12 June ICC's Community Relations team wins more than 30 CPRAM awards June 12, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College’s Community Relations team received a total of more than 30 awards from the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi, which were presented during a recent conference in Bay St. Louis. They include C.J. Adams of Fulton – third place, Photograph, for “New Semester Excitement;” first place, Television Spots, for “2023 ICC Super Bowl Commercial;” third place, Radio Spots, for “Fall Preview Day;” first place, Television Program, for “Skilled to Work;” second place, Multi-Media Presentation, for “2023 Orientation Presentation;” second place, New Media, for “Fireworks CRM;” first place, New Media, for “Inside ICC;” third place, Social Media – Non-Sports, for “Itawamba Community College Nat’l Smarties Day;” third place, Social Media – Sports, for “LetsGoICC YouTube Shorts; second place, Sports Promo/Hype Video, for “2024 ICC Volleyball Schedule Release;” first place, Creative Partners, for “I See A Leader Partnership;” Lee Adams of Fulton – second place, Digital Art/Photo Illustration, for “2023 ICC Softball Poster;” third place, Sports Photograph, for “Diving Catch;” second place, Sports Photograph, for “Boom;” first place, Sports Photograph, for “Strike;” third place, Television Program, for “ICC National Signing Day Show Recap 2023;” third place, Social Media – Sports, for “LetsGoICC YouTube Shorts;” second place, Sports Promo/Hype Video, for “2024 ICC Volleyball Schedule Release;” first place, Exhibits, for “Arena Branding;” Dr. Jay Allen of Fulton – first place, Creative Partners, for “I See A Leader Partnership;” Jordan Allen of Jackson – third place, New Media, for “LetsGoICC On the Road Series;” Dylan Baldwin of Pontotoc – first place, Public Relations Innovations for “Early Childhood Education Program Bilingual Curriculum Flyers;” Dr. Brad Boggs of Saltillo – second place, Radio Program, for “ICC Football on Super Talk Tupelo;” Cal Brown of Tupelo – second place, Radio Program, for “ICC Football on Super Talk Tupelo;” Maggie Caldwell of Mooreville – first place, Television Program, for “Skilled to Work;” third place, Social Media – Non-Sports, for “Itawamba Community College Nat’l Smarties Day;” third place, Exhibits, for “Valentine’s Day Photo Booth;” second place, Creative Partners, for “Dinner & Demo;” first place, Creative Partners, for “I See A Leader Partnership;” Tyler Camp of Mantachie – second place, Multi-Media Presentation, for “2023 Orientation Presentation;” first place, Web Page, for “gala.iccms.edu;” first place, Creative Partners, for “I See A Leader Partnership;” Kyle Davis of Fulton – third place, Special Publications/Promotions, for “Time Capsule;” Josh Gammill of Fulton – second place, Creative Partners, for “Dinner & Demo Series;” Denise Gillespie of Tupelo – first place, Public Relations Innovations for “Early Childhood Education Program Bilingual Curriculum Flyers;” Adam Gore of Fulton – third place, Radio Spots, for “ICC 75th Gala;” second place, Radio Spots, for “Fall Preview Day;” first place, Radio Spots, for “LetsGoICC Radio Promo;” third place, Television Program, for “ICC National Signing Day Show Recap 2023;” second place, Radio Program, for “ICC Football on Super Talk Tupelo;” first place, Radio Program, for “The ICC Hour;” third place, New Media, for “LetsGoICC On the Road Series;” third place, Social Media – Sports, for “LetsGoICC YouTube Shorts;” Christy Griffith of Amory – third place, Special Publications/Promotions, for “Time Capsule;” Morgan Henry of Fulton – third place, Special Publications/Promotions, for “Time Capsule;” first place, New Media, for “Inside ICC;” Raphael Henry of Tupelo – first place, Television News Story for “Tek2Go Camp;” third place, Television Program, for “ICC National Signing Day Show Recap 2023;” first place, Television Program for “Skilled to Work;” second place, Radio Program, for “ICC Football on Super Talk Tupelo;” third place, Social Media – Sports for “LetsGoICC You Tube Shorts;” second place, Sports Promo/Hype Video, for “2024 ICC Volleyball Schedule Release;” Bella Holiman of Saltillo – third place, New Media, for “LetsGoICC On the Road Series;” Michael Holloway of Saltillo – second place, Multi-Media Presentation, for “2023 Orientation Presentation;” second place, New Media, for “Fireworks CRM;” ICC Volleyball Team – second place, Sports Promo/Hype Video, for “2024 ICC Volleyball Schedule Release;” Jim Ingram of Tupelo – second place, Radio Program, for “ICC Football on Super Talk Tupelo;” Andy Kirk of Ingomar – second place, Radio Program, for “ICC Football on Super Talk Tupelo;” Allie Mitchell of Maben – third place, New Media, for “LetsGoICC On the Road Series;” Anna Maldonado of Nettleton – third place, Television Program, for “ICC National Signing Day Show Recap 2023;” Mathaius Mallard of Prairie – second place, Radio Program, for “ICC Football on Super Talk Tupelo;” third place, Social Media – Sports, for “LetsGoICC YouTube Shorts;” Dr. Laurie McBride of Fulton – third place, Digital Art Photo Illustration, for “Digital Art Tribute Featured in Ripcord Dinner Theatre Promotions;” Addison Pletzke of Clinton – third place, New Media, for “LetsGoICC On the Road Series;” Michelle Pruitt of Mooreville – second place, Website, for “www.iccms.edu/fitnesscenter;” Madison Robinson of Amory – second place, Radio Spots, for “Fall Preview Day;” Natalie Ryals of Kosciusko – recipient of the CPRAM two-year college scholarship for 2024-25. Christy Scheuer of Tupelo – second place, Creative Partners, for “Dinner & Demo Series;” Jordan Springer of Mooreville – first place, Radio Spots, for “LetsGoICC Radio Promo;” third place, Television Program, for “ICC National Signing Day Show Recap 2023;” Nina Strother of Fulton – third place, Special Publications/Promotions, for “Time Capsule;” third place, Digital Art/Photo Illustration, for “Digital Art Tribute Featured in Ripcord Dinner Theatre Promotions;” third place, Radio Spots, for “ICC 75th Gala;” second place, Radio Spots, for “Fall Preview Day;” first place, Television Program, for “Skilled to Work;” second place, Website, for “www.iccms.edu/fitnesscenter;” first place, Web Page, for “gala.iccms.edu;” second place, New Media for “Fireworks CRM;” first place, New Media, for “Inside ICC;” first place, Public Relations Innovations for “Early Childhood Program Bilingual Curriculum Flyers;” first place, Creative Partners, for “I See A Leader Partnership;” Aubrey Swanson of Corinth – third place, New Media, for “LetsGoICC On the Road Series;” Donna Thomas of New Albany – third place, Special Publications/Promotions for “Time Capsule;” third place, Digital Art/Photo Illustration for Digital Art Tribute Featured in Ripcord Dinner Theatre Promotions;” third place, Radio Spots, for “ICC 75th Gala;” second place, Radio Spots, for “Fall Preview Day;” second place, Multi-Media Presentation, for “2023 Orientation Presentation;” second place, Radio Spots, for “Fall Preview Day;” second place, Multi-Media Presentation, for “2023 Orientation Presentation;” second place, Website, for “www.iccms.edu/fitnesscenter;” second place, New Media, for “Fireworks CRM;” first place, New Media, for “Inside ICC;” second place, Creative Partners, for “Dinner & Demo Series;” first place, Creative Partners, for “I See A Leader Partnership;” and reelected treasurer of the association for 2024-25; Margaret Todd of Pontotoc – second place, New Media, for “Fireworks CRM;” Taylor Tutor of Tupelo – third place, Photograph, for “New Semester Excitement;” first place, New Media, for “Inside ICC;” third place, Exhibits, for “Valentine’s Day Photo Booth;” Michael Upton of Mooreville – first place, Web Page, for “gala.iccms.edu;” Holly Weeden of New Albany – first place, Public Relations Innovation, for “Early Childhood Education Program Bilingual Curriculum Flyers;” Steven West of Mantachie – second place, Website, for “www.iccms.edu/fitnesscenter;” first place, Web Page, for “gala.iccms.edu;” and Maggie Wilkinson of Blue Springs – third place, Photograph, for “New Semester Excitement.” The awards covered work produced during 2023. Both two-year and four-year colleges received awards in separate categories. Related Articles ICC's CR staff receives record number of CPRAM awards Several Itawamba Community College staff members received awards from the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi, which were presented during a recent virtual conference. The 21 awards were the most in the Community Relations Department’s history. They include C.J. Adams of Fulton, first place in View Book for “2020 ICC Recruiting Lookbook;” first place in Admissions and Recruitment Piece for “ICC Recruiting Trifold;” first place in Television Spots for “ICC SkillUp Commercial;” third place in Television Spots for “ICC Tomorrow Commercial;” first place in Radio Spot for “SkillUP Radio Commercial;” third place in Radio Spot for “Start on Time, Finish Early:” first place in Public Relations Campaign for “A New Look for a New Decade: A New Identity for ICC;” second place in Public Relations Campaign for “Navigating the Pandemic: The First Six Months;” grand award in the junior division in Electronic Media for “ICC SkillUP commercial;” second place in Advertisements for “ICC Veterans Day Ad;” Lee Adams of Fulton, first place in Single Piece artwork – Sports for “2020 ICC Football Poster;” second place in Single Piece Artwork – Sports ... ICC wins multiple College Public Relations Association of Mississippi awards Several Itawamba Community College staff members received awards from the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi, which were presented during this week’s conference in Oxford. They include Itawamba Community College – Grand Award for “2022 Orientation Booklet;” C.J. Adams of Fulton – third place, Institutional Magazine Annual Report, for “Connection Magazine;” first place, Viewbook – Admissions and Recruitment Piece, for 2022 Orientation Book; first place, Brochure, for “ICC Campus Tours Tri-fold;” third place, Television Spots, for “ICC – I Belong Here (Health Science);” first place, Website, for “iccms.edu;” third place, Webpage, for “Virtual Financial Aid Completion Guide;” first place, Social Media, for ”Through the Years Campaign;” first place, Exhibits, for “Fashion Show 2022;” second place, Public Relations Innovations, for “Gameday Noisemakers Sign/Fan;” first place, Public Relations Innovations, for “A Day with Dr. Jay;” Lee Adams of Fulton – second place, Sports News Story, for “McKenzie Patterson named Softball Player of the Year;” third place, Sports Feature Story, for “Former ICC baseball standout Kyle Crigger drafted by Marlins;” third place, Institutional Magazine Annual Report, ... ICC's Scheuer shares holiday food preparation tips for stress-free gatherings - Tis the season for food and stuffing more than just the turkey! Can it be November already? Thanksgiving will be here and shortly after, Christmas. Tis the season for food and stuffing more than just the turkey. There will be holiday parties, family gatherings and many opportunities for entertaining, all of which involve food and more food. The fare can range from fancy to home cooking, but no matter what the occasion, preparation tips and shortcuts are always appreciated. Itawamba Community College Food Management Certification program director Christy Scheuer, who has catered numerous events in her career ranging from the most elegant to smaller more intimate, has suggestions for family gatherings no matter how many Thanksgivings and Christmases you’ve celebrated together. She even has a recipe to share. “Take time to sit down and plan what menu items you would like to prepare for your guests,” Scheuer said. “How many guests do you anticipate? Are there any dietary restrictions/allergies/preferences? Remember, most times, simple is best…there is no need in having five sides…three family favorites are perfect!” She recommends selecting items that your family likes and ... ICC ranks second in state in producing more bachelor's degrees than any other community college Recent data from Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning shows students who graduate from Itawamba Community College and transfer to a university receive their degree with a grade point average above the state average. In addition, ICC graduates earn their college credentials with a higher GPA than students who begin their university studies during their freshman year. The statistics also indicate that ICC ranks second in the state in producing more bachelor’s degrees than any other community college, 12 short of first place, which is held by an institution that doubles our enrollment, said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. Students who began their college careers at ICC and transferred to a university graduated from there with an average GPA of 3.28. The average among all IHL graduates is 3.23. ICC graduates finish with higher GPA than the average completion GPA of all Mississippi community colleges and institutions of higher learning,” Allen said. “ICC’s priority is our students, and it is our mission to provide them with a quality educational foundation, no matter where their life journey takes them,” Allen ... Itawamba Community College receives $100,000 and joins 41 other schools across the US as All Within My Hands' Metallica Scholars Initiative expands in year five Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Among the schools, Itawamba Community College was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $100,000 to transform the futures of students in the community. “It is a tremendous honor for Itawamba Community College to be selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious All Within My Hands grant, which will significantly impact our career education programs, providing funding for students to pursue a pathway and their best start,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of the success of the College and reinforcement of the mission that students and their success are our top priority.” The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) was launched in 2019 by Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The workforce initiative marks its fifth year with an ambitious expansion into new curricula. MSI now directly supports 42 community colleges across 33 states, and by the end of this year, it will have helped ... ICC's Guntharp represents all 15 community colleges during significant C Spire MissiON announcement Itawamba Community College Systems Engineer Jason Guntharp of Fulton represented all 15 Mississippi public two-year institutions during a press briefing Thursday to announce their addition to a statewide science, engineering and technology research and development consortium called the Mississippi Optical Network (MissiON). Guntharp served as chair of the subcommittee, which assisted with the addition of Mississippi’s community colleges to the C Spire initiative. Additional speakers for the virtual press conference included Hu Meena, president and CEO of C Spire; Dr. Andrea Mayfield, executive director of the Mississippi Community College Board; David Sliman, CIO of the University of Southern Mississippi; and Jim Richmond, vice president of marketing for C Spire. They discussed the addition of community colleges to the network, the boost for distance learning, efforts to train and equip students for future jobs in Mississippi employers and benefits for the state’s economy through the MissiON network. “As Mississippi’s leading broadband communications provider, C Spire is proud to provide innovative, leading-edge technology and the latest fiber optic infrastructure to help expand the size of ... Comments are closed.