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2022 Golden Achievement Award Winners


Links to the 2022 Golden Achievement Award winning entries have been archived. Please see 2023 winning entries here. To request a copy of an entry listed below, please email awards@nspra.org.
 

Abington School District, Abington, Pennsylvania
Celebrating our Copper Beech "ElemenTree"
Submitted by: Allie Artur, Communications Coordinator
 
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colorado
Leaders of Color
Submitted by: Christina Dahmen, Communications Manager
 
Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria City Public Schools Vision, Integrity & Passion (VIP) Awards Program
Submitted by: Julia Burgos, Chief of School and Community Relations
 
Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, Virginia
2021-25 Alexandria City Public Schools Strategic Communications & Engagement Plan
Submitted by: Julia Burgos, Chief of School and Community Relations
 
Allegheny Valley SD, Cheswick, Pennsylvania
Pandemic Communications
Submitted by: Jan Zastawniak, Public Relations Director
 
Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Anoka, Minnesota
Referendum 2021
Submitted by: Heather Peters, Assistant Director of Communication and Public Relations
 
Arcadia Unified School District, Arcadia, California
Digital Communications Internship Program
Submitted by: Ryan Foran, Chief Communications Officer
 
Arcadia Unified School District, Arcadia, California
AUSD Today
Submitted by: Ryan Foran, Chief Communications Officer
 
Arcadia Unified School District, Arcadia, California
New Educator Academy Draft Day
Submitted by: Ryan Foran, Chief Communications Officer
 
Avon Community School Corporation, Avon, Indiana
District Rebranding Project
Submitted by: Kevin Carr, Communications Coordinator
 
Beaverton School District, Beaverton, Oregon
Let's Be BSD
Submitted by: Shellie Bailey-Shah, Public Communications Officer
 
Birmingham City Schools, Birmingham, Alabama
Our Best Shot
Submitted by: Sherrel Stewart, Executive Director, Strategy and Communications
 
Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington, Minnesota
Leveraging Emotional Analysis to Inform Pandemic Communications
Submitted by: Kate Martin, Manager of Marketing and Communications
 
Bowling Green Independent Schools, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Black Male Scholars
Submitted by: Leslie McCoy, Director of Communications
 
Brevard Public Schools, Viera, Florida
Thrive by Five
Submitted by: Katherine Allen, Senior Coordinator
 
Cajon Valley Union School District, El Cajon, California
COVID19 Update Video
Submitted by: Howard Shen, Media and Communications Specialist
 
Cajon Valley Union School District, El Cajon, California
Media Campaign to Raise Awareness for the Return of Students Stranded in Afghanistan
Submitted by: Howard Shen, Media and Communications Specialist
 
Capital Region BOCES, Albany, New York
All Together Now: A Regional Approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Submitted by: Emily Popek, Assistant Program Manager
 
Capital Region BOCES, Albany, New York
The Challenge of Merging School Districts: Presenting a United Front in a Divided Community
Submitted by: Emily Popek, Assistant Program Manager 
 
Ceres USD, Ceres, California
Class of 2035, We Can't Wait to Meet You!
Submitted by: Beth Jimenez, Communications Specialist
 
CESA 10, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Passing Referenda #TheWestonWay
Submitted by: Angie Sommers, Marketing Strategist
 
Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Team CCIU HR Recruitment Campaign
Submitted by: Mary Curley, Director of Communications & Learning Solutions
 
Clovis Unified School District, Clovis, California
Employee State of the District - Spring Update
Submitted by: Kelly Avants, Chief Communications Officer
 
Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Florida
District All-Stars
Submitted by: Chad Oliver, Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
 
Columbia Public Schools, Columbia, Missouri
DISTRICT FINANCIAL AND BUDGET TRANSPARENCY Columbia Public Schools Communicates District Financial and Budget Information to Better Engage Stakeholders
Submitted by: Aurora Meyer, Communication Manager
 
Columbia Public Schools, Columbia, Missouri
Expanding Community Outreach: Columbia Public Schools expands Community Outreach and Engagement using CPS-TV
Submitted by: Aurora Meyer, Communication Manager
 
Columbia Public Schools, Columbia, Missouri
SHARING CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES: Columbia Public Schools expands community outreach and engagement by highlighting stories of classroom activities.
Submitted by: Aurora Meyer, Communication Manager
 
Contra Costa County Office of Education, Pleasant Hill, California
Honoring Heritage Months throughout Contra Costa County
Submitted by: Richard Gebin, Communications Specialist
 
Coppell ISD, Coppell, Texas
I Heart Coppell ISD Strategic Marketing Campaign
Submitted by: Amanda Simpson, Director of Communications
 
Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, Texas
"We're Ready" a communications strategy on returning to in-person instruction in a pandemic
Submitted by: Robyn Harris, Executive Director
 
Davis School District, Farmington, Utah
Newzz Guruz: School Ambassador Program
Submitted by: Shauna Lund, Community Relations Supervisor
 
Deerfield Public Schools District 109, Deerfield, Illinois
Define 109
Submitted by: Eric Steckling, Director of Communications
 
Delaware Area Career Center, Delaware, Ohio
Flexible Learning Options Campaign
Submitted by: Alicia Mowry, Public Information Officer
 
Dickinson Public Schools, Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson Public Schools Brand Est. 2020
Submitted by: Camila Chorro, Multimedia Communications Specialist and Sarah Trustem, Director of Communications & Community Relations
 
DoDEA, Peachtree City, Georgia
DoDEA Americas: 2021 National Defense Authorization Act Pilot Program Launch
Submitted by: Tracy Fidler, Communications Director for the Americas
 
DuPage High School District 88, Addison, Illinois
DuPage High School District 88 student news channel
Submitted by: Dani Brink, Director of Community Relations
 
Dysart Unified School District, Surprise, Arizona
Dysart Schools Kindergarten Enrollment
Submitted by: Renee Ryon, Director of Communications and Public Relations
 
Educational Service District 105, YAKIMA, Washington
ESD 105 Logo
Submitted by: Brittany Kaple, Marketing Coordinator
 
Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Evanston, Illinois
Student Assignment Planning: Fostering Equity and Access in Education
Submitted by: Melissa Messinger, Executive Director of Communications
 
Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, Virginia
A Caring Calendar: Counting Our Value Instead of Days
Submitted by: Tracey Wynne, Director of Community Relations
 
Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, Virginia
Universal Masking in Public Schools - Sustaining Support for a Successful Safety Measure
Submitted by: Beth Visioli, Director of Communications
 
Forney ISD, Forney, Texas
Forney Family
Submitted by: Kristin Zastoupil, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications
 
GFSD, Glens Falls, New York
COVID Smart and GF Nation Strong!
Submitted by: Skye Heritage, Dir. of Communications
 
Glenview Public Schools District 34, Glenview, Illinois
FDK in D34
Submitted by: Cathy Kedjidjian, APR, Director of Communications & Strategic Planning
 
Great Falls Public School, Great Falls, Montana
High Voltage Recruiting Weekend for College Seniors
Submitted by: Becky Nelson, Community Relations
 
Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, North Carolina
GCS Choice Showcase 2022
Submitted by: Nora Shoptaw, Program Administrator of Communications
 
Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, North Carolina
2021 GCS National Volunteer Week Campaign
Submitted by: Joshua Leeper, Program Administrator – Communications
 
Harris Co Dept of Education, Houston, Texas
Making an Everyday Impact
Submitted by: Danielle Clark, Chief Communications Officer
 
Hawaii State Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii
Ready to Return. Reconnect. Learn.
Submitted by: Nanea Kalani, Communications Director
 
Highline Public Schools, Burien, Washington
Highline Education Levy
Submitted by: Catherine Carbone-Rogers, APR, Chief Communications Officer
 
Howard-Suamico School District, Green Bay, Wisconsin
HSSD Renew and Invest Campaign 2021
Submitted by: Brian Nicol, Director of Communications
 
Indian Prairie School District 204, Aurora, Illinois
IPSD 204 Web Accessibility Transformation
Submitted by: Greg Gibson, Lead Web Designer/Developer
 
Kansas City Public Schools, Kansas City, Missouri
Focus Schools Marketing Campaign
Submitted by: Lynn Goehring, Marketing Manager
 
Katy ISD, Katy, Texas
2021 Bond Communications Campaign
Submitted by: Andrea Grooms, Chief Communications Officer
 
Kirkwood School District, Kirkwood, Missouri
#ThankfulForYou Campaign
Submitted by: Steph Deidrick, Chief Communications Officer
 
Klein ISD, Klein, Texas
All Roads Lead Home: Celebrating the Klein ISD Class of 2021
Submitted by: Chelsea Ceballos, Director of Communications
 
Lexington County School District One, Lexington, South Carolina
Crisis Communication Plan — Onward as One
Submitted by: Megan Moore, Communications Director
 
Leyden HS District 212, Franklin Park, Illinois
Leyden: One Amazing Story
Submitted by: Karen Geddeis, Director of Communications
 
Lodi USD, Lodi, California
Lodi Unified's First Strategic Communication and Marketing Plan
Submitted by: Chelsea Vongehr, PIO/Grant Writer
 
Los Angeles County Office of Education, Downey, California
Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year Recognition Program
Submitted by: Elizabeth Graswich, Executive Director of Communications
 
Los Angeles County Office of Education, Downey, California
Human Trafficking Prevention Education: Strategies to Keep Your Kids Safe from Today's Hidden Dangers
Submitted by: Elizabeth Graswich, Executive Director of Communications
 
Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, Virginia
Mental Health Alumni Series
Submitted by: Stephanie Knott, Coordinator, Communications Strategy and Planning
 
Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, Virginia
School is...
Submitted by: Stephanie Knott, Coordinator, Communications Strategy and Planning
 
Mansfield ISD, Mansfield, Texas
Mansfield ISD Penny Swap Campaign
Submitted by: Donald Williams, Associate Superintendent of Communications and Marketing
 
Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Memphis, Tennessee
Reimagining 901
Submitted by: Stefani Everson-Phillips, Director of External Communications
 
Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnetonka, Minnesota
Building MOMENTUM: Rebranding and Launching a Signature High School Program In-House
Submitted by: Daniel Campbell, Creative Director
 
Mixed Media Creations, Lewisville, Texas
Best Schools in Texas
Submitted by: Liz Radtke, Creative Director
 
Mobile County Public Schools, Mobile, Alabama
MCPSS Gets Vaccinated
Submitted by: Rena Philips, Director of Communication
 
MVWSD, Mountain View, California
Mountain View Whisman School District’s “Return to Learn (COVID School Reopening)”
Submitted by: Shelly Hausman, PIO
 
Napa Valley Unified School District, Napa, California
NVUSD: Stronger Together, Better Than Ever
Submitted by: Stacy Rollo, Communication Director/consultant
 
New Braunfels ISD, New Braunfels, Texas
Passage of the 2021 NBISD Bond Election
Submitted by: Rebecca Villarreal, APR, Executive Director of Communications
 
New Code Academy, Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington, Minnesota
Launch Your Future Here
Submitted by: Janet Swiecichowski, APR, VP, CEL Marketing PR Design
 
North Penn School District, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
North Penn School District English For All!
Submitted by: Christine Liberaski, Director, School & Community Engagement
 
North Shore School District 112, Highland Park, Illinois
RECRUITMENT, ENGAGEMENT, & STORYTELLING.
Submitted by: Nicholas Glenn, Communications Director
 
Oconee County Schools, Watkinsville, Georgia
DIY School Communication Audits: Phases I and II - Impacting the School and Classroom Levels
Submitted by: Anisa Sullivan Jimenez, Director of Communications
 
Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, Nebraska
Introducing the new www.OPS.org
Submitted by: Jeremy Maskel, APR Chief Communications Officer
 
Peoria USD, Glendale, Arizona
Honoring the Pride of Peoria
Submitted by: Danielle Airey, Chief Communications Officer
 
Pittsford Schools, Pittsford, New York
Thornell Road Elementary School 50th Anniversary
Submitted by: Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication
 
Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock, Arkansas
Teacher of the Year
Submitted by: Jessica Duff, Executive Director of Communications
 
Radnor Township School District, Wayne, Pennsylvania
Say Hello to the New RTSD.org
Submitted by: Michael Petitti, Director of Communications
 
Reynoldsburg City Schools, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Reynoldsburg City Schools Virtual Job Fair
Submitted by: Valerie Wunder, Communications Director
 
Richland County School District One, Columbia, South Carolina
The Unplanned: Feature Stories that Enhance Culture and Morale
Submitted by: Angela Crosland, Public Information Manager
 
Richland County School District One, Columbia, South Carolina
Recruitment Marketing
Submitted by: Kiosha Boyles, Marketing Coordinator
 
Richmond County School System, Augusta, Georgia
PowerUp
Submitted by: Lynthia Ross, Chief Public Relations Officer
 
Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, New York
2022 Capital Improvements Bond Campaign
Submitted by: Scott Salotto, Director of Communications and Governmental Relations
 
San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, California
Welcome Back Tour 2021-22
Submitted by: Stacy Brandt, Communications Strategist
 
San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, California
Superintendent Search Process
Submitted by: Maureen Magee, Communications Director
 
Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, California
Youth Vaccination Campaign
Submitted by: Kelly Wylie, Director III, Creative Impact & Public Affairs
 
Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, California
Steps to Success
Submitted by: Kelly Wylie, Director III, Creative Impact & Public Affairs
 
Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, California
2022 State of Education
Submitted by: Kelly Wylie, Director III, Creative Impact & Public Affairs
 
Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, California
Power of Democracy - Youth Voter Campaign
Submitted by: Kelly Wylie, Director III, Creative Impact & Public Affairs
 
Scarsdale Public Schools, Scarsdale, New York
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: A Learning and Listening Year
Submitted by: Michelle Verna, Public Information Officer
 
School District 54, Schaumburg, Illinois
Substitute Recruitment
Submitted by: Terri McHugh, Executive Director Community Relations
 
School District of Clayton, Clayton, Missouri
Claytonschools.net Website Redesign
Submitted by: Christopher Tennill, APR, Chief Communications Officer
 
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kansas
Distinguished Leaders Speaker Series: Senior Portraits
Submitted by: Kristin Babcock, Communications Coordinator
 
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kansas
Read Across SMSD
Submitted by: Kristin Babcock, Communications Coordinator
 
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kansas
2021 Foundation Fall Breakfast
Submitted by: Kristin Babcock, Communications Coordinator
 
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kansas
2021 Research and Development Forum
Submitted by: Kristin Babcock, Communications Coordinator
 
Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
Keep SISD Safe: Comprehensive communication during the pandemic
Submitted by: Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
 
South Washington County Schools, Cottage Grove, Minnesota
SoWashCo. Be seen. Be heard. Be bold.
Submitted by: Janet Swiecichowski, APR, VP, CEL Marketing PR Design
 
Spring Lake Park Schools, Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
Sharing the SLP Experience
Submitted by: Erika Taibl, Director of Communications and Marketing
 
Spring Lake Park Schools, Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
Enhancing Internal Communication by Design
Submitted by: Erika Taibl, Director of Communications and Marketing
 
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, Louisiana
STPPS Success Election 2021
Submitted by: Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager
 
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, Louisiana
Posting Positive Vibes: COVID Social Media Strategy
Submitted by: Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager
 
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, Louisiana
One Team STPPS: Telling the STPPS Story
Submitted by: Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager
 
Strategies 360, Seattle, Washington
Seattle Rising: A communications and HR campaign to recruit educators of color
Submitted by: Lesley Rogers, Senior VP Education
 
Sun Prairie Area School District, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Strategic Plan Refresh
Submitted by: Kayla Haas, Marketing Communications Intern
 
Tacoma School District, Tacoma, Washington
Facts and Information 2022 Levy Campaign
Submitted by: Dan Voelpel, Executive Director of Communications
 
Tulsa Public Schools, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Enroll Tulsa: 2022-2023 Enrollment window
Submitted by: Emma Garrett-Nelson, Executive Director of Communications & Strategy
 
Turlock Unified School District, Turlock, California
COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Campaign
Submitted by: Marie Russell, Chief Communication Coordinator
 
Volusia County Schools, DeLand, Florida
League of Mentors
Submitted by: Nancy Gonzalez, Community Information Specialist