Edmond Life and Leisure - July 25, 2024

UCO wins big at OCPRA Awards

The University of Central Oklahoma public relations, graphic design and communications professionals took home 23 awards at the 2024 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) awards ceremony July 15, during the annual OCPRA conference held at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

UCO received five Grand Awards (first place), six Excellence Awards (second place), five Achievement Awards (third place) and seven Honorable Mentions. Awards went to projects submitted by University Communications and Campus Enterprises.

OCPRA received approximately 662 entries from 24 institutions across the state.

UCO’s winning entries are: Grand Award (First Place) Small Brochure—UCO Admissions Mini Viewbook—Craig Beuchaw, Sarah Ward and UCO Photo Services Magazine—UCO Old North Magazine Spring 2023—Craig Beuchaw, Sarah Ward and UCO Photo Services Bright Idea (Alumni/Fundraising)—

UCO Bronchos at the Capitol—Laura Butler and Maci Majors

Square Peg—Stair Risers—Craig Beuchaw, Adrienne Nobles and Deirdre Steiner

News Writing (Under 250 Words)— “UCO Students Raise More than $40,000 at BronchoThon, Benefitting Children’s Miracle Network”— Devan Wielgos, Sarah Ward and Deirdre Steiner Excellence Award (Second Place)

Poster Design (General)—UCO Spotlight Day Poster—Craig Beuchaw Bright Idea (General)—The Broncho Bunch—Devyn Dlugokinski, Deirdre Steiner, Adrienne Nobles and UCO

Photo Services

Square Peg—Broncho Swagger Society—UCO University Communications and Photo Services Events/Promotion—Rocket League Camp Promotional Materials— Michele Lewis

News Writing (250+ Words)“UCO Researchers Investigating Potential of Dandelions to Treat Cancer”—Devan Wielgos, Sarah Ward and Deirdre Steiner

Best Use of Social Media—UCO

The University of Central Oklahoma public relations, graphic design and communications professionals took home 23 awards at the 2024 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) awards ceremony. Pictured, left to right, are Devyn Dlugokinski, social media specialist for University Communications, and Devan Wielgos, communications and marketing coordinator for University Communications.

Honors Grandmother—Devyn Dlugokinski, Devan Wielgos and UCO

Photo Services

Achievement Award (Third Place) Holiday Greeting – Happy Birthday, Broncho Card—Michele Lewis Infographic –EV Charging Station Etiquette—Michele Lewis Viewbook—UCO Admissions Viewbook 2023—Craig Beuchaw, Sarah Ward and UCO Photo Services Featurette Writing— “Innovation + Imagination: UCO Theatre Arts Embraces VR and 3D Printing for Set Design”—Devyn Dlugokinski News Writing (250+ Words)— "Meet Waddy, the Therapy Dog Easing UCO Nursing Students’ Stress”—Devan Wielgos, Sarah Ward and Deirdre Steiner

Honorable Mention

Cover Design – UCO Student Code of Conduct Cover—Michael Wallo

Logo Design –Event Central Logo Set—Michele Lewis

T-Shirt Design—It’s a Great Day to Be a Broncho Shirt—Michele Lewis Small Brochure—Weddings Rack Card—Michele Lewis and Chelsea Ratterman

Poster Design (Culture/Fine Arts)— UCO Asian Moon Festival Poster— Craig Beuchaw Bright Idea (General)—UCO Elevator Wraps—Craig Beuchaw, Adrienne Nobles, Deirdre Steiner and Sarah Ward

Video Feature—Where Movement Is—Sam Ferguson, Adrienne Nobles and Deirdre Steiner

Founded in 1969, OCPRA provides networking and professional development opportunities to staff working in public relations and associated fields at Oklahoma’s public and private colleges and universities.

To learn more about OCPRA, visit www.ocpra.org.

For more information about UCO, visit www.uco.edu.