Coastal Alabama Marketing Team Wins Best in Show and Multiple Honors at 2025 ACCSPRA Pyramid Awards

The Coastal Alabama Community College Marketing Department was recognized with top honors at the 2025 Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA) Pyramid Awards, held September 10–12, 2025, at Perdido Beach Resort.

The highlight of the evening came when Coastal Alabama’s video project, “CACC Testimonial – Dr. Music,” earned not only a Pyramid Award but also the prestigious Best in Show award, marking it as the highest-rated entry across all categories.

In total, the department received 13 awards, showcasing the team’s excellence in branding, video production, photography, digital marketing, and student engagement.

Pyramid Award Winners (First Place)

• Best in Show: CACC Testimonial – Dr. Music
• Logo Wear: Fauxback Mascot Trucker Hat
• Student Created Content: Yotee, But Make It Cupid
• Video Advertisement/PSA: We Are Coastal Alabama
• Radio Advertisement: Thrive Radio Ad
• Photography (Unaltered): Yotee’s Got Hoops
• Logo Design: Yotee Full Marching Logo
• Websites: Coastal Alabama Website
• Social Media Campaigns: Fauxback Teaser Campaign

Awards of Merit (Second Place)

• Yotee: An Origin Story — College Promotional Video
• Where You’ll Thrive — Video Advertisement/PSA
• Coastal Script Logo — Logo Design

Awards of Achievement (Third Place)

• Coastal Takes Japan — Student Created Content
• CACC Testimonial – Chef Ghioto — College Promotional Video
• Married Couple Plan to Open HVAC Company After Graduation — Student Success Story

About the MARCO Team

The Coastal Alabama Marketing Department is led by Sara Davis, Chief Communications Officer, with Lloyd Wing, Marketing Director; Kaylee Peebles, Marketing Specialist for Photography & Social Media; Caitlyn Hadley, Marketing Specialist for Graphic Design; and David Haney, Marketing Specialist for Athletics.

“Winning Best in Show is an incredible honor, and I couldn’t be more proud of our team,” said Lloyd Wing, Marketing Director. “This recognition reflects not only the talent and creativity within our department but also our commitment to producing work that connects with students and represents Coastal Alabama at the highest level.”