Cape Fear Community College's social media team received the Silver Paragon Award at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) annual conference.

The win marks the second consecutive year CFCC's Instagram page has been recognized, according to a news release. In addition, CFCC received two district Gold Medallion Awards for its social media video and social media page, the release stated.

The 2023 Paragon Awards drew 1,531 entries from 210 colleges nationwide and was judged by 65 marketing and public relations professionals. The awards recognize outstanding design, strategy and communications achievement at community and technical colleges, according to the release.

"This recognition highlights our marketing team's creativity and the important role social media plays in sharing our college's story,” stated Jim Morton, CFCC president, in the release. “This platform allows us to engage directly with our students and the community, demonstrating the impact and opportunities our college offers.”

Erin Fabian, CFCC's director of marketing, stated in the release, “This award underscores our commitment to creating an online environment that is both engaging and entertaining, where we connect with students amidst numerous digital distractions.”