News Release
Association of Florida Colleges Honors CF

News Release
The College of Central Florida was honored with several awards at the Association of Florida Colleges virtual annual conference Nov. 16-19.
CF Marketing and Public Relations earned 10 Awards of Excellence from the Communications and Marketing Commission, including gold awards for CF’s annual report, website, “Connection” magazine, “Library Out Loud” flyer, and article/story pitch resulting in publication – “CF Licensed to Cultivate Hemp.”
The Marketing and Public Relations team earned silver awards for promotional face masks and “Connection” magazine as well as print and digital advertising. The team also received a bronze award for a direct mail postcard.
The CF AFC Chapter won Platinum chapter status, and CF staff member Carol S. Smith was honored with the 2021 AFC Distinguished Service Award. CF staff member Amanda Camp was the Region 3 Unsung Hero winner. In addition, CF staff members Dr. Alton Austin and Rory Wells graduated from the Next Level Leadership program.
During the conference, Ocala City Council Member and CF alumnus Ire Bethea Sr. was presented with the AFC Leroy Collins Distinguished Alumni Award in the Hometown Hero Category.
To learn more about CF, visit www.CF.edu.