Sweet Sixteen: PRCC Marketing Team Shines with 16 Awards at 2025 CPRAM Conference
- PRCC - Laura O'Neill
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
Laura O'Neill - PRCC
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College’s Marketing & Recruitment Department took home top honors, including seven first-place finishes, culminating in 16 total awards at the 2025 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Conference in Starkville.
Dr. Kari Eve Valence, Director of Marketing and Recruitment for PRCC, served as Immediate Past President on the CPRAM Board for 2024 –2025.
“It’s a true privilege to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our team,” said Valence. “Each member contributes their own creative brilliance, and together we've crafted a body of work that not only distinguishes us as one of the premier marketing teams in Mississippi but also reflects the heart of Pearl River, rooted in Pride, Respect, Class, and Character.”
“These recognitions speak to the passion, innovation, and collaborative spirit that define our department. I’m immensely proud to lead a group so committed to sharing PRCC’s story with purpose and excellence.”
Five team members represented PRCC at the event, which included educational sessions and networking opportunities with other higher education institutions.
The Keynote speaker was Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Bragg.
Individuals who were part of Pearl River’s marketing efforts during 2024 include Chuck Abadie, Lauren Curtis, Dylan Dunaway, Richard Gleber, Corey Guerra, Candace Harper, McKinsy Harris, Trael Hinton, Kaitlyn Jones, Alexx Kennedy, Julianna Moore, Laura O’Neill, River Roderick, and Valence.
All awards are for the Junior Division, comprised of Mississippi’s 15 community colleges.
FIRST PLACE AWARDS
Public Relations Marketing Campaign: My Story Starts Here – PRCC Marketing Team
Radio Programs: Wildcat Radio Episode “Maximizing Financial Aid: FAFSA, State Aid & Scholarships” – Chuck Abadie
Radio Spot: Make Sense of Your Cents – Alexx Kennedy and Dr. Kari Eve Valence
Social Media Sports Account: PRCC Athletics Facebook – Dylan Dunaway and Richard Gleber
Social Media Sports Post: Hate it or Love it – Dylan Dunaway and Sultan Seales
Student Life Photograph: Spring BBQ – Laura O'Neill
Web Page: Future Wildcats – Richard Gleber, Lauren Curtis, Alexx Kennedy and Dr. Kari Eve Valence
SECOND PLACE AWARDS Environmental Designs / Exhibitions: Hancock County Wall Wrap – Corey Guerra
Social Media Sports Account: PRCC Athletics Instagram – Dylan Dunaway and Richard Gleber
THIRD PLACE AWARDS Creative Partners: Toyota 5K Partnership: Jingle All the Way 5K – Lauren Curtis and Laura O’Neill
New Media: Wildcat Wonderland Coloring Sheet – Lauren Curtis
Sports Feature Story: Two-Sport Star to be Enshrined in Pearl River Athletics Hall of Fame – Dylan Dunaway
Sports News Story: Late Game Heroics Sent Pearl River Past East Mississippi for the First Time Since 2008 – Dylan Dunaway
Social Media Account: PRCC Facebook – PRCC Marketing
Social Media Sports Account: PRCC Athletics X/Twitter – Dylan Dunaway and Richard Gleber
Social Media Sports Post: Wildcat Winner – Dylan Dunaway
ABOUT CPRAM The College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) is a consortium of public relations professionals employed at Mississippi’s public and private colleges and universities, as well as affiliated education agencies. The annual CPRAM conference includes educational sessions, roundtable discussions, and the CPRAM Awards ceremony.
The next conference will be in 2026.
For the latest news on Pearl River Community College, visit PRCC.edu and follow us on Twitter (@PRCC_Wildcats), Instagram (PRCCWILDCATS), and Facebook (@PRCCMKTG).
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