DES MOINES, IOWA - Drake's athletic marketing staff came away from the recent National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrator's (NACMA) national convention in Anaheim, Calif. (June 22-25) with a trio of NACMA Awards program honoring outstanding achievement in marketing and promotions.

Awards were presented in 16 categories, with each category divided into three groups based upon school size and conference affiliations to promote fairness. More than 650 entries were received for the 2009-10 year.

"It was a great honor to be recognized by NACMA and receive these awards," Drake's Assistant Athletics Marketing Director Joe Quinn commented.  "To stand up against other universities across the country and have our work be selected as some of the best is a tremendous accomplishment.  We are continuing to work on new creative projects that will hopefully enhance the fan experience here at Drake.  To garner national attention for what we do here on 27th street in Des Moines is an honor."

Drake garnered laurels in three categories:

Electronic Promotion - Bronze (Group II)

Single Newspaper Display Ad - Bronze (Group II)

Video Board Segment - Bronze (Group II)

Drake was tied with University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, North Dakota, George Washington and the University of California at Santa Barbara for the most awards in group two with three.

Click here for a link to more info about NACMA, the awards and a list of all winners.