Rose State College’s Marketing and Communications team celebrated an award-winning evening at the 34th Annual Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) Awards Competition, earning multiple honors, including one of the competition’s most prestigious recognitions.
The awards were presented on Monday, July 20, 2026, during the OCPRA Annual Conference. This year’s competition featured 622 entries from colleges and universities across Oklahoma, recognizing the state’s best work in higher education marketing and communications.
Since 1992, the OCPRA Awards Competition has celebrated excellence in public relations, marketing, advertising, graphic design, photography, writing, social media, video production, and more. The annual competition includes 55 award categories and showcases the creativity, innovation, and impact of communications professionals from Oklahoma’s public and private colleges and universities.
The award-winning Marketing and Communications team at Rose State College is dedicated to telling the College’s story through creative design, strategic communications, engaging content, photography, videography, and marketing campaigns that connect with students, employees, alumni, and the community. This year’s statewide recognition reflects the team’s collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
The team includes:
- Cordell Jordan – Vice President for Marketing and Communications
- Fallon Henning – Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications
- Kaitlyn Weldon – Internal Communications and Social Media Coordinator
- David Hamric – Design Coordinator
- Azelia Robinson – Marketing Specialist
- Ken Beachler – Photographer
- Peyton Shaw – Videographer
Leading the way for Rose State, David Hamric earned the coveted Best in Show honor for his RSC Coffee with President Hurst event poster, placing his work among the very best submissions in this year’s statewide competition.
Rose State’s award-winning projects include:
David Hamric
- Best in Show – Event or Performance Poster for RSC Coffee with President Hurst
- Grand Award – Event or Performance Poster for RSC Coffee with President Hurst
- Excellence Award – Seasonal or Celebration Design for RSC Christmas Card
David Hamric & Ken Beachler
- Grand Award – Most Improved Design for 2025 RSC Foundation Golf Tournament
- Achievement Award – Campaign – Fundraising or Alumni Engagement for 2025 RSC Foundation Golf Tournament
David Hamric, Ken Beachler & Cordell Jordan
- Achievement Award – Special or One-time Publication for RSC Strategic Plan Booklet & Brochure/Poster: Cleared for Takeoff
Kaitlyn Weldon
- Excellence Award – Shoestring Budget for RSC Social Media 101 Course
Ken Beachler
- Achievement Award – Portrait or Personality Photography for RSC Play – The World Goes Round
From eye-catching event promotions and award-winning publications to standout photography and innovative social media campaigns, these honors reflect the creativity, collaboration, and dedication of Rose State’s Marketing and Communications team. Their work helps elevate the College’s brand, celebrate student success, and share the stories that make Rose State a leader in higher education.
Congratulations to this year’s OCPRA award winners for continuing Rose State’s tradition of excellence and bringing home statewide recognition for their outstanding work.