UCO Communications Teams Win 24 Awards at OCPRA
Aug. 5, 2026
University of Central Oklahoma public relations, graphic design and communications professionals took home 24 awards at the 2026 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) awards ceremony July 20, during the annual OCPRA conference held at the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma.
UCO University Communications received five Grand Awards (first place), four Excellence Awards (second place), eight Achievement Awards (third place) and two Honorable Mentions. UCO Campus Enterprises received one Grand Award, one Excellence Award and three Achievement Awards.
University Communications winning entries were:
Grand Award (First Place)
- Storytelling or Documentary Photo—“Grads Crossing Old North Arch”—Gerald Leong
- Photo Series or Thematic Collection—“Then and Now”—Lauren Bieri and Meg Davis
- Informational or Event Brochure—Panhellenic Brochure—Sarah Ward and Brian Alexander
- Social Media Event Coverage or Takeover—Stampede Week 2025—Meg Davis and UCO Photo Services
- Viewbook or Admissions Publication—UCO Viewbook 2025-26—Sarah Ward, Craig Beuchaw and Lauren Bieri
Excellence Award (Second Place)
- Annual Report or Impact Publication—UCO Foundation Impact Report—University Communications Staff
- Portrait or Personality Photography—“Flapper Girl”—Lauren Bieri
- Campaign-Recruitment or Enrollment Marketing—"Where Movement Is 25-26"—University Communications Staff
- Short-Form Video (:30 to 2 Minutes)—"Future Teachers on Campus"—Meg Davis
Achievement (Third Place)
- Viral or High-Engagement Social Media Post—“Our Social Media Manager Left Me in Charge”—Meg Davis and the Broncho Bunch
- WTF (Wild, Tactical, Fearless) Idea—"Buck Everyone T-Shirts"—Craig Beuchaw, Adrienne Nobles, UCO Athletics and UCO University Communications Staff
- Full-Length Feature—“135 Years of Momentum”—Sarah Ward and Craig Beuchaw
- Magazine— Old North-Spring 2026—Sarah Ward, Craig Beuchaw and University Communications Staff
- Innovative Signage and Environmental Design—Wellness Center Window Wraps—Craig Beuchaw
- Program, Initiative or Campaign Logo—FirstGen Logo—Brian Alexander
- Short-Form Social Video (<30 Sec.)—"That’s the Way they Became the Broncho Bunch"—Manuela Soldi and Meg Davis
- Short-Form Video (:30 to 2 Minutes)—"Broncho Bunch Pass the Phone"—Meg Davis
Honorable Mention
- Brochure and Direct Mail—Fraternity and Sorority Life Brochure—Sarah Ward, Brian Alexander and Craig Beuchaw
- Campus, Architecture or Landscape Photo—"Old North Shines"—Lauren Bieri and Meg Davis
Campus Enterprises winning entries were:
Grand (First Place)
- Grand—Postcard and Invitation—“Make Move-In a Win” Postcard—Michele Lewis and Chelsea Ratterman
Excellence (Second Place)
- Excellence—Most Improved Design—President’s Study Breakfast Box—Michele Lewis and Chelsea Ratterman
Achievement (Third Place)
- Achievement—Event or Performance Poster—Move-In “Press Start on Your College Experience” Poster—Michele Lewis
- Achievement—Single Event Marketing or Promotion—Move-In “Press Start on Your College Experience” Campaign—Michele Lewis and Chelsea Ratterman
- Achievement—Full Website—Event Central Website—Michele Lewis and Chelsea Ratterman
Founded in 1969, OCPRA provides networking and professional development opportunities for staff in public relations and related fields at Oklahoma’s public and private colleges and universities.
To learn more about OCPRA, visit www.ocpra.org.
For more information about UCO, visit www.uco.edu.
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Cutline: University of Central Oklahoma public relations, graphic design and communications professionals took home 24 awards at the 2026 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) awards ceremony July 20, during the annual OCPRA conference held at the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. Pictured, one of UCO’s OCPRA-winning photos titled “Grads Crossing Old North Arch.”
