Southwestern Oklahoma State University
10/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2025 10:00
Public Relations and Marketing Team at SWOSU Earns Three Davey Awards
WEATHERFORD, Okla. - The 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:
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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/.
Thinking about becoming a Bulldog?
Choosing the right university comes with plenty of questions about applications, costs, and campus life. At SWOSU, students benefit from strong programs, a supportive community, and plenty of opportunities to get involved. This FAQ highlights answers to some of the questions students most often ask when considering SWOSU.
FAQs
How to apply to SWOSU?Start your application process by visiting SWOSU's admissions page to choose the path that fits you to submit your application!
To learn more, visit the SWOSU Admissions page.
For graduate degrees, you submit your application through the Graduate Application Portal and include transcripts and immunization records. Deadlines vary by program.
To learn more, visit the Graduate School Admissions page.
Tuition rates for SWOSU vary based on residency status and credit hours. For the most accurate and current tuition information, please refer to the official SWOSU Tuition and Fees page.
SWOSU welcomes transfer students! Requirements depend on hours completed: if under 24 hours, submit an application, test scores, and transcripts. For more than 24 hours, submit your application, transcript(s), and immunization records. A GPA of 1.7 is required for up to 30 hours; 2.0 is required beyond that.
To learn more, visit the Transfer Students page.
SWOSU offers a range of financial assistance, including scholarships, grants, and loans. These can come from academic departments, foundations, or federal and state resources.
To learn more, visit the Scholarships & Grants page.
SWOSU's "In-State + $1 Tuition Program" allows non-resident (including transfer and international) students to pay the in-state tuition rate plus $1 per credit hour. No extra application is needed. Savings can exceed $3,450 per semester (based on 15 credit hours).
Note: this rate applies to tuition only, not fees, housing, meal plan, or books. To learn more, visit the In-State + $1 Tuition page.
Yes! SWOSU offers graduate programs in areas such as Education, Business, Nursing, Allied Health, and more.
To learn more, visit the Graduate School Admissions page.
Yes. SWOSU offers online courses and degree options across undergraduate and graduate levels to give students flexibility with their schedules.
To learn more, visit our SWOSU Online page.
On-campus housing includes traditional residence halls and apartment-style living. These options offer amenities like meal plans, laundry, and social spaces.
To learn more, visit our Residential Life page.
SWOSU hosts more than 90 student clubs and organizations-ranging from Chemistry Club, Scuba Club, League of Legends Club, Honors Association, Spanish Club, to Faith-based, academic, and recreational groups.
To learn more, visit the Student Organizations page.
SWOSU offers services including academic advising, tutoring, writing support, health and counseling services, financial aid assistance, residence life, library, and more.
To learn more, visit the Student Services page.
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