5140.