Golden Achievement Award
The Golden Achievement Award recognizes exemplary work in all aspects of school public relations, communication, marketing and engagement. Each entry is judged individually against the contest criteria - not against other entries - and judges select as many winners as meet the award criteria.
2020 Golden Achievement Award Winners
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Asheville (N.C) City Schools
Asheville City Schools' 2019 Superintendent Search
Ashley-Michelle Thublin, Executive Director of Communications -
Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
Bethel Strategic Communication Plan
Douglas Boyles, Communications Director -
CEL Marketing PR Design, Minneapolis, Minn.
Branding Richfield (Minn.) Public Schools
Janet Swiecichowski, Vice President -
CESA 7, Green Bay, Wisc.
150 Years of Slinger History
Dean Leisgang, Director of Communications -
CESA 7, Green Bay, Wisc.
STEAM in Wisconsin
Dean Leisgang, Director of Communications -
CESA 7, Green Bay, Wisc.
Neenah Referendum Video Series
Dean Leisgang, Director of Communications -
Cherokee County School District, Canton, Ga.
CCSD Anti-Vaping Campaign
Barbara Jacoby, Chief Communications Officer -
Colorado Springs (Colo.) School District 11
Inspire Every Mind
Devra Ashby, Communications Director/ PIO -
Corona-Norco USD, Norco, Calif.
Fake Threats Public Service Announcement
Evita Tapia-Gonzalez, Communications Administrative Director -
Dayton City (Ohio) School District
Be Present for a Better Future Attendance Campaign
Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist -
Fayette County (Ga.) Public School System
Where Excellence and Creativity Merge
Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer -
Fort Wayne (Ind.) Community Schools
Slow. Stop. Stay. Allen County Stop Arm Campaign
Krista Stockman, Public Information Officer -
Garland (Texas) ISD
Tinsel & Trivia
Tiffany Veno, Communications Director -
Gaston County Schools, Gastonia, N.C.
Big 50 Employee Talent Show
Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Director -
Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
GCS Choice Showcase 2020
Nora Shoptaw, APR, Program Administrator of Communications -
Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
Celebration of Excellence 2019
Nora Shoptaw, APR, Program Administrator of Communications -
Henderson County Public Schools, Hendersonville, N.C.
"In the Lab" Videos
Molly McGowan Gorsuch, Public Information Officer -
Henderson County Public Schools, Hendersonville, N.C.
"Why Shop Around?" Marketing Campaign
Molly McGowan Gorsuch,Public Information Officer -
Highline Public Schools, Burien, Wash.
Employee Benefits: Transitioning to a Statewide Program
Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications -
Higley Unified, Mesa, Ariz.
Wellness Campaign
Michelle Reese, APR, Public Relations Coordinator -
Jeffco Public Schools, Golden, Colo.
#TeamJeffco: An Internal Communications Makeover
Cameron Bell, Executive Director, Media Relations & Public Information -
Jeffco Public Schools, Golden, Colo
Jeffco Public Schools: Reimagining the Jeffco Brand
Tammy Schiff, Chief Communications Officer -
Jeffco Public Schools, Golden, Colo
Jeffco Builds: A Bond Communications Program
Tammy Schiff, Chief Communications Officer -
Kalamazoo RESA, Vicksburg, Mich.
Kalamazoo RESA Career & Technical Education Millage Proposal
Carolann Hall, Communications Specialist -
Kenosha (Wisc.) Unified School District
Amplifying appreciation in KUSD
Tanya Ruder, Chief Communications Officer -
Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, Fortville, Ind.
MV Community Champions
Maria Bond, Director of Community Relations -
North Thurston Public Schools , Lacey, Wash.
North Thurston Public Schools Bond and Levy 2020
Courtney Schrieve, Executive Director Communications -
Omaha (Neb.)Public Schools
#OPSPRoud: Passing the State's 2nd Largest School Bond Issue in the Midst of Budget Cuts
Kala Morrissey, Coordinator of Marketing and Visual Information -
Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
The Osceola School District's SMART Bus
Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer -
Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
The Osceola School District's Social Media
Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer -
Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
I Believe In You Video
Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer -
Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
School Board and Superintendent Monthly Newsletters
Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer -
Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
Osceola School District Strategic Plan
Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer -
Pioneer School District , Shelton, Wash.
Pioneer School District Capital Levy 2019
John Gummel, Superintendent -
Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
ROC2Change
Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication -
Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Forest Park, Ill.
One Team, One Goal, One Proviso' Community Outreach Initiative
Cynthia Moreno, Director of Communications -
Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Forest Park, Ill.
One Proviso' Back to School Bash
Cynthia Moreno, Director of Communications -
Radnor Township School District, Wayne, Pa.
How You Made A Difference To Me: Students Write and Read Letters of Gratitude
Michael Petitti, Director of Communications -
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kans.
Strategic Plan Implementation
Laura Harsch, Communications Coordinator -
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kans.
Scholarship Shawnee Mission: Student Recognition Program
Laura Harsch, Communications Coordinator -
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kans.
Shawnee Mission 50th Anniversary
Laura Harsch, Communications Coordinator -
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kans.
Engaging the Community in Facilities Feedback
Laura Harsch, Communications Coordinator -
Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
Team SISD Open Enrollment Campaign
Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer -
Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
Socorro ISD State of the District
Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer -
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
Securing Our Future Election
Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications. -
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
The Voices of STPPS. Telling Our Authentic Story Together on Social Media
Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications. -
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
Leading the Way District Theme
Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications. -
Union County Public Schools, Monroe, N.C.
#StartWithHello Week Social Media Campaign - Union County Public Schools
Becky Swiger, Web Communications Coordinator -
Westerville (Ohio) City Schools
Westerville City Schools Transportation Recruitment Campaign
Greg Viebranz, Executive Director, Communications & Technology
Previous years' winners:
- 2019 Golden Achievement Award Winners
- 2018 Golden Achievement Award Winners
- 2017 Golden Achievement Award Winners
- 2016 Golden Achievement Award Winners
- 2015 Golden Achievement Award Winners
- 2014 Golden Achievement Award Winners
- 2013 Golden Achievement Award winners
- 2012 Golden Achievement Award winners
- 2011 Golden Achievement Award winners
- 2010 Golden Achievement Award winners