Montgomery College Wins Gold, Silver, and Bronze at 2024 NCMPR Paragon Awards

Montgomery College proudly earned three national honors at the 2024 Paragon Awards, presented by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) during its annual conference in New Orleans on March 27. The College brought home a Gold, Silver, and Bronze Paragon Award—recognizing excellence in video storytelling and social media, and affirming Montgomery College’s place as a national leader in strategic, mission-driven communications.

Representing the College at the ceremony were Dr. Michelle Campbell, Senior Vice President for Advancement and Community Engagement, and Andre Anderson, Social Media Manager for Montgomery College Television (MCTV), who accepted the awards on behalf of the College.

The Paragon Awards are NCMPR’s highest recognition of achievement in communications at two-year colleges. This year’s competition drew nearly 1,570 entries from 205 community and technical colleges across the U.S. and Canada, making the recognition especially meaningful. Winning in three separate categories demonstrates the creativity, impact, and range of the College’s marketing and storytelling efforts.

• Gold Paragon – Video Shorts Series: Meet MC Alumna Corinne Sawyernew window
  This compelling short video profiles Montgomery College alumna Corinne Sawyer and showcases the lasting impact of an MC education. With heartfelt storytelling and strong visuals, the piece captured the attention of judges and audiences alike.
• Silver Paragon – Social Media Post or Story: Planetarium Timelapsenew window
  This beautifully shot timelapse of the College’s planetarium demonstrated the power of social media storytelling. The post blended creativity and technical excellence to engage viewers and elevate awareness of campus facilities and programs.
• Bronze Paragon – Promotional Video Short Form: I Am MCnew window
  Part of the College’s larger brand storytelling efforts, I Am MC celebrates the pride, diversity, and aspirations of MC students. The video resonated with audiences through its energy and authenticity, reinforcing the College’s mission to empower students and transform lives.

These award-winning projects were produced by a talented Marketing and Communications team that includes MCTV staff Dan Rankin, Daniel Szwerc, Francine Wyron, Carolina Galeano, Peter Pereyra, and Andre Anderson, whose collaborative work continues to strengthen the College’s national profile.

While in New Orleans, Campbell and Anderson also led a standing-room-only conference session titled “Big Impact, Easy Connection: Elevating Your College President’s Voice through Strategic Communications and Video Storytelling.” The presentation featured a case study on Montgomery College’s new presidential video series, Bow Ties & Backpacks, which launched last year. The series has quickly become a cornerstone of the College’s brand storytelling—doubling engagement on social media platforms and drawing national interest for its authentic, high-impact approach to presidential communications.

“These awards and the overwhelming response to our session reflect the innovation and dedication of our entire communications team,” said Mary DeLuca, Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing. “We are proud to be telling stories that build connection, spark inspiration, and amplify the voices of our students, alumni, and leadership.”

Montgomery College continues to raise the bar for what community college storytelling can be—creative, authentic, and strategically aligned to the mission and impact. To learn more about MCTV and explore more award-winning content, visit the MCTV webpagenew window.