Awards Award Winners 2021 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Winners

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Annual Report

Excellence

• Community High School District 155,Crystal Lake, Ill.
  Community High School District 155 Annual Report 2019-2020
  Shannon Podzimek, Director of Communications and Alex LeMoine, Multimedia Communications Specialist
• Cumberland County Schools,Fayetteville, N.C.
  State of Education: #CumberlandStrong 2021 Annual Report to the Community
  Lindsay Whitley, Associate Superintendent of Communications & Community Engagement
• Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District
  Accomplished/Determined/Resilient: Fort Worth ISD 2019-2020 Annual Report
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer
• Lake Stevens (Wash.) School District
  2020-21 Annual Report to the Community
  Jayme Taylor, Executive Director of Communications & Community Services
• MSD of Lawrence Township,Indianapolis, Ind.
  Meeting Challenges. Delivering Solutions.
  Dana Altemeyer, Director of Communications
• Naperville (Ill.) Community USD 203
  2020 Naperville 203 Report To the Community
  Sinikka Mondini, Executive Director of Communications
• Pine-Richland School District,Gibsonia, Pa.
  Pine-Richland School District's 2020 Annual Report
  Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications
• Plano (Texas) Independent School District
  Plano ISD Powered by Learning, Annual Report 2018-19
  Debby Hayward, Website and Publications Specialist
• Ridgefield (Wash.) School District
  2020-2021 Report to the Community
  Carolyn Enos, Communications Specialist, Marie Bouvier, Freelance Writer, Word Sculpture and Kimber Webb, Graphic Designer
• School District of Clayton, Mo.
  Clayton Education Foundation Annual Report
  Chris Tennill, APR,  Chief Communications Officer, Julie Cheatham, Communications Coordinator and Stephanie Mullee, Central Office Department Assistant
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Imagining the Future
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist
• Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  Socorro ISD 2018-19 Annual Report
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2020 Quality Profile
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs
• Stanislaus County Office of Education, Modesto, Calif.
  A Look Back at 2020: Annual Report to the Community
  Cynthia Fenech, Director of Communications
• Sun Prairie Area (Wisc.) School District
  Annual Report
  Patti Lux, Communications & Engagement Officer
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2019 Video Annual Report
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations

Merit

• CiTi BOCES, Mexico, N.Y.
  Pulaski Academy & Central School District Annual Report
  Naomi Himes, Public Relations Coordinator and the CiTi PR Team
• Columbia (Mo.) Public Schools
  2020 CPS Annual Report
  Aurora Meyer, APR, Communication Manager
• Dekalb County School District, Stone Mountain, Ga.
  100 Day Report
  Portia Kirkland, Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing
• Downingtown (Pa.) Area School District
  2019-2020 Annual Report
  Jennifer Shealy, Director of Communications
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  Annual Communications Board Report 2020
  Megan Overman, Director of Communications
• Fairmont Schools, Anaheim, Calif.
  2020 A Year in Review
  Debbie Speik, Senior Communications Specialist
• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, Pa.
  2019-2020 Fox Chapel Area School District State of the Schools
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications and Jill Leonard, Community Engagement Manager
• Kenosha (Wisc.) Unified School District
  2021 Community Report
  Tanya Ruder, Chief Communications Officer
• Minnetonka (Minn.)  Public Schools
  Minnetonka Public Schools Annual Report 2020
  Minnetonka Public Schools Communications Team
• Newton County School System, Covington, Ga.   
  NCSS 2018-2019 Annual Report
  Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations
• Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Chicago, Ill.
  2020 Annual Report
  Brian Graves, Sr.,  Director of Marketing and Communications
• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  State of the School
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

Honorable Mention 

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  Capital Region BOCES Annual Report 2019-20
  BOCES 360 Team, Creative Team
• Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, Pa.
  2019-2020 CCIU Annual Report
  Mary Curley, Director of Communications & Learning Solutions
• Council of the Great City Schools, Washington, D.C
  Annual Report 2019-2020
  Tonya Harris, Director of Communications, Joanne Coley, Communications Manager  and Kalin Hicks, Communications Intern 
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  2021 Annual Meeting Book
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

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Blog

Excellence

•  Baldwin County School District, Milledgeville, Ga.
  Bravettes Basketball Coach Kizzi Walker Named Region 4A Coach of the Year
  Gina Whitaker, Executive Assistant
• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  Team BCPS Blog 
  Diana Spencer, Communications Officer
• Columbus (Ohio) City Schools
  Inside CCS
  Scott Wortman, Chief Communications Officer
• Mount Paran Christian School, Kennesaw, Ga.
  WingTips
  Amber Irizarry, Communications Content Specialist and Tiffany Westbrook , Director of Marketing and Communications
• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  LIVE on the 205 VIBE: The Blog
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief of Communications
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Spring ISD Elementary Student Now Has Real Instrument Thanks to Special Donation
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer

Merit

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Bond Project Updates
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director and Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager
• Community High School District 155,Crystal Lake, Ill.
  Let's Celebrate
  Shannon Podzimek, Director of Communications and Alex LeMoine, Multimedia Communications Specialist
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Wunsche Graduate Gets the Keys to a New Civic LX Thanks to Honda of Spring
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer

Honorable Mention 

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  Communiqué Family Resources… DLD Daily Dozen
  Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information
• Mansfield (Texas) Independent School District
  Mansfield ISD Feature Fridays
  Hope Boyd, Director of Communications & Marketing
• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  Week of the Young Child 2020
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief of Communications
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  Board Brief
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications

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Branding/Image Package

Excellence

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colo.
  Onward Branding Package (Social Media and Web Graphics, Email Communications, Remote Learning Guide, Safety Sign Placement Guide and Temporary At-Home Learning Guide)
  Christina Dahmen, Communications Manager
• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  State of the Schools (Letterhead, Save The Date and Sponsorship Opportunties)
  Brian Hiles, Specialist, Design & Digital Media
• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, Wash.
  Mighty Mask'ots' Image and Branding Package
  Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  BePresent Branding
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist
• Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, Ga.
  Fayette LIFE Academy (Logo, Business Card, Stationary, Signage and Swag) 
  Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer
• Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District 
  Fort Worth ISD Tax Ratification Election (Style Guide, Mailer and Website) 
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer
• Garland (Texas)  Independent School District
  GISD Littles Club
  Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist
• Gilbert (Ariz.) Public Schools
  GPS Global Academy Branding and Identity (Branding/ Image Package and Brand Identity Usage&  Guidelines) 
  Dawn Antestenis, Director of Communications and Marketing and  Terri Bradford, Digital Media Strategy & Brand Manager
• Greenville (Texas) Independent School District 
  Nothing Stops A Lion (Banner) 
  Amy Wade, Community Relations Liaison, Kyle Heimbigner, Communications Specialist and Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  GCS Banners
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communications
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  COVID-19 Branding (Banners, Employee Screening Protocol and Collateral Materials) 
  Nora Carr,Ed.D., APR, Chief of Staff
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  School Bond & Quarter-Cent Sales Tax Increase Information Campaign Materials (Flier, Yard Sign, Poster and Banner) 
  Nora Carr, Ed.D., APR, Chief of Staff
• Holdsworth Communications, Milford, Mich.
  AmTech Career Academy (Brand Panel, Letterhead Template One, Letterhead Template Two, Business Card)
  Amanda Holdsworth, CEO
• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  Community Relations Department Logo Branding
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  Team SISD Seize Your Opportunity Campaign
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  Students of the Year Drive-In (Sign One  and Sign Two) 
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  Safe Return to School 
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing
• Zele Communication, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 
  Protocolo Escola Segura (Safe School Protocol) (Photos,  Posters, Floor Signs, Posters for Children Area, Characters for Children) 
  José Oliveira, CEO

Merit

• Newport News (Va.) Public Schools
  Journey 2025 (Strategic Plan and Profile of a Learner) 
  Michelle Price, Director of Public Information and Community Involvement and Keli Slusher, Coordinator of Community Relations and Graphic Design
• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  PNWBOCES Brand Materials Package (Flyers, Digital Brand Materials, Print Brand Materials) 
  Tricia Herbold, Art Director/Design Specialist
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  My Anti-Drug Posters
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  Future Ready (Calendar, @YourFingertips, Handbook, Handbook Addendum) 
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  WPS COVID Response Related Materials (4 Pager, Stand Banner, Wash Hands Flyer, Clean Work Area Flyer, Masks Required Flyer) 
  Kayla Pennick, Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist and Suzy Finn, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Supervisor

Honorable Mention

• Butler Tech, Hamilton, Ohio
  The Education Revolution
  AJ Huff, Public Relations Coordinator
• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  Three Programs Blend Into One - Reflected in New Logo Imaging (College Profile, Info Sheet, Student Agenda Book Cover) 
  Creative Team, Betsy DeMars, Communications Specialist
• Greenville (Texas) Independent School District 
  Rally Round Reading Logo (Video) 
  Amy Wade, Community Relations Liaison, Kyle Heimbigner, Communications Specialist and Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  COVID Safety Signage
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication
• Lewisville (Texas)  Independent School District
  LISD Career Center Branding
  Abbie Klotzman, Communications Assistant  and Lee Ann Bandy, Graphics Coordinator
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  LISD Alumni Brand Package
  Abbie Klotzman, Communications Assistant and Lee Ann Bandy, Graphics Coordinator
• Mesa (Ariz.) Public Schools
  Mesa Public Schools Strategic Plan (Flyer, Posters, Laptop Stickers, Standup Banner) 
  Heidi Hurst, Director, Communications & Engagement
• Mount Paran Christian School, Kennesaw, Ga.
  Campaign for CommUNITY (Blog)
  Amber Irizarry, Communications Content Specialist  and Tiffany Westbrook , Director of Marketing and Communications
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  San Elizario ISD Logo (White, Black, and Gray) and Letterhead 
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  Socorro ISD Employee Health Clinic Logo
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  Strong Start 2020 (Family Reopening Guide, Employee Handbook, Reopening Update) 
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator 
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  MasKerade (Menu Card, Program, Invitation, Table Numbers) 
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator 
• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  WPS 150th Anniversary (T-Shirt, Strategic Plan Committment Card, Tumbler, Notecard) 
  Kayla Pennick, Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist and Suzy Finn, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Supervisor

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Calendar

Excellence

• Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, University Heights, Ohio
  CH-UH District Print Calendar 20-21
  Cathan Cavanaugh, Supervisor of Communications
• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, Wash.
  2020-21 District Calendar
  Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager
• Kenosha (Wisc.)  Unified School District
  2020-21 KUSD Activity Calendar
  Tanya Ruder, Chief Communications Officer
• Lake Stevens(Wash.) School District
  2020-21 District Calendar & Family Handbook
  Jayme Taylor, Executive Director of Communications & Community Services
• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, Fla. 
  2020-2021 Annual School Calendar
  Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Public Relations Director
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  2021-22 Mesquite ISD Calendar
  Sabreana Smith, Director of Strategic Communications and Aaron Libby, Graphics Arts Coordinator
• Minnetonka (Minn.) Public Schools
  Minnetonka Public Schools Annual Calendar 2020-21
  Minnetonka Public Schools Communications Team
• North Thurston Public Schools, Lacey, Wash.
  NTPS Empowered Learners -- Calendar and Handbook
  Cortny Martin, Community Relations Coordinator
• Northshore School District, Bothell, Wash.
  Creatively Northshore
  Christina Wilner, Assistant Director of Communications, Natalie Campbell, Partnerships and Volunteer Coordinator, Kathy Hughes, District Receptionist  and Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Communications and Experience Officer
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  2020-21 Utica City School District Calendar
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Rockland BOCES 2020-21 Agency Calendar
  Scott Salotto, Director of Communications and Governmental Relations and Michele Kessler, Graphic Design
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Above and Beyond
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist

Merit

• Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Fla.
  2020-2021 CCPS Family Organization Station 
  Chad Oliver, Executive Director of Communications
• Elyria (Ohio)  City Schools
  Elyria Schools Annual Calendar
  Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director
• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  2020-2021 School Calendar and Parent Guide
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  The ABCs of SCPPS 2020-2021 Calendar
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  

Honorable Mention

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  BCPS 2020-2021 Information Calendar
  Brian Hiles, Specialist, Design & Digital Media
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  Pittsford Central School District 2020-21 Calendar of Schedules and Events
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  North Rockland Central School District 2020-21 Calendar
  Scott Salotto, Director of Communications and Governmental Relations, Jenny Mirmelstein, Public Information Specialist, Michele Kessler, Graphic Designer and Ashley Columbia, Public Information Assistant 
• Sandusky (Ohio) City Schools
  2020-2021 District Calendar
  Brooke Austin, District Information & Web Communications/Graphic Design & Branding and Kerstyn Pou, Marketing and Communications Specialist

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E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

• AASA, the School Superintendents Association, Alexandria, Va.
  Conference Daily Online 2021
  Jay Goldman, Editor, School Administrator Magazine, Liz Griffin, Managing Editor,  Jacqueline Hyman, Senior Editorial Assistant and James Minichello, Director of Communications
• Francis Howell School District, Saint Charles Mo. 
  District Digest - eNewsletter
  Brynne Cramer, Communications Manager
• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  Tech Talk Online (November 2020, December 2020) 
  Karen Thornton, Communications Specialist and Valerie Laudato, Designer
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Raider Pride E-Newsletter (March 2020, January 2021) 
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist

Merit

• Baldwin County School District, Milledgeville,Ga.
  The Beat March 2021 Newsletter
  Gina Whitaker, Executive Assistant
• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  Team BCPS E-Newsletter (February 2021, March 2021) 
   Diana Spencer, Communications Officer
• Briarcliff Manor (N.Y.) UFSD
  Briarcliff Buzz 
  Maytal Wichman, Communications Specialist
• Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Olean, N.Y.
  This Week at GV
  Jessica Golley, Marketing, Brand & Communication Coordinator and Jeff Babbit, Marketing, Brand & Communication Specialist
• Council of the Great City Schools, Washington, D.C
  Urban Educator (April 2020, May 2020) 
  Tonya Harris, Director of Communications,  Joanne Coley, Communications Manager  and Kalin Hicks, Communications Intern 
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  DPS Connection Newsletter (May 2020, November 2020) 
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist

• Eastchester (N.Y.) Union Free School District
  Eastchester eNews (December 2020, January/February 2021) 
  Grace Noone, Communications Specialist and Valerie Laudato, Designer

• Jeffco Public Schools, Golden Colo.
  Community Update (March 2020, July 2020) 
  Cameron Bell, Executive Director, Media Relations and Public Information
• Jeffco Public Schools, Golden Colo.
  Media Tips
  Cameron Bell, Executive Director, Media Relations and Public Information

• Katonah-Lewisboro School District, Cross River, N.Y.
  January 2021 and February 2021 News
  Lenore Person, Communications Specialist

• Northshore School District, Bothell, Wash.
  Racial and Educational Justice Newsletter
  Christina Wilner, Assistant Director of Communications, Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Communications and Experience Officer, Chris Bigelow, Executive Director of Racial & Educational Justice and Ranna Harb, M.A., Racial and Educational Justice Coordinator
• Pawling (N.Y.)  Central School District
  Pawling CSD Tiger Tribune (January 2021, February 2021) 
  Alison Pratt,  Communications Specialist
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  Superintendent's eNewsletter (December 2020, January 2021)  
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  What's LIVE on the 205 VIBE! February 2021
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief of Communications
• Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston, Texas
  SBISD's Top Ten
  Lexi Marshall, Assistant Director of Communications and Melissa Wiland, Assistant Director of Marketing & Creative Services 

Honorable Mention

• Deerfield (Ill.) School District #109
   DPS 109 Community Update
  Eric Steckling, Director of Communications
• Elyria (Ohio) City Schools
  Learning at Home
  Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director
• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  GBSD Update-Enewsletter for Families
  Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

• Hendrick Hudson School District, Montrose, N.Y.
  Lanyard e-Newsletter
  Karen Hoffman, Communications Specialist and and Valerie Laudato, Designer

• Jackson-Madison County Schools, Jackson, Tenn. 
  Superintendent Chronicle
  Greg Hammond, Chief of Staff and Public Information
• Kettle Moraine School District, Wales, Wisc. 
  Laser Focused
  Zack Zupke, Director of Communications
• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, Fla.
  FASTfacts (November 2020, January 2021) 
  Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Public Relations Director
• Maryville (Tenn.) City Schools
  COVID-19 Parent Communication
  Sharon Anglim, Director of Communications
• National Superintendents Roundtable, Seattle, Wash.
  Roundtable News
  James Harvey, Executive Director
• Newton County School System, Covington, Ga.   
  NCSS Board  Notes (July 2020, August 2020, September 2020) 
  Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations
• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  SDOC News - School Board E-Newsletter (February 2021, March 2021) 
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Pine-Richland School District,Gibsonia, Pa.
  Pine-Richland School District K-3 eBlast
  Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications
• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  What's LIVE on the 205 VIBE! January 2021
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief of Communications
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  ICYMI:  News from Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications
• School District of Clayton, Mo.
  eNews
  Chris Tennill, APR,  Chief Communications Officer
• West Plains (Mo.) Schools
  ZizzerPride E-News
  Lana Snodgras, Director of Communications
• York Suburban School District, York, Pa. 
  YS Pride (October 2020, March 2021) 
  Nick Staab, Coordinator of Transportation and Communications

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E-Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Excellence

• Francis Howell School District, Saint Charles Mo. 
  The Weekly Howell - eNewsletter
  Brynne Cramer, Communications Manager
• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  Employee Newsletter-The Insider
  Athena  Vadnais, APR,  Communications Director
• Newport News (Va.) Public Schools
  Return to Learn Weekly
  Michelle Price, Director of Public Information and Community Involvement
• Northshore School District, Bothell, Wash.
  Northshore Staff Newsletter
  Christina Wilner, Assistant Director of Communications, Megan Bernicchi,Assistant Principal on Special Assignment, Katie Bjornstad, Assistant Principal on Special Assignment, Natalie Campbell, Partnerships and Volunteer Coordinator, Kathy Hughes, District Receptionist and Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Communications and Experience Officer

Merit

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Staff News
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director and Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager
• Columbus (Ohio) City Schools
  The Core Report
  Scott Wortman, Chief Communications Officer
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  PIO News Briefs
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist
• Deer Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, Ariz. 
  Deer Valley Voice
  Monica Allread, Director, Communications & Community Engagement
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  Campus Connection
  Kristin Barnes, Communications Specialist
• Gilbert (Ariz.) Public Schools
  Marketing & Communications Newsletters
  Dawn Antestenis, Director of Communications and Marketing and Conna Jones, Special Projects, Communications and Marketing
• Hampton (Va.) City Schools
  Be Safe. Be Well. Be Informed.
  Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing
• Hawaii State Department of Education
  HIDOE Ho‘oha‘aheo Digital Monthly Newsletter
  Nanea Kalani, Communications Director, Drew Henmi, Communications Specialist,  Chanel Honda, Multi-Media Education Specialist  and Sara Miyazono, Communications Specialist
• Jeffco Public Schools, Golden Colo.
  #TeamJeffco Briefing
  Cameron Bell, Executive Director, Media Relations and Public Information
• Lexington County School District One, Lexington, S.C. 
  Inside Voice newsletter
  Kathryn McPhail, Communications Director
• Mehlville School District, St. Louis, Mo. 
  Staff E-Newsletters
  Jessica Pupillo, Director of Communications
• Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Chicago, Ill.
  O-School Communicator Internal Newsletter
  Brian Graves, Sr., Director of Marketing and Communications

Honorable Mention

• Central Kitsap School District,  Silverdale, Wash.
  CK Schools: District Status Update
  RandaLyn Novick, Communications Specialist
• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, Wash.
  News Briefs
  Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager
• Glenview (Ill.) School District 34
  D34 What's News
  Cathy Kedjidjian, APR,  Director of Communications and Strategic Planning
• Jaffe Communications, Hawthorne, N.J. 
  Rambling On
  Liv Meier, Account Manager and Nathan Fisher, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Roselle (N.J.) Public Schools
• Rockwood School District, Eureka, Mo.
  5 Things You Need to Know Staff Electronic Newsletter
  Andrew Shin, Internal Communications Specialist
• Windham Public Schools, Willimantic, Conn. 
  Windham Public Schools' Bilingual Department Newsletter
  Aradhana Mudambi, Director of ESOL, Bilingual Education, and World Languages

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Excellence in Writing

Excellence

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  English as a Third Language
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director
• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Ralph Breaks the Internet
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director and Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager

• Bedford (N.Y.) Central School District
  Miniature Art is a Big Hit at Bedford Hills Elementary
  Jennifer Garry, Communications Specialist

• Brewster (N.Y.) Central School District
  Brewster High School's Pablo Crisostomo Suarez Matched with His Top School Through QuestBridge
  Jennifer Garry, Communications Specialist

• Brewster (N.Y.) Central School District
  Middle School Scientists Learn to Pivot
  Jennifer Garry, Communications Specialist

• Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Fla.
  "Collier County Public Schools Models Moving Forward"
  Chad Oliver, Executive Director of Communications
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  “Skyscrapers” art displays in Dayton Public Schools serve to inspire, educate students
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist
• Department of Defense Education Activity, Alexandria, Va. 
  Librarian sends 2,243 extra books home with students
  Wendy Liu, Internal Public Affairs Specialist
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  EMS 'grows our own' through diverse leadership development opportunities
  Megan Overman, Director of Communications
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  Memorial Plaza pays tribute to life, service, and sacrifice
  Megan Overman, Director of Communications
• Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, Ga.
  Employee Vaccination Clinic (Newspaper Clipping)
  Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer
• Fox Chapel Area School District,  Pittsburgh, Pa.
  FCAHS Students Release 'Mister Rogers' Documentary
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications and Jill Leonard, Community Engagement Manager
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Equity Warriors
  Nora Carr, Ed.D., APR, Chief of Staff
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Virtual Legislative Meeting - The Impact of COVID on GCS (Part Two) 
  Nora Carr,Ed.D.,  APR, Chief of Staff
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  ‘BEE the Change’: Norcross Cluster schools host pollinators with new gardens
  Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  Families ‘play to learn’ with GCPS’ early childhood initiative
  Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information
• Hastings-on-Hudson  (N.Y.) Union Free School District
  Super Bowl Champion Ali Marpet Looks Back on Time at Hastings High School
  Jason Platzner, Communications Specialist
• Hastings-on-Hudson  (N.Y.) Union Free School District
  Hastings High School Graduate Now Working in White House
  Jason Platzner, Communications Specialist

• Katonah-Lewisboro School District, Cross River, N.Y.
  John Jay Students Take Science Research Honors
  Lenore Person, Communications Specialist

• Katonah-Lewisboro School District, Cross River, N.Y.
  Nature Lights the Way at John Jay
  Lenore Person, Communications Specialist

• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  LISD Navigates the Uncharted Waters of a Global Pandemic
  April Cunningham, Communications Coordinator 
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  Lewisville ISD Collegiate Academy at The Colony High School Enjoying Success
  April Cunningham, Communications Coordinator 
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  Memorable Scholarship Surprise for The Colony High School Senior
  April Cunningham, Communications Coordinator 
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  The Library Media Center's Pandemic Pivot
  Savannah Pyron, Communications Coordinator 
• New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington, N.C. 
  Statement on Systemic Racism
  Caress Clegg, Administrative Assistant
• New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington, N.C. 
  Carolina Beach Elementary Prospers During Pandemic with the Help of Pleasure Island Community Partnerships
  Caress Clegg, Administrative Assistant
• Newton County School System, Covington, Ga.   
  NCSS Alumni Spotlight-Greg Dozier
  Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations
• Newton County School System, Covington, Ga.   
  Eastside Counselor Wins Big on Television Game Show
  Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations
• Newton County School System, Covington, Ga.   
  NCSS Graduate Wins Prudential Spirit of Community Award
  Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations
• Newton County School System, Covington, Ga.   
  Ready to Serve
  Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations
• Newton County School System, Covington, Ga.   
  Remembering Almond Turner
  Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations
• Northshore School District, Bothell, Wash.
  Adapting, Learning and Thriving: Staff Rise to the Challenge Amidst a Global Pandemic
  Christina Wilner, Assistant Director of Communications, Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Communications and Experience Officer and Alex Clark, Digital Communications & Accessibility Specialist
• Northshore School District, Bothell, Wash.
  Reading Renewed through Northshore’s New Books on the Bus Program
  Christina Wilner, Assistant Director of Communications, Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Communications and Experience Officer and Alex Clark, Digital Communications & Accessibility Specialist
• Northshore School District, Bothell, Wash.
  Spotlight on Innovation Lab High School
  Christina Wilner, Assistant Director of Communications, Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Communications and Experience Officer and Alex Clark, Digital Communications & Accessibility Specialist
• Northwest Independent School District, Justin, Texas
  The Show Goes on for Northwest ISD Middle School Musical
  Arena Blake, Communications Specialist
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  Oneida/Herkimer School Library System Brings Adventures to Students
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  Frankfort-Schuyler Provides Students Meals with the Help of OHM BOCES, Melrose Supermarket
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  Weekly Friday Message to PCSD Families and Staff During COVID-19 - April 10, 2020
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  Rising Star Kristin Komendowski: From PNW BOCES to NASA
  Fiona Mitchell, Communications Specialist
• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  Nursing Assistant Alum Wins Love Takes Action Award
  Karen Thornton, Communications Specialist
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Why We Closed Schools
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications and Dr. Gladys I. Cruz, District Superintendent
• Reading (Pa.) School District
  Kid Superintendent video script
  Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  An Op-Ed from the Superintendent
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Welcome Back Speech
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist and Linda Andreassi, Communications Director 
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Valhalla Opening Day 2020-2021 Speech
  Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  OHS “La Sisterhood” Club Members Speak at Leadership Institute
  Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Ossining Students' Strength, Resilience Shine in Capsule Project
  Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Love was in the stars during virtual planetarium event
  Alicia Smith, Public Relations Specialist
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  69th Annual Spring Livestock Sale Raises Funds to Support Student Projects and Postsecondary Education Goals
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Spring ISD Graduates First Full Cohort of EMERGE Fellows in Class of 2020
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Spring ISD Assistant Athletic Director Named President of Hispanic Texas High School Football Coaches Association
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Spring ISD Wishes ‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’ to Retiring Navy JROTC Head
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Spring ISD Holds 2020 Graduation Ceremonies at Planet Ford Stadium
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  The Masquerade:  Superintendent's 2021 Teachers of the Year Speech
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator 
• St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.
  Writing: Skyline High School Celebrates First Cohort of P-TECH Graduates
  Kerri McDermid, Chief Communications and Global Impact Officer
• Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools
  Stafford Elementary teacher Matt Wood wins Golden Apple Award for innovative approach to P.E.
  Nora Doyle, Facilities Communication Coordinator
• Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools
  Mount Tahoma grad earns auto service tech certification, job at Titus-Will Ford, through state apprenticeship program
  Nora Doyle, Facilities Communication Coordinator
• Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools
  TPS counselors reach out to students in need during remote learning
  Nora Doyle, Facilities Communication Coordinator
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2020 Superintendent Commencement Speech
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations

Merit

• Baldwin County School District, Milledgeville,Ga.
  Letter on Racial Equality and Equity
  Gina Whitaker, Executive Assistant
• Columbus (Ohio) City Schools
  West High School senior graduates early despite global pandemic
  Scott Wortman, Chief Communications Officer
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  DPS offers a fresh take on school meals
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist
• Department of Defense Education Activity, Alexandria, Va. 
  Learn how Spangdahlem Middle School earned its Green Ribbon
  Wendy Liu, Internal Public Affairs Specialist
• Greenville  (Texas) Independent School District 
  There’s only one way to tackle college-level work in high school: together
  Amy Wade, Community Relations Liaison and Kyle Heimbigner, Communications Specialist 
• Greenville  (Texas) Independent School District 
  Nothing Stops a Lion: demonstrating a portrait of resilience
  Amy Wade, Community Relations Liaison, Kyle Heimbigner, Communications Specialist and Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer
• Jackson-Madison County Schools, Jackson, Tenn. 
  Crossing the Color Barrier
  Greg Hammond, Chief of Staff and Public Information
• Newport News (Va.) Public Schools
  School Ways: NNPS Heroes
  Michelle Price, Director of Public Information and Community Involvement
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  OHS Students Teach Young Peers through Summer Language Groups
  Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Lucia’s Butterfly Garden project helps winged friends
  Alicia Smith, Public Relations Specialist

Honorable Mention

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  A Day in the Life of a Bethel Educator
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director and Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager
• Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Fla.
  "From the Fields of Immokalee to Harvard's Campus - One Student's Journey"
  Chad Oliver, Executive Director of Communications
• Glens Falls (N.Y.)  City Schools
  Initial COVID-19 school shutdown message
  Skye Heritage, Communications Director
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  OHM BOCES Adopts New Mission, Vision and Motto
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  Bilingual Social Worker Educates on Mental Health Issues
  Karen Thornton, Communications Specialist
• Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  “How a low-income school district in El Paso used year-round school to achieve top marks” by Socorro ISD Superintendent Dr. Jose Espinoza, Ed.D.
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Virtual Regeneron visit to Grady shows the fun of science
  Alicia Smith, Public Relations Specialist
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Virtual Graduation Speech
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II and Tara Thomas, Director of School & Community Relations

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Finance Publication

Excellence

• Deer Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, Ariz. 
  DVUSD Special Report to the Community - Showing a Return on Your Investment 2020-2021
  Monica Allread, Director, Communications & Community Engagement
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  PCSD 2020-21 Budget Newsletter
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Tentative Budget Document
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications, Jennifer Mulligan, Business Office Manager/Comptroller and Kim Vigars, Graphic Designer

Merit

• Waterford  School District, Waterford Township, Mich.
  Waterford School District 2020 Bond
  Kelly Allen, Directory of Communications and Community Relations

Honorable Mention

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  Adopted Budget: Fiscal Year 2021
  Whitney Tantleff, Director, Office of Budget & Reporting, Kelly Nguyen, Fiscal Supervisor, Office of Budget and Reporting, Kevin Grabill, Fiscal Analyst III, Office of Budget and Reporting, Lisa Murphy, Fiscal Analyst III, Office of Budget and Reporting, David Andracchi, Fiscal Analyst III, Office of Budget and Reporting, Rosemary Podhorniak, Fiscal Analyst II, Office of Budget and Reporting, Michael Salkauskas, Fiiscal Analyst I, Office of Budget and Reporting and Kelly Bean, Fiscal Assistant III, Office of Budget and Reporting
• Broadalbin-Perth Central School District,  Broadalbin, N.Y.
  Patriot Press: 2020 Special Budget Edition
  Michele Kelley, Director of Internal & External Relations

• Hendrick Hudson School District, Montrose, N.Y.
  Hendrick Hudson School District Budget Newsletter
  Karen Hoffman, Communications Specialist and Valerie Laudato, Designer

• Pawling (N.Y.) Central School District
  Pawling Budget Newsletter (English, Spanish) 
  Patrice Athanasidy, Communications Specialist
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Averill Park Capital Project Newsletter
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  Popular Annual Financial Report
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer

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Handbook

Excellence

• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  2020 Instructional Continuity Plan
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  Roadmap For Reopening - Back to School Plans
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Peoria Unified School District, Glendale, Ariz.
  #ReturnToSchool Plan
  Danielle Airey, Chief Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Spring ISD Event Planning Guide and Standards
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer

Merit

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  BCPS Student Handbook 2020-2021 
   Brian Hiles, Specialist, Design & Digital Media
• Department of Defense Education Activity, Alexandria, Va. 
  DoDEA Digital School Handbook
  Martin Fernandez, Webmaster
• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  2020-21 Parent/Student Handbook
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing and Michael Keener, Web/Graphic Design Specialist
• Newport News (Va.)  Public Schools
  Newport News Public Schools Return to Learn Plan
  Michelle Price, Director of Public Information and Community Involvement

Honorable Mention 

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  DPS Communication Manual
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Education Planning Guide
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2020-2021 Code of Conduct:  District Handbook
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs,  Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  Strong Start 2020 Family Reopening Guide
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs,  Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  

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Infographic

Excellence

• Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward, Calif.
  Show Up for School Infographic Series
  Michelle Smith McDonald, Director of Communications and Public Affairs,  Laura Forrest, Public Information Officer, Phil Grasso, Digital Content Manager
• Avon (Ind.) Community School Corporation
  1st Semester COVID-19 Impact Infographic
  Kevin Carr, Communications Coordinator
• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  Marking Period 1
   Brian Hiles, Specialist, Design & Digital Media
• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  The Collaborative Community Through Distance Learning
  BOCES 360 Team, Creative Team
• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  What Does 6 Feet Look Like?
  Portfolio Team, Research and Policy Team
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  School Restart Choices
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District,Saginaw, Texas
  Social Media COVID-19 Best Practices
  Kristin Barnes, Communications Specialist and Brittany Miller
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  Child Nutrition Meal Application
  Kristin Barnes, Communications Specialist
• Elyria (Ohio) City Schools
  Social Media 2020 Graduate Profiles (Profile One, Profile Two, Profile Three) 
  Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director
• Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, Ga.
  COVID-19 Weekly Update
  Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer
• Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, Ga.
  Because You Care
  Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Reconnect. Reopen. Stay Safe. - Reopening Plan Infographics (Highlights of Re-entry Plan, Safety Protocols, Remote Learning at Home, Remote Learning- Day in the Life, Bridging the Digital Divide, Sample Scenarios, Considerations for Social Distancing) 
  Nora Carr, APR, Ed.D, Chief of Staff
• Lexington County School District One,  Lexington, S.C. 
  Week One by the Numbers Infographic
  Kathryn McPhail, Communications Director
• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  RPS 205 2020-21 Reopening Plan
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief of Communications
• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  Return to Work Infographics
  Suzy Finn, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Supervisor
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2020-21 Choice To Learn Infographic
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations

Merit

• Baldwin County School District, Milledgeville,Ga.
  COVID-19 Infographics (Healthy Hygiene,  Student Response Guide, Safety Protocols, COVID-19 Update)
  Gina Whitaker, Executive Assistant
• Columbia (Mo.) Public Schools
  Updated Daily Mode Indicator (Infographic One, Infographic Two) 
  Aurora Meyer, APR, Communication Manager
• Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, Ga.
  The Truth Behind the Vapor
  Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer
• Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, Ga.
  School Protocols
  Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer
• Questar  III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Return to In-Person Instruction
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Questar  III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Continuity of Instruction
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  2020-21 Return to School
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2020 At A Glance
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs
• Stanislaus County Office of Education, Modesto, Calif.
  Come Back Kids Infographics (Infographic One, Infographic Two, Infographic Three, Infographic Four, Infographic Five) 
  Judy Boring, Public Information Officer
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2020-21 It's Time! Enrollment & Registration Infographic
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations

Honorable Mention

• Beaverton (Ore.)  School District
  Where Did Our Bond Money Go?
  Shellie Bailey-Shah, Public Communications Officer
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  EMS ISD Winter Holiday COVID-19 Mitigation Infographic
  Chelse Westbrook, Communications Coordinator
• Longview (Texas) Independent School District
  COVID Family Feeding
  Elizabeth Ross, Multimedia Director
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  #SEISDStepsUp4U
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  #SEISDStepsUp4Employees
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  Back@ theNest Web Banner
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  San Elizario Early College High School (SEECHS) Web Banner
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  @ Your Fingertips
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  

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Internet/Intranet Website

Excellence

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  BOCES by the Numbers
  Creative Team 
• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  Summer Adventure
  Digital Content Strategy Team
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Dayton Public Schools Website
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist  and Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  LISD.net Redesign 2020
  Abbie Klotzman, Communications Assistant and Amanda Brim, Chief Communications Officer
• Lexington County School District One,  Lexington, S.C. 
  Stronger Together Webpage
  Kathryn McPhail, Communications Director
• Maine Township High School District 207, Park Ridge, Ill. 
  District 207 Website
  Brett Clark, APR,  Director of Communications
• Mansfield (Texas) Independent School District
  Mansfield ISD's Redesigned Website Overview (Website) 
  Alicia Alford, Director of Web Services
• Northshore School District, Bothell, Wash.
  Northshore Learns
  Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Communications & Experience Officer, Christina Wilner, Assistant Director of Communications and Alex Clark, Digital Communications & Accessibility Specialist
• Northshore School District, Bothell, Wash.
  Learning Model Status
  Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Communications & Experience Officer, Christina Wilner, Assistant Director of Communications and Alex Clark, Digital Communications & Accessibility Specialist
• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  Osceola School District Website
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  Osceola County School District Choice Website
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, Ga. 
  RCPS Reopening
  Michelle Kim, Community Relations Manager
• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  Rockford Public Schools Website
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief of Communications
• San Antonio (Texas) Indpendent School District 
  SAISD - Navigating Canvas
  Elsa Pennell, Director, Family & Community Engagement
• School District 54, Schaumburg, Ill.
  School District 54 Website
  Terri McHugh, APR,  Executive Director Community Relations, Meagan Kasper, Community Relations Administrative Assistant and Vincent Baran, Multimedia Communications Specialist
• Volusia County Schools, DeLand, Florida
  Volusia County Schools Website Redesign
  Cindi Lane, APR,  Community Information Specialist

Merit

• Beaverton (Ore.) School District
  Where Did Our Bond Money Go?
  Shellie Bailey-Shah, Public Communications Officer; Melissa Larson, Communications Specialist; Sean Van, Graphic Designer; Kara Yunck, Communications Coordinator
• Broadalbin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, N.Y.
  The New BPCSD.org
  Michele Kelley, Director of Internal & External Relations
• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  EssentialEd Resource for Educators
  Digital Content Strategy Team
• Cumberland County Schools,Fayetteville, N.C.
  Cumberland County Schools Website
  Lindsay Whitley, Associate Superintendent of Communications & Community Engagement
• Department of Defense Education Activity, Alexandria, Va. 
  DoDEA Connects
  Wendy Liu, Internal Public Affairs Specialist
• Gilbert (Ariz.) Public Schools
  GPS Families Hub
  Dawn Antestenis, Director of Communications and Marketing and Terri Bradford, Digital Media Strategy & Brand Manager
• Glenview  (Ill.) School District 34
  #BeWell34
  Cathy Kedjidjian,  APR, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning
• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  Gresham-Barlow School District Website
  Athena  Vadnais, APR,  Communications Director
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Reopening Website
  Nora Shoptaw, APR, Program Administrator of Communications
• Jeffco Public Schools, Golden Colo.
  Jeffco Makes
  Maureen Wolsborn, Bond Communications Specialist
• Jeffco Public Schools, Golden Colo.
  restartjeffco.com - a website supporting Jeffco Public School’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
  Lisa Girard, Digital Communications Specialist
• Newport News (Va.) Public Schools
  Newport News Public Schools Website
  Michelle Price, Director of Public Information and Community Involvement and Laura Jennings, Webmaster
• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  Employee Benefits Portal
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  Pittsford Central School District Dedicated COVID-19 Website
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• Rogers (Ark.)  Public Schools
  Rogers Public Schools Website
  Ashley Siwiec, Communications Director and Jason Ivester, Communications Multimedia Specialist
• Sacramento (Calif.) County Office of Education
  Enriching the Remote Learning Experience During COVID-19:  SCOE-Produced Video Catalog
  Charlene VanAllen, Manager
• San Antonio (Texas) Indpendent School District 
  SAISD Parent Workshops
  Elsa Pennell, Director, Family & Community Engagement
• San Antonio (Texas) Indpendent School District 
  SAISD Learning Resources for Families
  Elsa Pennell, Director, Family & Community Engagement
• San Antonio (Texas) Indpendent School District 
  SAISD Community Resource Hub
  Elsa Pennell, Director, Family & Community Engagement
• St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.
  St. Vrain Valley Schools Website
  Kerri McDermid, Chief Communications and Global Impact Officer
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  Class of 2020 Virtual Graduations Website
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2020-21 Back To School Central Website
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations

Honorable Mention

• Baldwin County School District, Milledgeville,Ga.
  Baldwin County School District Website
  Gina Whitaker, Executive Assistant
• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  Mechanicville City School District Website
  Creative Team 
• Chesapeake (Va.) Public Schools
  CPS COVID-19 Data Dashboard
  Angie Smith, Chief of Staff/Clerk of the Board
• Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, University Heights, Ohio
  CH-UH City School District Website
  Cathan Cavanaugh, Supervisor of Communications
• Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Fla.
  Virtual 10th Annual STEAM Expo
  Chad Oliver, Executive Director of Communications
• Greenville (Texas) Independent School District 
  greenvilleisd.com
  Amy Wade, Community Relations Liaison,  Kyle Heimbigner, Communications Specialist and Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  COVID-19 Data Dashboards
  Nora Carr, APR, Ed.D., Chief of Staff
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Website
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Peoria Unified School District, Glendale, Ariz.
  #ReturnToSchool
  Danielle Airey, Chief Communications Officer
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  Back@ theNest
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  San Elizario Early College High School (SEECHS) Website
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  School Reopening During the Pandemic: Web Work
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  Operational Decision Meter - Covid 19
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  Empowered Learning At-Home
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Wichita (Kans.)  Public Schools
  WPSReturn - Future Ready Return to School Plan
  Susan Arensman, News & Media Relations Manager

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Magazine

Excellence

• Baldwin County School District, Milledgeville,Ga.
  Baldwin County Schools Board of Education 2020 Fall Issue
  Gina Whitaker, Executive Assistant and Felicia Cummings, School & Community Relations Coordinator
• Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, University Heights, Ohio
  The Heights Magazine
  Cathan Cavanaugh, Supervisor of Communications
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  EMS PROUD Community Magazine Spring/Summer 2021
  Chelse Westbrook, Communications Coordinator
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  EMS PROUD Community Magazine Fall/Winter 2020
  Chelse Westbrook, Communications Coordinator
• Houston St. Thomas High School, Houston, Texas 
  Eagles' Nest' Spring 2020
  Keith Calkins, Director of Communications
•  Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  KCKPS Education Connection Magazine
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing
• Minnetonka (Minn.) Public Schools
  Minnetonka Alumni Magazine 2020
  Daniel Campbell, Creative Director 
• New Hampton School, New Hampton, NH
  Hamptonia The Magazine of New Hampton School
  Alex Molloy, Director of Marketing and Communications

Merit

• AASA, the School Superintendents Association, Alexandria, Va.
  School Administrator magazine, March 2021
  Jay Goldman, Editor, School Administrator Magazine,  Liz Griffin, Managing Editor,  and Jacqueline Hyman, Senior Editorial Assistant
• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Bethel Pride
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director and Timra Knox, Design Manager 
• Fox Chapel Area School District,  Pittsburgh, Pa.
  IN Fox Chapel Area Spring 2020
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications and Jill Leonard, Community Engagement Manager
• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, Pa.
  IN Fox Chapel Area Summer 2020
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications and Jill Leonard, Community Engagement Manager
• Newton County School System, Covington, Ga.   
  We Are NCSS
  Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Excelsior: The Official Newsletter of Suffern Central School District Fall 2020 & Winter 2021
   Jenny Mirmelstein, Public Information Specialist  and Michele Kessler, Graphic Design
• West Plains (Mo.) Schools
  West Plains School District R.E.D. Magazine
  Lana Snodgras, Director of Communications

Honorable Mention

• Fox Chapel Area School District,  Pittsburgh, Pa.
  IN Fox Chapel Area Winter 2020
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications and Jill Leonard, Community Engagement Manager
• Gaston County Schools, Gastonia, N.C. 
  Gaston County Schools Storybook
  Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer
• Lee's Summit (Mo.) R-7 School District
  November 2020 Our Schools magazine issue
  Matthew Kenwright, Assistant Director of Public Relations

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Marketing Materials

Excellence

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  #24United: Our Mission Remains the Same
  Digital Content Strategy Team
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Preschool Enrollment Marketing
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist and Jennifer Bryant, Field Production Specialist
• Fort Wayne (Ind.) Community Schools
  Virtual School Tours
  Krista Stockman, APR, Public Information Officer and Jennifer Atienzo-Fisher, Marketing & Communications Director
• Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District
  State of Education video: Partners and Pathways
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer
• Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District
  FWISD Tax Ratification Election Information Video
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer
• Fraser (Mich.) Public Schools
  Fraser Public Schools Offers Families Choices Commercial (Commercial Two) 
  Kristin Ledford, Director of Communications
• Gilbert (Ariz.) Public Schools
  GPS Mobile App 
  Dawn Antestenis, Director of Communications and Marketing and Terri Bradford, Digital Media Strategy & Brand Manager
• Greenville (Texas)  Independent School District 
  A look inside Greenville ISD Booklet (PDF)
  Amy Wade, Community Relations Liaison, Kyle Heimbigner, Communications Specialist and Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  School of the Arts at Central Gwinnett HS Marketing Campaign (FAQs for Families, FAQs for Prospective Students, Flyer 1 , Flyer 2,  Social Media Examples) 
  Laura Nurse, APR,  Director of Publications and Public Information
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  Berkmar Film + Digital Arts Marketing Campaign (FAQs, Poster, Pop Up Banner, Communication Plan) 
  Laura Nurse, APR,  Director of Publications and Public Information
• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  The Power in the Process: Why KCKPS Chooses to Strive with Diversity
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing and Kamron Porter, Marketing and Communication Assistant 
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  P-TECH Recruitment Video  (Postcard) 
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Germantown Superintendent Search Video
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications and Jason Laz, Communications Specialist
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  A New K-8 School at New Hampstead Video 
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications
• School District 54, Schaumburg, Ill.
  Impact the Future Recruitment Campaign (Website, Video Promo, Recruitment Flyer, Event Flyer)
  Terri McHugh, APR,  Executive Director Community Relations ,  Meagan Kasper, Community Relations Administrative Assistant and Vincent Baran, Multimedia Communications Specialist
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Did you know?
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Waterloo Career Center Hospitality Video
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Virtual Teaching Video
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  J.M. Hanks Middle School teaser
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations

Merit

• Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Olean, N.Y. 
  CA BOCES Print Shop Brochure
  Jessica Golley, Marketing, Brand & Communication Coordinator
• Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston, Texas
  SBISD 2021 pre-K Marketing Materials (Video)
  Lexi Marshall, Assistant Director of Communications

Honorable Mention

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  Choose Capital Region BOCES
  BOCES 360 Team, Creative Team
• Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Olean, N.Y
  PR Services Rack Card
  Jessica Golley, Marketing, Brand & Communication Coordinator
• Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
  Osceola School District Mobile App
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
  Employee Benefits Mobile App
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Wynantskill Superintendent Search Video 
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• West Plains (Mo.) Schools
  #ChooseToBeAZizzer Postcard
  Lana Snodgras, Director of Communications

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Marketing Publication

Excellence

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colo.
  Enroll Now Postcard
  Christina Dahmen, Communications Manager
• Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, N.C.
  Kindergarten Enrollment “Career Ready” Ad Campaign
  Stacia Harris, Communications Director
• Deer Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, Ariz. 
  Kindergarten Enrollment - The Road To Success Starts in Deer Valley (Print Ads, Digital Ads, Marketing Postcard, Marketing Flyer) 
  Monica Allread, Director, Communications & Community Engagement
• Dekalb County School District, Stone Mountain, Ga.
  Staff Communications Toolkit (Internal)
  Portia Kirkland, Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing
• Fargo (N.D.)  Public Schools/Trollwood Performing Arts School, Moorhead, Minn. 
  Trollwood Summer 2021 Recruiting Brochure
  Tyler Brown, Graphic Web Designer/IT
• Garland (Texas)  Independent School District 
  GISD SuperSub
  Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  Now Accepting Caped Crusaders
  Abbie Klotzman, Communications Assistant and LeAnn Bandy, Graphics Coordinator
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  2021-2022 CTE Program Guide
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock, Ark. 
  PCSSD Promotional Brochure
  Jessica Duff, Executive Director of Communications
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Berlin Superintendent Search
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications, Jason McCord, Communications Specialist and Kim Vigars, Graphic Designer
• Sandusky (Ohio) City Schools
  2021 State of the Schools
  Brooke Austin, District Information & Web Communications/Graphic Design & Branding
• Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston,Texas
  SBISD 2021 pre-K Enrollment Campaign (Print Brochure, Informational One-Pagers) 
  Lexi Marshall, Assistant Director of Communications and Melissa Wiland, Assistant Director of Marketing & Creative Services 
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2020 YISD Football Champions Billboard
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations
• Zele Communication,  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 
  Único. Quem conhece ama! Sua conexão com o sucesso. (Unique. Who experiences it, loves it! Your connection with the success!’) (Social Media Posts) 
  José Oliveira, CEO

Merit

• Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Olean, N.Y
  21-'22 CA BOCES CTE Program Catalog
  Jessica Golley, Marketing, Brand & Communication Coordinator
• Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District
  Pre-K Registration (Bus Ad, Poster, Mailer) 
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer
• Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District
  Gold Seal Catalog
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer
• Mesa (Ariz.) Public Schools
  Bus Shelter Enrollment Campaign
  Heidi Hurst, Director, Communications & Engagement
• Questar III  BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Wynantskill Principal Search
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Questar  III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Germantown Superintendent Search
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Top Reasons to Call Tech Valley High School Home
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  San Elizario ISD Academics Billboard
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  San Elizario ISD Athletics Billboard
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  SCCPSS Promotional Ads (Ad One, Ad Two, Ad Three) 
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Spring Times
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Virtual Special Education Flier
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  Magnet Enrollment Marketing Double-fold Mailer (Print, Web) 
  Kayla Pennick, Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist and Suzy Finn, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Supervisor

Honorable Mention

• Deer Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, Ariz. 
  Big Kid Book Club Promotion Campaign (Print Ads, Digital Ad)
  Monica Allread, Director, Communications & Community Engagement
• Holdsworth Communications, Milford, Mich.
  AmTech Campaign for the Future Booklet
  Amanda Holdsworth, CEO
• Mesa (Ariz.) Public Schools
  2021 Enrollment Flyer
  Heidi Hurst, Director, Communications & Engagement
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  CTE Job Prospects
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Questar III  BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  EPICH Flyer
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  High School Profile
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing
• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  Elementary Postcard
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

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Podcasting/Audio

Excellence

• Elyria (Ohio) City Schools
  Petey Podcast
  Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director
• Gilbert (Ariz.) Public Schools
  GPS BeWell Podcast Library
  Dawn Antestenis, Director of Communications and Marketing and Conna Jones, Special Projects, Communications and Marketing
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  Teaching Gwinnett podcast—“Not Your Parents’ Lunch Menu: How the GCPS School Nutrition Staff Cooks Up Delicious Meals for Students”
  Laura Nurse, APR,  Director of Publications and Public Information and Bernard Watson, Director of Community and Media Relations
• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  Season 3: Episode 28: Remote Teachers Focus on Engagement, Creativity & Connection During Pandemic
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief of Communications
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Voices Podcast
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support SpecialistRockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
• St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.
  2020 Convocation: A Walk with the Superintendent
  Kerri McDermid, Chief Communications and Global Impact Officer
• Troy (Mich.) School District
  Finding a Way | Episode 01: The Beginning
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning and Thomas Butcher, Creative Content Producer
• Troy (Mich.) School District
  Sidelines: AD Tim Fulcher – September 2020
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning and Adam Burns, Creative Content Producer

Merit

• Community High School District 155,Crystal Lake, Ill.
  WorkforceWednesday: An Interview with D155 Grad Dr. Emily Landon
  Shannon Podzimek, Director of Communications
• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  KCKPS Unlimited Possibilities
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing and Chris Jackson, Video Production Specialist

Honorable Mention

• Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Olean, N.Y
  GV Talks STEAM: Art of Theater Podcast Series
  Jessica Golley, Marketing, Brand & Communication Coordinator and Jeff Babbit, Marketing, Brand & Communication Specialist
• Jordan School District, West Jordan, Utah
  The "Supercast" Podcast: Copper Hills High School Girls Wrestling Team Makes History on the Mat
  Sandra  Riesgraf, Director of Communications
• Longview (Texas) Independent School District
  Lobo Live Radio Show (Spanish)
  Elizabeth Ross, Multimedia Director
• Troy (Mich.) School District
  ONE Troy at Home: Elliott Kern
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning and Thomas Butcher, Creative Content Producer

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Print Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

• Elyria (Ohio) City Schools
  Pioneer Press
  Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director
• Garland (Texas)  Independent School District 
  ConnectEd
  Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist
• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  Building Blocks School Bond Newsletter
  Athena Vadnais, APR,  Communications Director
• Kettle Moraine School District, Wales, Wisc. 
  Communicator
  Zack Zupke, Director of Communications
• Mount Prospect (Ill.) District 57
  District 57 Report: Spring & Fall 2020 Newsletter to Community
  Jenny Kustra-Quinn, Communications Consultant

• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  South Orangetown Central School District - SOCSD Update Newsletter (Fall 2020, Winter 2021) 
  Jen Citrolo, Public Information Specialist and Michele Kessler, Graphic Design 

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Valhalla Voyages Newsletter 2020-2021
  Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist

Merit

• Longview (Texas) Independent School District
  The Longview Voice
  Elizabeth Ross, Multimedia Director
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  District Newsletter - 2020-21 Winter and Spring Issues
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• School District of Clayton, Mo.
  Inside Clayton 2020-2021
  Chris Tennill, APR,  Chief Communications Officer

Honorable Mention

• Maine Township High School District 207, Park Ridge, Ill. 
  District 207 Community Newsletter
  Brett Clark, APR,  Director of Communications
• Minnetonka (Minn.) Public Schools
  Minnetonka School News Postcard 2020-21
  Daniel Campbell, Creative Director and Mary Cornelius, Communications Specialist
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  Oriskany Central School District Newsletter
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  Remsen Central School District Newsletters
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  Whiteboro Central School District Newsletter
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

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Print Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Honorable Mention

• El Dorado (Kans.) Public Schools USD 490
  Chalkboard Chatter (October 2020, November 2020) 
  Kimberly Koop, Director of Information Services

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Social Media

Excellence

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Covid-19
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director and Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager
• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Meals in Motion
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director and Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager
• Hamilton County Schools, Chattanooga, Tenn.
  #HCSHeroes
  Cody Patterson, Communications Officer
• Hawaii State Department of Education
  HIDOE Grow Our Own Teachers - Social Media Campaign (Facebook Post One, Facebook Two, Facebook Three) 
  Nanea Kalani, Communications Director and Drew Henmi, Communications Specialist
• Highline Public Schools, Burien, Wash. 
  Highline Heroes (Facebook Posts, Instagram Posts, Twitter Posts) 
  Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications and Catherine Carbone Rogers, APR,  Chief Communications Officer
• Highline Public Schools, Burien, Wash. 
  Highline Tech Levy  (Social Media Examples) 
  Catherine Carbone Rogers, APR,  Chief Communications Officer,  Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications  and Rosie Eades, Communications Specialist
• Newport News (Va.) Public Schools
  Teacher of the Year Campaign (Social Media Examples) 
  Michelle Price, Director of Public Information and Community Involvement and Emily Dugan, Community Relations Technician
• Northwest Independent School District, Justin, Texas
  Northwest ISD Facebook Engagement
  Arena Blake, Communications Specialist
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  Virtual Community Events During COVID-19 - Social Media Campaign (Sample Posts and Results, Virtual Art Show Social Media Plan, Lip Sync Fun Social Media Plan, Family Field Days Social Media Plan) 
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  PCSD 2020-21 Absentee Ballot School Budget Vote/BOE Election - Social Media Campaign (Social Media Plan, Facebook Posts, Twitter Posts)
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  #SVTogether
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist

Merit

• Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward, Calif.
  Reflections on Standing Up for Social Justice (Facebook Post, Instagram Post, Twitter Post, Video) 
  Michelle Smith McDonald, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Ed Aust, Web Developer,  Laura Forrest, Public Information Officer, Phil Grasso, Digital Content Manager and Eisen Tuazon, Digital Content Producer
• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  Thank You to BCPS Staff
   Samuel Lister, Communications Specialist I
• Bethlehem Central School District, Delmar, N.Y. 
  New Teacher/Staff Trading Cards (Instagram Stories, Facebook Posts)
  Patrick Malowski, Communications Specialist and JoEllen Gardner,  Communications Specialist
• Butte County Office of Education, Oroville, Calif. 
  Harnessing the Power of Social Media to Inspire Giving
  Jacqueline Dillard, Communications Officer
• Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Olean, N.Y
  Health Care Workers Social Media Campaign (Facebook Posts) 
  Jessica Golley, Marketing, Brand & Communication Coordinator and Jeff Babbit, Marketing, Brand & Communication Specialist
• Central Kitsap Schools,  Silverdale, Wash.
  Reentry Ready Campaign
  Jane Carter, Communications Specialist and Angela Dice, Web and Social Media Content Developer
• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, Wash.
  #PromisingFuturesFriday
  Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager
• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, Wash.
  Staff Spotlight
  Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager
• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  GBSD Seal of Biliteracy Recipient Spotlight
  Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Senior Stories
  Janson Silvers, Media Relations Program Administrator
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  COVID Updates
  Janson Silvers, Media Relations Program Administrator
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  GCPS Social Media
  Laura Nurse, APR,  Director of Publications and Public Information
• Holdsworth Communications, Milford, Mich.
  The Unveiling of the AmTech Career Academy (Facebook Posts, Facebook Video Launch) 
  Amanda Holdsworth, CEO
•  Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  Our Story: How KCKPS Grows on Instagram
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing and Kamron Porter, Marketing and Communication Assistant 
• Lexington County School District One,  Lexington, S.C. 
  #Lex1Maskup Social Media Communication
  Kathryn McPhail, Communications Director
• Lorain County JVS, Oberlin, Ohio 
  Celebrating Staff with Social Media
  Heidi Clevinger, Director of Communications
• Mesa (Ariz.) Public Schools
  Spanish-Language Parent Testimonial Campaign
  Heidi Hurst, Director, Communications & Engagement
• Newport News (Va.) Public Schools
  Facebook Live Events (Examples) 
  Michelle Price, Director of Public Information and Community Involvement and Emily Dugan, Community Relations Technician
• Newport News (Va.) Public Schools
  Black History Month Campaign (Examples) 
  Michelle Price, Director of Public Information and Community Involvement  and Emily Dugan, Community Relations Technician
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES
  Clinton Central School Facebook Page
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  2020 Opening Day
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock, Ark.
  Teachers Show Encouragement During AMI (Social Media Post Examples) 
  Jessica Duff, Exec Director of Communications
• Questar III  BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  COVID-19 Protocols
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Nanuet Union Free School District - #NUFSDCares
  Ashley Columbia,  Public Information Assistant
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Nyack Public Schools - Land Purchase Vote - Social Media Campaign
  Bridget Clark, Public Information Specialist 
• Rogers (Ark.) Public Schools
  Rogers Public Schools Shines
  Ashley Siwiec, Communications Director and Jason Ivester, Communications Multimedia Specialist
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  Free Talk Friday with the SCCPSS Superintendent (Example One, Example Two) 
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications
• School District 54, Schaumburg, Ill.
  Positive Impact Series
  Terri McHugh, APR,  Executive Director Community Relations,  Meagan Kasper, Community Relations Administrative Assistant and Vincent Baran, Multimedia Communications Specialist
• School District of Clayton, Mo.
  Diversity Recruitment Fair - Social Media
  Chris Tennill, APR, Chief Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  #SpringIntoGraduation
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  #CelebremosSpring
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Waterloo (iowa) Schools
  Waterloo Career Center Marketing Campaign
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  Wichita Public Schools "Tools of Engagement" video series
  Maria Loving, Social Media & Web Communications Specialist
• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  Wichita Public Schools 150th Anniversary Social Media Campaign
  Suzy Finn, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Supervisor, Maria Loving, Social Media & Web Communications Specialist and Chelsea Moeder, Administrative Assistant

Honorable Mention

• Baldwin County School District, Milledgeville,Ga.
  Baldwin County School District Social Media Platform
  Gina Whitaker, Executive Assistant 
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Black History Month Social Media Campaign
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist, Ryan Poole, Field Production Specialist, and Jennifer Bryant, Field Production Specialist
• Garland (Texas)  Independent School District 
  #GISDAlwaysConnected
  Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist
• Ingham Intermediate School District, Mason, Mich.
  Mason Teachers - Challenge Accepted (Social Media Post Examples) 
  Micki O'Neil, Chief Communications Officer
•  Kansas (Kans.) City Public Schools
  KCKPS Staying on Track
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing
• Naperville (Ill.) Community USD 203
  #203BusinessPartners Social Media Campaign
  Sinikka Mondini, Executive Director of Communications and Jacque Clermont, Director of Community Relations
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES,  Utica, N.Y.
  BOCES Facebook
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES,  Utica, N.Y.
  BOCES Thank You Series
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES,  Utica, N.Y.
  BOCES Alumni Spotlight
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Valhalla's Senior Sports Spotlight 2020-2021
  Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist

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Special Purpose Publication

Excellence

• Beaverton (Ore.) School District
  Naming of the New Middle School
  Shellie Bailey-Shah, Public Communications Officer and Sean Van, Graphic Designer
• Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, Pa.
  Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Brand Book
  Mary Curley, Director of Communications & Learning Solutions
• Lexington County School District One,  Lexington, S.C. 
  Retiree Program
  Kathryn McPhail, Communications Director
• Lexington County School District One,  Lexington, S.C. 
  Teacher of the Year Program
  Kathryn McPhail, Communications Director
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Mask Up, Mesquite
  Sabreana Smith, Director of Strategic Communications and Aaron Libby, Graphics Arts Coordinator
• Naperville (Ill.) Community USD 203
  Naperville 203 Comprehensive Equity Plan
  Sinikka Mondini, Executive Director of Communications
• Northwest Independent School District, Justin, Texas
  Security is Everyone's Responsibility
  Arena Blake, Communications Specialist
• New York State Council of School Superintendents
  2020 Snapshot: The 10th Study of the Superintendency in New York State
  Robert Lowry, Deputy Director for Advocacy and Communications
• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  2021-2022 Choice Booklet
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
  2021-2022 Choice Parent Guide
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock, Ark.
  PCSSD COVID-19 Communication Guidance
  Jessica Duff, Exec Director of Communications
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  CTE Brochure
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications and Kim Vigars, Graphic Designer
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Rockland BOCES Student Services Program Guide
  Scott Salotto, Director of Communications and Governmental Relations and Michele Kessler, Graphic Designer
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  Log on to Learn
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager  and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications
• School District of Clayton, Mo.
  2020-2023 Strategic Plan
  Chris Tennill, APR,  Chief Communications Officer
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  SV Class of 2020 Edition
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist
• Spokane (Wash.) Public Schools
  SPS Reopening Plan 2020-21
  Kristy Mylroie, Communication Specialist
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  MasKerade:  2021 Teachers of the Year Ceremony Program
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• Waterloo (Iowa)  Schools
  Covid Mental Health Mailer
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  Vision 2025 The Encore: Strategic Action Plan
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations

Merit

• Arlington  (Tenn.) Community Schools
  Freshman OneBook: An All-In-One Guide to Becoming a Tiger
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator
• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  Hero: Selected Haiku Poetry, 2020
  Brian Hiles, Specialist, Design & Digital Media
• Berrien RESA, Berrien Springs, Mich.
  Berrien RESA Style Guide and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Communication Resources
  Karen Heath, Supervisor of Communications and Kristin Bivens, Communications Secretary
• Berrien RESA, Berrien Springs, Mich.
  Launch2Learn: Berrien County Return to School Guide
  Karen Heath, Supervisor of Communications
• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  Schenectady Spotlight
  Creative Team 
• Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, Olean, N.Y
  20-'21 CA BOCES Instructional Support Services Professional Development Course Catalog
  Jessica Golley, Marketing, Brand & Communication Coordinator
• Central Kitsap Schools,  Silverdale, Wash.
  COVID-19 Tracker
  Jane Carter, Communications Specialist
• Corona-Norco USD, Norco, Calif. 
  2020-23 Career Technical Education Handbook
  Evita Tapia-Gonzales, Communications Director
• Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District
  COVID-19 School Reopening Guidebook
  Gina Nielsen, Chief Communications Officer
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  EMS ISD Staff Guidelines "To Mask or Not To Mask?"
  Chelse Westbrook, Communications Coordinator
• El Dorado (Kans.) Public Schools USD 490
  Parent Communication Brochure
  Kimberly Koop, Director of Information Services
• Glenbard Township High School District 87
  Glenbard District 87 Culture and Practice of Equity and Belonging Journey
  Peg Mannion, APR,  Community Relations Coordinator, Josh Chambers,Assistant Superintendent For Human Resources,  Janet Cook,Assistant Superintendent for Student Services,  Daria Corbett, Senior Art Director at Sikich,  Melissa Creech, Executive Director for Teaching and Learning, Innovation and Instruction and David Larson, Ed.D, Superintendent
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Reopening Family Handbook; Reopening Staff Handbook
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  50+ Ways to Ignite Enthusiasm & Engagement
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication
• Hampton  (Va.) City Schools
  Hampton Reads One Book
  Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing

• Hendrick Hudson School District, Montrose, N.Y.
  Soundings: Graduation Edition
  Karen Hoffman, Communications Specialist

• Highline Public Schools, Burien, Wash. 
  Distance Learning in Highline Public Schools
  Catherine Carbone Rogers, APR,  Chief Communications Officer,  Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications  and Tiffany Baisch, 
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Vanguard Acceptance Banner
  Sabreana Smith, Director of Strategic Communications
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  Covid-19 Safety Posters
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Attendance Campaign Postcard
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Reading (Pa.) School District
  Special Registration Packet for Families Transitioning from Charter School
  Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Rockland BOCES Family Resource Center Foundation - 2021 Brochure
  Scott Salotto, Director of Communications and Governmental Relations and Michele Kessler, Graphic Designer
• Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  SISD Athletic/Fine Arts Posters
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Advocacy Week 2021: Students offer shining examples of SWBOCES' value
  Brian Howard, Director of Communications
• Spartanburg (S.C.) County School District 6
  Roadmap to Reopening Plan
  Cynthia Robinson, Chief Communications Officer
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  The InBox (Calendar, At Your Fingertips Flyer, Back-to-School Paperwork Flyer, Handbook)
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• Volusia County Schools, DeLand, Florida
  Volusia County Schools Strategic Plan 2020-2023
  Cindi Lane, APR,  Community Information Specialist
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Bussing Initiative
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II

Honorable Mention

• Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward, Calif.
  Alameda County COVID-19 School Guidance
  Michelle Smith McDonald, Director of Communications and Public Affairs,  Laura Forrest, Public Information Officer, Phil Grasso, Digital Content Manager and Eisen Tuazon, Digital Content Producer
• Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend, Ore.
  Ready to Return (Postcard, Postcard in Spanish, Magnet) 
  Alandra Johnson, Communication Specialist and Julianne Repman, Director of Safety and Communication
• Chesapeake (Va.) Public Schools
  CPS Responsive Return Framework
  Angie Smith, Chief of Staff/Clerk of the Board
• Columbus (Ohio) City Schools
  MTSS Guide
  Scott Wortman, Chief Communications Officer
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  DPS Attendance Handbook
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist
• Deerfield (Ill.) School District #109
  DPS 109 School Reopening Scenarios
  Eric Steckling, Director of Communications
• District 300, Algonquin, Ill. 
  COVID-19 Communications Plan
  Anthony McGinn, Director of Public Relations and Communication and Services Shannon Flairty, Graphic Designer 
• Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District
  STEM Trailer Wrap (Example One, Example Two) 
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer
• Garland (Texas) Independent School District 
  You vs. the Flu
  Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Persevering in a Pandemic Fact Sheet
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Reconnect. Reopen. Stay Safe. - COVID-19 Reopening Plan
  Nora Carr,  APR, Ed.D., Chief of Staff
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  Class of 2020 Communiqué Magazine
  Laura Nurse, APR,  Director of Publications and Public Information
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  2021-2022 Service Directory
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, Ga. 
  Return to Campus Guidebook for Families
  Michelle Kim, Community Relations Manager
• School District 54, Schaumburg, Ill.
  Reopening District 54 Guide
  Terri McHugh, APR,  Executive Director Community Relations,  Meagan Kasper, Community Relations Administrative Assistant and Vincent Baran, Multimedia Communications Specialist
• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  2021-2022 Southern Westchester BOCES Services Guide
  Brian Howard, Director of Communications
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Growing into Kindergarten Booklet
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II

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Excellence

• Arlington (Tenn.) Community Schools
  We Are Arlington: Teacher Recruitment Video
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator
• Broadalbin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, N.Y.
  Class of 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony
  Michele Kelley, Director of Internal & External Relations
• Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, N.C.
  Return to Learn: The Jump Start Summer Program
  Stacia Harris, Communications Director
• Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, N.C.
  Ready Together
  Stacia Harris, Communications Director
• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  Why Arkport
  Digital Content Strategy Team
• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  #24 United: Work Together
  Digital Content Strategy Team
• Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, Pa.
  Shared Knowledge, Shared Success (COVID-19 Video Series)
  Mary Curley, Director of Communications & Learning Solutions
• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, Wash.
  Mighty Mask'ots' Safety Heroes Video
  Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager
• Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Fla.
  2020-2021 Opening of Schools
  Chad Oliver, Executive Director of Communications
• Columbus (Ohio) City Schools
  Principal Appreciation Month
  Scott Wortman, Chief Communications Officer
• Community High School District 155, Crystal Lake, Ill.
  One Year Later: The COVID-19 Pandemic in District 155
  Shannon Podzimek, Director of Communications
• Corona-Norco USD, Norco, Calif.
  2020-21 Barton the Happiest Place on Earth
  Evita Tapia-Gonzales, Communications Director
• Davis School District, Farmington, Utah
  Sarah Strong: Story of Clearfield High student Sarah Frei
  Shauna Lund, Community Relation Supervisor, Tom Laughlin, Digital Media Specialist, Dana Rimington, Community Relations Specialist  and Chris Williams, Director of Communication & Operations
• Dekalb County School District, Stone Mountain, Ga.
  Wave Them Bows COVID-19 Music Video
  Portia Kirkland, Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing
• Elyria (Ohio) City Schools
  Elyria High School Virtual Commencement 2020
  Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director
• Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District
  Fort Worth ISD Convocation 2020
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer
• Genesee Valley Central School, Belmont, N.Y.
  Pandemic Portraits
  Jeff Babbitt, Brand, Marketing & Communication Specialist
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Winter Music Albums from Weaver Academy
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication and Jennifer Brooks, Program Administrator, Broadcast Production
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  Giving the GCPS Way – Cookies to Chromebooks
  Laura Nurse, APR,  Director of Publications and Public Information and Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  GCPS Talks Educational Equity - Student-Focused
  Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information and Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations
• Hamilton County Schools, Chattanooga, Tenn.
  Kobe Rivers Takes Flight
  Cody Patterson, Communications Officer
• Jeffco Public Schools, Golden Colo.
  The Archers
  Tammy Schiff,  Chief Communications Officer 
• Kansas City Public Schools
  Remote Choir at Arrowhead Middle School
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing and Sarah Thacker, Marketing Specialist
• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  2020 Opening of Schools Convocation
  Edwin Birch, Executive Director of Communications & Marketing
• Lee's Summit (Mo.) R-7 School District
  R-7 Resilience video series
  Katy Bergen, Executive Director of Public Relations; Matthew Kenwright, Assistant Director of Public Relations; and Rebekah Hange, Creative Services Specialist
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  Ask an Expert: Grief
  Abbie Klotzman, Communications Assistant and David Zamarripa, Video Production Manager
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  LISD | This is TECC-W
  Abbie Klotzman, Communications Assistant and David Zamarripa, Video Production Manager
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  LISD | Emily Wallace TOY Finalist
  Abbie Klotzman, Communications Assistant and David Zamarripa, Video Production Manager
• Lexington County School District One,  Lexington, S.C. 
  What to expect on the first day of school.
  Kathryn McPhail, Communications Director
• Mansfield (Texas) Independent School District
  We Are MISD Strong
  Hope Boyd, Director of Communications & Marketing and Matthew Martin, Multimedia & Marketing Coordinator
• Mansfield (Texas) Independent School District
  Mansfield ISD COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols
  Hope Boyd, Director of Communications & Marketing and Matthew Martin, Multimedia & Marketing Coordinator
• Mesa (Ariz.) Public Schools
  Spanish-language enrollment video
  Heidi Hurst, Director, Communications & Engagement
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Mask Up Skeeters!
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing and Wade Odom, Production Manager/Producer
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Hall of Honor - Mike Ford
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing and Ted Madden, Video Producer
• New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington, N.C. 
  SEA-Tech Art Exhibit - Covid Memoirs
  Caress Clegg, Administrative Assistant
• Plano (Texas) Independent School District
  Plano ISD Employee Child Care Centers
  Debby Hayward, Website and Publications Specialist
• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  2020 Graduation Recap Video
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief of Communications
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Suffern Central School District: Welcome Back to School Mounties! - Video
  Jenny Mirmelstein, Public Information Specialist
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  East Ramapo Central School District - “We Want You Back!” In-Person Instruction Video Campaign
  Trisha Sullivan, Public Information Specialist
• Sacramento (Calif.) County Office of Education
  SCOE 2020 Virtual Employee Recognition Program
  Charlene VanAllen, Manager
• School District of Clayton, Mo.
  Family Center Virtual Tour/Marketing Video
  Chris Tennill, APR, Chief Communications Officer
• Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  Team SISD Class of 2020 – Military Connect Graduation Highlight
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District 
  Dual Language Programs at Spring ISD
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Indpendent School District 
  Carl Wunsche Sr. High School - A Spring ISD School of Choice
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.
  To the Class of 2020
  Kerri McDermid, Chief Communications and Global Impact Officer
• Troy  (Mich.) School District
  First Day of School 2020
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning and Thomas Butcher, Creative Content Producer
• Troy (Mich.)  School District
  Troy School District Preschool Virtual Tour
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning and Adam Burns, Creative Content Producer
• Troy (Mich.) School District
  TSD Log Off & Lace Up!
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning and Adam Burns, Creative Content Producer
• Troy (Mich.) School District
  TSD Teachers Work to Create Classroom Communities of ALL Learners
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning and Thomas Butcher, Creative Content Producer
• Vestavia Hills (Ala.)  City Schools
  2020-21 Teachers of the Year
  Whit McGhee, Director of Public Relations
• Volusia County Schools, DeLand, Florida
  Volusia County Schools: African American History Month
  Cindi Lane, APR, Community Information Specialist
• West Plains (Mo.) Schools
  #ChooseToBeAZizzer
  Lana Snodgras, Director of Communications
• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  WPS Learn Together
  Susan Arensman, News & Media Relations Manager
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  YISD Is Here For You Video 2020
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2020 COVID-19 Rapid Testing Video
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2021 Groundbreaking: Bel Air HS Modernization Video
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations

Merit

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colo.
  Onward Together
  Christina Dahmen, Communications Manager
• Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward, Calif.
  2020 Alameda County Teacher of the Year
  Michelle Smith McDonald, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Ed Aust, Web Developer,  Laura Forrest, Public Information Officer, Phil Grasso, Digital Content Manager and Eisen Tuazon, Digital Content Producer
• Amarillo (Texas) Independent School District
  The Secret Classroom
  Holly Shelton, Communications Director
• Arlington  (Tenn.) Community Schools
  Graduating During COVID-19: Celebrating the Class of 2020
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator
• Beaverton (Ore.) School District
  Day in the Life of an Elementary Hybrid Student
  Shellie Bailey-Shah, Public Communications Officer, Colin Elliot, Videographer and Kara Yunck, Communications Coordinator
• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Remote Learning Won't Slow Student Musicians
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director and Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager
• Bethlehem Central School District , Delmar, N.Y.
  What COVID-19 Testing Looks Like at BC
  Patrick Malowski, Digital Content Specialist and JoEllen Gardner, Communications Specialist
• Butte County Office of Education, Oroville, Calif. 
  The Week of Giving Episode One: Butte County Schools Long-Term Disaster and Recovery Fund
  Jacqueline Dillard, Communications Officer
• Central Unified School District, Fresno, Calif. 
  2021 Return to School Safely Video
  Sonja Dosti, Communications & Public Relations Officer
• Chesapeake (Va.)  Public Schools
  Return to School Safely
  Angie Smith, Chief of Staff/Clerk of the Board
• Chula Vista  (Calif.) Elementary School District
  Station' Experiences Pivoted to Innovation LIVE!
  Anthony Millican, Director, Communications and Community Development
• CiTi BOCES, Mexico, N.Y.
  Blue Pride Senior Celebration
  Naomi Himes, Public Relations Coordinator and the CiTi PR Team
• CiTi BOCES, Mexico, N.Y.
  The Panther Express Video
  Naomi Himes, Public Relations Coordinator  and the CiTi PR Team
• CiTi BOCES, Mexico, N.Y.
  Cato Promotional Video for Newsies the Musical
  Naomi Himes, Public Relations Coordinator  and the CiTi PR Team
• Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Fla.
  Voting PSA
  Chad Oliver, Executive Director of Communications
• Columbia (Mo.)  Public Schools
  John Warner Middle School Tour
  Aurora Meyer, APR,  Communication Manager
• Columbia (Mo.)  Public Schools
  Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary School New Addition and Renovation
  Aurora Meyer, APR, Communication Manager
• Columbus (Ohio) City Schools
  Summer Experience commercial
  Scott Wortman, Chief Communications Officer
• Community Unit School District 300, Algonquin, Ill. 
  The D300 Show
  Anthony McGinn, Director of Public Relations and Communication Services, Nallely Coria,  ADM Translator,  Casey DeFauw, Multimedia Producer,   Shannon Flairty, Graphic Designer and Traci Magsamen, ADM Assistant- Communications 
• Corona-Norco USD, Norco, Calif.
  2020-21 JFK Takes Flight Video
  Evita Tapia-Gonzales, Communications Director
• Corona-Norco USD, Norco, Calif. 
  Thank an Educator Video
  Evita Tapia-Gonzales, Communications Director
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  DPS Preschool Commercial
  Ryan Poole, Field Production Specialist and Jennifer Bryant, Field Production Specialist
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Health Center Commercial
  Ryan Poole, Field Production Specialist and Jennifer Bryant, Field Production Specialist
• Department of Defense Education Activity, Alexandria, Va.
  2020 DoDEA Student Health Checklist PSA
  Andrew Holloway, Visual Information Specialist
• Department of Defense Education Activity, Armed Forces-Pacific
  Josh Sawyer: Decision Day
  Daniel Ashley, Visual Information Specialist
• Dougherty County School System, Albany, Ga. 
  It's Not How You Start...
  John Sumner, Communications Manager
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  If These Walls Could Talk
  Kris Hill, Communications Coordinator - Multimedia and Megan Overman, Director of Communications
• Elyria (Ohio) City Schools
  Your New Ely School: First Glimpse Inside
  Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director
• Fargo (N.D.) Public Schools
  State of the Schools Address
  Amy Norstedt, Communications Specialist
• Gates Chili Central School District, Rochester, N.Y. 
  Gates Chili CSD: Strategic Plan for Equity
  Iva Petrosino, Director of Public Relations
• Genesee Valley Central School, Belmont, N.Y.
  Rising Above
  Jeff Babbit, Marketing, Brand & Communication Specialist
• Gilbert (Ariz.) Public Schools
  COVID-19 Back to School Video - Changes on Campus
  Dawn Antestenis, Director of Communications and Marketing and Bryan Clifford, Multimedia Journalist
• Grand Island (Neb.) Public Schools
  The Heartbeat
  Kelli Mayhew, Communication Specialist
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  "Nostalgia" World Premier at Grimsley H.S.
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication and   Jennifer Brooks, Program Administrator, Broadcast Production
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  School Bond Facts & Photos
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  Students Return to School Safely
  Laura Nurse, APR,  Director of Publications and Public Information and Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations
• Hampton  (Va.) City Schools
  Welcome back, Hampton City Schools! - September 8, 2020
  Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing
• Harmony Public Schools, Houston, Texas 
  Harmony Public Schools help students navigate their path to college and the career of their dreams
  John Boyd, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
• Harmony Public Schools, Houston, Texas 
  Harmony Public Schools' at-home learning program keeps learning alive when campuses have to close
  John Boyd, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
• Hernando County School District, Brooksville, Fla. 
  Against All Odds - Hernando' s Referendum 2020
  Karen Jordan, Public Information Officer
• Jeffco Public Schools, Golden Colo.
  Bond Communications: Look What You Bought Campaign
  Tammy Schiff,  Chief Communications Officer 
• Kansas City (Kan.) Public Schools
  Welcoming Our Students Back Safely
  Edwin Birch, Executive Director of Communications & Marketing
• Kansas School Public Relations Association (KanSPRA)
  Wichita-area students need your help!
  SouthCentral KanSPRA Chapter
• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, Fla.
  Online Netiquette Video
  Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Public Relations Director
• Mehlville School District, St. Louis, Mo. 
  MHS, OHS graduates first to earn Missouri Seal of Biliteracy
  Hunter Robinson, Multimedia Communication Specialist, Mehlville School District
• Mesa (Ariz.) Public Schools
  Welcome to Lehi Elementary video
  Heidi Hurst, Director, Communications & Engagement
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Hall of Honor - John L. Hanby
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing and Ted Madden, Video Producer
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Leading Through Ownership
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing and Wade Odom, Production Manager
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Best CARE Anywhere: Learning About the Brain
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing nd Wade Odom, Production Manager
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  COVID Protocols for Student-Athletes
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing nd Ted Madden, Video Producer
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Fraud Policy Training
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing
• New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington, N.C.
  Publishing a Yearbook in the midst of a Pandemic
  Caress Clegg, Administrative Assistant
• New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington, N.C. 
  Excelling in the face of Adversity: A Look at Sincere Cuttino of Myrtle Grove Middle School
  Caress Clegg, Administrative Assistant
• Omaha (Neb.) Public Schools
  Building School and Family Bonds
  Jeremy Maskel, Executive Director, District Communications and External Relations
• Plano (Texas) Independent School District
  Early Childhood Schools
  Debby Hayward, Website and Publications Specialist
• Provo (Utah) City School District
  Because of You, A Teacher
  Shauna Sprunger, Communication Specialist
• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  Preparing Students for School In the Time of COVID
  Fiona Mitchell, Communications Specialist
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  COVID-19 testing
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  North Rockland Central School District - Video - An Inside look at NRCSD's SEL & Counseling Programs
  Jacqueline Dodrill, Public Information Specialist
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  South Orangetown Central School District: WOS Reopening 2020-21!
   Jennifer Citrolo, Public Information Specialist
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  NUFSD - Maintaining a Culture of Health and Safety
  Scott Salotto, Director of Communications and Governmental Relations and Ashley Columbia,  Public Information Assistant
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  Safe@theNest Video (Video in Spanish) 
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• School District of Clayton, Mo.
  Clayton High School COVID-19 PSA
  Chris Tennill, APR, Chief Communications Officer
• School District of Clayton, Mo.
  Strategic Plan 2020-2023 Rollout Video
  Chris Tennill, APR, Chief Communications Officer
• Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  Seize Your Opportunity Commercial
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
• Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  Socorro ISD Dr. Espinoza’s Spotlight – Eastlake Combo School
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
• Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  Keep SISD Safe – A message from your school mascots
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  Spring ISD's Family Literacy Care Baskets
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  Truluck's Restaurant Brings Virtual Culinary Class to Dekaney High School
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  Wunsche Graduates Return to School to Complete Prosthetic Paws
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  Outcome-Driven Behaviors at Spring ISD
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2020 Students of the Year Video
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2020 Employee Appreciation Video
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.
  Teachers are more essential than ever
  Kerri McDermid, Chief Communications and Global Impact Officer
• Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools
  Day camp gives homeless students a chance to just be kids
  Casey Madison, Video Production Coordinator
• Topeka (Kan.) Public Schools
  Topeka Public Schools – Good Job Music Video
  Dr. Aarion L. Gray, Director of Communications,  Erika Hall, Senior Communication Specialist and  Molly Hackett Communication Specialist
• Troy (Mich.) School District
  ONE Troy Virtual Learning for Families
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning and Thomas Butcher, Creative Content Producer
• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  God Bless the U.S.A.
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Lincoln Free Waves
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Waterloo (Iowa)  Schools
  Social Emotional Learning at Becker and Kittrell Elementary
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Waterloo Career Center Nursing Assistant Program
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2020 Braden Aboud Shoe Giveaway Video
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2020-21 Day in the Life of Online Learning Video
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2021 YISD Pre-K & Kindergarten Recruitment Video
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations
• Zele Communication,  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 
  ex-movere
  José Oliveira, CEO

Honorable Mention

• Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward, Calif.
  "Bridging the Distance" Program 2020
  Michelle Smith McDonald, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Ed Aust, Web Developer,  Laura Forrest, Public Information Officer, Phil Grasso, Digital Content Manager and Eisen Tuazon, Digital Content Producer
• Albuquerque (NM)  Public Schools
  2020 Senior Celebration
  Daniel Torres, Multi Media Specialist, Monica Armenta,  Executive Director of Communications and Johanna King, Communications Director 
• Arlington (Tenn.)  Community Schools
  Using Archive Footage to Celebrate District Achievements
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator
• Baldwin County School District, Milledgeville,Ga.
  Superintendent of the Year
  Gina Whitaker, Executive Assistant
• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  A Message to Seniors
  Stephen Jones, Technician II, Daylan Jones, TV Producer III and Omer Reshid, Writer and Former Student Member of the Board
• Central Kitsap Schools, Silverdale, Wash.
  A Spring Like No Other
  Jane Carter, Communications Specialist and Angela Dice, Web and Social Media Content Developer
• Central Kitsap Schools,  Silverdale, Wash.
  Local Pediatricians Give Tips on Face Coverings
  Jane Carter, Communications Specialist  and Angela Dice, Web and Social Media Content Developer
• Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, Pa.
  Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Program Video Series
  Mary Curley, Director of Communications & Learning Solutions
• Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Fla.
  "We Are"
  Chad Oliver, Executive Director of Communications
• Columbus (Ohio)  City Schools
  Northland's Deangelo Mitchell succeeds at Ft. Hayes Career Center
  Scott Wortman, Chief Communications Officer
• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  November Welcome Back Video
  Ryan Poole, Field Production Specialist
• Department of Defense Education Activity, Alexandria, Va. 
  Adventure Awaits: Teaching at Guantanamo Bay
  Bradley Fredericks, AV Production Specialist
• Department of Defense Education Activity, Alexandria, Va. 
  DoDEA Virtual School in Action: Mrs. Sterrett
  Jarrett Simpkins, Audio Visual Producer
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Saginaw, Texas
  Class of 2020: We See You!
  Kris Hill, Communications Coordinator – Multimedia and Megan Overman, Director of Communications
• Elyria (Ohio) City Schools
  Goodbye Old Ely
  Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director
• Fargo (N.D.)  Public Schools
  Student Merges Passions in Class
  Amy Norstedt, Communications Specialist
• Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, Ga.
  Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
  Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer
• Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District
  Fort Worth ISD Forward: Welcome Back
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer
• Gilbert (Ariz.) Public Schools
  25 Year Employee Celebration
  Dawn Antestenis, Director of Communications and Marketing and Bryan Clifford, Multi-Media Journalist
• Glens Falls (N.Y.) City Schools
  "The Nosey Swab Swipe" video
  Skye Heritage, Communications Director
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Black Lives Matter at School Week 2021
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication and Jennifer Brooks, Program Administrator, Broadcast Production
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  GCS Retirement Celebration 2020
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication 
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Safety Videos
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication 
• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee,  Ga.
  Teacher of the Year Katie Blum
  Laura Nurse, APR,  Director of Publications and Public Information and Sloan Roch, Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations
• Hawaii State Department of Education
  HIDOE 2020 Graduation Video
  Nanea Kalani, Communications Director and William Guanzon, TV Production Technician
• Highline Public Schools, Burien, Wash. 
  Javier's Journey to Read & Write
  Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications and Catherine Carbone Rogers, APR, Chief Communications Officer 
• Highline Public Schools, Burien, Wash. 
  Going Back to School...Safely
  Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications and Catherine Carbone Rogers, APR,  Chief Communications Officer
• Jackson-Madison County Schools, Jackson, Tenn. 
  Commissioners' Cup Preview
  Greg Hammond, Chief of Staff and Public Information
• Jackson-Madison County Schools, Jackson, Tenn. 
  Back to School | New Normal Announcement
  Greg Hammond, Chief of Staff and Public Information
• Jaffe Communications, Hawthorne, N.J. 
  60 Seconds With the Superintendent
  Liv Meier, Account Manager and Nathan Fisher, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Roselle (N.J.) Public Schools
• Kenosha (Wisc.) Unified School District
  2020 Virtual Graduation and Parades
  Tanya Ruder, Chief Communications Officer
• Kenosha (Wisc.) Unified School District
  2019-20 Year in Review video
  Tanya Ruder, Chief Communications Officer and Jessica Tuttle, Communications Support Specialist 
• Kenosha (Wisc.)  Unified School District
  2020 Recognition videos
  Tanya Ruder, Chief Communications Officer and Jessica Tuttle, Communications Support Specialist 
• Lee's Summit (Mo.) R-7 School District
  R-7 Spotlight: Black History Month with Jazz
  Katy Bergen, Executive Director of Public Relations, and Rebekah Hange, Creative Services Specialist
• Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District
  LISD | Together
  Abbie Klotzman, Communications Assistant and David Zamarripa, Video Production Manager
• Longview  (Texas) Independent School District
  "I have a dream"
  Elizabeth Ross, Multimedia Director
• Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, Va. 
  An Apology to the Loudoun County Black Community
  Wayde Byard, Public Information Officer
• Maine Township High School District 207, Park Ridge, Ill. 
  District 207 STEM Video
  Brett Clark, APR,  Director of Communications
• Maine Township High School District 207, Park Ridge, Ill. 
  District 207 Student Teachers Video
  Brett Clark, APR,  Director of Communications
• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, Fla.
  Veterans Day 2020
  Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Public Relations Director
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Hall of Honor - 1991 West Mesquite Baseball Team
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing and Ted Madden, Video Producer
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  An Innovative Education Experience - Vanguard High School
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing
• Naperville (Ill.) Community USD 203
  203 in 2:03 video series
  Sinikka Mondini, Executive Director of Communications and Jacque Clermont,  Director Of Community Relations 
• Northshore School District, Bothell, Wash.
  Northshore Concert Hall Marks Major Milestone with Topping Out Ceremony
  Christina Wilner, Assistant Director of Communications, Lisa Youngblood Hall, Chief Communications and Experience Officer and Alex Clark, Digital Communications & Accessibility Specialist
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  CTE Highlight Video
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  Division Integration Introduction Video
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Plainfield (Ill.) School District 202
  Life in a Pandemic
  Thomas Hernandez, Director of Community Relations, Alyssa Groh, Community Relations Coordinator and Linda Taylor, Coordinator of Community Relations/Schools
• Plano (Texas) Independent School District
  Project Search
  Debby Hayward, Website and Publications Specialist
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  New York State withholds aid payments to school districts
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, N.Y.
  Averill Park Capital Project
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications
• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  Through the Lens: Remote Teachers Focus on Engagement, Creativity & Connection During Pandemic
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief of Communications
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Rockland BOCES 2021 Rockland BOCES Virtual Tour Campaign - Video
  Scott Salotto, Director of Communications and Governmental Relations
• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Rockland BOCES: A Year of Excellence 2020 - Video
  Scott Salotto, Director of Communications and Governmental Relations
• Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  RCS Elementary Choice Schools
  James Evans, Communications Director
• Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  Oakland Middle School Middle Years Program
  James Evans, Communications Director
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  A word from Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  SCCPSS Connections to Careers: Interfor
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications
• School District of Clayton, Mo.
  Clayton High School National Women In Sports Day Video
  Chris Tennill, APR,  Chief Communications Officer
• Spartanburg (S.C) County School District 6
  District Six Reflects on Education during a Pandemic
  Cynthia Robinson, Chief Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  Roberson Middle School - A 2020 National Blue Ribbon School!
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer
• Spring (Texas) Independent School District
  Wunsche Graduate Gets the Keys to a New Civic LX Thanks to Honda of Spring
  Sylvia Wood, Communications Officer , Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2020 Principal of the Year Video
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2021 Teachers of the Year Video
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2020 Holiday Message
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator - Special Programs, Stevie Crovetto,  Director of Public Information and Mason Dauphin, Public Information Coordinator  
• St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.
  Beyond Brick and Mortar Video Series
  Kerri McDermid, Chief Communications and Global Impact Officer
• Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools
  Can’t stop the class of 2020: Stadium High School’s Cap and Gown Parade
  Casey Madison, Video Production Coordinator
• Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools
  Welcome to Hybrid Preschool
  Casey Madison, Video Production Coordinator
• Troy (Mich.) School District
  Return-to-Learn Variety Program
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning and Thomas Butcher, Creative Content Producer
• Troy (Mich.) School District
  World Class Journey 2021
  Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications and Strategic Planning
• Tuscaloosa (Ala.) City Schools
  Sarah's Chair
  Eddie McClinton, Video Media Specialist
• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  VCS K-12 Overview
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Music Reimagined
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Jumpstart Academy Video
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II
• Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
  2020-21 Day in the Life of Classroom Learning Video
  Tracy Garcia, Senior Communications Specialist and Dan Martinez, Interim Associate Superintendent of Public Relations

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Excellence

• Blue Chalk Media, Brooklyn, N.Y. 
  Rising From the Ashes
  Alex Pulaski, Communications  Director
• Butler Tech, Hamilton, Ohio
  The Education Revolution
  AJ Huff, Public Relations Coordinator
• Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Fla.
  Mental Health Moment Episode 4: Anxiety & Depression
  Chad Oliver, Executive Director of Communications
• Fraser (Mich.)  Public Schools
  The Fraser Family Extends Beyond the Classroom Walls
  Kristin Ledford, Director of Communications
• Greenville (Texas) Independent School District 
  Pre-K Round-Up (English and Spanish)
  Amy Wade, Community Relations Liaison, Kyle Heimbigner, Communications Specialist and Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer
• Highline Public Schools, Burien, Wash. 
  Highline Keeps On Learning
  Catherine Carbone Rogers, APR, Chief Communications Officer and Tove Tupper,  Director of Communications
• Osceola County School District,  Kissimmee, Fla.
  Council of Kids Who Care - Center for Employee Health Video
  Carlos Hernandez, District Web Master and Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer
• Reading (Pa.) School District
  Class of 2020 Graduation
  Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  Comunidad de Campeones
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director, Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, Ga.
  ESPLOST Overview Video
  Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager  and Stacy Jennings, Director of Communications
• Tuscaloosa (Ala.) County School System
  TCSS Cares - Video Series Featuring TCSS School Counselors
  Terri Brewer, Director of Public Relations 

Merit

• Dublin City (Ohio) Schools
  Meet the Class of 2020 Military Signees
  Erick Starkey, Community Outreach Specialist
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Persevering in a Pandemic Video
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication
• Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District 
  Meet AYO
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing and Wade Odom
• MSD of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, Ind. 
  Constantly Meeting New Challenges: 2020 MSD of Wayne Township Pandemic
  Mary Lang, Chief Communications Officer
• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  Kindergarten Orientation Video
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
• Richmond County School System, Augusta, Ga. 
  Richmond County School System: Video Celebrating our 2020-2021 State Champions
  Lynthia Ross, Chief Public Relations Officer
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Proud and Strong Seniors
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Thank A Principal
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  SV Welcome Back
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist
• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  We Appreciate You
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist
• Stanislaus County Office of Education, Modesto, Calif.
  2020 PSA - Social Emotional Wellness
  Judy Boring, Public Information Officer
• Tuscaloosa (Ala.) County School System
  #ThankATeacherTCSS
  Terri Brewer, Director of Public Relations

Honorable Mention

• Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend, Ore.
  Do you have the courage to be kind?
  Alandra Johnson, Communication Specialist and Julianne Repman, Director of Safety and Communication
• Greenville (Texas) Independent School District 
  We're Here For You: Back to School 2020-21
  Amy Wade, Community Relations Liaison,  Kyle Heimbigner, Communications Specialist and Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Teacher Voices
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication
• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Pre-Recorded Teacher Lessons
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communication
• Highline Public Schools, Burien, Wash. 
  Equity in Highline
  Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications and Catherine Carbone Rogers, APR, Chief Communications Officer
• Holdsworth Communications, Milford, Mich.
  Introducing the new AmTech Career Academy
  Amanda Holdsworth, Founder and CEO
• Reading (Pa.) School District
  Kid Superintendent - Opening Day Video
  Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director
• San Elizario (Texas) Independent School District
  The Community of Champions
  Horacio Hernandez, Technology Director,  Perla Magallon, IT Systems Specialist and Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Superintendent 
• School District of Beloit, Wisc.
  Thinking Beyond Now/Pensando más alla del presente
  Monica Krysztopa, Chief of Communications and Marketing
• Tuscaloosa  (Ala.) County School System
  Standing Behind You & Beside You: TCSS Institute Day Video
  Terri Brewer, Director of Public Relations

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