Western’s Extended Education wins Marketing Excellence Awards

Western’s Extended Education Marketing Department won six UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education) Marketing Awards, including two Golds, considered one of the association’s highest honors. Of the gold wins included The Extended Forecast, a digital look book released this summer. 

“This is richly deserved recognition for our marketing team,” commented Earl Gibbons, Vice Provost of Extended Education. “They are tremendously effective in bringing the Western message to a wide variety of audiences.”

The awards include:

• Gold winner in the e-communication category – “The Extended Forecast - Electronic Look Book”
• Gold winner in the print ad campaign category – “Alaska Airlines Ads”
• Silver winner in the most improved category – “Facing the Future Rebrand”
• Silver winner in the mixed media campaign category - “Experience Western”
• Silver winner in the postcard category – “Alumni Open House Invitations”
• Bronze winner in the most improved category – “OC/WWU Partnership Ad”

This increases the team’s winnings from last year by two new awards.

“The Extended Education marketing team is extremely talented, and I’m thrilled that they, once again, have been recognized for their creativity and professionalism.” commented Rebecca Beardsall, Senior Director of Marketing, Publishing and Conferences, Extended Education. “Many thanks to Courtney, Amanda, Fabrice, Christine, Jean, Mark, Megan, and our many students who bring collaboration and innovation to Western’s marketing efforts.”

The marketing team is proud to support all the efforts made by Extended Education in support of Western's mission to create and spread awareness of educational programming throughout Washington State. To learn more about Extended Education and available programs visit ee.wwu.edu