EGC Group Goes to the Head of the Class at Educational Advertising Awards

Published on: Apr 24, 2026
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Having recently been honored by PRNEWS Digital & Innovation Awards, EGC Group continued a winning streak by taking home four awards at the 41st Annual Educational Advertising Awards, the nation’s largest higher education advertising competition which draws more than 2,000 entries from over 1,000 institutions, EGC earned four wins.

On behalf of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, EGC was awarded two ‘Gold’ awards: The first for Direct Mail and the second in Podcasts for production of Vaughn’s Futureproof Focus podcast This is an original audio series that positions the College at the intersection of aviation, technology, and workforce readiness.

Then, in the social media category, EGC won a third ‘Gold’ award for TikTok Content on behalf of Xavier University. This winning TikTok strategy was built around in-person, on-campus shoots designed to build organic brand awareness and reach prospective students who were interested in careers in medicine. EGC strategically captured authentic content that offered a genuine glimpse into student life at Xavier by leveraging trends, student and family perspectives, and day-in-the-life and man-on-the-street style content that resonated with and engaged future applicants.

Rounding out the 2026 Educational Advertising Award wins, the agency also earned ‘Silver’ in Student Viewbook on behalf of The Windward School.

These recent wins underscore EGC Group’s expertise in marketing tailored to the education field – spanning from tried-and-true direct mail marketing to emerging platform expertise. With a deep bench of marketers well-versed in the nuances of higher education, EGC Group continues to innovate and excel on behalf of its clients.

Thank you, Educational Advertising Awards, for these honors!