Statewide Recognition
The California Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) Awards Program recognizes excellence in marketing, communications, public relations,
and branding across the California Community Colleges system. Entries are evaluated
by peer professionals using detailed category criteria and judging standards, with
an emphasis on strategy, creativity, execution, and measurable results.
Over the years, our Public Affairs team has been honored by CCPRO for work that supports student success, advances institutional goals, and reflects best practices in community college communications. The awards listed below represent collaborative efforts, thoughtful storytelling, and a commitment to serving our campus and community with clarity, creativity, and purpose.
2025
- First place, commencement program
- FIrst place, magazine: "Community News"
- Silver, video: promotional, short format
2024
- First place, news media success
- First place, campaign: promotional
- Second place, campaign: digital advertising
- Second place, video: quick turnaraound
- Second place, campaign: marketing
- Second place, before & after
2023
- First place, promotional campaign: Spike Mascot Redesign
- First place, social media marketing: Spike Mascot Teaser Campaign
- First place, video, special message: Degree Auto-Awarding Program
- Second place, college promotional video, long format
- Second place, logo design: Spike Mascot Redesign
- Second place, TV ad or PSA: AHC Spring 2023 Ad
- Third place, news release: C6 Program
2022
- First place, media success story: Asteroid Days
- Second place, response to a major local, state, or national event: COVID-19 Response
- Second place, commencement program: Centennial Graduation Program
- Third place, magazine: "Community News"
- Third place, promotional campaign: Asteroid Days
- Third place, specialty website: AHC Guided Pathways
2021
- First place, short promotional video: “Spike Time Capsule”
- First place, magazine: “Community News”
- First place, logo design: Centennial logo
- First place, promotional campaign: Centennial
- Second place, statewide campaign: “Protect. Respect. Wear a mask.”
- Second place, promotional campaign: “We’ve Gone Remote (You Got This!)”
- Third place, novelty: Centennial sparkling wine label
2020
- First place, marketing: “Squeeze in Some Classes” campaign
- First place, digital marketing: “Squeeze in Some Classes” campaign
- Third place, marketing: “Change Your Odds” campaign
- Third place, website
2018
- First place, logo design: The Hancock Promise
- First place, brochure series: The Hancock Promise
- First place, television advertising: “Changing Our Odds” :30 television commercial
- Second place, media success story: The Hancock Promise
- Second place, promotional campaign: AHC Foundation 40th anniversary gala
- Second place, redesign: “Community News” publication
- Third place, best folder
- Third place, promotion: summer/fall campaign
2017
- First place, poster: AHC football schedule
- First place, direct mailer/postcard/flyer: Thanksgiving card
- Second place, poster: Friday Night Science
- Second place, sports program: AHC football media guide
- Third place, commencement program: 2016 Commencement
2015
- First place, TV public service announcement or advertisement: “I Chose Allan Hancock College” :30 television commercial
- First place, media success story: Grand Opening and Community Day at the Public Safety Training Complex at the Lompoc Valley Center
- Second place, before and after: redesign of the 2014-2020 Strategic Plan publication
- Third place, sports media guide: AHC football media guide
2012
- First place, print advertisement: AHC Athletics program
- First place, promotional/advertising: summer campaign
- Second place, media success story: Friday Night Science
- Second place, student planner
- Second place, “Community News” publication
- Third place, best folder