AACC Strategic Communications Team Wins Seven Awards for Creative Excellence

Nov. 17, 2025

Anne Arundel Community College’s Strategic Communications team has been recognized nationally and regionally for its outstanding work, earning seven awards from two leading professional organizations. 

At the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 1 conference, the team received six Medallion Awards, including: 

• Gold Medallion in the social media post or story (still) category
• Silver Medallion in the newsletter/magazine (small-scale) category
• Silver Medallion in the communications success story category
• Silver Medallion in the excellence in writing (short form) category
• Bronze Medallion in the booklet category
• Bronze Medallion in the successful recruitment or marketing program category

The team also earned an honorable mention from the University & College Designers Association’s (UCDA) 55th annual Design Awards for the Symphony Orchestra program.  

“These awards show the power of collaboration and creativity across our team,” said Jill Bennett, director of Marketing and Public Relations. “I'm proud of the way our team brings together our different talents to create engaging and impactful work.” 

The Medallion Awards drew 317 entries from 51 member colleges, while the UCDA Design Awards received 773 entries from higher education institutions nationwide. Both award competitions were judged by industry peers.  

“It’s an incredible honor to receive awards from peer judges,” said Allison Baumbusch, Creative Services director. “They are intimately aware of what we do and what success looks like for our deliverables.”