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The 91ֱ����Ƶ’s Office of Communications took home several top awards at this year’s Golden Arrow Awards ceremony, hosted by the .

The Golden Arrow Awards recognize the best public relations and communications work in the state, including all pieces of strategic communication from annual reports, media relations campaigns, video production, and everything in between. UNE’s Office of Communications took home six gold and silver awards during the ceremony, held April 26 at UNE’s own Alumni Hall.

The Office of Communications was awarded the following:

• Communications Campaign (Gold), awarded to 91ֱ����Ƶand TVP Communications, a higher-education public relations firm that has partnered with 91ֱ����Ƶto bolster national media attention, for its campaign “91ֱ����Ƶto build broader awareness of health and medical programs.” Judges’ remarks: “Campaign generated an impressive amount of coverage on an important topic … well done!”
• Editorial/Op-Ed Columns (Silver), awarded to 91ֱ����Ƶand Kathryn Brandt, D.O. ’97, chair of the Department of Primary Care within UNE’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, for her Op-Ed in Fortune, titled  Judges’ remarks: “Good stats and at a glance information in the publication … the results look great.”
• Magazines (Silver), awarded to 91ֱ����Ƶfor the 2022 issue of the 91ֱ����ƵMagazine, “How Do We Prepare Students to Succeed in a Fractured Society?” Judges’ remarks: “Well-designed magazine — Bravo!”
• Media Relations Campaign (Gold), awarded to 91ֱ����Ƶfor its media relations campaign “Biomedical Research To Better Our World,” designed to showcase several groundbreaking research initiatives in the biomedical sciences, including a $6.6 million grant to study ocular pain and other prominent studies. Judges’ remarks: “The method was impressive. Results and execution were excellent.”
• Podcast (Silver), awarded to 91ֱ����Ƶand TVP Communications for its weeklong takeover of “The Academic Minute” Podcast, a daily podcast highlighting researchers from colleges and universities around the world. Judges’ remarks: “Great way to strengthen the reputation of both the school and instructors. Nice variety of topics/speakers.”
• Special Events (Gold), awarded to 91ֱ����Ƶand Institutional Advancement for its groundbreaking ceremony for the Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences. Judges’ remarks: “Exceeded objective results with earned media and attendees … well thought-out and executed.”

The Office of Communications and Marketing provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the 91ֱ����Ƶ across all media and communications platforms. Our mission is to raise awareness for UNE, enhance the University’s reputation, facilitate operations, and foster community in alignment with institutional goals.