Windward Community College took home Gold and Silver Paragon Awards from the National Marketing and Public Affairs Council (NCMPR) annual conference held in Seattle in March. Over 1,500 entries from 210 community colleges and vocational schools across the country competed and it was significant that he was recognized for his outstanding achievements in design and communication.
“This is great news for our campus and university. Hawaii Community college system! ” said Bonnie J. Beatson of Windward. CC Both award-winning Marketing Communications Directors. “I’m so proud of the talent on our campus.”
The Gold Award at the Paragon Awards was won in the social media posting category for “Sofia Kaawa Aweau Graduation Speech,'' which was filmed and edited by alumnus Nakoa Campbell.Mr. Campbell is also an alumnus. ah West of Oahu Academy for Creative Media is a media specialist that teaches social media classes at Windward. CC.
The Silver Paragon Award went to students Alex Daravan and Abby Worsley for their computer-generated illustration of the “Korean Triplets Stars” illustration for the online Imaginarium Star Show. (Watch the video about the making of this illustration: “Triplets Star Story: The Making of (Art and Visuals)”
“Telling your university's story well helps students find themselves at their university and ensures they receive the support and services they need,” said Jeff Julien. NCMPRPresident from 2023 to 2024. “It is clear from the winning entries that our members are fully committed to serving our students.”
Windward was one of four national winners CC Projects that won gold NCMPR Received the District 6 Medallion Award in November.
