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Edison State College Receives National Award for Marketing Materials

Apr 13, 2010

Edison State College has won an outstanding award for their marketing materials. The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations awarded Edison State College a silver medal in the “Brochure/Flyer " category at the group’s annual national conference last week in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The brochure for Edison State College’s Professional and Technical Studies was one of 1700 entries in the category. More than 75 judges from across the country reviewed the entries for the competition that recognizes excellence in communications exclusively among two year colleges.

Catherine Bergerson, Director of Communications and Marketing, accepted the award. Ms. Bergerson joined Edison State in October 2008 to create the department. Since arriving, she has worked extensively with the college departments and administration to develop branding for the school and develop media outreach.

“Edison State has so many interesting stories to tell, developing tools to share our message continues to be an exciting experience,” explained Bergerson. “As a college with a long history in the area, we’ve touched so many residents’ lives. We’re constantly growing and evolving to suit an even broader range of cultural and academic needs in our community. I’m honored that our efforts in communicating just a small part of the Edison State experience have received national recognition.”

Edison State has been an integral part of the greater Fort Myers community since its founding in 1962. The college has innovative programs, passionate faculty and a forward thinking administration. Edison earned State College designation in 2008, and currently offers six baccalaureate degrees, with four more being introduced for Fall semester.  Recently, Edison State has taken steps to fully engage area residents and potential students about the expanded curriculum, continuous academic achievements, cultural programming, and numerous activities at the college.

Last Updated: April 13, 2010