Tues., June 23, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The University of Saint Francis Athletic Department has received four awards for its marketing efforts this past year.  The awards were presented at the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) "Best of the Best" Awards presentation, which took place during the NACMA convention from June 17-20 in Orlando, Florida. 

USF Sports Marketing won two Gold and two Bronze Awards, as follows:

• - Season Ticket Sales Campaign - Gold
• - Ticket Sales Material - Gold
• - Promotional/Schedule Poster - Bronze
• - Newspaper Display Ad - Bronze

 Over 700 entries were submitted for the competition.  Saint Francis was one of only five universities to win four separate awards.

 "In just two years, and under the leadership of Assistant AD Mike McCaffrey, USF Sports Marketing has become a recognized leader for schools of our size," said Mark A. Pope, USF Director of Athletics.  "I am pleased that Mike's efforts are being recognized on a national level.  Our sincere appreciation also goes to our marketing partner, HPN Marketing Services, for their hard work in the initial design of our successful plans."

 Last year, USF Athletics won two Gold Awards at the 2008 NACMA convention.