By Organ Mountain News on Oct 25, 2026

DACC wins gold, bronze awards for promotional video and student magazine

Doña Ana Community College earned two regional marketing awards for its Apple Distinguished School video and student-produced Vox magazine.

Doña Ana Community College Public Information Officer Denise LaFrance-Ojinaga displays the college's gold and bronze Medallion Awards during the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations District 4 conference in Oklahoma City. (Courtesy photo / Doña Ana Community College)

National Council of Marketing and Public Relations recognizes college's Apple Distinguished School video and student-produced Vox magazine

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana Community College received gold and bronze regional awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations, recognizing a promotional video highlighting its use of Apple technology and a literary magazine created by students.

The college received the two Medallion Awards during the organization's District 4 regional conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

DACC earned a gold award for its Apple Distinguished School promotional video, which highlights the college's use of Apple technology to enhance teaching and learning. The video was produced as part of DACC's application for Apple Distinguished School recognition, a designation the college recently received.

The promotional video is available online.

The college also received a bronze award for Vox, a student magazine supported by DACC's English Department. The publication features student-authored stories and creative writing, with students also contributing to its visual design, layout and imagery.

The magazine provides a platform for students to showcase their writing, artwork and other creative work.

The NCMPR Medallion Awards recognize excellence in marketing and communications among community and technical colleges. The regional competition includes categories covering publications, digital media, graphic design, advertising, photography and public relations.

The awards recognize projects that help colleges communicate with their communities, promote academic programs and highlight student achievement.

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