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Brittany Sherwood

Biography

Brittany Sherwood serves as Chief Communications Officer and department head of University Marketing and Communications at the University of West Florida. She provides executive leadership for the University’s marketing and communications strategy, directing efforts that advance institutional priorities and elevate the University’s visibility and reputation. In this role, Brittany oversees strategic communication planning, media relations, crisis communications and issues management, public relations, institutional social media and executive communications, as well as oversight of the University’s web presence, marketing initiatives and special campaigns.

Brittany is a double alumna of UWF, earning a master’s degree in strategic communications and a bachelor's degree in communication arts with an emphasis in public relations with minors in marketing and hospitality. She has more than a decade of experience in strategic communications and public relations for various industries including higher education, development, healthcare real estate and entertainment.

Education

  • B.A. Communication Arts, Emphasis in Public Relations
    Minors in Marketing and Hospitality
    University of West Florida – Pensacola, Florida
  • M.A. in Strategic Communication and Leadership
    University of West Florida – Pensacola, Florida

Community Leadership

  • Florida Public Relations Association, Pensacola

Awards and Honors

  • 2025, 2014 Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Award
  • 2025, 2023, 2019 Florida Public Relations Association Judges’ Choice Award
  • 2025 - 2019 American Advertising Federation Multiple Local ADDY Award Winner
  • 2023 Florida Public Relations Association Image Award
  • 2023, 2020, 2019 Florida Public Relations Association Award of Distinction
  • 2023 American Advertising Federation Local ADDY Best of Show Print Award Winner
  • 2022 Graphic Design USA American Inhouse Design Award Winner
  • 2022 Florida Public Relations Association Pensacola Chapter Member of the Year
  • 2021 American Advertising Federation Local ADDY Best of Show Campaign Award Winner
  • 2021 Florida Public Relations Association Joe Curley Rising Leader
  • 2017 Independent News Rising Star