Celebrating Creativity: Thousands of Dollars Awarded to Conference Creatives
By Megan Jacobs
On November 12, 2023, the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) Communications and Media Department celebrated and honored the winners of the Media Mob Awards at an awards ceremony at La Sierra Alumni Center. It was a momentous occasion, praising God for the creativity that courses through our conference.
The Media Mob Awards contest was an opportunity to recognize the creative work that our pastors and media teams have accomplished this year. Participants submitted their art within six categories: social media, website design, graphic design, photography, videography for individuals, and videography for churches. Separate panels of at least three judges—consisting of various communication leaders and specialists across the North American Division—determined the winners of each category. At the awards ceremony, the audience voted for Audience Choice favorites in the graphic design and photography categories.
The awards ceremony pulled out all the stops for a night to remember. The alumni center was dressed to the nines (just like the attendees!) with a red carpet, balloons, and sparkle. “It was a gala that I continue to liken to the Grammys on an Adventist scale,” reflected Althea Jasper from 31st Street church. Creatives, pastors, and friends came together to eat, connect, and even play games!
“What I enjoyed most about the event was the opportunity to connect and learn from other communicators within our conference,” said Keturah Reed from Azure Hills church. “I was also inspired as I saw the content produced by others.”
The anticipation was tangible as Andrea King, director of SECC Communications and Media, announced the winners. Over $3,000 in prize money was awarded to our category winners, audience choice winners, and honorable mentions.
SECC is profoundly grateful for the participants of the Media Mob Awards, and we wish them all heartfelt congratulations! It is inspiring to see God continue to work through our churches through their media ministries. To view the winning submissions, please visit www.seccadventist.org/mediamobawards.
