Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Office of Public Relations and Marketing has won three honors in the 21st Annual Davey Awards, an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding work by in-house teams, small agencies, and independent creators. The competition is judged by members of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), who evaluate entries for creativity, quality, and effectiveness in communication.
SWOSU 2025 Davey Award Honors:
Gold Winner: The College Tour: SWOSU – Your Future Starts Here
Category: Branded Digital Content – Age-Group Marketing: Youth
Silver Winner – SWOSU’s Departmental Social Media Strategist: Tailored AI-Driven Content Calendars for Every Department
Category: Features – Best Use of AI
Silver Winner – The College Tour: Discovering SWOSU – Real Students, Real Stories, Real Impact
Category: General – Education
“These awards highlight SWOSU’s commitment to authentic student storytelling and smart, scalable tools that help our campus communicate effectively,” said Acting SWOSU President Dr. Janet Cunningham. “I commend our Office of Public Relations and Marketing for creative work that stands out in an international competition and advances our mission to serve students and communities across Oklahoma.”
The Office of Public Relations and Marketing leads the university’s communications, digital strategy, and media relations. Its work supports SWOSU’s broader goal of connecting with students, alumni, and the public through meaningful, accessible storytelling and data-informed content planning.
SWOSU Office of Public Relations and Marketing Team:
Dr. Boone Clemmons, APR, Assistant Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing
Ronith Sharmila, Project Specialist
Cinthia Pinon Williams, Digital Communication Specialist
Jesse Kwak, Webmaster
Kyle Wright, Web and Graphic Designer
Cody Roper, Photographer
“Recognition from a global field signals that SWOSU’s student storytelling and digital strategy meet high professional standards beyond our region,” said Clemmons. “These honors help raise the university’s visibility with prospective students, employers, and partners, while showcasing the quality of Oklahoma’s public higher education.”
About the Davey Awards
The Davey Awards honor excellence across websites, design and print, video, advertising and marketing, mobile, social media, branded entertainment, emerging technology, and podcasts. Each year, the competition attracts entries from creative professionals around the world, including agencies, in-house teams, and independent creators. Submissions are judged against a standard of excellence by members of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). Best in Show honors are selected from among the Gold winners.
View this year’s honorees in the Winners Gallery at thedaveyawards.com.
About Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) was founded in 1901 and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. The university serves over 5,000 scholars and prides itself on affordability, small class sizes, and over 200 faculty and staff committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.
Learn more at swosu.edu/.
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