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.
2026
- Gold, before & after: Brand Standards
- Gold, commencement program
- Silver, news media success: Cal Poly Bachelor's Degree Announcement
- Silver, video; promotional long-format: Time Capsule Burial
- Bronze, public relations campaign: Bomb Threat Response
- Bronze, magazine: "Community News"
- Bronze, banner/outdoor media: Cybersecurity & Radiography program billboards
2025
- Gold, commencement program
- Gold, magazine: "Community News"
- Silver, video: promotional, short format
2024
- Gold, news media success
- Gold, campaign: promotional
- Silver, campaign: digital advertising
- Silver, video: quick turnaround
- Silver, campaign: marketing
- Silver, before & after
2023
- Gold, promotional campaign: Spike Mascot Redesign
- Gold, social media marketing: Spike Mascot Teaser Campaign
- Gold, video, special message: Degree Auto-Awarding Program
- Silver, college promotional video, long format
- Silver, logo design: Spike Mascot Redesign
- Silver, TV ad or PSA: AHC Spring 2023 Ad
- Bronze, news release: C6 Program
2022
- Gold, media success story: Asteroid Days
- Silver, response to a major local, state, or national event: COVID-19 Response
- Silver, commencement program: Centennial Graduation Program
- Bronze, magazine: "Community News"
- Bronze, promotional campaign: Asteroid Days
- Bronze, specialty website: AHC Guided Pathways
2021
- Gold, short promotional video: “Spike Time Capsule”
- Gold, magazine: “Community News”
- Gold, logo design: Centennial logo
- Gold, promotional campaign: Centennial
- Second place, statewide campaign: “Protect. Respect. Wear a mask.”
- Second place, promotional campaign: “We’ve Gone Remote (You Got This!)”
- Bronze, novelty: Centennial sparkling wine label
2020
- Gold, marketing: “Squeeze in Some Classes” campaign
- Gold, digital marketing: “Squeeze in Some Classes” campaign
- Third place, marketing: “Change Your Odds” campaign
- Third place, website
2018
- Gold, logo design: The Hancock Promise
- Gold, brochure series: The Hancock Promise
- Gold, television advertising: “Changing Our Odds” :30 television commercial
- Silver, media success story: The Hancock Promise
- Silver, promotional campaign: AHC Foundation 40th anniversary gala
- Silver, redesign: “Community News” publication
- Bronze, best folder
- Bronze, promotion: summer/fall campaign
2017
- Gold, poster: AHC football schedule
- Gold, direct mailer/postcard/flyer: Thanksgiving card
- Silver, poster: Friday Night Science
- Silver, sports program: AHC football media guide
- Bronze, commencement program: 2016 Commencement
2015
- Gold, TV public service announcement or advertisement: “I Chose Allan Hancock College” :30 television commercial
- Gold, media success story: Grand Opening and Community Day at the Public Safety Training Complex at the Lompoc Valley Center
- Silver, before and after: redesign of the 2014-2020 Strategic Plan publication
- Bronze, sports media guide: AHC football media guide
2012
- Gold, print advertisement: AHC Athletics program
- Gold, promotional/advertising: summer campaign
- Silver, media success story: Friday Night Science
- Silver, student planner
- Silver, “Community News” publication
- Bronze, best folder