Montgomery College’s MCTV Wins 19 Communicator Awards for Excellence in Video Production

Montgomery College Television (MCTV), the College’s in-house video production team, has earned 19 honors at the 31th Annual Communicator Awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). The team received nine Awards of Excellence (Gold) and 10 Awards of Distinction (Silver), recognizing exceptional work in educational video, storytelling, and branded content.

The Communicator Awards are an internationally prestigious and competitive recognition program with more than 3,000 global entries submitted annually. This year’s wins mark a major achievement for Montgomery College’s video team and affirm its leadership in authentic, student-centered communications.

Award-Winning Entries:

Awards of Excellence (Gold)

• Celebrating Black History Month MOVEMENT LIVE With Meklit Hadero – Girma Hagos alike
• Bow Tie Chats Series – Shelly Gross
• MC’s Got Talent – Andre Anderson
• Backpacks on the Go – Carolina Galeano / Andre Anderson
• Montgomery College: The Class of 2024 – Daniel Szwerc
• We Are the Raptors – Daniel Szwerc
• 2024 Marketing Campaign: Tristan & Jessica – Daniel Szwerc
• Skateboard Art – Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2024 – Genevive Banaticla
• Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2024 – Series – Genevive Banaticla, Mariana Poshyvailo, Gracie Rosenbaum, Brandon Rodriguez

Awards of Distinction (Silver)

• Career Exploration – Pharmacy Technician – John Watson
• Sister Cities – MCTV in Cape Town – Robben Island Visit – Girma Hagos
• La vida después de un tumor cerebral: Gaby Argoti-Fernandez, Eleva Tu Futuro Podcast – Carolina Galeano
• El poder de soñar con Lidia Almidón: Eleva Tu Futuro Podcast – Carolina Galeano
• Montgomery College Women’s Soccer 2024 Hype Video – Dan Rankin
• Why ACES at Montgomery College? – Danielle Stescki
• Montgomery College’s East County Education Center (ECEC) – Shelly Gross
• Eleva Tu Futuro – Carolina Galeano
• Baila4Life! – Carolina Galeano
• Men’s College Basketball – Montgomery College Raptors vs. Hagerstown CC Hawks – Scott Youngblood

“Our videos resonate because they reflect who we are—a diverse, inclusive community brought to life through the real stories of our students,” said Mary DeLuca, associate senior vice president for Marketing and Communications at Montgomery College. “These awards are a testament to our video team’s creativity, heart, and commitment to producing meaningful, high-quality content that celebrates the spirit of MC.”

Montgomery College continues to raise the bar for what community college storytelling can be—creative, authentic, and strategically aligned to the mission and impact. To learn more about MCTV and explore more award-winning content, visit the MCTV webpage.