Skagit Valley College has received two 2023 Paragon Awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference last month in Seattle, Washington.

The college’s marketing team was awarded in the following categories:

• Communications Success Story, for the team’s work on a story about SVC’s manufacturing club presenting a 3D printed prosthetic hand to a 6-year-old boy.
• Quick-Turn Video for the team’s work on a video capturing the excitement and spirit of the annual Mount Vernon Downtown Association’s holiday parade.

“When you tell your college’s story well, you ensure your that students can find themselves, and the supports and services they need, at your institution,” said Jeff Julian, NCMPR’s 2023-24 president. “It’s evident in the winning entries that our members are committed to serving their students.”

The 2023 Paragon Awards drew 1,531 entries from 210 colleges across the country and was judged by 65 professionals from the marketing and public relations industry.

NCMPR’s Paragon Awards recognize outstanding achievement in design, strategy, and communication at community and technical colleges. It’s the only national competition of its kind that honors excellence exclusively among marketing and public relations professionals at two-year colleges.

“It’s an honor to be recognized at the national level for our work advocating for SVC students and the college,” said Marisa Pierce, executive director of strategic marketing and communications. “These awards are a testament to the collective effort, unwavering dedication, and synchronized brilliance of our team.”