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Communications and Marketing Team Wins Educational Advertising Awards

Photo of the Communications and Marketing Team by Ben Krain.
Photo of the Communications and Marketing Team by Ben Krain.

The UA Little Rock Communications and Marketing team has won a dozen awards from the 38th Annual Educational Advertising Awards

“I salute the entire marketing and communications team under the leadership of Dr. Carrie Phillips on their outstanding success at the Educational Advertising Awards,” said Christian O’Neal, vice chancellor for university advancement. “This recognition is a testament to their hard work and creativity in showcasing the unique strengths and achievements of our institution on a big stage, especially in highlighting the top programs on our campus being led by dedicated leaders in their respective fields.”

The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest educational advertising awards competition in the country. This year, more than 2,000 entries were received from over 1,000 colleges, universities, and secondary schools from across the United States and numerous foreign countries.

The UA Little Rock MarComm team is committed to advancing the university by providing a unified voice to lead the university’s efforts in storytelling, marketing, and strategy to improve students’ lives and enhance the campus community.

“I am so proud of the UA Little Rock Communications and Marketing team,” said Dr. Carrie Phillips, chief communications and marketing officer. “The breadth of awards really highlights the great work this team does to support all of our campus partners. I know how hard they work to tell the UA Little Rock story, and seeing everyone recognized is so exciting!”

Judges for the Educational Advertising Awards consisted of a national panel of higher educational marketers, advertising creative directors, and marketing and advertising professionals.

“Everyone on our team works really hard to tell UA Little Rock’s story, whether that’s through a special invitation to a Trojans game or through our School of Nursing’s website,” said Meaghan Milliorn, director of digital strategy. “I’m proud of our work, and it feels great to be recognized.”

The Communications and Marketing team’s winning Gold Awards include:

  • Special Event Campaign Materials – UA Little Rock Centennial Kickoff
  • TikTok Content – CyberLearn TikTok Ad (collaboration with MHP/Team SI)

The Silver Awards include:

  • Annual Report (collaboration with Arkansas Business)
  • Electronic Advertising – UA Little Rock Airport Ad
  • E-Publication – UA Little Rock Now
  • Magazine Advertising – UA Little Rock Expect More Ad
  • Special Event Materials – UA Little Rock Centennial Kickoff Invitation

The Merit Awards include:

  • Collateral – UA Little Rock Media Night Invite
  • Installations – UA Little Rock Centennial Installation
  • Online Display Ad – UA Little Rock Expect More Ad
  • Special Video – UA Little Rock in the Bahamas
  • Website Refresh – UA Little Rock Nursing Website