Auburn Engineering communications and marketing team earns 21 Public Relations Council of Alabama awards for written, digital content

The Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Office of Communications and Marketing recently earned 21 awards for written/digital content in the 2026 Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) Medallion Awards Competition, more than any communications or marketing unit in the state.

PRCA is a statewide organization committed to promoting the professional and ethical practice of public relations in Alabama.

“The PRCA is a great organization that does a phenomenal job of promoting public relations in the state of Alabama,” said Austin Phillips, director of engineering communications and marketing. “We are thrilled to be recognized by our peers in this highly competitive competition, as it’s an honor and a privilege for our staff to come to work each day to promote this exceptional engineering college.”

The Medallion Awards highlight work of public relations professionals in Alabama. Each entry was judged by industry experts, showcasing creativity, innovation and the impactful communication strategies.

The following projects were recognized:

• #GINNing Podcast: Medallion Award (audio and video)
• ‘I lost my sight, but gained vision’: Medallion Award (writing)
• Head of the class: Medallion Award (writing)
• Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Prospective Students Pamphlet: Medallion Award (advertising and publications)
• Fueled by passion, students volunteer to help member of the Auburn Family: Award of Excellence (writing)
• Dean’s Report: Award of Excellence (collateral materials)
• Research revelers: Award of Excellence (writing)
• NCAT wall banners: Award of Excellence (projects/graphics)
• Future Auburn Engineers Club Activity Cards: Award of Excellence (advertising and publications)
• Samuel Ginn College of Engineering 25^th Anniversary celebration collaterals: Award of Excellence (collateral materials)
• Auburn Engineer magazine: Award of Excellence (collateral materials)
• Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Viewbook: Award of Excellence
• Auburn Engineers light up the band: Award of Excellence (writing)
• No hide, just seek: Award of Excellence (writing)
• Why Auburn: Award of Merit (social media engagement)
• Auburn Engineering breaks ground on Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station: Award of Merit (writing)
• Middle school and elementary school activity books: Award of Merit (advertising and publications)
• Admitted student poster: Award of Merit (collateral materials)
• Holiday social media graphics series: Award of Merit (social media engagement)
• Samuel Ginn College of Engineering development forum: Award of Merit (advertising and publications)
• Samuel Ginn College of Engineering alumni engagement brochure: Award of Merit (advertising and publications)