Engineering communications staff earns statewide public relations awards

The Auburn Engineering Office of Communications and Marketing recently took home six public relations awards from the Public Relations Council of Alabama’s (PRCA) annual medallion awards competition. The winning projects showcase the breadth of the office’s communications toolkit and highlight notable projects from the past year. PRCA is a statewide organization committed to promoting the professional and ethical practice of public relations in Alabama.

“These awards are a testament to the outstanding caliber of our students, faculty, staff and alumni,” said Austin Phillips, director of engineering communications and marketing. “We take great pride in promoting the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering for what it is — the best student-centered engineering experience in America.”

Medallion awards are evaluated by a panel of industry professionals who review each entry against best practices. Judges award points in the categories of research, planning, implementation and evaluation.

The following projects earned recognition in the 2024 PRCA Medallion Awards:

• Auburn Engineering 2023 Dean’s Report – Award of Excellence
• Brown-Kopel Locals social media campaign – Award of Merit
• Meet the Makers brochure – Award of Merit
• RAISE logo design – Award of Merit
• “Auburn University rocketry team paints vision ‘For Brighter Futures’ in visit to Children’s Hospital” – Award of Merit
• “King Charles consults Auburn aerospace grad on sustainable aviation, neckties” – Award of Merit